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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #12435 on: July 11, 2014, 11:49:00 am »
I love the Oxo bits Bedlam. Troupie how sweet of your DH.
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #12436 on: July 12, 2014, 12:35:46 pm »
I've been out buying Croatian rellies presents for when we go over. Very hard to find things that don't weigh a ton. Bought a fairy dress and a doll for 2 yr old girl, 2 x Lego "City" sets, marbles, & Trouble games for a couple of 6 & 7 yr old boys, surf shirt for a cousin, scarf for an aunty, cab savs for uncle & cousin, garlic crusher and stamps for cousin, plus a few pkts of Tim Tam biccies in case I'm caught short. plus somewhere I need to buy and fit in the suitcase a couple of bath sheets and beach towels to leave there for future use. Bath towels over there were like flannels and it's one luxury I like to wrap myself in. Myer were having 40% off cookbooks and I bought Ottolenghi (oh dear) for myself. Just happened to have a $20 gift voucher also so it was only $10 - bargain!
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #12437 on: July 12, 2014, 12:38:39 pm »
Great shopping CP. I have a friend whose family are in Serbia. He takes lots of gifts back for everyone when he goes back.
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« Reply #12438 on: July 12, 2014, 01:34:31 pm »
My DH thinks I spend too much time shopping for a pressie, but I like to get that feeling when I find something that the recipient is going to love it. Same with cards, I always read the words to make sure it sounds like "me". As I cross things off my "to do" list I get a little more excited about going. I think I will create a forum  holiday thread where we can post our holiday photos and comments in a similar fashion to the shopping thread so we can keep track of those on holiday
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #12439 on: July 12, 2014, 01:35:51 pm »
Good idea CP.

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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #12440 on: July 12, 2014, 02:00:10 pm »
Great idea CP.It will be great to travel with you :-*
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« Reply #12441 on: July 12, 2014, 02:07:41 pm »
Done - HOLIDAY THREAD - easier to keep track of everyone in the one spot
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« Reply #12442 on: July 12, 2014, 04:13:23 pm »
Great shopping, CP! I'm like you. I take a long time shopping for gifts 😄

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« Reply #12443 on: July 13, 2014, 02:28:38 am »
Great shopping, CP! I'm like you. I take a long time shopping for gifts 😄
I am the same, I hate to think that I am giving something that will go straight into the bottom drawer or the op shop, it's a total waste of money.  I think if you are thoughtful selecting a gift that it is appropriate for the recipient it will be welcome and appreciated.
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« Reply #12444 on: July 17, 2014, 11:12:47 am »
Bought a 25 x 4 cm tart pan for my next round of lemon meringue pie 😁

40% off from Myer. So it was about $12 😄


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« Reply #12445 on: July 17, 2014, 11:15:04 am »
Great buy BZB 8)
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« Reply #12446 on: July 17, 2014, 11:20:14 am »
Love the holes in the base BZB, they should ensure a crispy bottom.
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« Reply #12447 on: July 17, 2014, 12:31:59 pm »
You will be the pie champion in no time BZB.
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« Reply #12448 on: July 17, 2014, 03:54:08 pm »
Great looking pie tin bzb, must get myself one of those :D
took the kids shopping today bought bits and pieces, but spent a lot :o

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« Reply #12449 on: July 18, 2014, 06:59:10 am »
I bought a book I had heard about when I was in Big W yesterday. I believe it is very funny.
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