what can hubby get me for xmas that will save me money in the long run

castri09_2

hi my partner would like to get me something for xmas not to expensive tho what do people think would be a good buy book, gadget or something else that would save me money or time in the long run hope somebody can help thank you for looking at my thread

Uniscots97

Do you use a hairdryer? I got the babyliss ecodry (on halfcost.co.uk it was £9.99) and it uses about half the normal amount of electricity (I used a meter to check)

Farway

maybe not much as a Christams pressie, but a slow cooker would save money in ling run, using cheaper cuts of meat for example

stiltwalker

It really depends on your interests, and the things you want to save money on. I'm getting my mum to get me a bath bomb making kit and a load of bicarb and citric acid plus a set of different fragrances off fleabay for christmas as I love lush type stuff but just can't afford them now so will be making my own from now on - will also be able to do lovely pressies once I get the hang. Have worked out that this little lot will cost about £50 but will do me 2 lush type baths a week all year! YAY! Just imagine how much that would cost ready made! :eek::eek::eek:

Another idea might be some card making stuff - add to stash or start a new hobby and make all your own birthday and occasions cards next year - I've made the most beautiful christmas cards for about a fiver all told this year and people appreciate them so much.

If you are more a cookingy person how about a slow cooker - you can use cheaper cuts of meat and cook them for ages without the massive energy costs of an oven plus you can free up time to do other things as it can be a very quick way to do dinner (at least in terms of prep time).

HTH

maman

Are you sure you woudn't just have a treat instead? If it's to save you money then vouchers for a spa or beauty salon or good hairdressers. Then you'd be feeling on top of the world and ready to face 2011 head on!

alec_eiffel

maman wrote: »

Are you sure you woudn't just have a treat instead? If it's to save you money then vouchers for a spa or beauty salon or good hairdressers. Then you'd be feeling on top of the world and ready to face 2011 head on!

I agree! Not everything that's useful also has to be obviously money saving. An iTunes card, amazon or book voucher, voucher for a hair salon, some really nice beauty products, a magazine subscription are all great gifts and are useful too. I also think something for a hobby is a great idea - quilting, card making, knitting, crochet or whatever. Imagine getting a slowcooker for Christmas and then hating it - what a rubbishy gift that would be!

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sewing things in a nice sewing box

esmf73

I have shoulder length hair and can never get it blowdried properly unless I pay for it - so I got myself a vidal sassoon Tangle free blowdrying brush. It is hairdryer and brush in one. Got it for OH to wrap and give to me at Christmas. xx

SaverShell

stiltwalker wrote: »

It really depends on your interests, and the things you want to save money on. I'm getting my mum to get me a bath bomb making kit and a load of bicarb and citric acid plus a set of different fragrances off fleabay for christmas as I love lush type stuff but just can't afford them now so will be making my own from now on - will also be able to do lovely pressies once I get the hang. Have worked out that this little lot will cost about £50 but will do me 2 lush type baths a week all year! YAY! Just imagine how much that would cost ready made! :eek::eek::eek:

Stiltwalker - they sound fab! Where did the get the bath bomb making kits? Can you just buy the citric acid online? I might have to look into one of these for myself as I always go the lush shop but can never justify spending £2 - £3 for one bath bomb.

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stiltwalker

Savershell - I just went on to fleabay and looked for bath bomb in the search bit. Got the bath bomb kit so I'd have moulds and instructions and then got some of the big bags of citric acid and bicarb from the same seller to cut down on postage but can't remember who it was, sorry. I do believe you can also buy bulk amounts of bicarb and poss citric acid if you have a chinese supermarket you can get to.