Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

monkeyspanner

tobys_mummy wrote: »

What books?

Take a minimum of 5 old books to ikea customer services and they will give you a £5 voucher to spend instore.

Supposed to be one voucher per customer/household/transaction but it seems some people have been getting multiple vouchers. You have to sign a sheet I suppose agreeing to their conditions and the voucher has to have name address and postcode entered on it.

NB: The voucher applies to Cardiff which is a franchise, Ikea run stores giving a £5 gift card.

dizzytina

emmab2001 wrote: »

more bargains bought last night!!

in store
3 xmas soaps from superdrug on offer 342!! paid 1.98 for the lot
QI book rrp 12.99 paid 5.00!! at hmv
i lick my cheese!! ( flat sharing) book rrp 9.99 paid 3.00 at hmv

on line
dads army movie rrp 5.99 paid 2.99 at play
spomge bob movie rrp 17.99 paid 2.99 at play
jekyll series box set rrp 29.99 paid 2.99!!! this is my best bargain so far!!! plus all play.com item with free delivery!!

Thanks Emmab i have just been online and ordered the Jeykll boxset for my inlaws movie night in hamper:D

Valli

emmab2001 wrote: »

more bargains bought last night!!

in store
3 xmas soaps from superdrug on offer 342!! paid 1.98 for the lot
QI book rrp 12.99 paid 5.00!! at hmv
i lick my cheese!! ( flat sharing) book rrp 9.99 paid 3.00 at hmv

on line
dads army movie rrp 5.99 paid 2.99 at play
spomge bob movie rrp 17.99 paid 2.99 at play
jekyll series box set rrp 29.99 paid 2.99!!! this is my best bargain so far!!! plus all play.com item with free delivery!!

thought this was a typo at first but then I twigged.

eewwwwww

moneysavingmumofone

porlock wrote: »

My local 99p Store has started putting it's Christmas stuff out. I bought a box of 6 crackers - I really liked them as they are square instead of round (if you see what I mean). The fillings are almost certainly rubbish, but there's only two of us for Chrimbo and so I plan to fill two with something really nice.

I've never made my own, but can't imagine I'd get 6 hats, snaps and all the paper for under £1!

Aside from a few pressies, this is my first Xmas purchase, although next week I'm hitting some craft shops to start making things.

Ive had those crackers before (white with silver detail?) They're pretty good.

tobys_mummy wrote: »

Just gotta go to Ikea and get some rolls of brown parcel paper. I use it as wrapping paper and then just write a message on it with gold pen. looks quite classy imo.

That does sound lovely!

I received my brothers gaydar keyring today, he's gonna love it. :rotfl: I sooooo wish i had the money to finish my xmas shopping, so frustrating knowing exactly what you want to buy and not being able to buy it!
I was stuck on presents for my stepdad/nan but have sorted that now. My mum said my stepdad would love a driving experience so we all might chip in for that and I'm going to ask my sisters or brothers if they want to go half with me on a yearly take a break mag subscription for my nan. Still stuck on mil though. :rolleyes: I wish I could afford a satnav for her as thats all i can think of that she'd really love!

caravanlover

can comeone please send me the link for the WHS £5 off voucher, i would like to get the guiness world records book

but cant find the link to the voucher, the only one i found was out of date last may

many thanks :beer:

emmab2001

Valli wrote: »

thought this was a typo at first but then I twigged.

eewwwwww

:rotfl::rotfl:i know it a strange title lol but a funny book!!

went bargain hunting tonight in meadowhall have to say did not come away with a lot..........

dr who space travels book RRP 17.99 PAID 3.00!! in the entertainer
hippo ate dwarf (humour science book) rrp10.99 paid 5.99 in whsmith used 5 pound disount voucher again!!

also SA in whsmith gave me a card which wan be used again and again from oct 22nd to nov 6th ( i think) giving 10% and 20% off different items think this a nationwide discount event!

