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Budget for Xmas
buy one of these items each week with your weekly shop to cut down on the large bill just before Xmas :)
Things with a shorter shelf life can be saved for weeks nearer Xmas
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What a great idea, glad!
Also, get a regular savers account which will take interest off you if you make more than one withdrawal a year. Pay in a set amount each month (£20 does it for me) and hey presto - £240 for xmas pressies and nights out!
Of course, I always realise in November that I have no idea where my passbook is to actually get the money out, but I always find it before Christmas Eve
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Great idea Glad
I'm going to have to keep the stuff well hidden from the family though ;DRegards
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I think there is a web site called organizedchristmas.com
A bit over the to as it's American but has some useful tips and pages to print out.0 -
No you aren't, but I find it helps to think about in little bits rather than a huge out-of-hand panic at the end!
PS Noticed Christmas Cards in Marks & Spencer yesterday
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Found this UK linkhttp://www.xmaspudding.co.uk/organise.phpNamed after my cat, picture coming shortly0
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sorry! this one http://www.xmaspudding.co.uk/organise.phpNamed after my cat, picture coming shortly0
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We've agreed to just give to the youngsters now. It all gets too out of hand these days.0
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Very nice one, Glad! Bravo.
Just shows what a bit of organisation and common sense can do. 0 -
I save all my Tesco Clubcard Reward Vouchers through the year and use them in the weeks leading up to Christmas for all the extras. I can usually get up to about £200 in the year by using my Tesco credit card for my business travelling, hotels petrol etc.0
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Last year I bought two Christmas items every week from the 1st of Oct. My Christmas week shop was then no more expensive than usual.
A great idea thanks for reminding me to do it again this year. - Now what shelf are the mince pies on?Life's a beach! Take your shoes off and feel the sand between your toes.0
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