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BargainJunky

My shopping for Xmas 06 started on 26th December 05. Have a small cupboard at top of the stairs bursting with presents for Xmas, birthdays, mothers day (I know its gone) etc. Hubby cant understand why we seem to spend more in February than in December. Sometimes go a little mad and overbuy but usually offload my surplus to friends who want to save a little money.

Keep an eye open in Wilkinsons - they reduce lots of their stuff throughout the year to 25% off then 50% off then 75% off and if you are really lucky 99% off but this figure is never advertised (you only get it at the till). Bought my little boy a football last year expecting to pay 50p (75% off) and the cashier asked me for 2p (went back and got another one!!).

Happy shopping.

deefin

i also started in the jan sales .. my spare box room is full of stuff .. mostly form the boots 75%off sale . i bought loads of alchohol gift sets ,,( whisky and such doesnt go off) the familys all done and the kids , just hubby to buy for now . im saving boots vouchers , and amazon vouchers from surveys for his presents ,

now_a_mum&skint

Thanks so much everyone for your help and advice...Im doing my best, keep all ideas and tips/freebies coming in, we probably all need eachothers help equally....early Christmas Greetings...(Club?) hahaha xxxxx

BlueRapture

Try using pigsback i've been using it for about 4-5 months and have got 3 FREE cd's so far! see MSE's Pigsback thread for more info and good luck! :cool:

wotnext

BargainJunky wrote:

Keep an eye open in Wilkinsons - they reduce lots of their stuff throughout the year to 25% off then 50% off then 75% off and if you are really lucky 99% off but this figure is never advertised (you only get it at the till). Bought my little boy a football last year expecting to pay 50p (75% off) and the cashier asked me for 2p (went back and got another one!!).

Happy shopping.

Wow! Now that's what I call a real bargain!:D

I always buy next years Christmas cards from Boxing Day onwards, when Tescos flog them off cheap. (Plus the shop is vertially empty on Boxing Day). I have all the cards, tags and wrapping paper I need hidden away upstairs in Santa's Secret place.;) I also go to M&S after Christmas, who sell their lovely handmade cards half price (for parents, daughters, sons, grandparents etc). I'm all kitted out. Now all I need are the presents..... the expensive bits.....;) I tend to do most of my shopping in Boots and take advantage of their 3 for 2 presents - brilliant when you've got 3 kids. The points notch up quickly too.

diddydi

Gosh I feel so disorganised. Last Xmas I was so late doing my cards that I didn't send any and the year before posted them on Boxing Day. I will def make a better effort this year and with all your good suggestions start buying presents now. Thanks all

now_a_mum&skint

redballoon wrote:

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/seasons/10/index.html

free make it yourself paper models with a christmas theme and christmas card.

Im delighted you sent me this link, loads of rainy days with my wee boy when hes a little older making these for future christmasses etc.,

Your a star, this is the very kind of thing I hoped to find, keep all posts coming in pleeeease and thanks xxxx:T :T :T :A

now_a_mum&skint

BlueRapture wrote:

Try using pigsback i've been using it for about 4-5 months and have got 3 FREE cd's so far! see MSE's Pigsback thread for more info and good luck! :cool:

my sis and I signed up a few weeks ago, I should be able to get a Boots voucher or something soon....as long as I dont miss any ct's or offers, am following the thread.

How much do I want to win a few thousand points, fingers crossed and thanks again everyone.

hugs x

now_a_mum&skint

diddydi wrote:

Gosh I feel so disorganised. Last Xmas I was so late doing my cards that I didn't send any and the year before posted them on Boxing Day. I will def make a better effort this year and with all your good suggestions start buying presents now. Thanks all

my year last year was the worst yet, this year, I can only improve on last year and redeem myself by getting cards out on time etc.,
Youre not alone xxx :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

hilary1

For the first time ever I have finished my Xmas shopping by June except one item ( a cheese board with wine).

When I found this site I decided to become more time efficient and bought mainly from sales, wrapped the pressies and they are all now in boxes in the loft. I dont have young children but older ones are just as expensive and sometimes more difficult to buy for. My grandchildren are all getting a pig from Pigsback with money in aswell to help them to start saving.

Unbelieveably I can walk around the shops and not buy a single thing because I realise now that I really dont need 'things' all the time.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: