Christmas Present Challenge

davenport151

Hey i'm liking this thread. Please can I tag along?
I think i usually spend about £300/£350 or so but really want to cut things down this year. Money reasons as well as putting more thought and less commercialism into it.
One pressie already got for a friend (thanks to Mse) a calender from truprint for just £2.85.
Will need to asses the budget and report back!

Edit - lets aim for £250 - comfortable amount. So spent £2.85 so far.

davenport151

Hi ShineyShoes; I think your amounts are plentiful. I always feel that kids get too much 'stuff' anyhow.

In regards to making things look more. Sometimes its what you buy. so if you get a money off deal its something you could have spent more on. Other than that have you any vouchers you can use towards things. Not sure how to deal with this on budget though!
Other than that I think some things just look better value for money. For example some things in the pound shops can look cheap but other items eg; those that are just old stock from other shops end of line can look good.
Also a friend of mine who does not have a lot of cash always seems to find and put together a good selection of items.
Do check out Homemade gift ideas for not so crafty people!!! - Page 2 - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums
for some ideas too.

candygirl

Went to ASD8 yesterday , and got a few things for the Grandkids.There is also a two toys for £15 think on in ARG*S , so have reserved two more things , and that's their stuff sorted:D:D

charleybear

I broght my mum a box of galaxy hot choc sachets to go with her mug and I did buy a huge bag of little marsh mallows but me, my dad and my sister was trying to make a rocky road and had an emergency so we used the marsh mallows. Lol.

charleybear

Went shopping today for myself but I did pick up an
Iphone plunger stand for my dad and a set of 2 hello kitty rubber braclets for my
7 year old cousin. I keepbuying stuff for one person and thinking it will suit anither person.

pix-cola

Found pattern for an ipad stand. going to try for S1, fill with lentils.material from stash.should only be about £3..bargain stocking filler..

going to use calendar idea for dads hamper as he lives away and such a bargain thanks

compulsory shower gels for sons £1 each. only adding as thats all Ive spent so far....new job is taking all my time

charleybear

The boyfriend is out of the equation.
we broke up so i'll be selling or getting rid of a lot of his stuff.

I've got most people sorted now as i can use the presents i brought his cousin to be given to other people.

sefilby

charleybear - sending hugs - hope you're ok? Stupid flaming question!!

bought 2 mugs from e*ay - keep calm style one £8.54 including P&P

So total spent £163.51

charleybear

Yeah I'm fine - I got my 11 year old cousin sorted and
my 7 year old cousin sorted.

I have a TY beanie boo tiger to give to someone not sure who ?

x.nukke.x

Hi everyone

I've decided to make a few hampers for MiL and SiL - would anyone know where I could get cheap wicker baskets?