New, New Thirfty Gifty for Christmas and All Ocassions 2011..Santas Challenge...

kiwichick

Hi All,

Just been having a read through the threads and got around to updating my spreadsheet. Have so far spent the following;
Total Original Cost of gifts124.97Total Money saved using discounts/vouchers66.01Total cash actually spent 58.96

Now what I need to do is get myself sorted with the Jan challenge on the money making thread and organise my ebay. I have plenty of lovely clothes to sell (monsoon etc) all left from when I was bulimic so a darn sight slimmer and in the middle of a nervous breakdown so spending wasnt as issue!! Here's to a far more controlled and organised 2011!!!!

kiwichick

Hmmmm.....has anyone else noticed this is the "Thirfty" not "Thrifty" thread???

fedupandskint

Just totting down some present ideas and costs for the year

Mum's birthday present ideas
Baking book - will search one out from somewhere nice and straightforward recipes cost between £5 -£7
hand mixer kenwood - £40 amazon
Nice scarf (lightweight summer one)
Biscotti (free made by me negliable cost)
total around £50-60

Mother's day ideas
Book - £4.99 Book People (RRP £12.99) and free bookmark
Royal Jelly gift Set - £13 (RRP £29.99)
Total £18

Christmas
Gold earrings

saver_natalie

rufusd!!!2 wrote: »

We went in Dunelm Mill for a look around while there and some of those lights that are attached to some twigs if you know what I mean, they were half price and we have always wanted some. Also got a curtain pole for my craft room half price so can put that up tomorrow. Didnt get anything gift wise.

I was in Dunelm Mill yesterday and they've got a lot of linen storage boxes (like Ikea sell a lot of) and I bought one for 99p when the label said £3.99 and I thought it was going to be £2.99 and is quite a big one too. I'm going to use mine to store presents in it ready for next Christmas, but mentioned it in case anyone-else is decluttering and also could be used as a hamper box type-thing.

mary-op

rufus - I love those twiggy things with lights on (drool drool..............want one!!!)

Angela - its not fiddly to cover pegs...........just stick either fabric or pretty paper/card on one side, add a button, stick magnet on the back and its done.

You do all seem to be organised and so soon :T
(hangs head in shame.............lol)
Haven;t even thought of Mothers Day yet for MIL........mind you before then I've for OH's birthday, foster daughters, her OH's and my sons..........all within a week of each other March/April !!

elysia2003

Just a reminder - as Easter is late this year - Mother's Day will be too (third sunday before Easter if I remember rightly)

Mother's day is April the 3rd. I don't think I've ever known it be that late.

What I wanted to say was - don't panic, you've got a bit of extra time.

mary-op

elysia - thanks............just slight panic then............lol
OH is 24 March, foster daughter 29th, her OH 4th April, my son 5th April.............then Mothers day..............oh eck:eek:

Shall need ideas for Mums day........MIL is 90 and housebound..........made her some notelets and cards last year complete with book of stamps...........not sure it was really appreciated though as every time she drops us a line its still on a scrap of paper..............lol It'll have to be something thats postable as well.

Just trawled round dunelm mills site.........oh so slow...........trying to find one of those twiggy trees with lights...........no luck.....:( Have another look tomorrow.

Muffin86

Ok - I have bought both my mum and OH's mum mothers day presents today. I am hoping to list some things on ebay this evening but do need OH to help with it, feeling pretty satisfied with everything so far but think I will put shopping on hold now till I have made some money in the ebay challenge just a reminder of what I have bought...

Mums Birthday present (Jan)
Niece's Birthday present (Jan)
Mothers Day gifts for both mine and OH's mum (April)
God daughters birthday (August)
Friends Daughters birthday (November)

Christmas Presents for...

God daughter
friends daughter
friends son x 2
sister in law
friends x 2

Got a very busy month March so wanna make sure it doesnt creep up on me - I get paid on the 10th Jan so may have another look at cheap gift ideas

Thanks everyone!

cyclingyorkie

elysia2003 wrote: »

Just a reminder - as Easter is late this year - Mother's Day will be too (third sunday before Easter if I remember rightly)

Mother's day is April the 3rd. I don't think I've ever known it be that late.

What I wanted to say was - don't panic, you've got a bit of extra time.

The last time Easter was this late was 1984 - I remember because Liverpool Uni wouldn't move the holidays and so the Easter holidays didn't contain Easter!

That year my birthday was Ash Wednesday - this year my birthday is on Shrove Tuesday! Ie not in Lent - that makes a change!

Mama_G_3

Hi

Can I join you too please (I've already subscribed to sister page).

Will have a flick through...some great savings already!

In Jan we have: Father in Law's Birthday

In Fed we have: DD1 - 4th Birthday (already brought her clothes in the Next Sale )
DH's Nan's 90th Birthday (what on earth do you get a 90yr old?? We'll prob just treat her to a meal or something, except her birthday is Valentines Day so its always a nightmare to get anywhere booked.....any ideas greatly appreciated!)

I am planning to eBay this week so get some pennies.