Christmas 2010 Let's Get Organised

DueMarch11

Thanks for the ideas, thing is theyre not really crafty kids. And my sisters are the type that buy them quite expensive things so anything I ever get always feels a bit 'chavvy'. I was thinking about diaries for the girls (7 - 11 yrs)? And cars or something along those lines for the boys (2, nearly 3 - 5yrs)

DueMarch11

goodgirl80 wrote: »

Hey Christmas peeplies.
I have family that live away from me so I sometimes just get vouchers, trouble is that's minimum £10 a time, I wonder if I could get some presents which would be less than that including postage? Am at a loss really all your tips are very interesting

Not sure to be honest other than vouchers but I have been getting my vouchers off ebay for just a bit cheaper than what theyre worth, have you tried that to save a few pennies?

turn3r

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!!

Just an idea but if there are a few in each family why not buy a family game or dvd for them to share? You could always then give a tin of sweets with the board game or make a movie night hamper??? Just an idea but might save you some money, and the hassle of having to think of 11 seperate gifts???
Turn3r x

chickywiggle

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Thanks for the ideas, thing is theyre not really crafty kids. And my sisters are the type that buy them quite expensive things so anything I ever get always feels a bit 'chavvy'. I was thinking about diaries for the girls (7 - 11 yrs)? And cars or something along those lines for the boys (2, nearly 3 - 5yrs)

poundland usually have good expensive looking diaries.

if they are thomas obsessed boys like mine Atkinsons have some of the trains half price at the mo £3-£7.

queenlizard45uk

If anyone is looking for little stocking fillers, I noticed today that WHSmiths had reduced Top Gear sticker books from £3.99 - 50p

pinkflop

ooh, to add to quenlizard45uk's post, The Entertainer have Dr Who mini sticker books - was £4.99 now 50p - also excellent stocking fillers.

queenlizard45uk

pinkflop wrote: »

ooh, to add to quenlizard45uk's post, The Entertainer have Dr Who mini sticker books - was £4.99 now 50p - also excellent stocking fillers.

HAHAHA... i think thats what I meant... LOL, im so stupid!

Please ignore my post above!!

got-it-spend-it

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Not sure to be honest other than vouchers but I have been getting my vouchers off ebay for just a bit cheaper than what theyre worth, have you tried that to save a few pennies?

How about cinema vouchers or magazine subscriptions paid for with Tesco vouchers? Or magazine subs can be quite cheap when bought online anyway.

SugarSpun

goodgirl80 wrote: »

Hey Christmas peeplies.
I have family that live away from me so I sometimes just get vouchers, trouble is that's minimum £10 a time, I wonder if I could get some presents which would be less than that including postage? Am at a loss really all your tips are very interesting

Play.com and dealextreme.com have free worldwide delivery, plus Amazon and other big sellers. Some of them also giftwrap for less than the cost of posting direct from you to them.

Also, if you send one big box, look at the cost of a courier. They can be as little as £6 in mainland UK.

keza

hi all! im new on this board but love crafting so feeling very at home!

Just wondering if anyone can help me on timescales for xmas goodies.

IE - when shud i make xmas chutney, xmas cake, xmas pud, gingerbread men all for my baskets. is it too early?

Thing is, i go on my honeymoon in november and wont be back until 3rd december so want to get a few bits done before the wedding.

any assistance muchly appreciated! xx