The Thrifty Gifty Girls 'n' Guys 2009 (Organised & Money Neutral for All Occasions)

loveday69

mum2one wrote: »

I dont know if your on pay and go or contract with ur mobiles, I top up my mobile and the rest of the family at Boots as its 4p back in the pound, unless theyve got better offer on. Most of the other items can be sourced cheaper from elsewhere. x

Thanks for that, I didn't realise top-ups counted, I'll definitely be going there for my top-ups from now on :j

loveday69

jamtart6 wrote: »

This is definitely a personal decision and largely based around Boots bonus points and the vouchers they give out in my opinion.

I never used to shop in Boots as it was always more expensive than superdrug or the pound shop but they do some fantastic bonus points offers and offers on gifts particularly in the run up to Christmas and certain weekends of the year. The advantage card machine also offers bonus points for spending over a certain amount in store and there is always a voucher to be given out....spend £5 and get a £5 no.7 voucher or £2 haircare voucher or suchlike. Over Christmas I was getting £27 back in points on a £60ish spend online which I think is pretty good. I know I have to spend the points in Boots but I always manage it through the year if I want £5 vouchers for no.7 or whatever they are giving out, I'll probably buy the necessary bits in Boots so that I get the voucher. It all depends how you feel and what you want really. Hope that Helps

Thanks for that, I always forget to use the vouchers but I'll have to pay more attention, especially now I'm trying to get organized with prezzies etc.

loveday69

goochie wrote: »

Oh well, my budget for the year is already blown. My dog got really sick at about 3am and we had to drive to the nearest 24hour vet (£170), and is now in surgery and having tests (estimate so far £700), I do have insurance, but we have to pay the first £100 plus 10% of treatment costs. Not that I care, I am just so desperate for him to home and well, I'd sell the flat if I had to. Feeling very upset and keep bursting into tears (probably lack of sleep as well as worry). Please keep everything crossed for him. Thanks

Aw bless, got everything crossed for you, hope he's on the mend soon x

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