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

Giggles_Fairy

djstar80 wrote: »

The I wants.......
This is a good idea My 2 oldest want an ipod. They asked for an ipod touch but I really don't think that I will be able to afford 2 of those so any info on any ipods and prices would be good as to be honest I have no clue about what they are other then they play music lol!

"Don't forget"
Did this last year as got fed up of never knowing where anything was!

So, quite a bit to do, but looking forward to it

If they asked for an iPod touch I would just check with them why they wanted it. An iPod touch is very much like an iPhone but without the mobile bit of it. So you can go on the internet, download applications (games, novelty things like voicechangers, or picture changers etc) as well as hold and listen to music. An iPod would not have the ability to connect to the internet and browse it like an iPod touch does, so if that is why they wanted it then an iPod would not be suitable for them and you may be better buying something else.

I have got an iPhone so the last time I bought an actual iPod was quite a long time ago, I got an ipod nano about 3 years ago and that was off my bf as he got the iphone when it came out, and its still going strong. I like the iPod nano as its smaller and therefore better for when Im on the go. Although I know the models are different now to mine. So Im not much help in terms of best iPod model and price Im afraid .

mum2one

pinkflop wrote: »

Hi Real toothfairy!

Mum2one - the vodka is so easy - got from a thread somewhere on here! Empty out a bottle of vodka, chop some strawberries up so they'll fit through the neck of the bottle. Roll strawbs in sugar and put in bottle, to fill to 1/3 of the bottle. Pour vodka back in (I have some left - not sure what to do with the little bit - maybe find a small bottle and make more!), put somewhere cool and dark. Shake every day for a week then store for 2-3 months. Yummy!!!

Ur an absolute star, got a recipe for raspberry vodka, but its weighing out then add extra sugar - for me it goes in and one job thats it!!
Single doctors - I know there are some - hoping to bag myself one!!! lol!!!!

Ok - re single docs, being as your the nurse, obvioulsy you should have 1st choice, but plz find me a spare one!!!

Toothfairy - Love the name, could imagine the fun and games you had with the toothfairy..... the white lies we tell...... hope the sewing goes on ok, xx

piglet27

Freezer - frost free and fairly empty

Christmas list - Got to do this next few weeks will sort through all recipes i have first to see what's best, have xmas at mine this year first time ever! 10 on chritmas day and 6 on boxing day eek!!!

Turkey - mom organises this every year

Halloween - The costumes scare my kids at mo, so just need to get some cheap sweets in.

Half term - Ex got kids all half term as he didn't have them summer so no worries there.

Stockings - Already listed what to get just got to get out.

Ebay - will def be back on there this weekend, did some first time last weekend, went quite well, I've caught the bug!

Secret Santa - Love the idea of this, but how does it work???

Christmas tree - All good got fake tree since ds was born loads of decs/lights just need to buy new one. I buy one new one each year.

Christmas presents - Only just made start, got to decide on what to get yet, def hampers more personalised, but what???

Christmas paper - got loads of kids stuff, bought some cello not sure if enough yet will have to see once i've got hamper bits together. Anyone know where I can get decent cheap baskets, boxes, trays etc?

Time for a chat - Only buy immediate family, oh and two best friends so minimalised as much as poss, doing hampers this year so hopefully save more.

Pampering - always have pampering day early nov with best friend, really looking forward to it this year.

Christmas cakes - no-one likes them in family, we prefer, christmas flapjacks, cookies and mince pies, will leave till dec.

Hampers - Due to all the inspiration on here doing mainly hampers this year, still need to give them loads of thinking time thou,

The school presents - Have 6 teachers/assistants this year, so also decided to do snowman soup, cheap cheery and easy to make extras.

The 'I wants' - This sounds like a great idea.

Don't forget - I only have one place i put pressies, I list what's there, cost, who for ect, so no doubling, forgetting someone!

