Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2009- Santas Challenges

mary-op

Oh dear..............I'm way behind you lot. My kitchen cupboards don't bear thinking about. The cutlery drawer is ok but as for the rest...............:eek: Still, this might spur me on to actually do something instead of looking and quickly closing the drawer//cupboard.
Must get OH on this one as well...................lol

Spent all morning making yet more little gift bags to conceal what really is a bit of rubbish..............lol
Apart from that done not a lot...............oh dear......lazy me. I seem to have it down to a fine art ............:rotfl:

NickyBo_2

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Post Pals Secret Reindeer - 9 cards :eek:

Sammy, I volunteer with Post Pals too! I got so excited when I saw your message :j
I've been with them from nearly the beginning, when we only had 5 pals and it's great to see how big it's growing.

xx

NickyBo_2

I had a great morning shopping, it was my first designated 'bargain Christmas present' trip and it was so much fun! I couldn't wait to come on here and tell you all about it

In charity shops I managed to find:
* A brand new white toiletries case with LOTS of brand new unopened bathy stuff. It will make a lovely present and was only £2.80
* A pot of anti-wrinkle night cream - unopened £2. For my Mum (she requested it, I won't be insulting her!)
* A brand new gift box of Boot fortune cookie bath bombs. When they disolve they leave a waterproof fortune - £2

* Reduced jewellery in Primark - necklace and earring set £1
- lovely dangly copper bracelet £1

I also went in Poundland and picked up 3 of the little toolboxes that were mentioned on here. I plan to fill them with sweets and little gifts to make a nice present for my nephew and niece. So thank you to whoever mentioned them, they are ideal.

xx

rufusdog52

Went to the bootfair yesterday but didnt find any pink coloured fabrics at all. Was hoping to find some skirts or dresses I could use the material from for my quilt but nothing suitable, it needs to be 100% cotton. Have ordered a few nice bits off Ebay but it is quite expensive buying it by the fat quarter and money has run out for another week or so. Then I will only have 2 weeks left to get everything needed before the course starts.

As for Santas challenge, I have sorted most of my kitchen cupboards out already as did them all before OH's party in case someone went looking for cups etc.

Have to get daughter a new blouse for school which will hopefully be about £10, she has to wear special striped ones which I cant buy anywhere except from the school wear shops. But I am only getting the one as next year she changes uniform.

Have decided at the moment not to make cards this year as I have just about run out of bits to make them with and would cost me more to buy in new stuff than to buy the cards as I dont send that many. Saw some nice ones reduced in Card Factory last week but didnt have the money to get them. Most probs will have sold out by next week.

rufusdog52

Forgot to add that I can hopefully make a tenner by October challenge so whatever it is we are doing you can add me in please xx

NickyBo_2

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

Forgot to add that I can hopefully make a tenner by October challenge so whatever it is we are doing you can add me in please xx

Me too please. No idea what it involves but it sounds like fun!

foxy219

I too would like to be involved in the make a tenner by October challenge - ebay is my best bet!

Am always on the look out for bits to put away for Christmas - bought my dd a baby Annabel, carry cot and lots of clothes from the market for £4 last week, couldn't believe my luck - she will love it!
Made a start on my hampers too - just looking for a popcorn box for the movie hamper - can anyone advise, I know someone mentioned earlier they had bought one - I have seen a couple of websites, but with the postage they work out quite expensive

Also, doubled up on my Tesco vouchers last week, and bought £60 of wine and Asti (including mini bottles for hampers) for £30! Have had to hide it though so my OH doesn't get his mitts on it before Christmas!

Santa's Challenges:

Folder made and organised
Freezer cleaned and all contents listed
School uniform just needs name tags - probably do this tomorrow!
Kitchen cupboards and drawers - great idea, I know I have most of the ingredients to make Christmas cake, but need to check dates and if anything missing!

Thanks for this thread, it is SOOOO exciting!

clutterydrawer

Ooooh a Christmas thread

I don't know if this is the right place but could anyone advise on what one gets boys for christmas....I am agirl...I moved in with a male housemate earlier this year and think I'll be stuck for ideas come christmas...he likes to drive....he does not like to read, eat, or drink. :? :?

why are all my friends so difficult?!

paddingtondoo

clutterydrawer wrote: »

Ooooh a Christmas thread

I don't know if this is the right place but could anyone advise on what one gets boys for christmas....I am agirl...I moved in with a male housemate earlier this year and think I'll be stuck for ideas come christmas...he likes to drive....he does not like to read, eat, or drink. :? :?

why are all my friends so difficult?!

Top Gear DVD? Stig t-shirt?
What sort of budget do you have?

fedupandskint

SANTAS CHALLENGE
KITCHEN CUPBOARDS / Draws
All done thanks to the flylady thread!
All cupboards in order and only one drawer - cutlery drawer all in order

FOOD LIST
Nows the time to start listing those extra items needed for xmas
mincemeat bought in the sale at Mr T's in Apr at a massive reduction and long BBD
Cranberry sauce in freezer
Need to think about what else is needed for this year's big day as I will be preparing the meal. Will start to get things in around Sept time and also buy the veg approx 1 week in advance

CHRISTMAS CARDS
is there any special cards you need to buy/make..... OH/mum/brother

Split ur xmas cards list - family, post, friends and work

SANTAS SECRET SURPRISE
The challenge - make £10.00 between now and Nov's Santas Challenge
No problems here as have £30+ on survey vouchers and another £15 online to cash in, plus ebay which has been going well and I still have alot to list in between now and then

Pamper yourself.
Grab a face mask - plenty in the stash cupboard

Mum2one - you're a star for organisng us like this!
Can't wait to start another list ready to tick things off!


Mini Mums Christmas Shopping List
Did they mention something that they really 'neeeeeeded' ?
So now if the time to keep an eye open for it at a greatly reduced price Often summer stock is being reduced to make way for Christmas stock. So write your list and keep them peeled
Even though I am not a mummy I am doing this for my beloved small family this year and I have listened hard for what they might like and scoured the shops for the sales and reduced items

Thanks choccy for the tip - very helpful indeed

Ta ta for now!