I guess that it's the little things....

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that make the difference.

Having no kids of my own, I usually spoil my nephews and neice when it comes to Xmas and Birthdays, spending up to £50 on toys.

This year, for my 3 year old nephew, George, I got two toys that were reduced by £10 each (but that he asked for before I saw them).

Normally I would spend the extra to 'make up the money' but not this year.

I also used up the remainder of the Spiderman wrapping paper that I bought for his brother, Edward, in November rather than buying him some new paper.

It's not like the paper won't be going in to the bin, 2 minutes after I give him the gifts anyway!!

Steve

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  • Uniscots97
    Uniscots97 Posts: 6,685 Forumite
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    I don't think many kids bother what the wrapping paper looks like and many end up playing with the box (if its large enough to crawl inside) that an item came in rather than the item itself.
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  • sammiboo
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    I dont think there would have been any point in buying wrapping paper if you have some anyway :)

    There was a sale at my local card shop and i was going to spend a fortune in there to set me up for the year with cards, paper etc but i forgot and the sale ended :( But they were really cheap!!!

    Its suprising how much you spend on wrapping paper and cards
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