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

esmer

Thanks Rufus, I have about 90.00 in Quidco, and wonder if I will see it in time for xmas :rotfl:

I have listed all my stuff on my spreadsheet and I have a fair few presents now. Which I am very pleased about. Im not aiming for money neutral, more not spending a fortune on gifts when I dont have too. I need to get some fusible interfacing and get starting on my crayon rolls. and needle rolls, and door stops. look into some candle making and soap making. My family and friends all love candles.

susan42

Well i`ve been making some cards, OH birthday in feb , was a bit stalled but when the wine buffs cd came through the door, i`ve done one of those. Got it because I had a £10 coupon on on postage back from another order so it was very money neutral

Rufus - hope you get your insurance, i`m waiting on mine....took it after yours though

Scootishminnine - i clicked the links very nice, great bargain, the price is a million now lol x

esmer - vista can be a pain, you hav to keep fiddling with it, its annoying but worth it. Thxs for recipe, looked on your blog, nice things on there

savvy - thxs for heads up , even had two in my basket but refrained from buying...

hi tootoo, - your OH will not think you lost the plot when xmas comes and your all prepared, we have achallenge on the 24th of the month and its upto you how much you do as mum2one will come along and tell you soon I`m sure, beware her DD though as some of the challenges wow (only joking miss hoodie, ((((hugs))))

mary - i think the best bit of advice will backs is try to keep mobile, build the endorphins up, it hurts though....

mum2one - make sure you sort the bullying out asap, or i`ll come over and sort it, how i hate bullis, DS whos now 6ft4 was bullied for three years, police solicitors the lot, it was hard work, but what a great boy he`s turned out to be

Bit of good news - he applied to 5 universitys and he has offers from all of them, has to make the grades of course but he hasnt even had an interview, the principle did his reference , she does 3 kids a year that they think can get into any uni and he was one of the three she did. So best start saving my pennies...

mary-op

susan - I try and keep as mobile as possible hobbling with walking frame from one room to another............thats as much as I can do at the minute then need a sit down when I get to computer/kitchen and lounge. I could never manage to walk into town or anywhere near just now.
It's so very painful that its hard to get motivated but if I manage to do something positive (ie sewing or card making) once I'm sat down it helps me mentally.
Waiting for physio appts to come through though OH can't see what they'll do as my walking is so limited. Still, we'll see.

elysia2003

Hi all - busy at the moment trying to keep up with the other thread, and doing my own money saving. No job now, so I need the money LOL.

Elysia's birthday was on Tuesday so I now have an 8 year old. She had a fab time, although she didn't have a party, or visit to the cinema or anything. I've decided to take her, and her friends canoeing or dry skiing in the summer instead. Something a bit different

Mary - Sending you big hugs, it sounds like you need them.

Lisi - You don't have to be strong all the while, you have feelings too - let them out. Don't cope with it all yourself. You may be organised but you're not wonder woman - delegate.

Esmer - I love those cakes. Wow. I agree with Susan - def not good for my diet, but at least I can look

Mum2one - How's everyone with you? Is Miss Hoodie behaving herself? Can you tell her to add clean the fridge to the challenge when it's due, because I have penecillin growing in mine (not really but not far off).

Rufus - How did DD's exam go? Well I hope.

Scottish minnie - have a look back at the link for the cups you posted. You'll be amazed at what a bargain you got

I think that's it - Hi TooToo, Sugarspun, JJ, Clare, Toothfairy, Legend, Savvy and anyone else I missed. :wave:

Real_Toothfairy

Hi everyone, I would just like to say Thank you all for your kind words. Unfortunately my MIL passed away this morning. She is at peace now after a long battle with the b*&stard called cancer. We are all heartbroken but coping. xxxxx
I'll be back when I can xxxxx

wammy77

esmer wrote: »

Just to make you drool. I made Sticky Toffee Cupcakes for my work mates.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1112095581

They look fab!!! Had a browse through the rest of hte ckae piccies... they look delicious

Can I ask which size nozzle do you pipe with for the frosting??? I always think mine should be a bigger one....

xrestrictedx

real toothfairy
sending you lots of love and hugs, thinking of you at this very sad time. come and use 'our' shoulders if you need to at any time, 'we' are all here at any time of the day or night.
lots of love :grouphug:
Milla xxxx

SugarSpun

Big, big hugs Lisi, I wish I could make it easier for you.



Just had my BP redeem through and the code doesn't work only a small thing in the scheme of things but irritating. And the beastie is now in bed, I'm off to take my relaxing bath now (didn't get a chance earlier).

scottishminnie

susan42 wrote: »

Scootishminnine - i clicked the links very nice, great bargain, the price is a million now lol x

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

my mum always maintains Laura Ashley is overpriced - looks like she was right all along!

elysia2003

Milla - sending big big hugs your way. Thinking of you at this sad time for you. Be back when you can.

Sugarspun - That happened to me last week (did you see my post?) I just replied to the email with a note to say it wouldn't work and within 5 hours, they sent me a new one.

Scottish Minnie - Don't you know? Mothers are always right! LOL

Take care everyone and have a lovely weekend. xxx