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

sarahf191979

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Ben still wants his camera though but I saw the bike in B& M for £70 that I want to get for him to so will be trying to get a few extra shifts to get that for him as well.

Are you planning on getting ben a kids one? like the Vtech? if so Don't. I got the Vtech one for DS1 2 years ago, yes it was tough and didn't break when it got dropped but it cost a blinking fortune in battery's, we were lucky if DS1 got 20/30 mins out of it when it had batterys in it and it took 4 :eek: even using the £1 shop one still cost a fortune. And you know what kids are like they leave it on until they see something they want to take a pic of then thye find the batteries don't work :mad: If he is really into taking pictures and by the sounds your boyfriend is too try get him a basic digital one that will take better pictures and the batteries will last longer they are only the same price and sometimes cheaper. I noticed Argos had a good selection in yesterday and they had some basic camcorders too that also took pictures, my son loves his camcorder, we have just bought him a hd one that is a bit more grown up as he will be 9 this year.

Sorry didn't mean to sound so bossy just I made the mistake of buying one and DS1 got so frustrated with it don't want you having the same trouble as me.

Sarah
x

sammy_kaye18

Thanks Sarah

Maybe that is a better idea then and will just make sure it has a wrist strap so i can secure it to his arm instead. Think maybe that might be a safer option actually too.

Think he seems to be more sports orientated at the minute too so think a bike is more appropriate as his main gift. x

sylphraven

Oooo, It feels like Christmas is almost upon us today! I was picking up some shopping and had to nip in BHS as I spotted they'd put their christmas stock out, this is my sign that Christmas is on its way. Also popped into the Range so my LO could see the christmas lights they had up, this year is the one where he is beginning to get an understanding of Christmas, the lights, sounds, smells etc, makes it so much more exciting for me & I have so many plans for the kids this year to take advantage of that.

Last night I order most of the ingredients for my christmas cake along with my online shop, also popped in a black forest gateau and ferrero rocher to have on christmas day, or new year, not sure which. Then picked up the rest of the ingredients which I could get cheaper while out shopping. Feels so nice to be ahead.

We're now not sure if we're having Christmas dinner at OHs parents or at home now as they've said it depends on his sisters mood closer to the time. She can be a right moody sour puss & after over 15 years of her being in a right mood on Christmas day they decided enough is enough, if shes in a good mood closer to the time they'll have a family meal, if she isnt then they'll have Christmas dinner alone. Its a good job I was getting the food in for a new years dinner otherwise I'd be fuming!

mary-op

sarah - thanks for the good deed calendar link. Dont know why but I click on the month I want to start it and nothing comes up

3_cheeky_princesses

mary-op wrote: »

sarah - thanks for the good deed calendar link. Dont know why but I click on the month I want to start it and nothing comes up

Make sure your pop up blocker is off. Then go back into the siter click on the month and it opens another screen with the calendar in. :beer:

Thanks Sarah for the calendar its brilliant and great way to keep the kids motivated to be on the "nice" list

I havent done a lot Christams wise for few dyas but gonna have a sit down tomorrow and start my 1st sock monkey! :eek:

mary-op

3_cheeky_princesses - thanks. Done that and it worked..:j.........why ever didn;t I think of that

mum2one

Another little visit to Poundland, got some little selection boxes 4 for the price of 3, went via TJ Hughes, cut through to Poundland, saves walking round, starting to look more like xmas in there.

Be glad when my exam is over on 20th - then feel more xmasy xx

fedupandskint

I've just ordered all my ribbon, bows and cellophane tonight from ebay. All in plenty of time to arrive and struggle to wrap up prettily!

All in for £20
3 lots of 10 pull bows
3 lots of florists ribbon
2 lots of 10m cello

Pretty pleased at being this organised this year!

Just need to focus on a few things left to buy now for one birthday and 2 christmas presents.

Better do a present list update for the challenge this month!

Plus ordered my meat and cheese hamper today ready for Dec delivery. Not completely cheap or MS but I decided to treat myself and my family to this and relax myself from stressing running around town trying to get the equivalent closer to the time. Plus with the money made on ebay will pay for it closer to the time alongside presents.

Feel like I am getting there, leaving time for a pretty relaxed December for a change!

JordanShannon

Hi girls,

I got a right bargain today was in Morrisons and saw a Laptop lap tray with drinks holder and light attached for £10 looked at the tag and saw that it was reduced to £7.89 - thought great i'm quids in took it to the check out and came up at £4.89!!! :eek::eek: how good is that!! Perfect for my grandad who is a computer freak
Also went into Sainsbury's and brought The Stiggy Bank (Top Gear Piggy Bank) for £5, worthers for 98p, large chocolate coins 35p each and a bag of chocolate coins for £1!!!
To put the icing on the cake i also have a stall at a Childbirth Charity Event to sell my nappy cakes this Saturday!!!! I'm so excited trying to plan out what i still need to do

All in all a very productive and positive day!!!
Will catch up soon after i've had some sleep as have to be up bright and early tomorrow morning

JS
xx

mum2one

fedupandskint wrote: »

I've just ordered all my ribbon, bows and cellophane tonight from ebay. All in plenty of time to arrive and struggle to wrap up prettily!

All in for £20
3 lots of 10 pull bows
3 lots of florists ribbon
2 lots of 10m cello

Pretty pleased at being this organised this year!

Just need to focus on a few things left to buy now for one birthday and 2 christmas presents.

Better do a present list update for the challenge this month!

Plus ordered my meat and cheese hamper today ready for Dec delivery. Not completely cheap or MS but I decided to treat myself and my family to this and relax myself from stressing running around town trying to get the equivalent closer to the time. Plus with the money made on ebay will pay for it closer to the time alongside presents.

Feel like I am getting there, leaving time for a pretty relaxed December for a change!

Ur a star, u've reminded need to get some cello wrap, have to pop it on the to-do list.

The meat and cheese hamper sounds fab, if u can't spoil urself at xmas when can you?

And at the end of the day, one way or another we have all worked our backsides off to get the best deals, bargains, makes etc so we deserve a treat xx