Missy’s family of 4, paying off debts, saving for a house and just trying to survive!

Grumpelstiltskin

Try Poundland, Poundstretcher, Card Factory. any local shops of that type.

joedenise

B&M; Home Bargains; Ebay; Amazon.  As others have said Poundland; Pound Stretchers.  All worth a try.

WelshKitty85

Poundland do plain white paper plates and plastic cups etc. I was in there today and didn't notice any specific baby shower ones. But you could use the plain ones with eg a coloured table cloth to keep the cost down. Do you know if she is expecting boys/girls/one of each?

missymoo81

Hey everyone thank you all so much for your recommendations. I had a look at Amazon’s and eBay but 8 plates for £3-£5 seemed a little expensive. She’s having twin girls so I was hoping for a pinkish theme. Will have a look in card factory and b&m tomorrow as need to go to the city. Will also have a check with Tesco etc. 

OH has said the business will pay half of the cost of the baby shower (she’s one of our employees wife) bless him,so that helps a lot! So that £100 could theoretically go towards Christmas. 

Haven’t managed to get to lidl but did manage to get the two loads of washing dry. Have had a roast and am now sorting out budgets and programming. 

Will nip to lidl tomorrow.

Grumpelstiltskin

Missy Pale Pink is out of stock but they have this in Fushia

1 ROLL Paper Banquet Roll Party Wedding Table Cover Multi Colours 7m and 25m | eBay

You could easily get away with white plates etc. with this colour.

missymoo81

Hey @Grumpelstiltskin thank you so much for the link that’s definitely an idea.

Grumpelstiltskin

If you get a roll don't forget to take a pair of scissors with you.

missymoo81

Grumpelstiltskin said:

If you get a roll don't forget to take a pair of scissors with you.

Ha I would indeed forget so thank you. I’ll do my research tomorrow and hopefully get everything sorted. I’m going to write emails tomorrow and see if I can bring the numbers down slightly as there are 3 less people coming but I’m not sure If it’s too late. 

WelshKitty85

Shame, I have some baby shower items I was giving away but the recipient didn't turn up to collect. I would have happily posted them to you but they are mostly blue.

missymoo81

Ah @WelshKitty85 bless your heart such a nice thought! I’ve just emailed to ask both Chair hire and food place to bring numbers down to 16 not 20. Hopefully they can. 

Struggling a bit with moods at the moment I’m a bit hormonal and super paranoid for no reason. And although I have the pictures on my phone I’m really struggling actually posting on eBay. I’m struggling to make myself do it! I really annoy myself sometimes.