Thrifty Gifty - Money Making for Christmas & All Ocassions 2009

paddingtondoo

Just popped by the say congrats Scattymam1 - should that be 2 now? lol!
was only wondering how you were the other day.

Don't hold your breath re toluna - I requested an Amazon voucher on 26th August and received it by email on 18th November after chasing it

This was their reply - voucher had due date of 11th november - strangely arrived day after I chased

"Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately we still are experiencing some delays with the vouchers, in which we send our apologies. We are working very hard to sort out these matters and send the vouchers to our members. We understand this is very frustrating and that our members work very hard to earn their points so we are working very hard to catch up with the delays.
Sadly we cannot specify the accurate date of sending out another batch of codes so we kindly ask you for a bit more patience.
We once again apologize for the delays and hope you receive your voucher soon."

mum2one

ragz wrote: »

Anyone do the TNS food diary? I'm just about to join, sounds like it involves a bit of effort but if I do all 4 in a year that's £75 towards next xmas...

In all honestly I personally found it not really worth the effort, everything has to be broken down, eg homemade shepherd pie, they want all the ingredients listed, I would say u each day would take at least an hour to fill in, not sure how many weeks there are per study, if it was 2 weeks,

14 days x 4 sets of surveys, 52 days, just over £1.30 a day.

Sorry if I synicial, x

Ddraig

Congrats Scattymam

Im really chuffed with my mentality shift.Im not to scared to call existing suppliers anymore and say right what are you going to offer me to stay.

It worked today.I got a free wireless topspec router and 6 mnths half price broadband and calls package.
Faster broadband too.Saves me 45 quid over year from if id just plodded along.

NickyBo_2

scattymam1 wrote: »

haven't had a chance to catch up yet but just thought I'd pop in and say...christmas is organised...thank goodness because...Jack arrived tuesday, 7 pounds 4 ounces...very quickly, 3rd stage labour - 4 mins...he's lush...can't wait for christmas...gonna treat my little girl to a magical fun filled christmas...with lots of traditions and family time cos that's whats important xxxxxxxx

Congratulations! :j 4 minutes, Crikey! My whole labour was 18 hours and the final stage was nearly 3 hours! But my boy was induced and really didn't want to come out

mum2one

I had a nice surprise in todays post a £30 giftcard from Asda, re an issue I had in store, a goodwill gesture...... Not one to look a gifthorse in the mouth..... in the xmas pot.

£580.22 now made xx

rufusdog52

I managed to claim £10 Amazon from Valued Opinions and the email was here straight away.
Have used it to order the last Twilight book for daughter.

cyclingyorkie

co-op vouchers arrived yesterday - £13 worth - all in the christmas fund! Still have £10 of vouchers issued earlier in the year! Will spend on some Christmas drinks for the family!

jamtart6

This year is the worst I have been for making pennies but I just havent had the time!:(
Back with a vengence next year I hope

Got another £20 voucher from dooyoo which will sort one more present out. Me and the OH are not really bothering with presents this year as we are fairly skint. We have cut down significantly which means all my presents will probs be money neutral anyway

Have no idea what to get for my Mum. I'm always stuck with her

mum2one

jamtart6 wrote: »

This year is the worst I have been for making pennies but I just havent had the time!:(
Back with a vengence next year I hope

Got another £20 voucher from dooyoo which will sort one more present out. Me and the OH are not really bothering with presents this year as we are fairly skint. We have cut down significantly which means all my presents will probs be money neutral anyway

Have no idea what to get for my Mum. I'm always stuck with her

Mums there always the worst to buy for..... what does she like, whats the budget, and maybe someone may have a brainwave........ x

cyclingyorkie

congrats to scattymam!

thanks to poster who mentioned Valued Opinions - I logged in and my £6.50 for the stretch mark survey had finally been added!

So have claimed an Amazon voucher and will order tomorrow - that way it'll be delivered on Sat when someone can answer the door!