The Thrifty Gifty Girls 2009 (Organised & Money Neutral for All Occasions) #3

pinkladymel

I'm pming you Rusty and Im telling you now.. it isn't pretty.. im taking this down to the next level.. you will be sickened..

... To be continued..

Need to get on with the housew**k

rufusdog52

Morning Ladies, Haha you two are so funny with your chattering, you make me feel so old at 50 lol, and its my birthday next month so will then be over 50 so into the second half.

Havent got much done towards presents this weekend as was out Saturday, did a bit of knitting yesterday but long way to go on son's jumper.

He popped in just now, wants to start buying things round the boot fairs and charity shops to sell on Ebay. Asked me if I would like to do it with him but we were both at a loss as to what to look out for. Suppose it will be trial and error. The boot fairs should be starting round our way in the next few weeks.

Got a voucher from one of my sites yesterday for £6 to spend in High St so will have a look in Wilkinson's tomorrow for a couple of small bits for OH's 30 presents, may be a Lynx and something.

Back to my knitting, have a nice day xxx

rainmac

Hello everyone, I'm having a good day today, started my 15 minutes of cleaning/tidying and it ended up as an hour and a half and the house looks so much better. Just need to hoover through. Also had a go at some of the Quidco clicks on mum2one's fab list so should have earned some money today too! It's sunny here and thinking of walking to school to pick up DS1, about 40 minute walk but takes longer to get home as DS1 dawdles :rolleyes:

Shelley, love your nappy cake :T 40 minutes you say, that would take me about 40 hours :rotfl:

Rusty, my HB doesn't sell shadow frames either I think the Pink Lady instructed HB to send them all to her store and cos she's a celebrity on the web and in magazines they obliged

PLM, love love love your latest blog updates, you are so clever and pretty and not at all old. I am 9 years older than you, I am the old one

Rufusdog, buying to sell sounds like a good idea to make some money. Just get to the fairs early so you get your pick of the good stuff

Made up the personalised kitkat bars for DS1's party last night so onto the Swamp Shake tonight (choccie milkshake and marshmallows in a cello cone) and then party bags will be finished :T

Have a good rest of the day everyone x

sarahf191979

RustyFlange wrote: »

Mel you are never going to let me live it down are you???

Sarah ... is it that close already? Can I have my birthday first please then I get lovely pressies!!!

I have been kicking off with OH this morning as I am asking his opinions on things and he is being a big pain! ... ah well they are useless! My son has gone on a school trip this morning and I am about to deliver a nappy cake then go spend some pennies in wilkos on frames etc (thanks for inspiring me and making me spend money MEL

Ok sorry, You can have your birthday and all your lovely pressies. I'm not having a birthday this year, sick of trying to keep everyone happy. So I'm staying in with OH and the Kids and might just get Drunk!!

Sarah
x

cbsexec

Hi all from a lurker!!

I was never going to post again as you are all so young but Rufusd!!!2 has made me feel a bit better!!

No wonder you are all so creative - I love reading and seeing what you have done and make a mental list to do some myself but don't quite manage it- trying hard to be money neutral by earning vouchers etc though.

Will try harder in future

rainmac

cbsexec wrote: »

Hi all from a lurker!!

I was never going to post again as you are all so young but Rufusd!!!2 has made me feel a bit better!!

No wonder you are all so creative - I love reading and seeing what you have done and make a mental list to do some myself but don't quite manage it- trying hard to be money neutral by earning vouchers etc though.

Will try harder in future

Don't be a lurker, come and join in, everyone's so friendly and willing to share knowledge etc. Hopefully we can all learn to be thriftier (not sure if this is a real word ) together and have a bit of fun along the way

JordanShannon

mum2one wrote: »

hi
Hope u dont think I'm being cheeky, just a thought re ebay (actually cant take the credit - was on one of those tv selling programmes), if your going for a 10 day listing, list on a Thursday, (ideallly afternoon, early evening) so that it ends on a Sunday - the theory is people are more liable to log on, on a sunday afternoon and u also get the last minute bidders.

Thats a good time plan, hope it works out for you. xx

Not cheeky at all Thank you for the tip, i shall make these people bid MUWHAHAHAHA:rotfl:

Here is my revised list of things to do (in 2 weeks).
Monday 9th
[STRIKE]Job interview 10 am[/STRIKE]
Send Lush Stuff
Apply for a boots card
Go to work
Go to Dave's (OH)

Tuesday 10th
Put money into bank account
Send PLM's Swap
Sort out JSA or Job
Sort out Ipod
Re-book dentist appointment
Go to work

Wednesday 11th
Take photos of Ebay items
Try music magpie for CDs to sell
Deliver 'Thank You' present to an ex teacher
Go to work

Thursday 12th
Go for a trial day at the Baby Unit
Go to work
Upload Ebay pictures
Upload a pic of my tiny room

Friday 13th
Spring Clean all downstairs rooms
Go to work

Saturday 14th
Go to work
Sort out Mother's Day
Write more reviews on Dooyou

Sunday 15th
Get on with 2nd UKS Swap
Go to see 'Marley and Me' with mum
EBAY more items

Week Beginning 16th
Make Baileys mousse for Mother's Day x2 and one for OH cause i love him lol:rotfl:
Make a Nappy Cake for my friend
Visit Babs with Lily

Hahaha haven't done a lot
Hope everyone's okay?
..xx

rainmac

How was the interview JS

JordanShannon

rainmac wrote: »

How was the interview JS

Interview went okay was very funny as i had kids clinging onto me when they shouldn't lol they all thought i was a new teacher. Anyhoo I have a trial run on Thursday with them all 9-4 Really excited to be around a bunch of lively babies and toddlers
The teachers there all seemed to like me so i hope its a good sign:j fingers and toes crossed :rotfl:
How are you today??
..xx

rainmac

JordanShannon wrote: »

Interview went okay was very funny as i had kids clinging onto me when they shouldn't lol they all thought i was a new teacher. Anyhoo I have a trial run on Thursday with them all 9-4 Really excited to be around a bunch of lively babies and toddlers
The teachers there all seemed to like me so i hope its a good sign:j fingers and toes crossed :rotfl:
How are you today??
..xx

Well done, that sounds like a brilliant interview :j Good luck for Thursday (not that you're goning to need it ).

I'm find thanks, glad the sun is shining We had cr*ppy weather yesterday, much better today.