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Countdowners 2014

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 26/12/2013 18:31

Yes I know it's still Christmas 2013 for a few more days, but technically, the countdown started this morning.

So..Here we are again.

We will need:

Links to other threads about bargin hunting
Links to sales throughout the year
Links for decorations
Links for days out
Links for any good electrical sales
Links for budgeting
Links for really good gifts for men as they are generally the harest to buy for and grandparents/in laws.

There's no harm in starting a list now either for what you need to get next year, learning from this year and previous years.

The top of my list I must remember to write a card to SIL T&S, every single year they have sent a card and I've failed to send one in return for the 3rd year running now. Ditto Claire.

Must remember to buy crakers from M&S again, they were fantastic.

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MoreThanChristmasCrackers · 27/12/2013 15:41

I think its a brilliant idea and useful for busy people/ those working right up until the end.
I had lots of commitments with dd right up to the 23rd, had I known this in January I would have started then and kept up doing something every week.
The diary is also a good idea, dh suggested this last night, so will defo do this.
Thanks for a fantastic thread

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 27/12/2013 15:42

Bugger. Thanks, Lucysmam

I'll have to think of something else. I've got a metal hanger but it doesn't fit over the new door...I may have to bend it in a couple of places to mould it so it fits. I'll try that and see if that works.

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ZingChoirsOfAngels · 27/12/2013 15:45

I bought a wreath hanger from Lakeland for the front door - it's clear plastic and the height is adjustable.
I used a blob of Blutack at the bottom (coz of shape of door) and it's been perfect.

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 27/12/2013 15:46

TIP

This year I have learnt...

DO NOT store Yankee Candles on their side in the decorations box and keep it in the loft. They will melt in a hot summer and leak over everything, you will then have to melt them again in the oven so you can find the wick as the wax will have set again.

Store them UPRIGHT at all times.

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lucysmam · 27/12/2013 16:03

hey Zing how you doin'?

QueenofClean · 27/12/2013 16:09

Loved the bargain threads this year, I saved a fortune.

Does anyone know if Very.com have their £30 off if you open a credit account still? I'll pay the balance in full but DD1 got a Wii for Xmas and as her birthday in March thinking about getting Disney Infinity for her. TIA

ChestyNutRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 27/12/2013 17:58

Please remind me next year when I talk about putting the tree up to not switch the lights on for a week.

Can't figure out if its the tree or the non flashing lights that set ChestyDog off fitting.

Am on the snowballs, it's still christmas til the 1st...right??

I never end up saving yankee candles farrow I burn them all year round, love the festive smells Xmas Grin

zing there's no escape, you're dooooooomed I tell you. You'll be christmas shopping in June Grin

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 27/12/2013 18:04

I'll remind you Chesty.

I'll put it on my list of stuff for next year in case this thread gets lost.

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Coveredinweetabix · 27/12/2013 19:15

Have already bought all of my wrapping paper for next year & know which weekend in Dec we're seeing PILs.
I need to buy less sweet stuff & soft drinks (although all will be consumed in the next few weeks so not the end of the world) and find out how the neighbour attaches her cards to the stairs so I can do the same.

ZingChoirsOfAngels · 27/12/2013 19:46

Chesty

baby is due in July, then it's my 40th in August - I'll leave the Christmas gifts until after!Grin

ChestyNutRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 28/12/2013 10:10

How lovely zing a squishy baby Xmas Smile

2anddone · 28/12/2013 10:26

Queen Argos have Wii Disney infinity down to £29.99 atm Grin

QueenofClean · 28/12/2013 12:40

Thanks 2. According to Argos app it's £39.99. If I know the very credit thing works I'll only have to pay about £15. Thanks.

TheOnlySevenSleighbells · 28/12/2013 22:04

MILs present for next year from the DCs has arrived, it's a royal jelly hand wash and lotion from boots. DH thinks I'm being odd that I hate her but have already bought her present, I explained that it cost £2.50 by getting it now and that later in the year I can devote more time choosing lovely gifts for everyone else without having to think about her. Also got a couple of stocking fillers half price for DCs.

Has anyone seen any Christmas ribbon on sale anywhere? I mean nice pretty fabric ribbon not the horrible acrylic stuff.

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 29/12/2013 12:33

I get wired ribbon for Works which is used for everything.

Fabric ribbons are usually on sale in local markets. You can always buy plain ribbon and decorate them yourself with some fabric glue and glitter.

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 29/12/2013 12:34

*from, not for.

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QueenofClean · 29/12/2013 13:36
andagiraffeinapineappletree · 29/12/2013 14:11

wow well done on organisation! Just a quick wave hope you are all enjoying the hols!

whattoWHO · 29/12/2013 14:21

There are some lovely Cath Kidston Christmas mugs in John Lewis reduced to £3.

Two designs had festive recipes on them (egg nog and christmas hot choc) and the other was red with white spots.

I bought a couple for teachers presents.

I then saw them in Cath Kidston shop reduced to £3.50 - result!

ChestyNutRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 29/12/2013 16:11

Excellent bargain hunting WHO

Have just had my last festive coffee of the year Xmas Grin

ChestyNutRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 31/12/2013 16:53

Happy New Year countdowners!!

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 31/12/2013 17:15

Grin You're early Chesty.

How Chesty Dog going to be tonight whenthe firworks go off again?

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andagiraffeinapineappletree · 31/12/2013 18:09

Happy Newy year all

Chesty - we bough a stove top milk frother from amazon and have been making lattes and spiking them with baileys, nearly finished a giant bottle between the two of us. When thats finished (prob tomorrow Grin that will prob be my last festive latte

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Farrowandbawlbauls · 31/12/2013 18:15

Happy New Year all of you (might as stop fighting it)

Giraffe, great idea!

Why can't you have festive latte's all year round? Great for a Christmas fix.

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ChestyNutRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 31/12/2013 22:00

ChestyDog is currently curled up in his cage...does not like the noise at all Xmas Sad

I'm on the snowballs girraffes the lattes sound lovely tho.

Are you all partying the night away?