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  1. Skippy1707

    Gift closet 2017

    Hello All. Im back again! I am so almost finished for my daughter - I have one more toy to pick up tomorrow and then it is just sweeties and a phone case for her stocking and then I am done for her :-) Then I need to start my son who at present has one thing! Most of the family are brought...
  2. Skippy1707

    Gift closet 2017

    I think I am mainly trying to get my shopping all done by November 31st.....that way then I can sit and enjoy december and all I need to do is sit and wrap gifts.......last year I seemed a bit unprepared and was still running round on Xmas eve tryign to get last minute bits.......wont be doing...
  3. Skippy1707

    Gift closet 2017

    Do they have any hobbies that you could link gifts too? I thnk 21 and 19 are an awkward age - mine are only young so its still toys for the youngest and the 13 year old has discovered clothes and smellies :-/
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    2017 HHP Week 2 - Calendar and Creativity

    This Week's Household Checklist Declutter and clean creative spaces. I dont tend to craft too much but I do like to bake so this will be my main focus - cleaning out the baking cupboard and getting all the things I need together to have a test run of my baked goods before long. This Week's...
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    HGp 2017 - Entryway/Foyer Week

    Completely forgot that the grand plan had even started. So disorganised the last few weeks with expecting pup home and getting the kids to school again and work. So here is my catch up posting! WEEK 1 - FRONT PORCH AND LIST WEEK We dont really have a front porch as our door opens onto a very...
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    HHP 2017 starts September 3rd

    ejagno - I hope everything goes smoothly for you with Hurricane Harvey. x
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    Ideas for Cub Scout Leaders

    Thats fine Tanya - I would rather an honest opinion. Your message did get me thinking though - maybe if I got white baubles I could put the purple fleur de llis onto it with the leaders scouting names. Much more personal then as well
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    Ideas for Cub Scout Leaders

    That sounds like a good idea JoDee. I was thinking of stationary for their planning as well because they I can find unisex stuff as well.
  9. Skippy1707

    Ideas for Cub Scout Leaders

    Im struggling with these gifts. My daughter attends our local cub group and has two female leaders and my son attends the local scout group and has two leaders - one male and one female. Id like to give them gifts that are usable for the activities but am really struggling with ideas. Does...
  10. Skippy1707

    Beating the Post Christmas Blues

    I agree with finding a new project. I really struggle with post Christmas blues as well so I find having something else to focus on is key for me. Much the same as everyone else - this year I want to decorate the house. Downstairs has been freshly done although the living room could do with...
  11. Skippy1707

    Prepping the freezer

    I think we skipped summer here in Wales - I have some blackberries to go in and will shortly be adding apples but I dont think my freezer saw BBQ stuff this year :-/
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    August 2017 - Declutter club

    I will be joining in when the HGP starts - I have bags upstairs that I will be using as a keep, reuse, recycle set so I can finally make a dent in the clutter and junk we have up there. Well done AJ on getting it all clear and doing a good deed at the same time.
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    Things to do now for HGP 2017...

    Well I am sat now making a list of things we need for he HGP - bin bags - clothes - antibacterial cleaner - bleach - polish - pegs - recycling bags - storage boxes - bill Filofax Food in for slow cooker meals Easy to grab lunch things Things to keep the kids occupied
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    Christmas Countdown ideas

    Your more than welcome! x
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    Debt Busting by Christmas

    Jolly Kelly - what is the envelope system please?
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    Christmas Countdown ideas

    Lulu - I need to watch this film. The bell sounds like a good idea too. Frosty - your more than welcome to use my list - I'll add anymore as they are suggested. I wa aiming for about 25 but i think some can be done to 2 a day
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    Christmas Countdown ideas

    What is a 'believe' bell??? It has to be one of the only Christmas films I haven't seen but my mother in law raves about it every year. I'm hoping to make up for last year being shocking.
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    Christmas Countdown ideas

    I am hoping to pick your brains about Christmas this year. This summer we have made a jar with lollysticks in and each one has a different activity on it. Some are simple household things, others dare days out, some are as simple as going for a walk together and some are things like camping...
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    Debt Busting by Christmas

    JoDee - thank you - will have a look now. I am awful for buying things on a whim in our local shop (usually treats fro the kids and meals when I cant be bothered or dont have the strength to cook) I am due my pay and benefits next week so I am trying to be prepared for them coming in although I...
  20. Skippy1707

    Fall 2017

    Ahhhhh now I get you. They are my mums favourite flowers :-)