Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

hampydoodums

Morning luvlies

Since filling the kitchen cupboards last week I noticed the empty cereal container which usually contains Stanley Boy’s dry biscuits was missing. I’ve just found it, I remember emptying a box of all bran into a ‘spare’ one. I’ve just sniffed it - it smells a bit fishy :rotfl: I don’t eat all bran

Sunshinemummy

mrsmac10 wrote: »

I have a straightforward family to gift for this year. DS wife and 4 children. My budget for gifts is £200 I think it ridiculous how many presents they get so mine are kept to a minimum with monies given at various times during the year
Eg Gd wanted ice cream tonight Local freshly made stuff £10 She is just out of hospital though Plus I promised a small amount for her bank as she was super brave getting her adinods out Baby just started walking. First shoes £35 so it goes on Therefore I don't feel mean not spending a fortune at Christmas

Seren your DD should know you have a restricted income so I would tell her you budget and ask how it should be split. It may be the other grandparents may not be so evenly generous to all 4 children

mrsmac, I love your approach much more pleasurable for everyone involved x

Seren, don't let anyone make you feel guilty, we all have to balance the books xxx

hampydoodums wrote: »

Morning luvlies

Since filling the kitchen cupboards last week I noticed the empty cereal container which usually contains Stanley Boy’s dry biscuits was missing. I’ve just found it, I remember emptying a box of all bran into a ‘spare’ one. I’ve just sniffed it - it smells a bit fishy :rotfl: I don’t eat all bran

Double dare you to leave this in the cupboard and see who eats it!!!!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Enterprise_1701C

Good morning all, clearing up here.

We are off to install a phone system in a house today, in the servants quarters :rotfl::rotfl:

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

I am lousy at gender.... I think we have had this discussion before. To me you are a lady (but you may have a w*lly).

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nope, you're right on that, I am female, just not entirely sure that I should be described as a "lady". I can be if need be, with the evening dress and shoes and jewellery, but by choice ...............

hampydoodums wrote: »

Morning luvlies

Since filling the kitchen cupboards last week I noticed the empty cereal container which usually contains Stanley Boy’s dry biscuits was missing. I’ve just found it, I remember emptying a box of all bran into a ‘spare’ one. I’ve just sniffed it - it smells a bit fishy :rotfl: I don’t eat all bran

Has your OH been enjoying his new breakfast :rotfl::rotfl:

If it comforts you any, pet food has had to be of human standard for many years.

As for Christmas presents, I tend to do stockings for everyone full of stuff that should have cost a fortune (but obviously does not), then ask for lists and keep it down to about £20 per person, though I do give a bit more leeway to my DD and her fianc! as I have to pay for the two grandkids as well as my DS and his fianc!e.

That said, my DD's fianc! is going to think that I spent more on him, our local Hobbycraft has just opened and we have 20% off vouchers

hampydoodums

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

mrsmac, I love your approach much more pleasurable for everyone involved x

Seren, don't let anyone make you feel guilty, we all have to balance the books xxx



Double dare you to leave this in the cupboard and see who eats it!!!!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Already done, DH had a bowl of all bran yesterday :rotfl: I didn’t click on until this morning when I opened the cupboard

Sunshinemummy

I have just went to print the sloup vouchers.... it says I have printed the maximum... i have not printed any (this time around)

3Dogs

You might start a trend hampy, fish flavoured all bran, yummy ..... not

hampydoodums

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

Good morning all, clearing up here.


Has your OH been enjoying his new breakfast :rotfl::rotfl:

If it comforts you any, pet food has had to be of human standard for many years.

He’s not said anything ..... yet! Oh well lol, only a couple of weeks to go and it will be used up

hampydoodums

3Dogs wrote: »

You might start a trend happy, fish flavoured all bran, yummy ..... not

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Enterprise_1701C

hampydoodums wrote: »

He’s not said anything ..... yet! Oh well lol, only a couple of weeks to go and it will be used up

Well, no point in wasting it :D :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

rhosynbach

Nel5 wrote: »

I did my first gift set shop today and now have an apg for £22.95:eek: Never had one for over £20 before. I might have to get emerald to spend it for me

I did the same Nellie, first gift shop and saw something was working and never read properly , I did this k apg would be high so through in normal shopping g as that always ruins my shops but ended up with an apg for £24.95:eek::eek: the highest I have ever used is £15 . am so nervous can I please borrow emerald:rotfl: