Christmas Present Challenge

charleybear

Mum - £10/£30 (£20.00 left)
Dad - £4/£30 (£26.00 left)
Partner - £75.93/£80 (£4.07 left)
Sister - £47.96/£50 (£2.04 left)
Family £20.87/£60 (£39.13 left)

= £158.76 spent already

Plus the odd few quid here and there.


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kdalwayskint

LuckyPenny wrote: »

Hello kdalwyaskint

Were the family calenders home made or bought through a photo company?

Home made ones could be a good idea I could get my daughter to paint some pictures and add one of those small calenders to stick on the bottom. Oooh great pressie for the grand-parents!!:rotfl:

No, they weren't home made, we picked loads of family photos, on the computer or scanned them into the computer and then went on Vista print, fairly cheap price for about 5, I did some for my side of the family and my fella did some for his side.

I think you could make some lovely ones if you have little ones do pictures and scan them into the computer.

if you think you might want to do them you need to allow plenty of time for the cheapest delivery option, BUT watch out the website will send you loads of offers some you might like, I have to be strict with myself!

charleybear

I did some more christmas shopping done today!

Brought my mum:
Coconut hand cream from Marks and Spencers - £2.00
Cow socks from Primark - £2.00
Winter patterned fluffy slippers from Primark - £2.50
Winter patterned socks 5 pack from Primark - £3.00
Chillin' nightie from Primark - £4.50
Winter heart nightie from Primark - £4.50

My 11 year old cousin
Denium studded bag from Primark - £1 (It was in the sale!!)

My 7 year old cousin
Hello Kitty dimonte necklace from primark - £2
A set of pink bangles - £1.50

My dad
2 Spider man bubble bath from the range - £1 each
(he used to collect spider man stuff, thought it would be a funny gift)

total spent -
£25

At least I got my mum and 11 year old sorted.

Here's a list of people i got sorted
my 2 aunties - May buy a small / mini box of heros or celebrations etc...
My mum though I may buy some galaxy chocolate & a sachet of hot choc and marshmallows to go in her cup i brought her.
My 20 year old cousin
My 11 year old cousin - May buy some christmas sweets like the chocolate bears,santas etc... near christmas time
My sister - though I may buy some sweets / chocolate near christmas

kdalwayskint

charleybear wrote: »

I did some more christmas shopping done today!

Brought my mum:
Coconut hand cream from Marks and Spencers - £2.00
Cow socks from Primark - £2.00
Winter patterned fluffy slippers from Primark - £2.50
Winter patterned socks 5 pack from Primark - £3.00
Chillin' nightie from Primark - £4.50
Winter heart nightie from Primark - £4.50

My 11 year old cousin
Denium studded bag from Primark - £1 (It was in the sale!!)

My 7 year old cousin
Hello Kitty dimonte necklace from primark - £2
A set of pink bangles - £1.50

My dad
2 Spider man bubble bath from the range - £1 each
(he used to collect spider man stuff, thought it would be a funny gift)

total spent -
£25

At least I got my mum and 11 year old sorted.

Thanks for that, I may have to venture to Primark, sounds like my mind of shopping!

And, fab ideas for a cosy hamper or two :T

Right then, my list! My other half normally sorts his side out and I do mine, so going off that I have my son, OH, mum, 3 nephews, 2 nieces, 3 sisters and 3 brothers in law, dad and step mum.

16 to get gifts for :eek: I've left it a bit late to get organised:(

charleybear

Same me and my partner are doing it that way,
I buy for my family he buys for his unless say I see something I know his mum or cousin will like I will buy it.

This christmas , all the presents i get for my family are going to be from me and him... Saves hassle lol.

Most of the stuff came from Primark yesterday because
1) I work there so I knew what they had
2) I knew what my mum wanted and I did look in M&S but they were expensive

I have
My uncle
My 20 year old cousin's partner
My dad
My nan & Grandad 1
My nan & Grandad 2
My 7 year old cousin

to buy for.

I don't know what to buy guys or a 7 year old girl

joee

Hi guys,

I love this thread and would like to put my name in, I have put my name at number 12. If I have gone ahead of anyone please feel free to let me know or change it!

01. CharleyBear | £158.76 Spent | out of £300 |£141.24 left
02. xx_Jo_xx | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 left
03. cottage_retreatist | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 left
04. LuckyPenny
05. hgotsparkle
06. good advice
07. Nelly11
08. bobsa1
09. candygirl
10. kdalwayskint
11. sefilby | £61.97 | £400.00 | £338.03
12. joee | £74.06 | £275.00 | £200.96

I think that in the last week or so I have really begun to get myself organised. I have set my budget, written a list of presents and budgeted for each person.

I went in to town this weekend and have bought 9 of 37 presents, got some bargains to Milk Tray double layer for £3.99 instead of £11.00 and Thorntons double layer for £5.99 instead of £11.99.What I am most chuffed about is that I have already wrapped them (hopefully the chocolates will be safe)!

Tasks for next week is to go to Tesco and get their gift guide, start planning food for christmas day and add things to buy in my ebay and amazon accounts ready to order when I get paid next!

I am looking forward to getting to know all of you guys!

Jonesy88

Please can i join?

I've already bought a few things - i have an online savings account which i round down the balances of my other accounts to (im a bit OCD and like round figures!). I also put in £co and e3ay earnings in there. I'm hoping for a cost neutral christmas through this - ambitious i know! Current balance is £5.07.

So here's my list: (i too buy for my side and DH buys for his but we keep an eye out for each others)

DH: £26/£40 - cycling outfit, hat and shaving set thingy from boots
Mum: £30/£30 - Leather purse & flipflops both bought on holiday, S&G set - DONE
Dad: 0/£30
Best Friend 1: £3.75/£5 - E3ay bargains! Funky necklance & vintage earrings - DONE
Best Friend 2: 0/£5

Total budget: £120 Spent so far: £59.75 Remaining: £60.25

I may have to get a works secret santa gift but this is undecided. Usually i have an auntie and cousin to buy for but they are feeling the pinch so we've agreed cards only. Finally last year i bought some kids toys for charity for those who would otherwise have nothing to unwrap on Christmas Day - funds allowing i'd like to do this again.

Ps: i cant resist christmas chocolate either so have to buy it as late as possible!

LuckyPenny

Cosy Hamper for 2 - can't find it anywhere? What's in it again? Sounds interesting....:T

My colleague likes Primark she has just bought a load of Christmas onsies apparently they are really good quality, don't know how much they cost though. I had a running comentary with pictures last week!

Jonesy88

Luckypenny - primani are good for onesies but i really like their pj bottoms - all fleecy and lovely and make great gifts with some slipper socks etc.

rey_12

My only problem is, every time that i create a budgeted list or a plan, I just can't hit it.