New Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2010- Santas Challenges

kms26

i had 3 thing in my basket that went of stock while i was looking at other things! But still managed to get a couple of good bits:D

Kaleidoscope27

Just looked at the gadget shop. Found one thing I really want to get my friend. But trying to justify the postage costs. Struggling to find other things to give as presents (finding plenty I want for myself :rotfl: )

susan42

thxs mum2one , what a good idea. I`ve made a note of all the bits and will definately do one.

thxs queen, i`ll take a look at gadjet shop, might be something i like

I`m off to leeds today for a mooch around, went before and came back with a bag of socks. I had 40 pairs for £4....:T

I also done some organising in the craft room and sunday I plan to make christmas cards. Visitor of 5 weeks leaving at 9am and i`m going to get stuck in...

cdsmiler

nicki wrote: »

I've had to print it off for my DD :rotfl::rotfl: I'm going to include a covering letter stating that "Santa is trying to become more efficient & now has to take into account health & safety rules when it comes to delivering toys" and put it in an envelope. She's away at the minute so will have no idea :rotfl: Am I mean? :rotfl:

Nope, I think that's FAB! Saying that, how old is DD??? Lol because if she's 5...then it might be a bit mean... lol Ah, just read that she's 9 - she'll cope fine with it then!!!

Elysia - that's far too organised!! lol:rotfl:

Off to look at personalised children's books (thanks elysia!) and the Gadget Shop (thanks Queenb!)!!

Clare x

cdsmiler

Quick question - did someone mention something about free felt?? Or am I dreaming.....

Thanks! lol

Clare x

supa-girl

I really need to catch up this week end! I have had one of "those" days neraly every day this week so am very behind :eek:

This morning I was supposed to be buying uniforms but some money that was due into my account didn't arrive. It is now due to arrive on Tues so I'll have to wait until then - I hate leaving it so close to their return date, but not much I can do about it

Instead I thought I would do some batch cooking, baking and put some stuff on ebay.......but then my electrics all went off so bang went that idea until the electrician arrived to sort it out - thankfully it's all working again now but a wasted morning.

This afternoon DS's 1 and 2 had a playdate but when I went to wake up the baby to take them, he was covered in blood! :eek: He had bitten his tongue in his sleep!!! I dealt with that, then DD2 had an upset tummy, so I had to ask DD1 to tae them to their friends for me (just around the corner) and they were late

Gosh, I am just soooooooo stressed out I feel like hiding under the duvet!! However, I still have 3 kids here to care for so I am about to make tea. Hoping to get some of the uniforms over the week end (the cheaper bits) and make a start on the wardrobes.......

hope everyone else is having a better day than me!!!!

SG

rufusdog52

elysia2003 wrote: »

Hi all.

I received my WHS order (a personalised book for DD1) was £20 last year, I paid £7.50 inc p+p for this one.

I ordered DD2 some toys from Tesco's on Tuesday with £30 of vouchers and doubled up to £60. I paid £17 cash for £77 worth of stuff. On wednesday morning there was an offer on, spend £75 and get 1,000 extra points free. Missed out on that by about 30 minutes. GRRR. Need to collect if from the store over the weekend sometime.

You could try ringing them or emailling and saying would they be able to add the points seeing as you just missed out xx

foxy219

mum2one wrote: »

Santas Challenge – August
Don’t worry as usual its a pick and mix, so have fun. As we still have 2 weeks or so of school holidays, will try to be gentle. Miss Hoodie did come up with a lot of ideas!!! But we’ve narrowed the list down!
Back to school.
School uniforms – hopefully were nearly all sorted, but don’t forget to name tag the items, would say sew in 2, as the most obvious the back of neck in jumpers, sweatshirts etc this one gets pulled out.
School Bag – Do we need a new school bag, pump bag, pumps, even worth getting the next size as well– name everywhere.
Younger children – if any start nursery, reception, 1st year, accidents can happen, what we did with Miss Hoodie, was put a spare pair of pants, in a pencil case in her bag. Schools do have spares, but sometimes a bit of famaliar items help.
Swimming with school – Anyone whos starting swimming with schools, my top tip is buy the next size swimsuit, tend to be by Xmas/Feb or the growth spurt, the only swimwear available, is the lovely sports shops!!

Car Boots
Nows the time to get the last minute items ready for selling, most schools will have at least 1 car boot in Sept – they try to cash in on gd weather. Better still double up and share the cost......

