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

irishgirl62

How about making your own bath salts for the pamper hamper? instructions are here... I am going to give it a go!
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/bath-salts.shtml

sarahf191979

For Movie Hampers, 6 childrens classics

Prince Charming, Merlin, Moby !!!!!!, Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, The Old Curiosity Shop

For £6.00

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For the Fitness fanatic...

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2 pairs of sunglasses and 2 weekend passes to fitness first.

£4.00

http://www.ministryofdeals.com/

sarahf191979

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sammy_kaye18

ha ha that made me laugh sarah

Well nothing much to report here in the way of Christmas - I have actually gotten a Christmas file together now though so its looking good. Am sat sorting through bills at the minute to see how much spare money ill have next month that i can save away -driving me nuts because i always have the best intention to save money for bens Xmas ready as I hate last minute oh no i haven't got enough for that shopping and want to be prepared. but i put it away and end up spending it on something else if im bored - will power greatly appreciated this end people.

I'm thinking of using an old bank account but I have the card for it so might see if my mother in law will hold the card for me so im not tempted to use it. Least that way then I know I'm saving something and she wont give it to me unless im absolutely desperate for it. Hoping to get £100 saved away this month at least but i should have an extra £100 in my wages as well from overtime so fingers crossed.

sarahf191979

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

ha ha that made me laugh sarah

Well nothing much to report here in the way of Christmas - I have actually gotten a Christmas file together now though so its looking good. Am sat sorting through bills at the minute to see how much spare money ill have next month that i can save away -driving me nuts because i always have the best intention to save money for bens Xmas ready as I hate last minute oh no i haven't got enough for that shopping and want to be prepared. but i put it away and end up spending it on something else if im bored - will power greatly appreciated this end people.

I'm thinking of using an old bank account but I have the card for it so might see if my mother in law will hold the card for me so im not tempted to use it. Least that way then I know I'm saving something and she wont give it to me unless im absolutely desperate for it. Hoping to get £100 saved away this month at least but i should have an extra £100 in my wages as well from overtime so fingers crossed.

Hi Sammy-kaye, have you tried the post offices Xmas Saving club? You get a card to top up as and when you want but they don't let you use it until november, think you can load up to a £1000 on it, I've got one but not put much on it this year yet. I like the fact that they don't activate it until november as it stops inmpulse using. You can use it in argos, sainsburys boots and some other places too.

HTH

Sarah
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footballmanagerwidow

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Hi Sammy-kaye, have you tried the post offices Xmas Saving club? You get a card to top up as and when you want but they don't let you use it until november, think you can load up to a £1000 on it, I've got one but not put much on it this year yet. I like the fact that they don't activate it until november as it stops inmpulse using. You can use it in argos, sainsburys boots and some other places too.

HTH

Sarah
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That's a brilliant idea, i've got to go to the PO this morning with some Ebay parcels so i'm gonna have a look into that. Thanks Sarah.

bunbun2

sarahf191979 wrote: »

What does Santa say when he falls down the chimney backwards?


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thank you Sarah - another one for my jar

cdsmiler

Morning all!

Had a busy busy weekend – we’re re-painted the room that will be the nursery – just one more coat of gloss to go tonight – and ripped up the old carpet. So almost there with the basics!

Didn’t get around to doing the freezer though. Still time!!

So not overly Christmasy this weekend.....

Irishgirl62 – my bargain wasn’t QUITE as good as yours, but we managed to get the nursery carpet, and new carpet for the bathroom, bor less than £50 !!! Allied carpets were also closing down this weekend (not all stores apparently, but lots!)

mary-op – hope you’re having a lovely break!!

Sugarspun - any news today?

Clare x

paddingtondoo

Finally bought another xmas or birthday pressie today in ELC - set of cars half price from £10

They have loads of stuff reduced in there some of it half price and then 3 for 2 - mostly putdoor toys though but might be of use to someone.

SugarSpun

Speedy update: induction takes place tomorrow

See you all in a few days!