Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

sarahf191979

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

I know its late but Im going to have a look at all my xmas stuff, please tell me Im not the only one who lovingly goes and looks at their christmassy bargains.

Nope your not the only one, although I am suffering this year as a lot of my christmas stuff is in my mums loft as we moved a few months back so I cant go and peek at them as much as i'd like

seasideshack

I've made a start at last. I bought 2 itunes £15 vouchers for £20. A set of 5 fishing DVDs for half price £10. This morning I checked out the ebay deal of the day. Kate Moss 100ml perfume for £9.99 inc delivery so I bought 2. That is 5 people sorted and I reckon I've saved £34 on what I'd normally spend on those 5. Am going to the market and car boot shortly to look for more bargains.

chickywiggle

snowbrow wrote: »

Do you have a tk maxx near by they normally have some nice ones
or next, river island, debenhams??

forgot about TK MAXX thanks.

Giggle

princesswoo wrote: »

My little princess is fianlly here. She arrived on thursday at 14.21 by c-section weighing 7lb 4.5oz and she is called Lily. we came home 22 hours later as i couldnt rest in hospital. Were both doing great and were all so in love with her.




I'll pop back on later and have a proper catch up when i have a bit more time.

oh wow she is just so sweet give her a cuddle from me ((((((((((cuddle))))))))))

jemtom

congratulations glad your both doing well.

SazM030306

Congratulations Princess!!! She's adorable and I am very broody :-) xxx

Well I went to Tesco in search of the hat boxes, but no luck. Instead I got 2 biscuit jars, with a grey screw lid, they will look amazing filled with sweets!! £1 each.
xxx

ragz_2

Money_maker wrote: »

That must have been the Laughton one (you're in my neck of the woods). Cant afford to go there this year (DH just bought new car) but glad you found some bargains.

Yeah it was, can't believe how much they charge to get in now it's £8 :eek:, we did have £1 off vouchers and luckily kids are under 5 so we don't pay for them but did cost a lot of money seeing as all I really did was walk around the market stalls with SIL. OH has stationary engines though and one day (maybe I should get him a Round Tuit!) they'll be exhibiting them and we'll get in free!

My present for my little sister's 18th arrived yesterday, skinny fit black t-shirt with big pink writing that says "Made in 1991", £11 from ebay. A bit over my £10 budget but it is her 18th and I've only got her a cheap present for Christmas. Poor girl, her birthday is on December 23rd so always gets overshadowed by xmas.

cyclingyorkie

princesswoo wrote: »

My little princess is fianlly here. She arrived on thursday at 14.21 by c-section weighing 7lb 4.5oz and she is called Lily. we came home 22 hours later as i couldnt rest in hospital. Were both doing great and were all so in love with her.




I'll pop back on later and have a proper catch up when i have a bit more time.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Both on the birth and escaping - all my 3 were C sections - and I got an infection with each one!:eek: So well done on escaping!:T:T:T

Take your time and enjoy every second - mine are now 18,17 and 15! Where did it go?

findingmyfeet

princess woo-congratulations, you should be soooooo proud shes gorgeous. take care and get plenty of rest.

christmas stuff is just starting to appear around here. saw shop staff putting stuff out yesterday so im looking forward to getting in to town and having a good old browse around later in the week. Got another £5 voucher at morrisons petrol station so exchanged it for saver stamps towards my food shop and now have £29.
Pressie wise i havent bought anything yet but my ideas list for people is growing so action on that will start very shortly. Budgeting £100 each for my DD & DS, some i will give in cash to spend in the sales in january and the rest will be gifts to open on the day. hubby not set the amount yet, dont know what he wants, everyone else in my large family £10 to £15 per pressie ( but not set in stone the more i can save the better so if i find a nice gift for less than budget that will be great). Cant go over the amounts set as thats what i have saved and wont go over it funds tight at the minute.

Did manage to pick up a choc fountain in home bargins for £12, not sure whether to give to my niece as a pressie (she loves them) or save and use at a family party at xmas loads of kids coming ?? what do you all think ?

Athome1

findingmyfeet wrote: »

Did manage to pick up a choc fountain in home bargins for £12, not sure whether to give to my niece as a pressie (she loves them) or save and use at a family party at xmas loads of kids coming ?? what do you all think ?

Can you stand the thought of all that melted chocolate being dripped on the floor and and smeared on the furniture??:p Personally I'd give it away!!:rotfl: