Christmas is coming! 2007 - merged thread

clarissa_D

HI YA ALL, I TO AM VERY ORGANISED
I FOUND OUT MY LOCAL BODY SHOP IS A HALF PRICE SHOP !! FOR ALL ITEMS THAT WRAPPER IS BEING CHANGED AND MOST GIFT PACKS ARE AS LITTLE AS £2 EACH !! I GRABBED 10 BEARING IN MIND THERE WORTH £10.99 EACH ! SO I SAVED MYSELF A BARGAIN, LAST YEAR I WAS IN A BLIND PANIC AND ALTHOUGH I GOT BOOTS 3 FOR 2S I WOULD RATHER OF NOT HAD ALL THE STRESS OF WORRYING, I ALSO HAVE BROUGHT NEAR THE YEAR LOAD OF CARDS ALL 29P EACH *CARD FACTORY*

THIS YEAR WELL OK HERE IT STARTS
NOVEMBER- MY FELLAS 25T BIRTHDAY HE WANTS £25 EASY, AND IT IS OUR 8 YR ANNI ! HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO GET HIM
NEAR THE END OF NOVEMBER WERE GOING PRESTON AND WE HAVE TO TRAVEL VIA VIRGIN 1ST CLASS, WE HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND LONG LEGS MY FRIEND FOUND THAT £110 EACH I THINK RETURN, AND £49 PER NIGHT HOTEL THINK WE ARE STAYING 2 NIGHTS GUESSTIMATION £318 JUST TO GET THERE AND STAY !

OK XMAS
DAD- SORTED
MUM- GIFT PACK PLUS SUMMIN ELSE ??
SISTER 13- GIFT PACK
BABY- *WERE NOT BUYING MUCH AS HER BIRTHDAY IN FEB*
AUNTIES & UNCLES
CUZINS I AM STUCK ON A MALE 15 Y/O BIRTHDAY AS ITS ON CHRISTMAS DAY .
IT IS DIFFICULT TO BUY FOR THE KIDDIES, SEE ME AND BF HAVE A AGREEMENT HE PAYS FOR HIS FAMILY'S SIDE AND I BUY FOR MINE

I WILL BE BUYING CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AND CARDS FOR NEXT YEAR..

THEN FEBUARY- MY LITTLE GIRLS 2ND BIRTHDAY WERE GETTING HER A BED THROUGH FREECYCLE, AND BUY THE MATTRESS AND WERE GETTING HER A TRAMPOLINE FROM ARGOS ONLY SMALL LITTLE THING. NOT A LOT ELSE AND BEDDING !
I HAVE ALSO GONE ON TO AMAZON AND BUYING CHEAP BOOKS FOR LIKE 0.01P EACH !! SO I'M HAPPY THAT I AM GETTING SOMEWHERE I HOPE TO KEEP ORGANIZED AS I SLEEP BETTER WHEN I DO.
WE HAVE LOADS TO EBAY AS WELL !! NEED TO DO ON A THURSDAY.

WE NOW HAVE 50% OFF TRAVEL FR BENEFITS SO I CAN NOW GET ON A BUS FOR 50P!! :j
I THINK THERE IS NOW 100 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS !!!!

FROM CLARISSA_D AND FAMILY X

strawbsuk76

Amanda65 wrote: »

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I think this is a fab idea and will definitely be using it at Christmas. Does anyone have any top tips about where to get cheap gold boxes or bags please ?

have just been in wilkinsons this morning and they were having a sale on all sorts of bits n pieces ribbons /bows/wrapping paper and in amongst it all was gold gift boxes complete with ribbon/bow and gift tag they were reduced from £1 to 50p each

strawbs x

somethingaboutshopping

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

I for some reason have some extra money this month about £100 adn im wondering do i spend it on presents ready for chrismtas then risk the boys not liking the gifts???.......OR.......put the money into getting things for hampers??.......OR........put £50 or £48 (whatever!) on a tescos food stamp card so i know our food is covered and thats one less thign to worry about??......OR......do i just get ahead with bills??

Daft question I know Sammy, but what are the chances of you spending that money on yourself? Even a fiver or a tenner of it on yourself? Go on, treat yourself!

xxx

vandanfc

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NEAR THE END OF NOVEMBER WERE GOING PRESTON AND WE HAVE TO TRAVEL VIA VIRGIN 1ST CLASS, WE HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND LONG LEGS MY FRIEND FOUND THAT £110 EACH I THINK RETURN, AND £49 PER NIGHT HOTEL THINK WE ARE STAYING 2 NIGHTS GUESSTIMATION £318 JUST TO GET THERE AND STAY !


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Are you travelling at the weekend at all, because you could book standard tickets and pay for an upgrade to first class, it might work out cheaper:

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/buy_tickets/first_class_upgrade/default.aspx

"Treat Yourself - First Class Upgrade
Virgin weekend upgradeFirst class upgrade

If you’d like to enjoy a little luxury, why not upgrade to First Class at the weekend? The benefits include complimentary tea, coffee, water and biscuits which are available to collect from our onboard shop, and roomier seats so you can really stretch out.

How much does it cost?

Upgrades are priced from £10 to £20 for a single, depending on the chosen route and length of journey."

System

i got candy canes 2 for 99p and terrys choc oranges 2 for £1-98 from morrisons the other day they have a lot of BOGOF offers on christmas goodies. my hamper is looking very healthy.

shazziere

can someone confirm its 99 days til christmas please?

vickym

shazziere wrote: »

can someone confirm its 99 days til christmas please?

Yep 99 days too go

shazziere

thanx.just wanted to make sure b4 i texted a few friends to remind them to start their xmas shopping!

sammy_kaye18

jeez - only a little over 3 months to go. Think i had better get my butt in gear and finish off some of these hampers really. Right am off ot make a list...........................................................SOMETHIGN ABOUT SHOPPING - you clearly know me too well - i gave in and put £20 on a tescos savings card - figure that could be for treats or ill put more on next shop - i still never spent any on myself though and currently have £160 sat in my bank account which im trying not to touch now! Ive limited myself to my £25 on my debit card

dollydaydream07

well im doing pretty well, i have most of my pressie and this year i decided to give it a go at making my own cards for the family and i only have 3 more to make and then its starting on the calenders for everyone - need a little help with that from my 2 yr old tho, so could take a while