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

sarahf191979

Well I've managed to get the Pinata Finished and done another load of washing..So well on track for today, just need to get the kiddiwinks to school then I can get stuck in on cleaning and Party prep. Will leave the shopping til this afternoon when I can cadge a lift of my mum in the car!!

Hope everyone is having a nice morning

ASC

I'm a good girl! Made my outstanding list (:eek: but at least it's all written out now) AND finished one pj bag which didn't take nearly as long as I expected AND it actually looks ok so that's one thing crossed off already.

Today my only pledge is to get stamps while I'm in town this afternoon so that I can post the Christmas cards (when I've finished writing them - that's got to be the pledge for the weekend). Won't get anything done tonight as we're going to a friends house, not that we need a break from the in-laws or anything...

jamtart6

sarahf - what is a pinata???

phunkles

jamtart6 wrote: »

sarahf - what is a pinata???

One of those things you wack the f*ck out of at a childrens party? Asda sell them so did Woolies
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/eduwonkette/upload/2008/04/burro_donkey_pinata.jpg

Just remembered as well as taking gifts back, claiming points ive already had - i can claim a free gift in The Body Shop as well

Hope you all have a great day
And thank you again xxx

sarahf191979

jamtart6 wrote: »

sarahf - what is a pinata???

One of them things you fill with sweets and then the kids whack it with a stick to get the treats out. You can buy them in the shops for about £10 and then fill them with sweets and toys, but I always make them

This is how you do it if anyone wants to try one, you can adapt it to what your theme is, I've just done a Homer Simpson one, and I'm doing a Father Christmas head for the boys on Christmas afternoon

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?craftid=10750&page=CraftDisplay

chocolate.orange_2

My pledge for today is to go Food shopping,deliver a few more cards and gifts ( 2 ) these things always take a while with people inviting you in for coffee Make up 2 more pots of gold, 1 for each teacher. Make sure clothes are out and ironed for tomorrow.Going for a laaarge family meal at the place we got married ( 17 of us ! )

First time out today in my own car . In 28 months . I am sooo excited. Even though i have been driving DS car for 2 months. Its going to be great to have my car back..

sarahf191979

See I'm already on track keeping up my Pleadge, Keeping up on the Thread.

chocolate.orange_2

sarahf191979 wrote: »

See I'm already on track keeping up my Pleadge, Keeping up on the Thread.

Well Done you sarah191979

I think i will be playing catch up when i get back:o

Jammy I have been really good and wrote a shopping list that i will stick too. Just checked and card still not stamped . Hopefully when i get back from shopping .... I can go shopping :rotfl: Just had a respose from quidco So i will PM it to you x

Now dont you all miss me,will you ? :rotfl:

sarahf191979

chocolate.orange wrote: »

Well Done you sarah191979

Thanks Chocolate.orange hope you have fun while your out today!!

rainmac

pinkladymel wrote: »

I did my pledge. My pledge for tomorrow is to finish the teachers gifts.

I read this as "my pledge for tomorrow is to finish the teachers, gits" :eek: :rotfl: God knows where my head is... :rotfl:

I can't keep up with you guys on this thread - I am trying though

Hugs to anyone who needs/wants one :grouphug:

Today I have:
Let the OH go back to bed as he finished decorating the living room at 3am this morning.
Taken DS1 to school.
Tumble dried curtains from living room that I washed yesterday (god I hope they haven't shrunk :rolleyes:).
Cleared up mess in the living room left by OH from his decorating stint.
Put pics and other bits back on walls etc.

Left to do:
Try and warm up. Heat is on full blast but it is blooming freezing
Make lunch for DS2 and make sure he has a nap.
Clean bathrooms - partially did this yeaterday but need to finish off.
Sort clothes for tonight - OH xmas work's do.
Pick up DS1 from school.
Post xmas book sold on ebay - forgot to do this with other stuff yesterday.

Have a good weekend everyone.

13 more sleeps til Xmas Day