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

Janebo12

Wow Sarah you have been busy! :j

For the Valentines' challenge I am planning to make some hearts shaped biscuits, with pink icing on - will suit DH, DS, DD1 and DD2 as they like yummy treats. :heartsmil

I'm also doing some cards with hearts made from rolled up paper to look like roses that I found in a craft book bought for DD1 birthday from my SIL.

Glad to know that the Santa challenge runs up until 24th - thanks Sarah - it will give me a bit more time to plan to get things done.

sarahf191979

sophisoph wrote: »

where is this? x

Here's the link to the mini challenge for Valentine's Day.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=28906925&postcount=713

Janebo12

sophisoph wrote: »

where is this? x

Hi if you check back at the beginning of the thread, I think all the challenges are posted on post number 2.

Somebody also has a blog - help somebody else I've gone blank as to who it is and where it is :huh:

Janebo12

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Here's the link to the mini challenge for Valentine's Day.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=28906925&postcount=713

Thanks Sarah you beat me to it - you're really on the ball tonight!

mum2one

Savvybunny2009 wrote: »

Nice to have a kick up the bum with the challenges! Most of this I already started, but now it's a challenge I must finish it.

Haven't staarted with the Valentines one yet, but I have plans, just need to get organised so I can make it all when hubby isn't in and DD is asleep. Hopefully I will find some time.

I fancy having a go at the homemade pampering session, although hubby will moan about the untold amount of toiletries I got over christmas that isn't being used, who knows they may be just as good and I might keep them in my favourites for extra money saving. I fancy making a face mask so will definately have a look to see what I can find.
If you want to use Xmas supply thats no probs at all, more that we don't spend any money!

Shant be doing the freezer one :rotfl:But I have started sorting DD old clothes. Will ebay once I can afford a new camera.

When should these challenges be completed by? Because if its the end of January I have no hope !

Your quite safe, the challenges last till the 23rd of the next month. Good luck with the camera fund x

mum2one

Those I love you, are fab, better not tell Miss Hoodie the arabic version.....
Last year when we were in Tunisia, dd was telling the 2 reps and one of the waiters she could speak Arabic, (does the thank you, hello, goodbye, + thank you.. + f...off), so dd decides to demonstrate the F.... Off.

My ebay auction going very well....... upto £83, still some things to go... thou paypal have to have their cut, ebay their sales fees and the biggest deduction of off.... Miss Hoodie (my sales are only £3!).

so funny, she brought (refrain choose and pd £5 towards it - £20 sunbed) not for her for Bailey.....

http://www.betterware.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?pid=057468&language=en-GB

he hasn't had a look in since dad fixed it..........shes claimed it... her excuse is she showing him how to sit on it!! x

Giggle

Janebo12 wrote: »

Oh sorry Giggle I missed your post earlier - thanks for your piccies and I hope you didn't mind me posting them here - I was so excited that I had found some pictures!

No i dont mind at all thats what there there for go give people ideas :T

rufusdog52

I finshed making the 5 clutch bags from recycled magazines. Jammy is going to put a pic on her blog at the end of the week. I am now trying one a bit bigger with handles for my daughter and some of the storage boxes (also from Jammy's blog) for my 2 sisters. I have them cut out, just need to sew them up when I get time.

I have updated my list for the year now, those in green are what I want to get or make and those in red are bought or finished. The ones still in black I havent thought what I want to get them yet.

January
Grandson 3 birthday - Two toys £1 each, Annual £3.50 (BOGOF), toy car (Free from Buzz) (Total £5.50)

Sister's 50th - gift basket with bits and pieces in from unwanted gifts for Christmas so free (Total cost Free)

March
Grandson 2 birthday - Horrid Henry books £6 Ebay, Annual £3.50 (Total £9.50)

Ex Mil birthday -Top £4 in sales, scarf, altered notebook, pen (Total £7.50)

May
Son birthday - T Shirt, packet of Green and Black mini chocolate bars (free from my Dad as he doesnt like them) (Total £6)

July
Daughter 2 birthday - camera, set of True Blood books (ordered) (Total £8)

August
OH birthday - knight rider box set (£48)

September
Dad birthday - photo book

November
Daughter 1 birthday - - hand bag made from recycled gift bags (zips £5 sellotape £5 enough for all of them) (Total £10)

Grandson 1 birthday -

December

Christmas

OH -

Dad - digital photo frame

Son -

Son's GF - clutch bag made from recycled magazines

Grandson 3 -

Daughter 1 - quilt

Grandson 1 -

Grandson 2 -

Grandaughter -

Daughter 2 -

4 nieces - clutch bags made from recycled magazines

Sister 1 - fabric storage box (£5 for base) (Total £5)

Sister 2 - fabric storage box (£5 for base), card making stuff (£3.50) (Total £8.50)

Bro & Sil -

Ex Mil -

Total spent so far £108

Money Neutral Fund since Christmas presents last year all bought £173

I am still up £65.

helen_caslass

Kelly1981 wrote: »

Thanks for the challenges Mum2One, my freezer is pretty bare as I always run it down in January as I have no money due to not being organised for christmas 2009 - hence why I'm joining the threads this year, although I was given a big Beef Brisket that I must have a look how to cook or it may die of frost bite.
I am going to make a start with the kids bedrooms today, I've never sold on ebay before so might give it a try if I find anything worth while.

i did my brisket joint in the slow cooker with some onion and bits and when i got home it just fell apart it was so tender... recommended cooking in slow cooker by butcher. (hope this helps)

helen_caslass

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Oh thank goodness, i was wondering where i would find some sparkly tights lol:rotfl:

my local asda have some lilac glittery ones reduced to £1 from £4