Christmas 2010 Let's Get Organised

rufusdog52

jemtom wrote: »

been into town today and in the home bargain (only the small one big one on retail park but too far when i have to pick ds up from nursery so thats a weekend trip) i got 3 books, bob the builder small hardback one 69p, thomas the tank small hard back one 69p and a "our hero scamp" one which is hardback and bigger than the others also 69p. they also had barbie ones and ben 10 ones and one about dinosaurs all were 69p each.

Wish they would hurry up and open one of these down out way, well done on your bargains xx

chickywiggle

has anyone seen christmas sponges anywhere cheap yet??

PinkPrincess

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

Wish they would hurry up and open one of these down out way, well done on your bargains xx

I know how you feel! I really want a Home Bargains or B&M or any of the other cheap stores to open up down here too! When I lived in Sheffield there were loads but there's nothing like that where I am now (except Poundland which opened not too long ago - thankfully!).

PinkPrincess

Right, I've finally made my spreadsheet now and it looks like this!

DD1 (8 years old) - After doing the spreadsheet I've realised I've hardly got her anything yet & she's usually the easiest to buy for!

Karaoke CD
Disney Christmas CD

DS (Nearly 7 years old)

Star Wars Trooper Fleece Blanket
Star Wars Hooded Ponch Towel
Star Wars Clone Wars Projector Torch
Planet 51 Xbox 360 Game
Ben 10 Alien Force Action Cruiser Car
Plain Blue PJ's
Spiderman PJ's
Toy Story 3 Sticker Book
Toy Story 3 Xbox 360 Game

DD2 (2 years old)

Nok Tok Talking Plush Doll
Vtech Alphabet Apple
Plain Pink PJ's
Pink Cutlery Set
Playskool Potato Head Spud Buds

Step-son (Nearly 12 years old)

Call Of Duty Black Ops Xbox 360 Game
Halo Reach Xbox 360 Game
2pk Bart Simpson Socks

Step-daughter (Nearly 14 years old)

Black Studded Red Herring Leggings
Forever Friends 14" Microwavable Teddy Bear
Charlie Red Gift Set - With Free Pencil Case, Pens, Pencils & Earphones
Roxy Edt 15ml Spray
Pink & Black Tartan Print Ballet Pump Shoes
Me To You Slipper Socks

I've concentrated on getting DS, Step-son & Step-daughter's presents first, as they all have their birthday's in October, November & December!!! So I'll have to split the prezzies up which means I need to buy more to choose from! It's just deciding what to give as birthday presents and which to keep for Christmas.

Anyway, so how am I doing? I feel like I'm still way behind! That's just the kids though, I've got to make another spreadsheet for everyone else and then I'll post that up too

itsybitsygoth

Looks like everyone is doing well!

For anyone buying wine as a gift this year, Tesco has 25% off all wines when you buy by the case the only hitch is you need to order a minimum of 12 bottles however prices start at around £2.13 per bottle for white, £2.13 for rose and £2.48 for red so it works out around £30-35 for 12 bottles including delivery which I didn't think was too bad.

Was looking for a little bag to put the earrings I bought my cousin in (99p all in on eBay- bargain!) but a lot of the ones I found were in lots of 20 or more so I decided to make one instead- I had some scraps and ribbon so fashioned a little velvet drawstring bag with a dangley bead trim which cost me nothing so I'm extra pleased with myself

Decided to flog some stuff to try and get some extra cash together, though I forgot how tedious eBay is at times. A few watchers so far so fingers crossed there will be bidders!

Does anyone know where you can buy Christmas cookie cutters that don't costs the earth?

DueMarch11

Hi all

Well got my bum into town today and purchased the following:

Peppa Pig Lullaby for DD - To be from her aunty who gave me £20 for it
Aquadraw Rainbow Mat also for DD from me and her daddy
And then as its 3-4-2 at Argos I got a mini travel aquadraw for our friends DD for free

Also got a mini library of christmas stories/songs for DD's stocking

Hmm what else...

