Thrify Gifty Santas Challenge 2013,

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

finally finished my christmas jumper


plan today is clear the mending pile and get downstairs tiday and clutter free

hope all are well and on track with their plans

rufusdog52

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all

finally finished my christmas jumper


plan today is clear the mending pile and get downstairs tiday and clutter free

hope all are well and on track with their plans

That is gorgeous moneypenny, I would love one of those jumpers xx

mum2one

Mrs MoneyPenny - the jumper is gorgeous.

Had a good day - got Miss Hoodie a dress for her school Christmas concert, - £5 from Primark, and few extras for Christmas, - found a bargain shop, got Miss Hoodie a winter coat, reduced from £55 to £15, and a hooded top, £25, reduced to £10.

Got back to the car in under 3 hrs.. (2hrs 55mins) which meant parking was £2.20, if gone 3hrs would have been £6, - short stay car park, but the one where the shopmobility was located.

Nice to have a morning to myself, back to Xmas cards tomorrow..... xx

rufusdog52

Hi everyone

Good bargains Mum2one xx

I have been up ages, got some veg prepared, we have our first family pre-xmas dinner today, inlaws turn today. All the posh plates came out of the cupboard last night to be washed up. Only time we used it is Christmas lol. It was expenisive though but we got it in a Debenhams sale years ago, its not christmassy, its white with gold round the edge but looks lovely. Makes a change from our mismatched chipped everyday plates!

I am going to the gym (dont faint haha) first which ED, been going two weeks now. Not doing a lot because of my disabilities but having a go. I have 12 weeks at cut price as was referred by the doctor, then if I want to carry on I will have to pay full price (wont happen, cant afford it).

mum2one

rufusdog52 wrote: »

Hi everyone

Good bargains Mum2one xx

I have been up ages, got some veg prepared, we have our first family pre-xmas dinner today, inlaws turn today. All the posh plates came out of the cupboard last night to be washed up. Only time we used it is Christmas lol. It was expenisive though but we got it in a Debenhams sale years ago, its not christmassy, its white with gold round the edge but looks lovely. Makes a change from our mismatched chipped everyday plates!

I am going to the gym (dont faint haha) first which ED, been going two weeks now. Not doing a lot because of my disabilities but having a go. I have 12 weeks at cut price as was referred by the doctor, then if I want to carry on I will have to pay full price (wont happen, cant afford it).

Thats us the posh dinner set comes out for Christmas, - yours sounds a lovely set, hope the get together goes ok.

Good luck with the gym, at least 12 weeks is a start, you take it easy.. xx

rufusdog52

Had a lovely day yesterday, dinner was brilliant even if we did cook it ourselves. the day was perfect, couldnt have gone off better, hope the next one on Monday is just as good

mum2one

Mother hen moment - Just to take extra care at cashpoints, our neighbour had £160 stolen from her hand - she was cashpoint outside post office - apparently they grabbed it from the cash machine xx

SugarSpun

Santas Challenge - December
Its an early one for December so we can for ready for Christmas Eve/ Day / Sales.

Whether your having Turkey or another meat, make sure you've checked the defrosting time needed, and cooking time....

Beef comes out Christmas Eve, cooking time ... needs 1 hour.

Meal Planning

Cooking for only the three solid-food-eaters in the house. Christmas Eve will be lasagne, Christmas morning dim sum, Christmas dinner roast beef dinner, Boxing Day out for lunch and snacky dinner.

Present opening Kit

Building this today :j

Taking Tree/Decorations down

I've just put stacks of Christmas lights on Facebay - why do we have so many?!

Presents for 2014

Spreadsheet at the ready

Sales

I have wrap, cards and tags to last at least next year. MUST NOT BUY. As far as other stuff goes, I just need some boots I think and if the sales are brilliant some larger-size clothing for the kids.

Last Minute Items

Christmas Eve our shops are open till 1pm.

Mother Hen Moment

I have clucked my way through the checklist and we're all set.

Miss Hoodies Corner

Phew!

New Year Challenge

I made myself a bucket list on Pinterest and my New Year Challenge is to complete 3 items from it next year. Also, to be money neutral on the gift giving for the year.

Thank you mum2one and Miss Hoodie.

susan42

Sugarspun - well done on your organising - I'm`m way behind

rufus - sounds like you had a lovely day

mum2one - naughty corner

OMG your neighbour, hope they ok

Moneypenny - love the jumper, your so clever, if only I could knit , on a plus note, I started the bucilla thing. I hope to get one finished for xmas, cant see it though, its the easiest one with the ducks. (well looks the easiest but bear in mind I cant sow. I do have a question though but cant remember what it is....

susan42

Omg omg - DS just come in to drop a box off. It's 80cm x 60cm x 1metre and it's my Xmas present . I'm am so excited. I haven't a clue what it is and it's all taped up..... I love Xmas and usually they hide the presents from me because I open them and seal them back up. But he signed across the tape on this one lol ... My kids know me so well lol