moneysavingmumofone

Updated list.
Bought:
Ds:
Remote control car-Wilkinsons £2.50 from £10
Travel Game-Wilkinson 49p from 99p
Playdough set £2.49 from £4.99 Tesco
Paint your own plant pot set 87p Tesco, not sure of rrp
Paint your own breakfast set 73p Tesco, not sure of rrp
Transformers sticker set 50p from £1 Asda
Toy medical kit 50p from £1 Asda
Dr Who book x 2 £1.98 99p store
Book about 'Cranes' 50p from £1 The entertainer
Cheesestrings dancemat £4.50 Ebay
Wall-e figure £1.25 from £4.99 Tesco
Thomas the tank mini art case £1 Asda
Mini train set £1 Poundland
In the night garden game £1.50 from £3 Asda
Bob the builder R-Vee £1.58 from £6-£8 Tesco
Cars towel £2 from £4 Asda
Disney pirates dressing up costume £4 Charity shop
Fur real kitten £5.67
Fur real newborn panda £3.67
Dr Who alarm clock free on 3 for 2
Thomas crash and bang £3.67
Dr who etch a sketch £2.50
Dr who uno free on 3 for 2
Car mat £6 tesco and pack of 10 cars £1 Wilkinsons
Hulk hands £5.99 Argos RRP £25
Harry potter book 99p 99p store

Oh:
Coca cola glass x 2 99p 99p store
Remote control helicopter £4.80 ebay
Hannah montana keyring torch Lol! 37p Wilkinsons



Sister 1: Haircare basket containing:
Toni and guy shampoo and conditioner 44p Boots
Toni and guy vitamin spray 99p 99p store
Charles worthington hair gel 68p from about £4? Tesco
Microfibre hair wrap 99p 99p store
Cosmopolitan hairbrush 99p 99p store
Toni and guy mini funky gum £1 from £1.59 Boots
Lee Stafford mirror £0 (already had it still in packet)
Trevor Sorbie shine spray £0 Boots (got more in points than i paid, paid £1.90 got 250 points)
John frieda hairspray 44p Boots (used £2 haircare voucher, was £2.44)
John frieda serum £0 Boots (used £2 haircare voucher, was £1.99)
Umberto Giannini mini blow dry spray 39p from £1.59 Boots
Toni and guy movement balm 64p from £4? Boots
Nicky clarke blow dry spray 68p from £4? Tesco
Trevor sorbie hair mask £1.01 or pantene hair mask 24p (whatever one will fit!)

Sister 2: Fcuk perfume £1.08 from £5.99 Boots, Lovehearts perfume 73p from £2.99 Boots and have started haircare basket too.
Trevor sorbie hair mask £1.01 Boots
Sunsilk shampoo and conditioner 73p each (large ones) Tesco
John frieda hairspray 44p Boots
John frieda serum £0


Sister 3: FCUK Perfume from £5.99 Boots, Zac Efron pen 37p from 74p, Zac efron torch keyring 37p from 74p Wilkinsons

Brothers girlfriend: Fresh! Toiletry set £1.25 from £5 Boots

Nan: Penguin tea for one set £2 Woolworths, Natural collection mini toiletry set £1.50 from £6 Boots, About 12 mini toiletries in a basket. Not sure of value, about £4?

Niece: Paint your own breakfast set 73p Tesco
Disney princesses Mini art case £1 Asda
Pink art chest £1 from £4 Wilkinsons
Dora wash mitt 50p from £2
Dora flannel 50p from £2
Dora bath paints 49p
Dora shampoo 49p

Brother 1: Paint your own breakfast set 73p Tesco
Thomas mini art case £1 Asda
Lunar jim activity book 50p from £1 The entertainer

Brother 2: Dr Who quiz book 50p from £1 The entertainer, Gaydar keyring £2.80 Ebay, Set of 2 elephant photo holders £1 Cancer research charity shop

Brother 3: Arsenal duvet set £6, rrp about £15-£20 Netmums ad, FCUK deodorant set £1.25 from £5 Boots

Sister in law: Sanctuary body butter set-Boots glitch worked out nearly free!
Sister in law 2: Barbara Daly make up set £2 from £10-Tesco + Fcuk perfume £1.08 from £5.99 Boots
Niece- Hannah montana hair set £2.50 from £5 Asda, High school musical game £2.49 from £10 Debenhams, Ello bead set 1p Amazon
Nephew-Dr Who quiz book 50p from £1 The entertainer
Ohs friends son 1: Megabloks wagon £1.75 from £7 Wilkinsons
Ohs friends son 2: Truck £1.25 from £5 Wilkinsons
Bil 1: Foot of chocolate 65p Co-op
BIL 2: Police aftershave £2.24 from £9.99 Boots
Teachers: Post it note set 6 for £1.99 3m


