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What xmas presents have you got so far?

Anyone finished yet?:cool:
So far i have:
Mum truprint mug £1.98 :)
Sil pink organiser set ebay £2.98 was worried it'd be a crappy poundland thing but very pleased when it arrived this morning, price on back was £6 and it looks lovely.
sil 2# Next feet treat set £2.98 ebay only a £2 saving on rrp but a saving nonetheless!;)
Brother doctor who shaker maker £5 boots clearance
sister glitter babes water dispenser £4.50 boots clearance
Nan enamelled clock £2.50 charity shop, writing set £1 and japanese tea set £1.75 also charity shop all new:D
niece barbie hula hoop £2.74 tesco sale
ohs niece personalised dressing gown that we forgot to give her last year!:rotfl:
Ohs mum and dad 2 hanging baskets 50p each porcelain doll for ohs mum £1
oh willy wig set £1.50:rolleyes: sports car alarm clock £6 boots clearance
uncle skull lighter and pen set £1.51 ebay brand new:D
Son giant book 99p store rrp of £14.99!! 2 talking bob vehicles just over £5 each happy tumble laa laa bnib ebay just over £5 babe dvd £2 (the pig not naked women :) ) bob dvd £4 mickey pop up toy £1.50
'They only had one cow!'
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  • metal detector home bargains 5.99
    bath bomb experiments b & m's 5.99

    both for my son quite far behind everyone else on here but hoping to catch up with spare money over the next few weeks just looking for bargains
    :confused::confused::confused:
  • ~daisy~_2
    ~daisy~_2 Posts: 2,566 Forumite
    not a single thing !!
    :j MFi3 wannabee :j
    mortgage owing 04.07 £36,000
    mortgage owing 07.10 £0 !!!!
  • MIL-totes slippers -boots 75% off!!
    MIL chap-totes slippers[as above!!] Avon smellies[only one he likes]5 items for a fiver
    DS,DD1,DD2-Stocking fillers [all from same boots sale]Books from book people,Art and craft sets reduced in Tesco.Main presents get bought end of October
    Godson1-dvd set won in comps!!
    Nan and gramps-Lavender set [you guessed it -Boots again]Totes gloves
    Neices -pjs from Next Clearance sale-days out hamper[tickets bought using cc deals]
    Brother-Dior[guess where?!!!]luxury pen set
    Mum and Dad-presents to be bought using pigsback vouchers[so another freebie!!].Really pleased with this little lot-most organised i have ever been[all thanks to this site].Not quite finished family,but kids will be making a few foodie presents and cards nearer the time.
  • Tons of stuff,too many to list.I went wild in the Boots 75% off sale last month and got really nice watches for most of the grown ups.
    Dior giftsets for the men,75% off boots sale too.
    I have made up 2 gardening hampers, 4 pamper hampers,2 movie hampers,2 pyjama party hampers.
    Bought a pile of DVD,s @£3 each in tesco.
    I have stuff from the Boots January sales for my kids and got a great selection of art materials and big xmas teddie bears @ 75% off in w.h.smiths.
    Bratz dolls on ebay,including postage from USA and Australia were half what they cost here.
    And lots lots more.
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
  • CarolnMalky
    CarolnMalky Posts: 14,254 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    None and not even thinking about it...people have totally lost the meaning of Christmas in my opinion!
    If you obey all the rules...you miss all the fun!! Katherine Hepburn
  • So far have got ds 4 all the Mr Men books £52 50% off..ebay
    dd 5 all Little Miss books £35 50% off ebay
    Ds 4 dd 5 and ds2 bikes all from woolies
  • bestpud
    bestpud Posts: 11,048 Forumite
    None and not even thinking about it...people have totally lost the meaning of Christmas in my opinion!

    Oh, I dunno. I agree christmas has become commercialised but I think the threads on here show people are putting a lot of thought into finding presents which will be liked by the recipient and which don't cost a lot too.

    I think that's a pretty thoughtful and caring thing to do - more so than rushing to the shops and buying anything just cos it's xmas? confused-smiley-013.gif

    Obviously, some people are more tied into the religius side of things but that does not have to be the only meaning to christmas and personally, I feel christian values are just that - 'values' - and can be represented in many ways.

    Just my opinion of course!
  • None and not even thinking about it...people have totally lost the meaning of Christmas in my opinion!

    I am not in the least religious so have absolutely no qualms about treating the festive season as nothing other than an excuse for a great big party.I love buying presents and having all my family together over the holidays.
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
  • Lillibet_2
    Lillibet_2 Posts: 3,364 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    So far I have got...

    Parents : Digital Photo Frame £43.64 ebay RRP £70
    Mum : Book £1 Charity shop new
    Dad : Photo mug £1.99 Truprint special offer
    Hubby : 10 Pairs socks (:rolleyes: ) £4 primark
    Son : V-tech fly & learn globe £7.49 ebay new but no box
    Son : Sworvski annual Xmas decoration £28 ebay imported from USA RRP £50
    Son Xmas stocking : Little bits & pieces all freebies except £1.77 on building blocks & soap. Plus will get new toothbrush & toothpaste.
    Auntie : Hand knitted handbag £1 for handles
    Uncle : Photo mug £1.99 truprint as before
    Cousion & boyfriend : Hand knitted scarves (might make hats if I get time)
    Sil, Bil & 2 nephews : 4 photo mugs total £7.96 Truprint
    Mil : Photo mug £1.99 Truprint
    Friends daughter : Book £9.99 WH Smiths but used points so only £6.
    Nan : Hand knitted hand bag £1 for handles
    Nan : Book £1.76 part of a twin pack from tesco RRP £7.99
    Great Auntie : Hand knitted hand bag handles £1
    Great Auntie Book £1.76 other from twin pack RRP £7.99
    Sil & Bil : theatre tickets for Salvas' Snowshow £30 total Saw it last year,. brilliant & can strongly recommend it as a change to panto!

    All the knitted stuff came from 2 HUGE balls of wool which cost £5.90 total and I should get loads more stuff from them, I have more pressies planned if only I can knit them in time!
    I hammered the truprint photo mug offer but it was too good to miss, will make some HM nut brittle & coconut ice to put in the mugs.
    Still got a fair few pressies to get, including hubbys binocualr case & subscription to National Geographic magazine (Tesco deals;) ), Mil's Boots voucher (will use my loyalty points to buy usual stuff & off set cost, hope that makes sense but I know what I mean & it works out £ neutral in the budget) and got to get sons adopt-an-endangered-species donation (£18 and a nice wildlife print for his room, better than another cuddly toy!)
    Post Natal Depression is the worst part of giving birth:p

    In England we have Mothering Sunday & Father Christmas, Mothers day & Santa Clause are American merchandising tricks:mad: Demonstrate pride in your heirtage by getting it right please people!
  • Heehee...nothing yet...i usually leave it til December when it starts to feel christmassy...but usually regret it saying i'll be more organised next year, never am though!!
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