Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - Part 3.

dizzy_lizzie

Cherryjack wrote: »

Hi dizzie, i have a lovely xmas tree which i bought 3 years ago from wilkinson ( i know) it doesnt sound nice, but really is will fold down branches.. only cost £29.00 full price x

Oh thanks Cherryjack, will have pop in there today. We have a store not too far away. I just hate the thought of slotting in those metal bits and faffing around Hopefully they'll still do the same style.



Thanks slowly. Have fun doing yours

Right I'm off now, better show willing
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Cherryjack

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

Oh thanks Cherryjack, will have pop in there today. We have a store not too far away. I just hate the thought of slotting in those metal bits and faffing around Hopefully they'll still do the same style.

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aww thanks hun xx Yes definetly not a slot in one. Its held all the branches well and has not shed either..looks as good as the day we bought it we got a 7ft one lol.. i must find a xmas tree bag this year in the sales to store it in..

dizzy_lizzie

Sounds like a good one Cherryjack. I'll let you know how I get on.
I'm still in my jimjams here. Off to have a quick dip and then..........

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dizzy_lizzie

I'm back...rotten miseable rainy weather. But we have a tree.
Thanks Cherryjack for the wilk@ info :beer: We got this one link and the branches are all attached :j They did have a taller one but the branches although they did seem attached were on those metal things and you could see them through the branches so we opted for the 6ft one.
Haven't got baubles yet, think we're having blue and silver. Going to have a look on google images to see if this will look nice.
In wilk@s they had fireplace garlands as well decorated with berries and pinecones for £10. Might get one of those and put some coloured lights through it. Never had a garland before but we do put lovely candle holders on and these link that were a £1 each from £1land.
So I'm really pleased with my tree and I'm looking forward to putting it up and doing a bit of decorating on it as well!
On the frugal side it was only £18 compared to the prices at h@mebase so that is a brilliant bargain!
Hope everyone is having a lovely day. Just got to pick up DD from work soon then I'm settling down to some knitting. That's the plan anyway
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Cherryjack

ahh thats wonderfull and glad it saved you some pounds :-) will look lovely with the light and decorations on :-)

dizzy_lizzie

Aw it will won't it Because it's slimline I'm hoping it will fit next to one of our units in the alcove if we move it to the side rather than putting at the back of the house. Nothing like gazing at a twinkly tree in the evening
I'm getting a bit excited now
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Cherryjack

we have twins lol.. mines a slimline.. they fit in great anywhere :-) have mine in the corner of my sash window looks pretty x

jammy_dodger

sounds like folk are getting into the festive mood ,:D

i dont put my tree up till a week before christmas and it will be a bit later than that this year as waiting for DD to come back from uni or she'll sulk if not here when decorations go up

have had a sort through the hamper i keep all my festive bits in and have made mince pies for the freezer today . i freeze them uncooked and just grease a six hole bun tin and cook 6 at a time so they are eaten warm and fine and fresh ,9 when the oven is on for other things ...of course ...;) )
picked up some savoury crackers and sweets that were reduced in supermarket , its a temptation to buy when you see such good prices but my stock pile mopuntain is just about reaching its summit

just started snowing heavy time for a christmas tune and a glass of something nice i reckon

have a good evening

jd xx

Cherryjack

jammy_dodger wrote: »

sounds like folk are getting into the festive mood ,:D

i dont put my tree up till a week before christmas and it will be a bit later than that this year as waiting for DD to come back from uni or she'll sulk if not here when decorations go up

have had a sort through the hamper i keep all my festive bits in and have made mince pies for the freezer today . i freeze them uncooked and just grease a six hole bun tin and cook 6 at a time so they are eaten warm and fine and fresh ,9 when the oven is on for other things ...of course ...;) )
picked up some savoury crackers and sweets that were reduced in supermarket , its a temptation to buy when you see such good prices but my stock pile mopuntain is just about reaching its summit

just started snowing heavy time for a christmas tune and a glass of something nice i reckon

have a good evening

jd xx

oo the mince pies sound yummy!! i have a lemon m pie out defrosting.. not so xmassy
someone said we were getting snow, but no such luck just yet

tumptyteapot

wow, just watching the penny pinching programme, wow at the vouchers lady! http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-ultimate-guide-to-penny-pinching/4od#3265247