~*~ Thrifty Gifty Moneysaving Thread for Christmas and all Occasions 2012 ~*~

emmad5689

Bunty - I work full time too but do manage to fit it in where I can, when I have time I just go through my inbox from the newer ones first and do what I can, I try to keep up with OP every day but don't always manage it and try and write a couple of reviews a week unless there is a promotion on when I will put in the extra effort. I have two children 1 and 4 and my husband works long hours so i do all the housework and cooking so it really is possible!!

Jammy - Going to head over and find you now

Been to town this morning, I have now got tags, cards and paper for next year all in the sale of course and picked up a toiletry set for my niece to go towards her bday present so far have spent £3 on her and have the set and some sweets so just a top to go with it now and she is done! love being organised.

OH got some new shoes too which we could have done without but never mind, have managed to write another review so i have two to go on this evening and hoping for another 2 tomoro.

Can't wait to get my laptop back on my sisters at the moment and the dy form is not showing properly for some reason so I can't put any reviews on but it is fine on other computers.

Hope you are all well xx

redmel1621

E-mails have been sent re. swagbucks

I have no money at all for sales shopping, but hoping to change that for next year;)

Mel x

elysia2003

Redmel - have you joined all the sites on the second post? Once you add TCB, Quidco, and Boots Vouchers, Tesco and Nectar it should be starting to look quite nice. I can send you the list with the rest of the sites on if you want, but I really want you to take it slowly at first. You will really be put off else. No-one here wants you to give up before you've started.

Emma - woo slow down girl. You're taking Michelle's place this week.

Bunty - it doesn't really matter how much you earn - even if you only earn 1p, it's less than you have to find at Christmas. The survey sites in the second post are good earners, also there is the bingo site (but DO NOT mention it on here) you can earn money every fortnight from that one. Just join up and try your best - that's all anyone can ask.

Savvy - I wasn't posting it until the 1st (haven't got anything ready yet), but I'll pm you if I sort anything out.

Jammie - yes the levels get changed regularly - say in summer garden toys and lawnmowers will be in it, and suncream. You'll be fine. We just try and stick to writing for the promotions

I've been playing Lego with DD for 3 and a half hours. :cool: At least it gives me something else to review. :rotfl:

gettingthereslowly

Hi Guys,
Joining you all if i may on the advice of elysia after joining the sister thread. i have loads of occasions to buy for next yr in short 2 x 30th, 1 x 40th, 1 x 70th birthdays, 2 wedding and a christening. phew!!

Off to join the sites from the first post and hopefully make a start!

Ill hopefully keep up with you all xx

ps elysia ill pm you my email address now if thats ok

elysia2003

Hi gettingthere - You are most welcome to join. We love having new members. It's great at the moment, lots of newbies, so you are all in the same boat, but there are lots of regulars here to help if you need it.

Could you ask someone to refer you to some of the sites please? It's not worth a lot, but our motto is 'Every penny helps' (same as Tesc0).

gettingthereslowly

no probs at all. ill be back soon with a list of where i need referals xx

rufusdog52

Afternoon all

I managed to buy all my special Christmas cards this morning plus some rolls of wrapping paper. I still need to get some boxes of cards but I run out of money so I am hoping they still have some left over next week. I went in New Look and got two pairs of jeans and a top in the sale with my voucher I had for Christmas from OH's Mum. Made a change from last year, she gave me a £1 scratch card lol and it didnt win either.

We have sorted out the seating for the meal tomorrow and also got a lot of the dinner cooked so we will only have to hot it up tomorrow. Then we had a good sort out and OH put some of the Christmas bits up in the loft like the new wrapping paper we bought. I also managed to get my sewing room sorted out so its nice and tidy in there for the weekend when I will go up and get some more sewing done.

I had some luncheon vouchers come this morning, I can add them to my spreadsheet.

Catch up with you all tomorrow, Rufus xx

emmad5689

Rufus - where pays out in luncheon vouchers??

elysia2003

Well done on the bargains, and tidying up Rufus.

OH day off today, and he went out without me as DD wanted to stay in and play with her toys. Typical, I had visitors this morning, and then DD wanted to play this afternoon, so I haven't done anything yet.

Rufus - I'm just pm'ing you now.

aspella

emmad5689 wrote: »

Rufus - where pays out in luncheon vouchers??

I think only Pi*eco*e (replace * with n) pay out in luncheon vouchers.