Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

sophisoph

well.....i ordered the jessops small photo book (enter code get it for free) and made it up with pics of my son and my other halfs son. Theres grannys xmas present!

My sister gave me a bag full of clothes she cant fit into anymore. half of them had never been worn. There were a few lovely ones but for the skinnier, big boobed - no need for bras + no stretch marks kinda gal, which suits one of my best friends (grrrr) so ive wrapped up 4 tops that would be great for her. i wrote a note saying 'not new but suits you' lol (maybe cheap but hey one mans trash is another mans treasure right? plus its better than nothing)

They have a clearance section in clinton cards at the mo and i found a photo frame saying 'grumpy git' reduced from £8 to £2! and coasters with the same kind of thing but saying 'grumpy is the new happy...' for 99p each. PERFECT for my sons grandad who is named 'grumpy' for obvious reasons! I got the pic frame, added a pic of my son and wrapped it from me, then wrapped the coasters from my son

Its my sons 1st birthday in oct. i pulled out the old mobiles and sent them to envirofone. £32 in cash or £35 in argos vouchers for 2 phones! i opted for argos vouchers so now i KNOW i have his present or little bits sorted and can get on with my other halfs birthday in the meantime.

Im searching for mr men themed stuff for party bags/decorations. I have about 6 guests from baby to 4 yrs. Today in tesco i found a small box of 6 mr men books for about £2....so i can put individul books in party bags and spread the cost. bonus!

It is also my sons baby friends birthday a few weeks after so i did another jessops photobook (but signed in as my partner) of the two babies together for a little baby present

My sisters birthday coming up. we have the same taste in things ie makeup so being an avon rep i bought her some clearance items and will make up a little beauty bag for her.

My neighbour doesnt own things like salt, sugar, ketchup and is obsessed with money and tea lol so im sending for tea freebies and condiment samples to make up an emergency hamper along with a pot of gold for luck.

im so proud of myself. its not alot but i could have gone all out and spent money on things i didnt need to.

the granny and grandad presents are for my other halfs grandma who i dont see and isnt v nice tbh lol and my exs dad (my sons grandad) so to be honest i dont want to be spending money on people who arent close family. plus when you have kids everyone expects presents from 'them' as well!!! so they will get what theyre given! lol

Money_maker

phia2000 wrote: »

They have a clearance section in clinton cards at the mo and i found a photo frame saying 'grumpy git' reduced from £8 to £2! and coasters with the same kind of thing but saying 'grumpy is the new happy...' for 99p each. PERFECT for my sons grandad who is named 'grumpy' for obvious reasons!

If you need anything else, there's a thread on Grabbit for soft dwarves - ordered a grumpy for my fil!

JordanShannon

Hi everyone

Hope you don't mind me chipping in...:D
I have £2.89 to last me until 24th Sept!!!!:eek: i have no idea what i'm going to do, but looks like i will be walking four miles to work and college (same area)for the rest of the month:eek:
Anyway sharing my Organised Christmas List:

Brought:
OH Xmas pressies -http://http://www.theworks.co.uk/product.asp?cid=&pid=681
- Fred Perry trainers £12.99 Halfcost
- Under the door sit up bar £1.00 Halfcost (sold out)
- Football pint glass £1.00 Halfcost
- Compact Luggage Scale with Measuring Tape £3.49
Niece's Disney Princess and Fairies Themed Hamper:
- Disney Princess Concertina Bin £3.99 TheWorks.co.uk
- The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies 99p TheWorks.co.uk
- Disney Fairies Activity Book £1.99 " "
- Disney Princess Height Chart Book £1.99 " "
- Disney Princess Inflatable Chair £3.00 A Book club at work
Nephew Cars Themed Hamper
- Disney Pixar Cars Height Chart Book £1.99 Theworks.co.uk
Neice 2
- HSM Spin the Microphone £3.99 Halfcost
SIL Beauty Hamper
- Avon Bubble Bath £FREE Avon Rep
- Back Scratcher/washer 99p The 99p store
- Avon Nail polish FREE Avon Rep
-Miniture sweet smelling bubble bath bottles FREE re-gift
SIL 2
- Zen 21 piece gift set £1.99 Theworks.co.uk
BIL 1
- Homemade Pint of Socks (cost about £3.50 to make)
BIL 2
- Homemade Pint of Socks (cost about £3.50 to make)
FIL
- Homemade Pint of Socks (cost about £3.50 to make)
- Compact Luggage Scale with Measuring Tape £3.49
Family Friend + DH
- Avon ANEW eye creams etc (approx 4 packs) £FREE Avon Rep
- Homemade Pint of Socks (cost about £3.50 to make)
Mum
- Avon Lipgloss stick FREEBIE BOARD
- Glasses Repair Kit £1.00 Halfcost
Nephew 2
- Gumball refill 99p The 99p store
OH Nan Treats and Essentials Hamper
- Foot Fleece Cosy £1.99 Halfcost
- First Aid Kit £1.00 Halfcost
- Avon Bubble Bath FREE Avon Rep
- Hand care kit £1.99 Superdrug Xmas clearance
- Hand soaps 99p Superdrug Xmas Clearance
- Glasses Repair Kit £1.00 Halfcost
Fave BIL #1
- Arsenal Bar Set £3.99
Fave BIL #2
- Arsenal Bar Set £3.99
- Football Pint Glass £1.00 Halfcost

I've got lots of other gifts too, but i am deciding which home they are going to :rotfl:
Right off to do some bits before turning in
JS
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pretzelnut

WOW

For those of you who remember me saying that my brother is serving in afganistan and i was lost at to what to get him for xmas as all he drinks is grey goose vodka (which is expensive and i couldnt find a local stockist) i had a brilliant delivery this morning.

