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

jamtart6

sarahf191979 wrote: »

;)I've just updated the Blog, sorry I've not been doing it but with the Laptop being away for repair the thought of doing it on the old PC:mad: didn't appeal LOL, think I've got all the new links posted on and the Challenges.

You are an absolute star for doing it at all :T thank you! :A

sarahf191979

The Nursery/ Primary School Survival Kit

Give to a child on his/her first day of Nursery or Primary School.

The penny is to remind you that you are valuable
The star is to remind you to always try your best
The eraser is to remind you that it's okay to make mistakes
The life saver is to let you know that you can always talk to me
The tissue is for drying your tears and those of others
The band-aid is to let you know that together we can make things better
The chocolate hug is to remind you that you are cared for
The sticker is to remind you that we always stick together

The Secondary School/ College Survival Kit

Contained in this kit are a few items to help you through the school years.

A lollipop - to help you lick your problems
Tissues - to wipe your eyes after sleeping during class
A sponge - to soak up knowledge
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
An eraser - so each day you can start with a clean slate
paper clip - to hold everything together
pencil - to "write your wrongs"
candle - when you're up late studying
piece of string - to help you tie up loose ends
pack of gum - so your class can stick together
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Cotton ball - for when you can't hear yourself think band-aid - to heal your wounds button - to remind you that sometimes you have to "button your lip" penny - so you have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are safety pin - for little emergencies And a pray for you to say each night.
We also do the Homework Rock and add that: Homework rock - to remind you to
do your homework

The Teacher Survival Kit

Teacher's survival kit to help you survive teaching

toothpick - to help you "pick" out the good qualities in others nad yourself
crayon - to color you day bright and cheerful
Hugs and Kisses - for when you need a hug
candle - when you're up late grading papers
eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes
rubberband - to remind you to be flezxible and try to work on "win-win" situations
string - to ties things together when everything falls apart
pencil - to "write your wrongs"
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost (we enclosed extra, you'll need them later)
Lifesaver candy - you are a lifesaver to many of your students
paperclip - to hold it all together
jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone
and a prayer for you to say at the start of each day

Would be nice on the first day of school for kids and teachers alike.

sarahf191979

jamtart6 wrote: »

You are an absolute star for doing it at all :T thank you! :A

No Probs huni.

:A

jackieglasgow

lauhen wrote: »

My husband keeps hinting that its his birthday soon, he does it every year, he is actually worse than the kids, i know what he would like, but it costs a fair bit of money, i think i would tie it in as a christmas present aswell. If anyone sees an archos 5 media tablet (i think thats what they are called) anywhere at a very good price, please let me know.

Hi lauhen, have you tried QVC? Remember they have the 30day moneyback guarantee, and they usually have these types of Archos gizmos as a TSSV in the run up to Xmas, although I've had a quick look and the Archos5 asn't had great reviews. Might be worth showing to your husband beore you make an expensive purchase like that?

Jackie X

mum2one

Cat7Kath wrote: »

Oh dear - I've just joined this thread and it looks like I'll be spending the morning reading through it. I love Christmas, and the only way to love it I think is to get well organised very early like many of you on here seem to be doing. No doubt there's loads of ideas in the 76 pages so I'll be back later

If its any help the 1st page, the 1st + 3rd post have links to the previous challenges, dont worry you dont have to clean ur freezers etc,just gives an idea of whats going on.

xx

SugarSpun

lauhen wrote: »

Has anyone ever bought theatre tokens and used them, I have not really heard of them before. Maybe I should just stick with ticketmaster.

I gave them to my grandmother. They're not valid in every theatre, but she was able to use them no problems.

kalojac

SANTAS CHALLENGE

KITCHEN CUPBOARDS / Draws

MY OH is out a lot this weekend, so this is my weekend task


FOOD LIST
:DNows the time to start listing those extra items needed for xmas

:eek:How many of us buy that jar of cranberry sauce for the turkey, and then run around trying to get one. My fav xmas foodie is packet Brandy sauce, have to buy it when we see it - by Oct, as come xmas there sold out. AGAIN WILL DO AT THE WEEKEND, WILL MAKE SPREADSHEET, AND TICK OFF AS I GO, WE ARE HAVING XMAS LUNCH AT HOME THIS YEAR FOR OUR 5 PLUS 6 OTHERS SO FAR :eek: SO i WILL TRY TO FACTOR IN BOGOFS ETC AND CHECK MYSUPERMARKET.COM TO TRY AND GET EVERYTHING AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE, SOME BOGOFS MAY APPEAR IN SOME OF MY HAMPERS :rotfl:

If you can get the extras list done, and split it between the weeks, save a massive expense, and ur be prepared.

ONE FOR THE MUMS- SCHOOL UNIFORM.
This is done because our schools were back on the 18th, so everything is named and I mean EVERYTHING (pants, socks!!:p)

CHRISTMAS CARDS
DONE - I have a spreadsheet, with names and address and they are colour coded, for International, First Class, Hand Deliver, or Delivery through the Church Post Boxes (15p per card, for local 5 miles radius deliveries, its FAB!!)

I do however, still need to the boys spreadsheet for their classes, friends and L/Os nursery class, but we usually get a list home after the October Holidays which leaves lots of time for that, and plus, my big 2 boys are 7 and 6 and I get them to write their own cards now.


SANTAS SECRET SURPRISE

Let me explain more, ladies we work hard all yr, we organise the xmas shopping, the wrapping, I'm sure some men do help - in my case my poor dad, does all the fetching, carrying and delievering.

:cool:The challenge - make £10.00 between now and Nov's Santas Challenge, whether thats ebay, surveys, cashbacks, got a few things ready to be listed I am sure I can make £10 from that!

KALOJAC - I'm In!!!

Pips_Mum

Whoop whoop - Count me in on the tenner thing too!!:D

My Cupboards are being done at the weekend, me and OH had already said we would do this so reat minds think alike Mum2one!

Need to plan my foodie bits so will do that at the weekend too.

Christmas card lists are done.

School uniform - well as Pip is 8 months old I really dont need to worry about this one yet. That would be Ridiculously organised wouldnt it!! :rotfl::rotfl:

Lucy_Lu_4

cdsmiler wrote: »

Also, a chocolate recipe book??

Clare x

Sorry, well said Clare, that's what I meant, mine didn't make any sense did it?!

I''ve forgotten who's doing the chocolate themed hamper but here are some more ideas...

A chocolate scented pen - these are fab - I had one once and it smelt gorgeous!
Christmas shaped chocolates - you could hand make these from a mould or buy them nearer the time
Gold chocolate coins

For a chocolate reciepe folder I've done a bit of googling and found these...

http://southernfood.about.com/od/chocolaterecipes/Chocolate_Recipes.htm
http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/category/dessert_recipes.aspx
http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/cooking-food/chocolate-th1086-4.html
http://www.best-chocolate-recipes-online.com/
http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/ice_cream_recipe_chocolate.htm
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/85/no-bake-chocolate-cheesecake.aspx
http://www.free-easy-recipes.org.uk/027-free-easy-chocolate-fudge-recipe.htm
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1223/bestever-brownies

alternatively if you want to buy a receipe book, The Works sell them cheaply.

How about a share in Cadbury's? I have one and it's so cool! You can buy a special package and you get a certificate but it costs £35, how about just buy one normally? Wouldn't cost anywhere near that much.

Lucy_Lu_4

Update on the zip wire that I'm doing next week... I got an email from Macmillan today, it's now HIGHER and LONGER than first arranged.... eek! My mum has said she will add ten pounds if my friend and I wear kilts, so we're hopefully going to wear them now to raise more money!