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Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2009- Santas Challenges

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  • mary-op
    mary-op Posts: 3,605 Forumite
    sarah - might have to adapt the christmas candle poem a bit............a lot of my candle gifts aren't particularly 'christmas' candles but with a bit of gold ribbon I'm sure it'll work.
    Found your post on crackers -on the Christmas lets get organised thread I think (could be wrong -I've looked at so many...........:rotfl:) Wasn't really what I was after -least I don't think so. OH came up with this idea of making crackers with a loo roll middle (what would we do without them), wrap paper round, poke a stick through the middle sticking out more one end than the other.........twist round the paper at the ends so stick can't be seen then when cracker is pulled it doesn't make a noise..........little flag with ''bang'' on it falls off the longer piece of stick.............does that make sense ?:confused: Have told OH he's to make one first before I embark on it.............:rotfl:
    I would be unstoppable if only I could get started !

    (previously known as mary43)
  • Lucy_Lu_4
    Lucy_Lu_4 Posts: 231 Forumite
    sarahf191979 wrote: »
    This Thread is producing loads of babies :rolleyes: Hope all the new arrivals and bumps are ok.


    Is there anyone else who doesn't have children or isn't pregnant?! I feel so lonely lol.
  • Pips_Mum
    Pips_Mum Posts: 2,893 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Oh Oh Oh Oh I might actually Pee a little as I am so excited as I just found this cute site with covers and dividers for Holiday Planners. It is soooooooooooo sweet I am going to have to print them all!!!

    http://melindawhitehead.com/ChristmasNotebook1.html

    Welcome back Mary,
    Mum2one     hope Blackpool is drier than Northampton is.
    Welsh Lovelies - My family is from Treorchy!!
    Debt at LBM [strike]£17,544[/strike] :eek: £5700
    :TOver £14,000 PAID OFF :T

    2020 the year of less - Less debt, less waste, less spending, less stuff, less stress!
  • Lucy_Lu_4
    Lucy_Lu_4 Posts: 231 Forumite
    mary-op wrote: »

    While I was away I had a go at mosaics..............lol - on the sea front and meant for children really but it was a lot of fun and I want to do some more now...........:rotfl:
    Have to do a search for the little tiles and shapes.

    Didn't get a lot while I was away but here goes:
    notebook shaped like a shoe -foster daughter has a 'thing' about shoes
    2 notebooks to cover with fabric -A5 size
    5 shopping list notebooks to cover
    linen laundry bag with a washing line and clothes embroidered on it............50p !!! (charity shop find)
    Pot of chillies to grow indoors for OH -not xmas pressie -just pressie for him for no reason..............lol

    Some pebbles off the beach (I know I shouldn't but I only took a few.................lol) and three pretty ring back folders from discount store.

    And that was it !

    Lovely to go away - even better to get back:j

    Glad to hear you had a lovely time away Mary and well done for finding time to shop!
  • Lucy_Lu_4
    Lucy_Lu_4 Posts: 231 Forumite
    Hello to all our new recruits!

    Everyone on here is lovely, friendly and helpful.

    Have a look at this website that the wonderful Sarah found and let us know what your elf names are! http://www.jokesunlimited.com/christmas_elf_name.php
    love from

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  • Lucy_Lu_4
    Lucy_Lu_4 Posts: 231 Forumite
    Pips_Mum wrote: »
    Oh Oh Oh Oh I might actually Pee a little as I am so excited as I just found this cute site with covers and dividers for Holiday Planners. It is soooooooooooo sweet I am going to have to print them all!!!

    http://melindawhitehead.com/ChristmasNotebook1.html


    What a fab find Pip's Mum! It's so sweet!
  • pretzelnut
    pretzelnut Posts: 4,301 Forumite
    Lucy_Lu wrote: »
    Is there anyone else who doesn't have children or isn't pregnant?! I feel so lonely lol.

    I'll quite gladly loan you mine, :rotfl:
    :TIs thankful to those who have shared their :T
    :T fortune with those less fortunate :T
    :T than themselves - you know who you are!    :T
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Pips_Mum wrote: »
    Oh Oh Oh Oh I might actually Pee a little as I am so excited as I just found this cute site with covers and dividers for Holiday Planners. It is soooooooooooo sweet I am going to have to print them all!!!

    http://melindawhitehead.com/ChristmasNotebook1.html

    Welcome back Mary,
    Mum2one hope Blackpool is drier than Northampton is.
    Welsh Lovelies - My family is from Treorchy!!

    have to say Blackpool is better weather than last week-I even got a mini suntan today -only out for 3/4hr we had lazy day. Went to get changed 2ngt, got those lovely strap-marks top + bra!!

    Last day fri.......xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    hello and welcome to, elyphant,erm and spixplay, (and anyone I may of missed.

    Can't believe how well were doing......so........

    TIME FOR A MINI CHALLENGE

    ( No freezers........)xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Mini Challenge

    Quick xmas update

    How many people to buy for?

    Estimated Budget?

    Actual spend?

    Presents completed/half done/nowt yet

    Original/Proper cost of prezzies?

    ...................................................................

    My list

    How many people to buy for? 85

    Estimated Budget? 726

    Actual spend? 364

    Presents completed/half done/nowt yet 74/7/4

    Original/Proper cost of prezzies?1205.50

    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
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