The DFW "Celebrate Christmas for free in 2008" Challenge

skintscotslass · 2 December 2007 at 10:36PM

Hi, count me in. I've been fairly organised this year in terms of savings, but if I could do it for free, I'd be chuffed to bits!!

Gemmzie · 2 December 2007 at 11:01PM

I'm in, did quite a bit this year but will go whole hog next year. Will read the thread when I have time too!

wyebird · 3 December 2007 at 10:16AM

Sea78 wrote: »

whoa...where was this ipod deal thingy? Has it finished now?

Sea xx

Yes, I think so, but it seems to come up periodically. Tesco DVD were doing it in September and I got mine through The Guardian's Sofa Cinema. It's all from "love film" who run these things for various companies. I'll keep a look out and post if i see anything

chocaholic110 · 3 December 2007 at 4:13PM

Sea78 wrote: »

I don't lose any money transferring over- I 'buy' the amount in paypal vouchers with the points and then it transfers over.

Sea xx

I didn't know you could do that. Have always avoided the Paypal option as I didn't want to lose any money but might do this next time - the money might be more useful than vouchers!

slowlyfading · 3 December 2007 at 4:38PM

Can I join in please?

it's a fab idea as Christmas seems to come round so quickly and I'm never prepared! so yup, count me in

sf x

Sea78 · 3 December 2007 at 9:27PM

I've found £14.15 in a survey account I'd forgotten about - opinionbar.com - it's good, rare to get many surveys but it pays into your bank at £10 so is quite good that way.

I'm going to leave it in there for Jan bargains for next Christmas

If I swap it now I'll jsut waste it.

chocaholic110 · 4 December 2007 at 11:07AM

Thanks Sea. Just joined that one and also the onepoll site that Tru suggested earlier.

Decided that I will start saving vouchers now, but any cash payments won't be included until 1st January - not that I'm really expecting any before then, apart from £25 from pureProfile which should be deposited soon.

sweetpeas_2 · 4 December 2007 at 1:36PM

hi everyone, ive just done my sums worked out how much id like to save by next christmas- £750. never realised i spent that much on cmas! :eek:
it covers everything- £150 each of my children, £100 dh, £200 everyone else and £150 christmas week food shopping.
I have worked out that if I get £2 in saver stamps each week from tescos, it will be almost enough to cover my food budget. Then, my £3/wk will total £178 by 16/12/08, I am also going to give my mum £15 every payday starting this december ending next November- thats £180. then, will include my mystery shopping money from now on- total £10 so far.
Also compelted 2 on line surveys this morning- total 7000 points with test and vote, but cant get on website to check my total balance...

xx nog xx

lunar · 4 December 2007 at 1:56PM

count me in, been looking forward to you posting this challenge. ive got some money left over ready to hit the sales, ive even made out my list of everything i need including cards and wrap etc!

jo_b_2 · 4 December 2007 at 2:29PM

Great idea for a challenge! Please count me in. :j

I've been really enjoying the 'Make £10 a Day challenge' so hopefully this will keep my resolve with a long-term goal in sight.

To be honest, I think I've done quite well this year. I've bought lots of my son's presents from Boots using Advantage points. Their offers (3 for 2 etc) still work when you spend points so they work out good value. I also top my mobile up at Boots so that I get points on that. Not much but it does add up.

Also converted lots of survey rewards (Juicy Brains and Lightspeed mainly) to Amazon vouchers. I save them up until I've got at least £15 worth (to avoid paying p&p) and them spend them on presents too.

Happy Christmas 2007 everybody and good luck for a frugal Christmas 2008! :T

The DFW "Celebrate Christmas for free in 2008" Challenge

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