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

rufusdog52

Ha ha I can imgine. Glad it went well. I saw a dragon fly on a chain earlier in the year which would be brilliant for a special gift for my youngest sister for her next special birthday. Thing is its not until 2016 lol but still wish I had bought it for her and put it away. Just hoping I see another one similar nearer the time. This one was second hand in a jewellers but looked immaculate and was a very reasonable price. Still I am sure I will find a bargain when the time comes.

sammy_kaye18

Right peeps I need some ideas please.
Here is what I have for who so far. What I have in RED I already have and GREEN needs crafting!.

Step mum
Bath Sponge
Blue bubble bath
bath spa set
pyjamas
wine
chocolates


Sister
retro sweet box
sweets
hot chocolate sachets
mug
dvd
pyjamas

Eldest Cousin - 17
retro sweet box
sweets
hot chocolate sachets
mug
dvd
pyjamas

should add due to family "issues" my cousin now lives with my sister so I didn't want her to feel left out at Xmas are chances are she wont get much (her parents focus on the other 2 smaller kids - 2+4 - more) but figured similiar gifts would be nice so they can share together - Was going to do my sister a 'smellies' hamper but figured a cosy night in one each would be better but stuck for what else to include.

Have got some over the knee stripy pink and black socks so may attempt a sock monkey for each one


Grandad
pyjamas
slippers
hot water bottle
hot chocolate + mug
bicuits
hat, scarf, gloves
cardigan
red fleece blanket


nan
hand decorated diary
hand decorated photo album
writing set
matching address book
notepad holder
nice writing pen
nice biscuits
pretty cup and saucer


nieces T + S (ages 2 and 4)
name plate each
disney princess pictures
disney cup = s
disney cup = t
disney pyjamas = s
disney pyjamas = t
colour yoru own princess pictures - s
colour your own princess pictures - t
princess story book
princess jigsaw
princess bag = t
princess bag = s


dad
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: no idea - might do him a sentimental grandad hamper!


mum
bracelet - in process of making payments on it - £39.20 to go!
tiger teddy


Oh and also have money pockets for
step sister
step brother
cousin aged 6
cousin aged 8


What do you all think so far - any ideas of other things I could add???

rufusdog52

For the writing set you could print out some nice note paper (best to use A5 size for this) and fold in half with a pack of evelopes. Should be able to fashion a wallet of some kind out of card to keep it all in. May be add a book of stamps. If you join the Royal Mail Surveys (search the Freebies board for a thread) and get accepted you get free stamps every month for posting things for them.

loucam

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Right peeps I need some ideas please.
Here is what I have for who so far. What I have in RED I already have and GREEN needs crafting!.

Step mum
Bath Sponge
Blue bubble bath
bath spa set
pyjamas
wine
chocolates


Sister
retro sweet box
sweets
hot chocolate sachets
mug
dvd
pyjamas

Eldest Cousin - 17
retro sweet box
sweets
hot chocolate sachets
mug
dvd
pyjamas

should add due to family "issues" my cousin now lives with my sister so I didn't want her to feel left out at Xmas are chances are she wont get much (her parents focus on the other 2 smaller kids - 2+4 - more) but figured similiar gifts would be nice so they can share together - Was going to do my sister a 'smellies' hamper but figured a cosy night in one each would be better but stuck for what else to include.

Have got some over the knee stripy pink and black socks so may attempt a sock monkey for each one


Grandad
pyjamas
slippers
hot water bottle
hot chocolate + mug
bicuits
hat, scarf, gloves
cardigan
red fleece blanket


nan
hand decorated diary
hand decorated photo album
writing set
matching address book
notepad holder
nice writing pen
nice biscuits
pretty cup and saucer


nieces T + S (ages 2 and 4)
name plate each
disney princess pictures
disney cup = s
disney cup = t
disney pyjamas = s
disney pyjamas = t
colour yoru own princess pictures - s
colour your own princess pictures - t
princess story book
princess jigsaw
princess bag = t
princess bag = s


dad
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: no idea - might do him a sentimental grandad hamper!


mum
bracelet - in process of making payments on it - £39.20 to go!
tiger teddy


Oh and also have money pockets for
step sister
step brother
cousin aged 6
cousin aged 8


What do you all think so far - any ideas of other things I could add???

