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Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning, had a quick discussion with the kids about Christmas this year. They know the budget has been cut and there will be far less money spent than in the past. In addition, I have suggested we donate to the local food bank and to the women's refuge centre. Everyone has agreed and we will be having a sort out of some toys in the loft, a few clothes and a variety of food stuffs. It's going to be a difficult Christmas anyway, and I would prefer to do something to help others. I believe this will help everyone.

Off out to walk the hounds now.

Tilly x

Matt_The_Chippy

Hi Tilly

Your Christmas plans sound so good for the benefit of the children. They will get so much out of helping others. Its a valuable life lesson for them. Great idea and more people need to share this spirit.

Congrats on smashing the mortgage this year.

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Thanks Matt. The kids are looking forward to helping out.

We have just got back from a very brisk walk. As we will be leaving them for quite a while whilst visiting the hospital, we wanted to make sure they were well exercised beforehand.

Mr T checked in at a couple of shops on the way back - another 15p to the pot :T

Have a good day, Tilly

nattypants

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

Morning, had a quick discussion with the kids about Christmas this year. They know the budget has been cut and there will be far less money spent than in the past. In addition, I have suggested we donate to the local food bank and to the women's refuge centre. Everyone has agreed and we will be having a sort out of some toys in the loft, a few clothes and a variety of food stuffs. It's going to be a difficult Christmas anyway, and I would prefer to do something to help others. I believe this will help everyone.

Off out to walk the hounds now.

Tilly x

You really are a kind person Tilly, and I am certain the Universe will acknowledge your, and your family's kindness and consideration:A

Take care X

brizzledfw

Wonderful charities to support Mrs T...

Have a good eve

ammonite

Well done for supporting those charities Tilly. Love the way you get all the family involved with things

Hope you had a good holiday?

newgirly

Hi Tilly, that really is a lovely idea that I might borrow for my lot, even if its just a trip to the charity shop to donate some of their old toys before xmas. Its nice to make them think of others at this time of year

edinburgher

It has come to my attention that it is now 30 working days to :santa2:

We are finishing up on the 21st.

Exciting!

moneycurious

Think that giving to charity is a fab idea - well done tilly!!xx

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning Mr E, Christmas is certainly just around the corner. I must admit that recent events have changed how I am feeling about Christmas this year.

However, I know that we can help others and that will help us - very convoluted thinking perhaps. I do look for the positive in situations whenever possible

To everyone who has posted, many thanks and my apologies for not responding. It's a difficult time at the moment.

Best wishes Tilly x