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

3_cheeky_princesses

irishgirl62 wrote: »

I wish i knew how to use spreadsheets... I downloaded the from a link the thrifty gifty blog and still dont have a clue how to use it... at the moment my lists are scattered everywhere written down.

Me too. I cant work out how to use them either I think i might do a basic PC course next year to show me how to do all these bits i havent figured out yet

sammy_kaye18

NANNYBOO - Yes you can still get Monkey Island for the PC. I have one and still haven't finished the damn thing!

I am Sam and Im a list a holic too. I have them for cleaning, shopping, household DIY to do, everything - in fact I wrote Ben's Xmas list and my boyfriends last night too and currently have my Christmas gift list and a new housework one open as I type this (have housing officer visiting on Wednesday and im working tonight, tomorrow and Tuesday so Monday will be a cleanathon for me!)

Haven't done much in way of Christmas stuff
* still haven't covered my nans diary or photo album yet - really must get a move on with that I think at some point.
* Hoping to get a few threads to finish my mums cross stitch too so that should be finished soon too.
* still havent made any Xmas cards!
* still havent started any rag garlands!
* still havent started any sock monkeys!


really must start saving money though - bens Xmas list has come to about £250 and boyfriend is about £200 too.

Will start browsing the Argos sales pages etc too to see if there is anything he wants mentioned on there and really must start looking in Home Bargains more!

SugarSpun

irishgirl62 wrote: »

I wish i knew how to use spreadsheets...

3_cheeky_princesses wrote: »

Me too. I cant work out how to use them either

Here's a free online tutorial :beer:

Edit: Halfcost's pound shop has bits for making thank you cards.

rufusdog52

Well I am always writing lists in my notebook that I keep in my handbag and when we go to the pub Oh always asks to use my book and he sits there writing lists too, sometimes shopping, sometimes jobs to do around the house lol.

mary-op

Hi all !:j
Covered a notebook with some fabric this morning -hope it holds ok..............my pva had gone a bit on the sticky side (too much so really) as neighbour came round with daughter to explain the splattering of blood on the front of our house...........few kids having a few too many.........messing about one of them knocked his head -just hope no one thinks I've done that to the lad we've got staying here...................lol:rotfl: Anyway, seems the boys concerned have said they'll be round to put it to rights..............they better had............I've got their phone numbers !
So, morning didn't go quite as planned..........still got a few things done..........fabric book, another coaster notepad and I put a bit of superglue round the edge of my friends mousemat/door hanger (here's hoping !)
Lovely day now so I think a book and a chair out in the garden is called for - make the most of it:j

mum2one

SugarSpun wrote: »

I'm a list addict too - I also like spreadsheets.

Currently there are three lists open on my desktop and two more in my Recently Used Documents. And today I bought a little notebook for next year's birthday and Christmas presents cause I can't carry my spreadsheet to the shops.

I have to confess to the spreadsheets as well, (theres 3 computers at home, each one has the list, and the memory stick, just incase ahything happens.

Then my folder - with more lists ..... xx

fedupandskint

Just my little update of sorting out the kitchen in plenty of time for Christmas. I have spent an hour scrubbing the oven door which I inherited when I moved in and I never thought I would get it clean and have! Have left some oven cleaner working on the oven floor for now :eek: I'm going to try and complete the remaining cupboards tomorrow then all is done ready for the next Santas Challenge (it has come around so quick!)

SANTAS CHALLENGE

KITCHEN CUPBOARDS / Draws

[STRIKE]Pan Cupboard x2
Crockery Cupboard x1
Cup and Glass Cupboard
Tea and Coffee Cupboard x1
Odds and sods Cupboard x1
Cutlery Drawer
Under stairs
Under sink
2 mini drawers[/STRIKE]
Pantry Cupboard (and top!!) next weekend!

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
[STRIKE]A list of what I need for a Christmas Cake[/STRIKE]

fedupandskint

Hi, I am Zoe and I am a list a holic too.

The list above, my present lists, shopping lists, to do lists, challenges lists and the list goes on!

Do I need help - no I am among friends on here!

jacobsmum

hi im jacobsmum and im addicted to lists! i have made about 15 christmas lists so far and have a list on excel which adds up for me as i go along writing christmas gifts on it!
Am in a christmas mood today have just made a pretty pic for the front of my christmas folder for all my lists!
xx

mum2one

Just a quick hi, to see how were all going, can't believe its nearly time for Santas Challenge - promise I will try and be gentle!!

Full details will be revealed about Santas secret christmas prezzie thingy... should make more sense.

Quick update on the Halfcost saga, got about half the items that I had originally ordered, mums claimed the "bedroom" curtains for the front room + dining rm, so I have claimed the Playboy curtains for my bedroom, and have got the matching light for £3.99 from Argos, reduced from £12. They gave me free postage on the order, just waiting for the credit card statement, to make sure they haven't over charged me.

Apologies if this has already been mentioned ARGOS have their voucher scheme on again, expires monday, spend £50 get £5 gift card, spend £100 get £10 gift card.

Boots - they have rolled out 3 4 2 on a lot of their make up ranges.

Have to the thinking cap on for 24th!!! xx