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icemice

carlamarie wrote: »

i got my dot com order today so i can officially mark them on my list!

icemice thats one of the reasons im glad i have a girl, i get to relive my childhood (hairdressing, barbies etc) and i can buy her all the clothes that i cant get away with!

i dont think your mad pips mum, we found out with our first 2 but decided to keep number 3 a secret, i loved it! the suspense was a bit like the feeling you get on xmas eve.

Haha! I have just one son so have to take any girlie urges out on friend's little girls! I suppose that I will have to wait quite some time for grandkids!

System

well pressies delivered and i came back with a brand new bath panel that they didnt need but i did !t not very christmassy but very mse !

chirpychick

Can anyone think of ideas for a "money saving hamper" or a "thrifty kit" I don't have a budget in mind specifically but im curious as to what sort of things people would put in one?

midnightraven3

maybe some ideas on this thread?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4058419

Snugglebunny8

chirpychick wrote: »

*sneaks back in*

hello!
Sorry I have been a bit AWOL though have no fear my Christmas prep is almost finished :-O

I have to get mine and my husbands christmas presents, biscuits and a box of tea for my mums hamper and wrapping paper lol that is all.

I have managed quite a few christmas gifts in the sales from hawkins bazaar, past times, dot com gift shop etc this past 2/3 weeks!

We have even decided we are going to eat our 3 course christmas dinner out on christmas eve to save money and then have buffet food on christmas day.

I have the form ready and filled in to be handed in and deposit paid for our meal nearer the time.

hubby and i are a bit tricky, we both need new trainers which involves leaving the house shopping lol but we are going to be painting the nursery and setting that up this weekend so that will have to wait for a few weeks.

I have plans to get bits and bobs in my fortnightly food shop such as pickles and things for the actual christmas "week" spread the cost, less to do nearer the time.

anyone know of anywhere i can buy cheap christmas wrapping paper erm before November?

I am also almost set for the baby too with 3 months to go.

We want to get everything done as it's been quite hard work, even in the 2nd trimester ive not been able to do much (almost like being sofa bound) this heat is killing me. So we just figured get everything prepared early and then i can just rest and there is no last minute pressure on hubby.

last night on super scrimpers they did ladybird biscuits, does anyone have any christmas themed suggestions using the same technique? (digestive biscuit decorated). I have no energy to bake but like to put a few biccies in cello bags for the kiddies also for halloween if anyone has any idea for that also.

hope everyone is well x

good to see you! was wondering how you are, am glad everything is going well, though know what pregnancy is like in the heat!!! sounds like you are really well organised, hope you manage to out your feet up and watch some Olympics! are you getting kicked a lot? I used to love that *feels broody* xx

Snugglebunny8

Pips_Mum wrote: »

Whens baby due Chirpy? Ours is due 16th October, like you we are pretty much ready for it to arrive just the odd little bits.

am getting so broody reading about the babies, and excited too! how are you feeling?

chirpychick

Hey Yes he is a proper little mover and shaker! Its wonderful

Snugglebunny8

aww thats great, I always loved being kicked to bits!

Snugglebunny8

ooo just had email from camelcamelcamel, the Adopt It Adopt A Reindeer has dropped on Amazon from £12+ to £3.36! grab it quick!!!!

have ordered one for my neighbours little grandchildren, bet they will love it!

d84rrv

Is there any sites that compare Amazon around Europe?