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

esmer

I feel like I have just shopped..............

I did the lloyds shopping, and got a 20% code from the discount board and saved an additional 3.59


pink butterflys with bubble bath in it 99p my Niece and my DD
Make Your Own Monster Doll £1.00 DD stocking filler
A5Fairy snap cards 1.99 DD stocking filler
What Women Want Slippers Set 3.00 for my little cousin
Makeup brush and bag set £2.00 niece and cousin
Home Sweet Home Tea for One 1.50 my friend and my aunt.

I now have to order my stuff to make my bath bombs and I then need to start making my other gifts.
:T

esmer

Where is the best place to get cellophane rolls and maybe one of those heat sealers like JML do?

I was thinking, that the base of my dads hamper would be a baking tray or something.............. I got him a cookery book, a new apron.......... its going to be food related so wanted the hamper base to be used as well and be part of the gift?? Any other ideas?

I like the idea of the emergency boxes


Thanks

cdsmiler

Morning! Isn't it dark.....

Legendmum - what a fab week you're having!! :T

Rufus - Glad you [STRIKE]survived[/STRIKE] enjoyed MiLs Halloween do!!

elysia - stalk away! lol Love the idea of the sparkly vodka - is there a risk that the edible glitter will dissolve though?

mrsow - what a bad time for the laptop to die!!

knithappens - fab idea with those first aid tins!! :T

pinkflop - well done on your bargains! Anyone who can cope with sales like that are braver than me! lol The thought of those sales where people queue up at silly o clock and then it's a bit of a scrummage..... <shiver>. Scary. lol elysia's story of boots made me cringe. lol

Ddraig - I'm jealous with all your deliveries! At least 2 of my ebay deliveries have gine awol.

mary - can't work out how you manage to get all your crafty stuff done!! :T

Welcome Willow!! And I have a few presents that I'll be 'recycling' this year!

mum2one - I heard someone talk about those adult babygrows - they must be SO warm and comfy, but also possibly one of the most silly things too!! lol :rotfl:

Spent money on crafty things yesterday - found a local craft shop to work and was quite restrained considering!! lol bought 8 sheets of felt (2 red, 2 green, 2 white 2 black) ready for the advent calendar I want to make for DD for Chrsitmas 2011, a piece of sparkly card (£1.50!!!!!!) and a scissors that cuts in a wavy line. COuld have bought so much more though. Anyway, in the office alone most of the day, so I might have a little crafty play - the benefits of working in a college during the holidays! lol

Clare x

abdonz

Hi guys sorry I've not been posting for a couple of days have been reading thou.
Welcome newbies
Elsyia how do you make vodka snowglobe? Would love to try that.
I'm glad all this not nice posts are over I love it on here.
Have done 2/4 wardrobes, and toy boxes, so can tick them off my to do list.
Not really been doing chrissmassy things as I have got an infection in my tooth and I have not felt that much pain since labour lol,I couldn't do anything.
But feeling much better today going to town tomorrow to get some 342s from boots and then I should be done.
Just all my cards out ready to write this eve.
Glad everyone is ok
Xxxxxxxx

dramarama

Oh my! Completely off topic but I totally sympathise with the tooth ache, I'm having root canal treatment in a couple of weeks :eek: but have had the worst head/face/tooth ache for the past few days...pharmacist gave me some co-codamol to help! So abdonz- I can totally sympathise...I haven't been thorugh childbirth though but I feel ready for it! lol!

In terms of crimbo stuff, I have a few postal gifts to make/buy...am thinking choccies (shop bought), necklaces or socks and possible homemade tree dec!!
Hope you all have a good day xx

Legendmum

Guys RE Toothache and tooth related problems! I had serious pain a couple of weeks ago and I agree Abdonz it os worse than child birth and that went wrong! Anyway I found Ora Gel in Tesco, cheaper in Boots, and its amazing! I cannot stress how good it is! It really numbs wherever you put it! It is 4.99 for a small tube though but I thought it was sooo worth it! Apparently the dentalnurse said they were considering taking it off the market as its so strong! Great Stuff!

Anyway I wasnt gloating yesterday guys about my fab week but had to tell somebody who understood what I was going on about! OH just turns off! Havent done much Christmas stuff but Mums chocolate hamper is nearly done! Been looking at my spreadsheet and I am getting there! Have spent around £260 so far includin all family, DS and OH! Retail is £850!:eek:
:xmastree: Christmas is going to be a good and cheap 1 this year!!!!

SugarSpun

Hello lovely elves!

In three minutes I will be officially a stay-at-home mother. I'm about to start celebrating and write my Christmas cards!!

Anglea

Hi all

Sugarspun, for someone new to the thread, that could sound as though you are about to give birth in 3 mins!

Legendmum, it is lovely talking about special occasions all year round on here, I know that a lot of people just don't get our excitement.

That gel sounds interesting, I'll note down the name - ta for that. The only remedy I've tried in the past is ice, or a teabag - bit mucky.

susan42

elysia - i feel old and wrinklies is my term of endearment ....lol, i too love the vodka tip, think you better expand on it a bit, and well done on your bargains at boots:T

rufusdog - you must have been a hit at the party for them to invite you back

mrsow - of course christmas movies count, they`re top priority;)

knithappens - love the tins, went to my store but they didnt have any

pinkflop - great bargains well done :T

ddraig no....lol, havent stopped giggling ...:rotfl::rotfl:

maryop - i love the thought of a retro box mmmmmmmm

willow92 - welcome to our bit of mse , hope you have a good time here;)

mum2one - i seen those PJ`s OH said he`d get me a pair, no way, rushing for the loo i`d never get them off, enjoy the hols

esmer - good bargain hunting, pat on the back for you :beer:

cdsmiler - advent for 2011, your planning early arnt you :eek:

abdonz - sorry your not well, i hate teethy problems and being allergic to painkillers , i walk around all day with an heatpad strapped to my face. ((((hugs)))) for you and

dramarama - (((hugs))) too

legendmum - you gloat away, its not gloating its sharing :T:D
they`re lovely bargains and you should be proud of your totals

angela - you made me laugh, i hope sugarspun is ok lol

cdsmiler

lol @ susan - no, it's planning-ahead-so-I-get-it-finished-in-time!! lol Hoping it's something we can use year after year then.....

abdonz - toothache (along with headache) is the worst pain!! You take it easy.

Clare x