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bunbun2

New surveys on viva:j

bunbun2

I only managed 2 on viva:(

ds2 has come home with a letter about his year 6 trip. this year it was in July so I thought I had plenty of time to save...no they have changed it to October:eek: not only do we have only 3 months to save but it is the same month as ds1's trip to France:eek: I am not very happy:( am going to see the school and see what we can do.

elysia hope your dd is feeling better today

rufusdog52

Its a nightmare Bunbun isnt it with the school visits. I had a right moan at YD's school before, they were organising a trip to the US, took them all into the hall and showed them a film all about where the trip as going and what they would see etc. Cost was more than I get for myself in about 5 years. There was no way I could afford that kind of trip. Said to them it was unfair showing them the films etc before. They should have emailled the parents and asked if they thought they could afford for the kids to go and then just show the ones who were going. The kids are moody enough at that age as it is than alone being shown this fantastic holiday then us parents having to say they cant go.

Thanks for the tip about Viva, I only managed one 85p one but it meant I could redeem. Havent got much more money making done today as been busy sewing. I made OH a new shirt for his birthday. Cut it out last night and finished it this afternoon (photo on my blog). Only cost me about £4.25 and its the kind of shirt he has been going on and on about for ages so reckon I saved myself a packet. Want to make myself a top tomorrow if I get time, have to pop and see ExMil first before I start.

Edit to add, just had a look on Liberty site as they sell the kind of shirts he likes with the mini patterns on them. They are £125 each !!!

elysia2003

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cha97michelle

That one says expired now. Thanks anyway.

elysia2003

Sorry Michelle. It must have finished at 7. I only got it 5 minutes before I posted.

Bunbun - I'm sure I said this before. My DD came home from school one day when she was 15, can I go to China for two weeks. :eek: The cost was £1,000 :eek: and I need £100 deposit tomorrow. :eek:

In the end I wrote her a cheque for the £100, and we came to an agreement that if she wanted to go, she could use her savings, and I would pay for spending money etc. It was still a struggle though, so I know how you feel.

I hope you manage to sort something out - they may be able to give you extra time to pay if you ask. Don't be ashamed, I'm sure there are plenty of other parents who will be in the same position.

Thanks for the info on Viva - I managed another £1, and I did 85p this morning.

Countdown - 15 mins until my VIP Next slot. :j

pinkfluffybabe

elysia2003 wrote: »

Pink I'm on cup of T. To tell the truth, I'm on about three now - one for a well know electronics company (Initials S E) and another with Legend for tissues (beginning with a K) while I've had money incentives from the others, I've not received anything from that one. I'm not very lucky with prize draws either, so I've only been going on that one when they send me a survey to fill. It's a bit boring isn't it? I'll stick it out a while longer, and see how it goes.

Where are you going nice? I go on Monday week for a few days in Norfolk. It'll be a change - we are going to stay in a Travelodge, rather than the usual caravan.

I am going to Majorca for a week. Can't really afford it but going to enjoy it as it will be my last one for a while I think

bunbun2 wrote: »

New surveys on viva:j

Nothing for me unfortunately

I made a wee bonus £2.50 on VO this afternoon, tl was all prize draws and nothing on op. Underwhelming day methinks!

bunbun2

wow rufus that shirt is lovely - you are very clever:T your OH will love it
that is so wrong of the school to show the children the holiday beforehand without mentioning it to the parents
well done on redeeming on viva

elysia a day's notice for £100 deposit:eek: I will ask for more time to pay and will manage it somehow I am just cross at the lack of thought and notice. thing is we are probably in the minority only having one income
as I type you will be spending on next. hope you got some good things!

pink hope you have a great holiday

I managed a £5 redeem on MS today

Savvybunny2009

Thanks for letting us know about shop.com goody bags yesterday Elysia, our internet went down again (and again today) and wanted to thank you but couldn't, didn't want you to think I was being rude

No real money making done today, surveys have dried up for me. Received two product test and I'm very pleased with the foundation one, it's branded this time and rrp £13, I looked at it the other day and was toying whether to buy it so now I can try it first Oh, and my radley bag arrived too, I was going to save it for Christmas but decided it's coming on holiday with me
http://www.radley.co.uk/Product/69932_Wandsworth_Handbags_Handbags.aspx

Hope all poorlies are feeling better today, nothing worse than being ill

Hope you manage to get the bit's you want in the sale Elysia, if you are looking at the younger girls clothes could you let me know if it's worth taking a look at? They had some gorgeous dresses in the summer collection and I loved the yellow and blue collection but I don't think they wil be included.

cha97michelle

Gorgeous shirt. You are very talented Rufus. My Mil gave me her 40 year old sewing machine, and I have not had chance to play with it yet. It is one of the things I am going to get on with when the littlie goes to nursery.

I managed a few surveys. £2 on viva, £ on NW own website, £1 on YG, 75p on SNW. Better than a kick up the bum.

I'm seriously fed up with no DY. Shows how much time I spend on it.