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  • LEJC
    LEJC Posts: 9,618 Forumite
    lovely pic strewth...

    I'm the opposite with presents this year...everyone seems to want money or vouchers rather than gifts and for once I feel as if I am missing out on the whole buying experience,I know that money is preferred by a lot of my nieces and godchildren but I just want to do the girly shopping thing I think....

    I have a few little bits to wrap for the boys and OH but even they are not having a main present this year as they all want to shop whilst on holiday in a few weeks time!
    frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!

    2017 toiletries challenge 179 out 145 in ...£18.64 spend
  • purpledonkey
    purpledonkey Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    bubbs wrote: »
    Thanks, i have entered but wont be buying anything 6 cupcakes £27.50:eek::eek:

    http://www.biscuiteers.com/shop/christmas-gifts-by-biscuiteers/christmas-cupcakes/christmas-cupcake-for-one-561

    £8 for ONE cupcake! :eek:
    'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'
  • harryhfp
    harryhfp Posts: 590 Forumite
    michaels wrote: »
    You mean obey the law as voted for by our elected representatives? ...personally I believe in the democratic process and you can stay in your own caliphate if that suits you better.


    Excellent, clever, succinct, to the point, correct, did I say clever?
  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,101 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic

    You better get baking and making your fortune:p
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • LEJC
    LEJC Posts: 9,618 Forumite
    I can but look whilst I'm passing cjj....and if there is one I will pick it up...if you find you dont need it I'll return it to my local boots...
    frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!

    2017 toiletries challenge 179 out 145 in ...£18.64 spend
  • purpledonkey
    purpledonkey Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    bubbs wrote: »
    You better get baking and making your fortune:p

    I accept that challenge! Going to spend £8 and see how much I can make :)
    'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'
  • strewth71
    strewth71 Posts: 1,585 Forumite
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    LEJC wrote: »
    lovely pic strewth...

    I'm the opposite with presents this year...everyone seems to want money or vouchers rather than gifts and for once I feel as if I am missing out on the whole buying experience,I know that money is preferred by a lot of my nieces and godchildren but I just want to do the girly shopping thing I think....

    I have a few little bits to wrap for the boys and OH but even they are not having a main present this year as they all want to shop whilst on holiday in a few weeks time!

    Thanks LEJC - not telling dh I posted his pic on here, he's not shy but still :o I have done a few gift boxes for nephews and nieces this year. I got some gorgeous tatty teddy pjs from marksies I think last year for cheapo and some angry birds onsies from next down 75% so I have bought some slippers and a christmassy plate and cup set, also putting in some chocs and gift boxing so nice pressies for them I think :o

    I think I would miss the challenge and pleasure I get from getting lovely pressies at a good price if I didn't have to :o

    Last couple of bits I need includes whisky gifty thing for my dad...none cheap anywhere :(
  • henrik777
    henrik777 Posts: 3,054 Forumite
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    I accept that challenge! Going to spend £8 and see how much I can make :)

    Well getting ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice etc at Sainsbug is rather profitable at the moment. Add in a ristorante for an extra quid BM if you have a coupon ;)
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Cashback Cashier
    I accept that challenge! Going to spend £8 and see how much I can make :)

    I'm sure I made over a hundred for about £12... All decorated and very tasty:D
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • michaels
    michaels Posts: 29,392 Forumite
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    harryhfp wrote: »
    Excellent, clever, succinct, to the point, correct, did I say clever?

    I thought it was probably a little over the top actually especially as I am not a regular on this thread - it is a bit annoying though when people take a moral position on others who are simply obeying the law.
    I think....
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