DFW's surviving Christmas support thread!

lemontart

I am dreading it this year being on a smaller wage with increased costs and debts mounting as I just about survive and worry about xtras like vet fees , repairs needed to the car and the pet teens birthday on the last day of xmas........used pigback points to get a cd the teen wanted as an xmas pressie for her which is something, looking for a 2nd job is a nightmare as no holiday left as it was used up when step dad was taken ill so cannot get to interviews.

moanymoany

I don't know if this will be helpful for anyone, but I use this company to send flowers for gifts. The cheapest is £8.50 including postage and they have a special bunch for Christmas at this price.

http://www.scillyflowers.co.uk/index.asp

There are lots of these companies. The cheapest bunch is the only one I've ever sent and they are always very nice.

skint_spice

I've just opened the xmas tin - £37.31 - not as much as I'd hoped but still have stuff on ebay and echeque about to clear for £52 so it's not too bad. Off to building society tomorrow to transfer the rest of the budget and finish shopping. only a few pressies still to get so hopefully will come in under budget for once! I wish I'd discovered this site years ago!