I wrote of a letter to grey goose telling them about my brother, what he is doing and how much he loves grey goose vodka and asking for a stockist list thanks to someone who supplied me with the address and this morning i recieved big parcel with a 70cl bottle of grey goose, a glass, cocktail shaker and a lovely letter supporting my brother.

I am in shock and tears. Its so nice to think that someone cares about what my brother is doing out there. I am absolutely gobsmacked that they have sent me a bottle, at most i was expecting a few beer mats that i could put in his hamper.

So it was definately worth writing the letter, even though yesterday i was thinking that nothing would come of it.

My brother is going to be over the moon - he's back home in a few weeks and we cant wait. I just need to find a really nice frame for his letter from Mr grey goose.

It has made my week. Thank you to the person who supplied me with the address, i will go through the thread later and find your name and thank you personnaly.

Giggle

princesswoo, Wow what can i say its so nice to see that they have sent you some really fab stuff please let us all know what your brother thinks of it when you give it to him oh and dont forget to take some photos of it all

sarkyandgeorge

Princesswoo - that is such good news, was really hoping they would get back to you and just fantastic that they have sent him such a great gift. Well done to you for writing the letter and getting this for your brother.

icecubequeen

Hey Guys,

Just need a little help if possible!! I am well on my way to being organised for Xmas 2009, but there is one present I am stuck on!! I am trying to make a Musical themed hamper for a friend and I am getting stuck for ideas

Currently I only have:

CD boxset of musical songs £1.99
Never Forget the musical DVD £4.00 (we recently went to see this and she loved it!)

I only wanted to spend about £10, so only have £4 left! I already have the box and wrapping paper to wrap it and pack it, just need some other things to put in the hamper itself.

Anyone have any idea what else I can buy, with a very small budget of £4?

Thanks in advance!
Hels xxx

cdsmiler

phia2000 wrote: »

well.....i ordered the jessops small photo book (enter code get it for free) and made it up with pics of my son and my other halfs son. Theres grannys xmas present!

Oooooo what's the code for the free photo book? Think I might have missed that one!

princesswoo wrote: »

WOW

For those of you who remember me saying that my brother is serving in afganistan and i was lost at to what to get him for xmas as all he drinks is grey goose vodka (which is expensive and i couldnt find a local stockist) i had a brilliant delivery this morning.

I wrote of a letter to grey goose telling them about my brother, what he is doing and how much he loves grey goose vodka and asking for a stockist list thanks to someone who supplied me with the address and this morning i recieved big parcel with a 70cl bottle of grey goose, a glass, cocktail shaker and a lovely letter supporting my brother.

I am in shock and tears. Its so nice to think that someone cares about what my brother is doing out there. I am absolutely gobsmacked that they have sent me a bottle, at most i was expecting a few beer mats that i could put in his hamper.

So it was definately worth writing the letter, even though yesterday i was thinking that nothing would come of it.

My brother is going to be over the moon - he's back home in a few weeks and we cant wait. I just need to find a really nice frame for his letter from Mr grey goose.

It has made my week. Thank you to the person who supplied me with the address, i will go through the thread later and find your name and thank you personnaly.

That is amazing!!! I always stand by the saying "if you don't ask you don't get" and this prooves it!! Wow!!

Clare x

mummy2mygirls

princesswoo wrote: »

WOW

For those of you who remember me saying that my brother is serving in afganistan and i was lost at to what to get him for xmas as all he drinks is grey goose vodka (which is expensive and i couldnt find a local stockist) i had a brilliant delivery this morning.

I wrote of a letter to grey goose telling them about my brother, what he is doing and how much he loves grey goose vodka and asking for a stockist list thanks to someone who supplied me with the address and this morning i recieved big parcel with a 70cl bottle of grey goose, a glass, cocktail shaker and a lovely letter supporting my brother.

I am in shock and tears. Its so nice to think that someone cares about what my brother is doing out there. I am absolutely gobsmacked that they have sent me a bottle, at most i was expecting a few beer mats that i could put in his hamper.

So it was definately worth writing the letter, even though yesterday i was thinking that nothing would come of it.

My brother is going to be over the moon - he's back home in a few weeks and we cant wait. I just need to find a really nice frame for his letter from Mr grey goose.

It has made my week. Thank you to the person who supplied me with the address, i will go through the thread later and find your name and thank you personnaly.

That is great!! i bet you cant wait for him to get home now so you can give it to him

I have just been throught the halfcost website! And its great for bargain but when i got to the basket it was £60!! :eek: but has loads of stuff!! just about to go through and see if there are thing i 'really' need...........

JordanShannon

mummy2mygirls wrote: »

That is great!! i bet you cant wait for him to get home now so you can give it to him

I have just been throught the halfcost website! And its great for bargain but when i got to the basket it was £60!! :eek: but has loads of stuff!! just about to go through and see if there are thing i 'really' need...........

See if you can find a promo code, i used PF15 it might still work
HTH
JS
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