Phew well I've got a bit done but def alot to work on main things tis week, hampers and christmas food lists i think.

fenna

wow this post is a good one... I feel like after this month i wont have anything left to do but then i realise, wrapping, writing cards, delivering, all that is still to come isnt it...
I am deffinately getting cracking with this challenge though, lucky for me I am a student so no cooking or children for me to keep an eye on so reali i should have this challenge done in no time, no excuses for me. I am going to look for some wrapping paper in town tomorrow, so i need to get thinking about what kind of theme to go with, or should I just order some cellaphane for the hampers.
Maybe i should start by looking for wicker baskets, and if i cant find any, then wrapping paper will do. Then anything else I see I will pick up to. Trying not to spend to much time in town though as saturday's in town are crazyyyyy

mum2one

piglet27 wrote: »

Freezer - frost free and fairly empty

Christmas list - Got to do this next few weeks will sort through all recipes i have first to see what's best, have xmas at mine this year first time ever! 10 on chritmas day and 6 on boxing day eek!!!

Turkey - mom organises this every year

Halloween - The costumes scare my kids at mo, so just need to get some cheap sweets in.

Half term - Ex got kids all half term as he didn't have them summer so no worries there.

Stockings - Already listed what to get just got to get out.

Ebay - will def be back on there this weekend, did some first time last weekend, went quite well, I've caught the bug!

Secret Santa - Love the idea of this, but how does it work???

Christmas tree - All good got fake tree since ds was born loads of decs/lights just need to buy new one. I buy one new one each year.

Christmas presents - Only just made start, got to decide on what to get yet, def hampers more personalised, but what???

Christmas paper - got loads of kids stuff, bought some cello not sure if enough yet will have to see once i've got hamper bits together. Anyone know where I can get decent cheap baskets, boxes, trays etc?

Time for a chat - Only buy immediate family, oh and two best friends so minimalised as much as poss, doing hampers this year so hopefully save more.

Pampering - always have pampering day early nov with best friend, really looking forward to it this year.

Christmas cakes - no-one likes them in family, we prefer, christmas flapjacks, cookies and mince pies, will leave till dec.

Hampers - Due to all the inspiration on here doing mainly hampers this year, still need to give them loads of thinking time thou,

The school presents - Have 6 teachers/assistants this year, so also decided to do snowman soup, cheap cheery and easy to make extras.

The 'I wants' - This sounds like a great idea.

Don't forget - I only have one place i put pressies, I list what's there, cost, who for ect, so no doubling, forgetting someone!

Phew well I've got a bit done but def alot to work on main things tis week, hampers and christmas food lists i think.

Hi Piglet
someone is busy, the santas present, bit like secret santa at workplace, but we don't swop prezzies or money.
You raise £10 - I set some questions for everyone, gauge likes dislikes etc, then pass ur answers to another lady, there then choose 3 single items at £10 each, (or one can be mix and match, say nice necklace + bracelet, both come to £10 )- your lady will send me the catalogue numbers (use Argos its easier), I send back to you, your then give the £10 you've made and the list of numbers to hubby, OH, or friend, they choose which one your having (and they very nicely wrap it) basically your buying urself an xmas prezzie, but we do so much throughout the year, and its a little treat. xx

mummyslittleboy

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

susan42 your pots of snow are lovely.

Does anyone know where to get the red jelly lips quite cheaply? Think I might fill the small kilner jar with them for eldest daughter.

They have got the bags of lips and teeth in the co-op 3 bags for 99p.

pinkflop wrote: »

Secret Santas Presents

Not sure how this works......!

Neither do I Can someone explain how it works please?:D

Will sort out the challenge list properly tomorrow but at least my freezer is frost free good job really as I dont have a OH:rotfl:

I do love the pots of snow might use this idea for DD'2s teachers and do the snowman soup for her friends;)

piglet27

mum2one thanks for that, sounds great, i'm in.

EstherH

Fedupandskint - what's the voucher for Thorntons, was it when you bought the chocs because I didn't get one, or did you get it off here?

EstherH

Hi Realtoothfairy, you mentioned a code for 20% at Tesco, could you let me have it too please?

NickyBo_2

Legendmum wrote: »

I too would like to know this! I have bought today some plastic plant pots from wilkos 35p for 10! It says they are 8cm, I also bought some gold spray but now am wondering whether I am being a meanie by not getting actual tumblers or bowls???:o

I sprayed plastic pots for my Pots of Gold last year as I couldn't find anything else I liked. They looked great and everyone loved them so I would definitely recommend it