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  • Sunshinemummy
    Sunshinemummy Posts: 17,377 Forumite
    mrsmac10 wrote: »
    Thats very kind and I believe that you have done similar before to those in need with the smaller gifts :D

    I am not aware of anyone in in great need but would help someone if I could Got quite a bit of stuff for the food bank just need to get it there. Might get DD and the kids to take it What a good idea :T
    .

    Each Christmas I do bags for some special people and their kids I have worked with some of them I have been doing it for 10 years. I store stuff up all year for them.

    I had previously set up a charity in the area that I worked so that we could meet emergency needs, Tesco were great at giving us things. When I left the job, I kept an overview of it for 2 years but had to hand the reigns over when I started working away from home. It provides toiletries, clothes and toys to fleeing/desperate families. I think they may still have stock from the big A glitch!

    More recently, a childhood friend (and some of her friends) has just set up a food bank where they live, it is one of the most deprived areas of the UK, so I think I am going to start helping her out, she is a true star overcoming many issues that would curl most people's toes. I'm hoping for some healthy glitching!

    :o:o:o:o
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  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Cashback Cashier
    My last minute Toblerone shop before A closed has worked:T

    Doesn't help anyone but just wanted to let you know:rotfl:
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • locarr
    locarr Posts: 8,298 Forumite
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    emerald21 wrote: »
    Locarr it might be beneficial if you empty your in box :)

    Thanks, emptied now...I have a code but it is saying "Conditions for promotion code usage not met" do you have to be a new customer?:cool:
    "He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas" Benjamin Franklin

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  • Sunshinemummy
    Sunshinemummy Posts: 17,377 Forumite
    Someday, she may be choosing your nursing home:rotfl:

    I will be too old to care by then!
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  • tweets
    tweets Posts: 35,946 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Home Insurance Hacker!
    I got one happy DS I can imagine him jumping and running about in his flat :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • Mrs_stinkface
    Mrs_stinkface Posts: 3,415 Forumite
    Evening all.
    Hope everyone is ok :)
    Her mum loves her loads, but struggles with her mental health and is dependent on benefits. I had given her some gift vouchers for Boots, she was going to buy shampoo as they did not have any shampoo for a week! DS2 said I would do a bag of toiletries and told her to get treats. I filled two large bags, and now keep a bag that I fill up for her.

    I am old fashioned and think that kids should be kids without pressures of life.

    I bought her;


    PANDORA CHARM BRACELET - STERLING SILVER
    21ST BIRTHDAY CHARM
    BLUE SPOT MURANO CHARM
    OPENWORK ABSTRACT DETAIL CHARM
    REINDEER PENDANT CHARM
    PANDORA GIFT PACKAGING


    Which includes her Christmas present...god I hope they are will together at Christmas!:D:D:D


    SSM, you're a proper darling.
    Anyone would be lucky to have you as part of their family x
    nerfdad wrote: »
    Has not the poor girl been through enough :(:D

    :rotfl:,,nerfy you are a very naughty boy :D
    Life is not about learning to avoid the storms - it's about learning to dance in the rain.
  • Mrs_stinkface
    Mrs_stinkface Posts: 3,415 Forumite
    AAU and locarr, wish I could help you both.
    I've had none in my store either, I was very lucky to have some generous angels x
    Life is not about learning to avoid the storms - it's about learning to dance in the rain.
  • LANGO1966
    LANGO1966 Posts: 2,054 Forumite
    Shop results from today, coffee 20% back MSL


    Why £14.49?
    «!Back to comparison results
    15 items (9 different) on your bill qualify for comparison Tesco
    +£13.25
    !
    0.19 x ASDA Bananas by Weight per kg £0.13 £0.12
    0.09 x ASDA Mushrooms by Weight per kg £0.24 £0.24
    1 x Walkers Quavers - Cheesy (14x16g) £2.00 £1.00
    1 x Walkers Crisps - Classic Variety (14x25g) £2.97 £1.00
    7 x Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing (170g) £6.86 £1.75
    1 x Swizzels Matlow Strawberry Refresher Bar £0.10 N/A
    1 x Candyland Flumps Mallow Twists (12g) £0.10 £0.10
    1 x Haribo Tangfastics £0.10 £0.10
    1 x ASDA Chosen by You Giant White Mice Bar (15g) £0.10 N/A
    1 x ASDA Chosen by You Giant Rainbow Buttons Bar (15g) £0.10 N/A
    1 x Douwe Egberts Pure Indulgence Instant Coffee (190g... £6.58 £4.00
    1 x Douwe Egberts Pure Gold Medium Roast Coffee (190g) £6.58 £4.00
    !
    Comparison total (compared products only)
  • EMMAP
    EMMAP Posts: 4,746 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Left my M&S GR voucher at home and there is a store 15 minutes walk from where I'm staying this week *facepalms*

    :rotfl:
    Debt free 6th December 2014 :)

    'Kindness is a simple act to show someone that you see them and that they're worth it'
  • Mumto2monkeys
    Mumto2monkeys Posts: 4,995 Forumite
    Walkers still working at 4pm

    1 x Heinz Multigrain Alphabetti Pasta Shapes in Tomato... £0.64 £0.50
    1 x Batchelors Mushy Original Marrowfat Processed Peas... £0.49 £0.50
    1 x I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread (500g) £1.00 £0.82
    2 x Walkers Crisps - Classic Variety (14x25g) £5.94 £2.00
    1 x Warburtons Sliced Danish White Bread (400g) £0.75 £0.75
    1 x Candyland Flumps Mallow Twists (12g) £0.10 £0.10
    1 x Old El Paso Sliced Red Jalapenos (215g) £1.38. £1.35

    Thankyou:)
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