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

nellis10

Was thinking that I wasn't going to do any sales spending then just had a lightening strike moment.....BUY PRESSIES FOR ALL THE 6yr OLD BIRTHDAY PARTIES..........Doh!!!!!:o:o

So has anyone had any good bargains for kids they could point me in the right direction of?:rotfl:

jediteacher

nellis10 wrote: »

Was thinking that I wasn't going to do any sales spending then just had a lightening strike moment.....BUY PRESSIES FOR ALL THE 6yr OLD BIRTHDAY PARTIES..........Doh!!!!!:o:o

So has anyone had any good bargains for kids they could point me in the right direction of?:rotfl:

Have you tried Boots online as they have some of their toys at half price as does Sainsburys, Debenhams, a few in John Lewis and Tesco? I've got some lovely birthday presents from Boots and have put them away for birthdays. I've also got some bits up to 75% off at the ELC. Hope that helps a little.

nellis10

jediteacher wrote: »

Have you tried Boots online as they have some of their toys at half price as does Sainsburys, Debenhams, a few in John Lewis and Tesco? I've got some lovely birthday presents from Boots and have put them away for birthdays. I've also got some bits up to 75% off at the ELC. Hope that helps a little.

Thanks Jedi!

happycrafter_2

nellis10 wrote: »

Was thinking that I wasn't going to do any sales spending then just had a lightening strike moment.....BUY PRESSIES FOR ALL THE 6yr OLD BIRTHDAY PARTIES..........Doh!!!!!:o:o

So has anyone had any good bargains for kids they could point me in the right direction of?:rotfl:

i bought loads of bits and pieces for my son and nephew from a website called tickseed, towelling wristbands (rock style) 50p each also do girls versions. sticker books under 50p each. I also used it for my secret santa at work had to buy as many items as I could for £5.

esmer

nellis10 wrote: »

Was thinking that I wasn't going to do any sales spending then just had a lightening strike moment.....BUY PRESSIES FOR ALL THE 6yr OLD BIRTHDAY PARTIES..........Doh!!!!!:o:o

So has anyone had any good bargains for kids they could point me in the right direction of?:rotfl:

Dont forget Lloydspharmacy online they have some cheap stuff.

saver_natalie

Georgiegirl2012 wrote: »

Well folks - I've done a "free" vistaprint order, but somehow during the checkout process, got a little bit confused and ended up ordering 500 business cards that say "Hand Crafted Cards".

Guess I'd best get crafting by hand - ooops

But I did get a free pen, a rubber stamp, and let's not forget the bumper sticker for the car I don't have!!!!!! I also went for the 21 day delivery and cashback via TCB, so if that comes through, will only have to sell one or two cards to be money neutral:j

That post made me laugh a lot!!

SugarSpun

nellis10 wrote: »

Was thinking that I wasn't going to do any sales spending then just had a lightening strike moment.....BUY PRESSIES FOR ALL THE 6yr OLD BIRTHDAY PARTIES..........Doh!!!!!:o:o

So has anyone had any good bargains for kids they could point me in the right direction of?:rotfl:

And Halfcost
Hawkin has a 75% sale at the moment too.


I'm :mad:, the gifts I sent my nephews in the US arrived yesterday after a month with DHL (posted speedy-post on the 6th December :eek:) and my BIL is sending the younger kid's shirt right back because it is too small for him. Not a thank you to be seen, just "box arrived, wow that took a long time. I'm sending YB's shirt back, please exchange it for the largest youth size." The child is 7 years old and can eat an entire KFC bucket by himself. And does, routinely, along with the mountains of junk his mother gives him as snacks to go along with his video games. No wonder the poor little **** is fat

esmer

This cold is taking hold on me, not been doing much, and feeling like someone is sitting on my chest. Going to doctors tomorrow. Brother has swine flu I dont have a temperature, but have the other symptoms, but the Hi Temp is the main one.

saver_natalie

jediteacher wrote: »

Thanks for your advice some really good ideas here. I will need to see which would suit him best as money is very tight but I do like the hamper idea where we could make some bits and pieces. Thanks again. :beer:

Have a look at the website http://www.chemoangels.net/Angels%20Corner/Sub%20Folders/survival_kit.htm#Anti-Depression_Kit
You could make a hamper of virtually free things that create a 'survival kit' - things like a paperclip attached with a sign saying "to keep things togehter when it's all falling apart" or a penny "so you never need say you're broke!" etc. There's loads of ideas of things like this on that website. Not sure how suitable that would be as wouldn't want to be insensitive.
Other people may find the website useful too. I've used it to make a survival box for a friend going to uni!

Pips_Mum

Saver I did similar to those as Thankyou gifts for my sons Godparents at his Christening. They are really sweet idea, and dont break the bank.