money saving christmas tips

cathy_3

sorry I was assuming people would know the difference
thanks for that sheel

16011996

although never triesd eating them, i thought they were the same.

sorry I was assuming people would know the difference
thanks for that sheel

leylie

Like Nickynoo. We also did the 'spending limit' option. Have to say it was actually much more fun trying to find something suitable. Because we set the limit quite low too (£5 - but it was quite a few years ago!) it meant there were lots of jokey presents - never likely to be used, but gave a good laugh on the day.
Unfortunately my kids are are the wrong age to appreciate this kind of thing!! ::)

cathy_3

if they are very young just give them a cardboard box they love them better than the toys inside
if they are mid primary dont give them anything cos they were naughty in June (theyll believe you )

if they are teens buy them a flat

trafalgar_2

"if they are teens buy them a flat "

That I like............early teens ;D

cathy_3

yes 13 is about right, give them a five pound lecky card and theyll be fine
with a cheery wave and a "dont be a stranger" you can go home and pack fast, as sure as eggs is eggs, theyll try to come home. so move house.

16011996

pmsl. i have put a box at the front door for teenage son to leave his hormones in when he comes in, cos he does my head in.

cathy_3

the only way I coped was very adult and sensible

when they grunted I grunted back

when they said whats for tea

Id shrug and say

dunno

when theyd say can I have a fiver I would show them my "fake" purse (kept the other one hidden) and say look in there you can have whats in it I suppose" and theyd open it up and see 40p in coppers in there usually theyd say " oh well if thats all youve got we wont take it" they were so considerate ???

trafalgar_2

My youngest would take it

16011996

is that your way of telling me it only gets worse??