Started my mums gardening hamper by getting a wind up radio and a 5 year garden plan book, am planning to get some handcream to go in it too, if anyone has any ideas on what else to put in they would be greatly appreciated!

And for OH I got a shower radio that he's been harping on about getting for ages but never gets around to it and a digital coin collector thingy that counts the money as you put it in.

Ooooh and also managed to get 3 boxes for the retro sweet boxes too, yay!

Now heres the bit I need some help on! Apart from needing some ideas on what to put in the gardening hamper for my mum I also need to pick your brains on something else......i have 11 nieces and nephews to buy for and Im on a budget this year, as with every other year! Last year they all had an outfit each, year before some books each, year before, erm cant remember. Anyway you get the jist, they all get the same sort of thing each year because its just easier that way, Im stuck on a theme this year, dont want to do PJ's cos nan's get those for them and I dont want to get sweets soo.......?? Am limited to about £5 each. Help!

Gosh this is a waffly post isnt it!!

chickywiggle

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Now heres the bit I need some help on! Apart from needing some ideas on what to put in the gardening hamper for my mum I also need to pick your brains on something else......i have 11 nieces and nephews to buy for and Im on a budget this year, as with every other year! Last year they all had an outfit each, year before some books each, year before, erm cant remember. Anyway you get the jist, they all get the same sort of thing each year because its just easier that way, Im stuck on a theme this year, dont want to do PJ's cos nan's get those for them and I dont want to get sweets soo.......?? Am limited to about £5 each. Help!!

I don't know on ages but my initial thought is 'craft'. You could buy a pack of felt pens/ pencils each (£1ish in wilkinsons). then get a couple of big packs of card/ sugar paper/ tissue paper etc and split it up.

print off some christmas colouring pictures.

Jo4

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Now heres the bit I need some help on! Apart from needing some ideas on what to put in the gardening hamper for my mum I also need to pick your brains on something else......i have 11 nieces and nephews to buy for and Im on a budget this year, as with every other year! Last year they all had an outfit each, year before some books each, year before, erm cant remember. Anyway you get the jist, they all get the same sort of thing each year because its just easier that way, Im stuck on a theme this year, dont want to do PJ's cos nan's get those for them and I dont want to get sweets soo.......?? Am limited to about £5 each. Help!

Gosh this is a waffly post isnt it!!

Depending on their ages, you could get them a voucher for the cinema or local childrens play area. You could possibly put it in a Christmas cracker or put it in a little bag with some funsize bars of chocolates or gold coins. That is what I done for some of my nieces and nephews for the past two years and they were delighted!

jemtom

there were little craft boxes in home & bargains for £4 although im sure you could make one cheaper, maybe get a pencil case and put crayons and things in and buy some colouring books for the younger ones and do a school type one for older one? asda are selling off the school things cheap, pencil cases, pencils and pens ect.

got-it-spend-it

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Hi all



Now heres the bit I need some help on! Apart from needing some ideas on what to put in the gardening hamper for my mum I also need to pick your brains on something else......i have 11 nieces and nephews to buy for and Im on a budget this year, as with every other year! Last year they all had an outfit each, year before some books each, year before, erm cant remember. Anyway you get the jist, they all get the same sort of thing each year because its just easier that way, Im stuck on a theme this year, dont want to do PJ's cos nan's get those for them and I dont want to get sweets soo.......?? Am limited to about £5 each. Help!

Gosh this is a waffly post isnt it!!

Not sure what age they are but I recommend checking out this site http://www.booksdirectbargains.co.uk/?gclid=CLOQhs3TqaQCFYZo4wod3SFC6A. The children's books are amazing value, and you get a free gift and free p+p if you spend £5. Code is on Grabbit. I've done two orderd from there now.

Also the 99p shop has some really good value little craft sets and colouring sets if your nieces and nephews are littlies.