To buy:
DS: 3d Solar system £7.50 Tesco (NONE LEFT )
Skates/heeleys £10
Lunar jim books £1 The entertainer (if they have any left)
Car mat and cars £6 Tesco and poundland-Bought
Ben 10 omnatrix £6.50-£13 Toys r us have it for £6.50 but i dont have one nearby. :rolleyes: Postage makes it not so cheap!)
Moon sand £7.50 (Dont want to pay more than that so looking for a bargain)
Hulk hands £5.99 rrp £10-£25 Argos-Bought
Ben 10 dvd £5.99 Morrisons
Maybe a few dressing up sets

DS' stocking:
Chocolate coins
Mini plasticine 47p Tesco
Pants
Socks
Fire engine toothbrush-Ebay
Dr Who figure (probably Novice Hame)
Ben 10 figure
Ben 10 microstar figures and sweets £1.29 each

Mum:
DAB Radio alrm clock £30
Chocolates £15 (will probably do a hamper)
Jeans x 2 £6 Asda
Couple of tops £10
Soap and glory body butters £15 Boots
Simple moisturisers £7
Nice hair set £5
Trainers £12.99
20q game-Buying soon from lady on netmums £4

Sister in law 1: Small gift from Riley, maybe a nice purse/bangle. £1-£2
Ohs friend and wife: Movie basket contents £8
Brother 1: Transformers x 2 £7 Argos
Brother 2: Silver union jack ring £7.99 Argos
Brother 3:Wii sweets £1.50 tesco, maybe top gear book £3 entertainer
Sister 1: Something small from DS
Sister 2: More stuff for haircare basket.
Sister 3: Need to order Sugar magaine subscription from tesco.
Nan: Diabetic chocs and nice artificial flowers (she likes them, not being stingy!) Magazine subscription
Uncle-Something from halloween stock, hes mad on horror films etc! Or ebay voucher.
Brother 2's girlfriend: Something for about £5, shes not girly so not toiletries/make up. maybe xbox screwdriver set.
Stepdad: Digital photo keyring £5 Ebay, Ross kemp book £5, Sweets. Maybe driving experience.
FIL: Digital photo keyring £5 Ebay, tshirt £5, Sweets
Mil: Photo calendar, chocolates, maybe a handbag. Not sure what else eek!
Nephew: Game voucher £10 Or gadget.
Bil 1: Lynx chocolate aftershave or lynx chocolate gift set £6
Bil 2: Something gadgety and nice socks.
Bil 3: Socks.

Oh: sweets, tshirt, trainers, tracksuit bottoms.

Everyone will also be getting a handpainted mug filled with HM fudge/other sweets.

aloiseb

pir wrote: »

What ages are the brats? I think that is behaviour that has been learnt from the parents.

The only solution for delightful kids like this is to give them something educational - something like a book token. (£5 should be fine or maybe 10? )

If your sister hints you are being stingy, you will just have to explain that you are short of money for luxuries at the moment, and that you have so much trouble getting the children anything they like that you think it would be best if they chose for themselves. Also you could say:

that you always loved to get book tokens yourself as a child (Ok, hands up, it was true for me.....) and what a shame it is that kids don't spend more of their free time reading.

Both of my sisters do the cash limit thing all the time - in fact we now have a pact that we don't spend more than a tenner on the children, and nothing on the adults for Christmas. (in practice I sometimes spend a bit more tha 10 on the kids if I see something like a £12.99 DVD I know they'd love, but these guys of yours don't seem to be like that do they?)
Howver we three are actually all broke ...I don't know if this is true for you.

Claire_Bear

:mad::mad::mad: I'd tell her that I wouldn't be buying anymore presents as they're clearly not good enough or appreciated, so instead of hassling yourself trying to find something that passes her materialistic test I'd either spend the money treating myself, or I'd donate it to charity in their name as there's kids out there who who clearly appreciate the toys more than them. What a blooming cheek! They obviously get their attitude from their mam too, if I was ever cheeky enough to say something as ungrateful as that I would've got a smack round the lughole :rotfl:

^!£$&

Nearly done for xmas just bought a few kiddies books for £3 each at bookpeople (free del code in vouch thread) and am probably 90% there so can sit back and relax in nov & dec and laugh as everyone is madly rushing around lol (mean I know but they should be more prepared like us)