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rufusdog52

Thanks Michelle for the explanation, I will have a think about it xx

cha97michelle

No problems Rufus.

Quite in here today with Elysia away. Meant to say earlier I got my name tags in the post today and they were really nice. Thanks again for mentioning that you used them, and they were ok. Just thought I should have said when I bought them that you recommended them. Might have got you priority or a discount in a future purchase.

rufusdog52

Dont worry Michelle, they are good value for money anyway. I have been rating some on DY, it takes so long I am not sure I would have enough time in the day to rate another site as well what with my sewing so I think I will hang on and see how I go. I just checked the other site and I dont have any balance on there so would be starting from scratch. Its just a bit disheartening as the surveys seem to have dried up a bit lately.

bunbun2

there are new surveys on viva - I managed 2 and am now 45p off redeem:T

michelle well done on your new hat:j

I haven't caught up today as this morning I went to the opticians and in the afternoon we took the boys to see Harry Potter

it is our 20th wedding anniversary today - can't believe how fast that time has gone - only 5 till our silver :eek:

will be back properly tomorrow

NickyBo_2

Bunbun - happy wedding anniversary

My name labels also arrived today, I'm really pleased with them. Now I just need DS's little uniform to sew them into.

I'm having a chill out evening tonight. I have my feet in a bowl of warm water with a special foot soak in and it smells gorgeous. I'm also eating my first ever tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. It was on special offer at just £2 so I treated myself as I've always wanted to try it. I got the 'Cherry Garcia' flavour and I think it might just be the most delicious thing I have ever tasted!

Giggles_Fairy

I managed £1 on viva, was hoping for another one hahaha fingers crossed they keep popping a survey or so on there for me a day and I will be able to redeem at end of the week!

cha97michelle

I have most of the uniform too, sat there, waiting for the labels. Now I just need to get myself a little bit motivated for the sewing part. :rotfl:

Rufus - can fully understand what you are saying about time. I guess most months you could sell £20-30 worth of your crafty stuff, so it is probably a better use of your time. I've had 2 lots of £25 and this month maybe £75, and I know elysia had less than this, and she has spent ages on it too. It's all about how much you enjoy it though. I love it, so i spend the time at it.

Survey invites have picked up for me but I just haven't been bothered. I need to regain a bit of balance I think. I was religiously doing so many things, and the routine is slipping already with the school hols. Oh well.

cornish.chick

Happy anniversary bunbun!!

I took the plunge this afternoon and started on chow. I don't fully understand it yet, but I've managed to work out what the magical E stands for now lol. DY is still gonna come first I think, need the amazon vouchers for christmas. I just read/rate as something to do while listening to the tele. Boring life I lead :P

cornish.chick

Code for a free canvas picture here if anyone missed it and wants to try
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/45618460#Comment_45618460

they probably wont honour it but it's worth a try!

rufusdog52

Morning all

I had one survey on Viva, only up to £5 on there so no redeem yet. I am going away tomorrow morning for the weekend, nothing special, I am going to stay at my Dad's and do some more decorating. Not sure if I will get any money saving done all weekend but you never know, I might find time to check my email while I am there. I will be back sometime on Sunday evening so expect my inbox will be quite full by then but doubt there will be that many surveys, not over the weekend.

Going to try to do another review in a bit for DY. Found out their outdoor toys are in the top section at the moment and I havent done any of them before. My daughter and son have loads of bits that I can do.