Very impressed - you are so organised. What about face masks and slippers/cosy socks to add in with your cousin and sister's hampers?? Maybe a book each too, if they like reading.

Lou

mum2one

sarahf191979 wrote: »

This was posted on the Freebies board HERE get a free pet maxi sleeping bag for you dog (also sutible for cats) would make a nice pressie if they come.

HTH

Sarah
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Tried, but unfortunately the thread has been closed. Was worth a try thou.xx

mum2one

I know it was mentioned earlier in thread, but anyone needing name tags for school clothing, we were in Clarks shoe shop earlier, and they have a pre-paid name tag, was £6.50, you can either post the information, or ring.

I label everything, usual back of plus on the hem, once dd grown out of clothes, cut out and reuse, so does make a good investment.

You can pick up iron on ones, that you write on, but their not brilliant and dont last long.

xx

mum2one

Home Bargains shopping spree, (on dads credit card), !!

Great items suitable for stocking fillers/hampers/etc

KIDS
Simpsons/Barbie/Batman - Pencil case and stationary set - 49p

Bratz story book with stickers - 75p

Rubber set, 4 rubbers + pencil sharpner - girls + boys sets- 39p

cadburys clusters (exp date 2010), 6 packets £1.00

Von Dutch, - pencil sharpners, rubbers, pack 8 stickers, set of 3 pencils - 19p to 29p set

Peppa Pig Sticker books etc - 75p

ADULTS - MEN

Found a lot of ex- Argos items there,

Rough guides series of stuff

2 x luggage locks + tags £1.99 - Originally £10 in Argos, (brought set when we went to Tunisia, combination locks - always lose keys)

Guide book set with something else - £2.99

ADULTS LADIES

Again - lot of Argos items all boxed.

Floral Gardening tools - Boxed £2.99

Floral Tool Set - £4.99 (think they were £15 or £20 quid in Argos)

Lovely pink set - MP4/MP3 accessories set £4.00

They seem to be getting a lot of xmas stuff in, as food etc was all being moved, worth keeping an eye out.

xx

sarahf191979

How do snowmen travel around ?


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sarahf191979

The Daily Mail are doing it again from saturday, this time its Starwars Lego to collect in WH smiths or Toys R us.

heres the orginal thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=24813599#post24813599

Worth collecting as a stocking filler;)

sarahf191979

mum2one wrote: »

Home Bargains shopping spree, (on dads credit card), !!

Great items suitable for stocking fillers/hampers/etc

KIDS
Simpsons/Barbie/Batman - Pencil case and stationary set - 49p

Bratz story book with stickers - 75p

Rubber set, 4 rubbers + pencil sharpner - girls + boys sets- 39p

cadburys clusters (exp date 2010), 6 packets £1.00

Von Dutch, - pencil sharpners, rubbers, pack 8 stickers, set of 3 pencils - 19p to 29p set

Peppa Pig Sticker books etc - 75p

ADULTS - MEN

Found a lot of ex- Argos items there,

Rough guides series of stuff

2 x luggage locks + tags £1.99 - Originally £10 in Argos, (brought set when we went to Tunisia, combination locks - always lose keys)

Guide book set with something else - £2.99

ADULTS LADIES

Again - lot of Argos items all boxed.

Floral Gardening tools - Boxed £2.99

Floral Tool Set - £4.99 (think they were £15 or £20 quid in Argos)

Lovely pink set - MP4/MP3 accessories set £4.00

They seem to be getting a lot of xmas stuff in, as food etc was all being moved, worth keeping an eye out.

xx

I thought that too other day when I was in, I love homebargins at christmas you get some really good stuff really cheap, helps keep us all money nuetral.