Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

ragz_2

kingshir wrote: »

I gave my christmas cake its weekly feed of brandy yesterday - mmmm it smells absolutely gorgeous:p

I am intending to start wrapping presents this weekend and I'd better start with the big tins of sweets because I opened one last night:eek: I had a headache and was craving something sweet and only had jam in the house and, of course, only chocolate would do!!:rotfl: DD was thrilled to bits and enjoyed the early xmas present no end:D OH said to look at it as an exercise in quality control - he could be right because there seemed less sweets in the tin than in previous years!!

Lol I made the mistake of buying tins from tesco when they were BOGOF, one "accidentally" got opened the other day...:rolleyes:
Know what you mean about less sweets these days too (that or I ate more than I thought I did...)

moneysavingmumofone

bluestarrz wrote: »

Morning all,

Just been on Grabbit board and got a remote controlled indoor helicopter reduced from £39.99 to £11.99 including delivery from PLAY.com just incase anyone else was looking for one. Was perfect as I had already seen the exact model and thought I was going to have to pay the £40 for DS's Christmas!!:beer:

OOh I hope this is still the same price on monday!
Since Ds started school all Ive done is trawl the internet for xmas stuff! I need to get a job! (or a life lol!)

moneysavingmumofone

P.S Ebay is lethal, I keep spotting things my DS would love!!

mummy2mygirls

I also think ebay is lethal!! lol

I havent been on for a while as i havent really been doing much for xmas:o

just wanted to ask i am going to do the doubble up (before it runs out) at tesco and get lots of presents If you double up instore and then order them from the direct desk does it come into the store at some point and you pick it up or does it get delivered to your house ..................

ragz_2

mummy2mygirls wrote: »

I also think ebay is lethal!! lol

I havent been on for a while as i havent really been doing much for xmas:o

just wanted to ask i am going to do the doubble up (before it runs out) at tesco and get lots of presents If you double up instore and then order them from the direct desk does it come into the store at some point and you pick it up or does it get delivered to your house ..................

Once doubled up vouchers are valid for another 3 months so no rush. Delivery (for Direct orders) is £5 to home or store and free to store when spending over £25 (I think).

I just ordered my double up vouchers for toys at Direct, means I get the kids main pressie for half price!

I ordered the JK Rowling book for 50p from tesco mentioned on Grabbit board and also found a hardback for OH for £14 with code for 200 points so pleased with these, his pressies nearly done now!

time to get offline been shopping since 9am must play with kids now - we all have a cold so PJ day here though i do have a driving lesson in a few hours and should get dressed soon!

EllieWellie

MummyYummy wrote: »

Sorry - I just re-read my post and its a big misleading. I got the Where's Stig book from Tesco (but posted the link to explain what it was). I think it was £4.49 but it is brand new stock - only a few were out. HTH xx

A big thanks for pointing us to the Where's Stig book - just ordered one - perfect for my uncle. Anyone else ordering this or any other hardback books from Tesco, use XXAUGHB for 200 extra clubcard points (valid until 4th Oct) & don't forget to go through Quidco! Makes it an even better bargain!

dajammum

Been a fan of this site for ages but never actually got around to posting lol. This thread is great have spent the last couple of days reading it. it has some great ideas. I got a couple of gifts last year from a website called youcraftylot..I think it's for crafters in the uk abit like a shopping mall, all handmade..... nice. I also joined the tesco christmas savings club last year which was a massive help with my food bill last christmas, expecting around £70 in vouchers this year fingers crossed....of course the scarey thing is that means i have spent a fortune lining tesco's pockets lol. I tend to get the kids making things for grandmas etc, They made bookmarks last year not sure yet about this year but thinking about painting canvases?
Sorry it's so long winded lol
dajam x

smwtyn

I've officially started woop woop!! Got 1 SIL a pink breakthrough cancer purse for £3 from Evans and got 3 PJ sets for my 3 SIL's in the La Senza sale. Now Im trying to ask my 3 year old what he wants from Santa and all I get is 'a skateboard' me: anything else ds: nope just a skateboard. Bless!!

savemoney

Christmas Tee Company you cant advertise on here nor have links in your signature

Poster/signature reported to abuse you will hopefully be banned soon

findingmyfeet

ooooohhhhhhh...just back from work and whats waiting for me on the doorstep??? the christmas next directory............whoooo. sorry will chalm down now. Love looking at it makes me feel tingly and very christmassy. only wish i could afford the stuff in it..LOL. usually buy a few bits and bobs for my dd and ds though and always treat myself to a new outfit that i can wear to all my christmas do's. usually wear at works do, family annual party, night out with hubby and new years eve plus any other extras that we may get invited to. Usually only my hubby that knows i only have one outfit.....
kettle going on and a browse coming along