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I have decided to go with the DVD/movie night with a power rangers DVD. I though of sweets, popcorn. any other suggestions from you wonderful lot on here would be great:D
congratulations cookiedough your daughters are beautiful.saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
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Wow congratulations, both of them look absolutely beautiful! :j I can't believe you made it on here already....cookiedough38 wrote: »Just thought I should share with you all that Jessica Chloe arrived yesterday morning (8.16am) at home in water, weighing 7lb 1ozAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/250 -
I bought a set of magna beads (some are magnetic) from Instore for about £1.29 - they are gorgeous RRP £4, and Wilkos near me are/were selling magna beads 2 sets for £4 a few weeks ago.... if that's any help. I really like them.... they are aimed at kiddies tho.:pkr15snw the jewelery making set sounds like a good idea.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/250 -
Thanks Angie - just got some.... as OH bought it on his paypal can I still claim an NSD?:DIt's 10m with little silver christmas trees on it and the price is £2.99 with free P & P - seemed cheap to me but as I have not bought before I am not up to date with the prices!!! I bought 1 roll anyhow to wrap my sock monkeys in!!!
Link is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380062794576&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=025
Hope someone finds it useful!!!Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/250 -
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They are both beautiful well done ...............................take care ,eat well ,lots of rest ...................................LOL
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cookie - beautiful children............well done you !!Mary
I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
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savingholmes wrote: »:j I can't believe you made it on here already....
I can as cookie is a hardcore basket maker!!!:wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:0 -
With mine I gather it all up above the pressie and secure it with a rubber band or clip-it clip (not sure if that's what they are called!) and then faff around with the sides and some selotape to make sure they are covered. It is do-able but can take a bit of time. Once I'm happy with the sides I tie the ribbon and get rid of the band/clip. The selotape doesn't really show either.Right I wrapped my nappy cake last night and it didnt really go to plan....
I found that I had enough length to wrap it but obviously the celophane was not wide enough to bring it up to the top. But I didnt know what to do with it! I ended up cutting alot off so that I could wrap the side around and tape it up at the back. But Im not overly happy with this!
Need more tips on the wrapping malarky
Hope that helps!:wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:0 -
With mine I gather it all up above the pressie and secure it with a rubber band or clip-it clip (not sure if that's what they are called!) and then faff around with the sides and some selotape to make sure they are covered. It is do-able but can take a bit of time. Once I'm happy with the sides I tie the ribbon and get rid of the band/clip. The selotape doesn't really show either.
Hope that helps!
oooh I'd never thought of using one of those clip it things to hold it all in place. that sounds a good idea, will try it next time
saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
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congrats cookie she is gorgeous ! Making me broody too !Proud mummy to 3 beautiful children who I love so so much :oxxxx
Baby girl due april 2016! cant wait to meet her. xxx0
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