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***New*** Thrifty Gifty Money Making for Christmas and all occasions 2011***

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  • I hate it when they kick you off surveys right at the end, they have the data they should at least give you the points, it's not really fair otherwise.

    Well done on youdigger bargains Sam-mumof4, sounds like you did really well, I have seen that range and it is gorgeous :)

    I'm having a really good day today. Went into town early to do some errands, went to collect my Boots orders today (have been putting it off tbh) and decided to have a quick nosey at the 75% sale (nothing worth buying) and almost forgot to look at the toy clearance, had a look and found a Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Magical Castle playset marked 75% off to £7.50!! Bought with Boots points straight away, must have been a return so I am super chuffed! Then popped over to collect my orders and they brought up an extra box, turns out my S&G Tote Bag which got lost in transit eventually arrived, I already had a refund and now I have the set too! :j

    I also qualified for a 10k point survey on 2luner and I redeemed on bp too.

    Must be my super lucky day today :D

    Hope everyone is ok and well done everyone on your January totals, simply amazing! Will catch up on everyones polls and opinions later tonight when I can finally relax :


    Wow well done on the ben and holly play set, and for qualifying for the 10k survey :D Is it the one that sold out everywhere at christmas? x
  • aspella wrote: »
    Never heard of this before, is it a survey site? Welcome to the thread Sam, you can convert 100 bronze stars to silver by going to the shop.

    Oh thank you, will do that :) It seems alot harder to get to redeem on woohoo. Thank you for the welcome.
  • Skiergirl
    Skiergirl Posts: 995 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Some fantastic totals everyone. This month I have made
    IP £40
    PB £20
    VO £20

    Free bingo £60 withdrawn (over several accounts)

    Ebay £51.63

    Total £191.63 :j:j

    I'll pass on the dooyoo challenge, but will try to list some more on ebay and join looney
  • kec09
    kec09 Posts: 190 Forumite
    Finished the tax return :j
    Only problem is now need to find 2k by tomorrow, seeing as we can't pay the mortgage this month don't know where we will get another 2k from :mad: Going to have to call them tomorrow see what happens when you can't pay, this has never happened before :(

    Off to ebay now...
    Aiming to completely pay off the credit card in 2012!
  • esmer
    esmer Posts: 1,444 Forumite
    kec09 wrote: »
    Finished the tax return :j
    Only problem is now need to find 2k by tomorrow, seeing as we can't pay the mortgage this month don't know where we will get another 2k from :mad: Going to have to call them tomorrow see what happens when you can't pay, this has never happened before :(

    Off to ebay now...

    If your bill's right but you can't pay it, it's best to contact the Tax Office that sent you the request for payment right away.

    Alternatively you can ring the Payment Helpline. 0161 931 9070, they had an 0845 number, but I looked up the saynoto0870 number site and found that 01 number :)

    Each case is looked at individually but normally:
    you'll be expected to pay in one lump straight away if you can
    if you can't pay at once you might be allowed extra time to pay - either in one lump or by instalments.

    Got that from the site, its good that you are not burying your head in the sand, not like my ex. But he had 16grand of unpaid bills and they gave him time to pay. So you will be fine :)
    Saving 2.00 coins
    Grocerys set to 40.00 pw
    Being Thrifty
  • Sam-mumof4 wrote: »
    Wow well done on the ben and holly play set, and for qualifying for the 10k survey :D Is it the one that sold out everywhere at christmas? x

    That's the one, the lady at the checkout couldn't believe how lucky I was :D
    kec09 wrote: »
    Finished the tax return :j
    Only problem is now need to find 2k by tomorrow, seeing as we can't pay the mortgage this month don't know where we will get another 2k from :mad: Going to have to call them tomorrow see what happens when you can't pay, this has never happened before :(

    Off to ebay now...

    Give them a call in the morning, don't worry they will allow you to pay it off monthly, this happens quite often especially in the financial crisis the country has been in they will be used to this, they would rather get monthly payments than to pressure you for money you don't have. I hope things get better for you soon hun {{hugs}}
    Comping wishlist for 2017
    1. Family holiday 2. Christmas presents :rudolf: 3. Fishing stuff
    The more you put into life, the more you get out
  • kec09
    kec09 Posts: 190 Forumite
    Thanks for your support guys, I have jut made a payment towards it on my cc so at least it shows we are trying, and he has made payments along the way so that is just a % of the total outstanding.
    Not sure how he managed to get into this situation though, its never happened before. If all the outstanding invoices were paid he would be able to cover it all 4x over so I am going to play debt collector tomorrow, I think he is too soft on people!
    Aiming to completely pay off the credit card in 2012!
  • elysia2003
    elysia2003 Posts: 5,155 Forumite
    Kec - I'm sorry OH is still in difficulties. I have a friend who has to play debt collector to her OH too. It's not nice and it puts stress on everyone. I hope things get sorted soon.

    Savvy - what a day! I love it that you got a freebie tote bag. I makes up for the time you spent online when you could have been in bed. I love bargains. There's no toy clearance section in our Boots. It's not fair!!! LOL

    Susan - You can't play on auto and leave it. Which is a shame.

    Sam - well done on all those stars on woo hoo. I've got 4 gold, 38 silver and 133 bronze now.

    Esmer - Thanks so much for for helping Kec out - It's lovely to see us all like part of a big family. :D

    I've been a good girl again and listed a few thing on ebay this afternoon. I've done what surveys I had - got screened out of 99% though. Grrr

    Just popping over to do my posts on BP now. See you there. :)
    I :heartpuls M.S.E.
    :DMortgage Free 18/01/10 13 years and 8 months early on a 20 year mortgage! :D
  • which room does everyone go in? i'm mumof3ladsandagirl on there stupid long name lol
  • Paradise dreams hun. See you in there x
    Dribbling my way to £11k... so far £653.69/£11000

    Member of the Thrifty Gifty - Money making and Organised for Christmas 2011 boards

    Sealed Pot Saver no 1179
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