Cleaning Challenge
Its not that bad!! Miss Hoodie has suggested wardrobes........ think really its a hint to say I need to go shopping!!! The task is what doesn’t fit, the other part (according to the posh stylists on TV), if it hasn’t been wore for a year, you won’t wear it. I find that adult clothes go anytime on ebay, but childrens summer clothes, espically swimwear goes a lot better Feb time than Sept.........

Christmas Lists
Hopefully were all sorted with the christmas lists and budgets, but with our families, if they want the must have toy / gadget etc, nows the time to start price hunting, and buying if necessary, (don’t forget double up vouchers Tesco), Argos clearance – can link into your local stores clearance.
I still have nightmares from a couple of years ago, when Miss Hoodie, 2 weeks b4 xmas decided she wanted the “Mummy I can swim doll”, for love nor money, it was a nightmare, I had about 10 argos stores on notification via text if stock came in, I ended up going to Chester (1hr away) got the doll home, she saw the bag and her words were “I hope thats not for me, its ugly”..... lucky ebay to the rescue, there were people charging stupid prices and buyers paying. I just added train fare on.
Batteries – Its rare for items to come with batteries, start checking now and keep a mixture of batteries ready! Nothing worse than tears and tantrums due to no batteries.
Me Me Me- We ladies and gentleman, spend the year being organised, now its our time to look for a treat, whether its long soak in bath, bottle of wine, box of chocs, - once the schools go back, have your treat and let us know. Next months challenge Miss Hoodie has already started!

Lists / Notebooks
Use this month for finishing the lists - thoughts
· Christmas cards
· Presents
· Accessories – tape, scissors, ribbon, cello wrap, paper – start buying these now, so spread the expense
· Cooking – Plan a few freezer meals – get the recipies ready
· Christmas Cake – Making your own, list the ingredients, check your tins, how many cakes have you got to do?
· Food list – Any extras needed, certain items, packet Brandy sauce grab when you see, they sell out, do the list and spread out over the coming weeks

FUN CHALLENGE
Whos going to be the first to spot an Xmas catalogue

Crafting Items
Are there any simple ideas that you could share, that we could do with the children, get them involved

I’ve tried to be gentle this month, as with this being last challenge before new school year, have tried to split between school and get the lists ready.....Won’t make this month too hard, as we have the wardrobe.
Don’t forget ladies and gentleman, have that treat – we deserve it......

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for making this a sussessful thread, i’ve picked a few ideas, got a list of what I want to try, and everytime I see a box I think What would Mary do with that.
Have fun, xx
(Ps –Miss Hoodie left the craft bag in the hallway..... so my wonderful winners from last challenge, apologies, but when get home ur have a little surprise).

I actually said to my DS this morning that next week we will get his school things out and I will put all the labels in everything - I tend to put an iron on label in the back of everything near the hem as no-one thinks to check there for the labels and I got about 3 jumpers back last year by doing this and being able to identify them! My baby dd starts school nursery too in a couple of weeks so I will sort her a little bag of "Comfort pants" lol.

My main objective for the month is to sort out ALL the wardrobes, get the summer stuff that will likely fit the kids next year put away and get everything else packed up and in the attic ready for ebaying in Feb. I have just sold quite a few girls items today which I am really chuffed about - need the space and the ebay cash is purely for Christmas presents this year! Have quite a bit already so can't complain!

Have also made some jam for the first time ever and its lush! Everyone will be getting some in their Christmas hampers, I'm also up for trying tomato chutney and have seen a recipe in the new Asda mag for for tomato spaghetti sauce so will be trying this too.
Had the new Tesco direct Autumn winter catalogue delivered yesterday with the shopping - I too have earmarked certain pages for Christmas gifts - mainly lego for DS, we always struggle when the inlaws think about asking us what he wants so I will be pointing these out to them tomorrow to get in quickly!

elysia2003

Thanks Rufus - I did think of that - nothing ventured nothing gained as they say!

mary-op

Hello all :j
Painter in and out today again so didn't get much done except make a few stuffed hearts out of fabric freebies...........fabric kept fraying so gave up on one........or was it two ?? Still, got 3 hearts done and 3 little christmas trees.
Old fashioned sweet shop just opened in town so might have to pop and have a look tomorrow.

Well, thats been my day.......:rotfl: