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Feathers - where to buy from?
For some of my friends I want to make angel cards but I need some really small white feathers. Any idea where I can buy them without costing too much? Thanks.
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what do i say??
my little un is 10 and hes hovering on believing in santa.. last year he sort of asked but was pretty convinced he was real, this year hes leaning more towards not believing so any suggestions of what i can say without actually telling any fibs?? thanks in advance
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Going to try and not eat lots of chocolates, biscuits, mince pies over Christmas.
I have found that if I don't eat carbs like bread , rice , pasta etc that I don't feel as tired and have loads more energy. I know I can continue not too eat these over Christmas but am just hoping I don't succumb to the Roses chocolates etc. One doesn't satisfy me, if I eat one I will eat loads and feel lousy and bloated.…
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How are we all doing?
Hi everyone :santa2: Just wondered how are all doing. I got quite a bit done today so feel a bit better. I got the trimmings up and have written my Christmas cards (found I bought 29 boxes of Christmas cards in the sales.. oops :o ). I still have quite a bit to do and have a busy week in work ahead so have to get…
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Oh no! Made hot choc cup but they don't like choc!
Ok I made 3 cups for my neighbours with chocolate spoons, hot choc mixes, marshmellows, a little alcoholic treat and chocolate tops (white chocolate with coconut) and last night I was chatting to my neighbour and I offered her some chocolates as we were having a glass of wine... and she said "No thanks, I don't really like…
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family cards
Well after I've spent a whopping £11 :eek: on xmas cards for family, I'm asking for tips next year in reducing this bill. It was for 10 cards so I know it doesn't average out very much but it's still a big expense. I bought at our local shop. I had intended to get into town where I know a cheap source, but DS was off sick…
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Where to buy Nintendo WII
Hello, I am looking to buy NINTENDO WII for my husbands Christmas present,but it looks like they already sold out.Does anybody know where I can get it before Christmas. Thank you.:xmastree:
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Mini White Marshmallows?
Could someone tell me where i can buy some mini white marshmallows please? I want them to go with some hot chocolate mugs that i am doing thanks to you guys on here.:D I have looked in tesco but they only do the coloured ones. Thanks
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Secrete Santa £10 Gift For Someone I dont Really know!
Pls help me with some gifts ideas for me secrete santa person at work. The person i have to buy for has only been with our company for three weeks so i really dont know much about them at all. Our spening limit is £10, she is in her mid 20's, a girlie girl i think, she always takes care of her appearance etc. Any ideas?…
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How can I wrap marshmallows...
A friends daughter (approx 6 years old) who came to our house last christmas became addicted to some xmas marshmallows we offered her... This year I have bought her a tub to go with her christmas present but I don't want to just wrap the tub up as it is, for a start it has the price printed on it... Can you clever people…
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barbie fairytopia bed head only 14.99
at bigredwarehouse - I have only found them at 34.99 so a massive saving if you have alittle girl to buy for. Delivery about a fiver so knocks a chunk off but they have lots of other bargains too. I had never bought from thembefore so waited until I got the delievery before I posted - they were very speedy and it was just…
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Secret Santa
You know the story, Christmas rapidly approaching, got to buy pressies for all and sundry, haven't a clue what to buy, inevitably you end up buying a novelty item that has a shelf life of a day or two, and then there's the bill for it all at the end. Well not for us this year. Instead all family members have agreed to take…
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Christmas ecards?
Hi all Calling those who have sent or recieved ecards. I'm thinking of sending xmas ecards this year but don't know which ones. I've seen the Cancer Research and Tchibo (both mentioned in earlier posts) ones and they look very good. What I want to know is, will the recipients be put on a mailing list? I don't want to be…
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Confessions of a Christmas shopper
It may be the season of joy, but when panic hits it often turns into the season of madness :p A friend who worked on a supermarket checkout last Christmas was telling me she was shocked to witness two smart looking women fighting over a bag of potatoes on Christmas eve. I wondered do any mse'rs have anything you want to…
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Christmas Postage
Eeeshk! Just came back today from posting everyones christmas present [those that don't live in this town/nearby and the postage came to £18.56 :O That's 11 parcels - almost all sent second class, with one sent to Australia [just a DVD] but... gah! I hate the new postage system :( Anyone else facing huge postage bills?
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Help!!!!
Like many a Money Saving Expert, I buy all my decorations, cards, wrapping paper, crackers, etc., in the January Sales. As usual I did that this year and then made a fatal error - I left my husband in April. I took my two kids with me and the "Basics", but left most things including all the Christmas things, never thinking…
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My H Is Taking Me On Friday To Buy My Own Xmas Presents!!!
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Anyone Else Make Their Own Crackers?
I purchased cracker making kits last year and put a lottery tickets and a gift in each one with the persons name on the front and used them as table name setting thingies (sorry cant remember the word LOL). I was thinking of doing it again although I know Im leaving it a little late, but i just wondered if anyone else here…
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Xmas pud - different ideas to use it up...?
I have been given a LARGE M&S Luxury Xmas pudding. There are only two of us so, after we've had our small portion following our meal, the rest would normally go to waste. Does anyone have any ideas in which I could use it up - rather than just reheating it the next day or having it with cream / ice cream etc..... (which I…
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Need to make a christmas hat tonight !!!!! Help!!!
Help!! I know I know, late as usual, but honestly don't have enough hours in the day (who does) I need to make a christmas hat for tomorrow morning for my daughter, want it to be simple (for me), but wow!!! (for her) Any ideas welcome, I have cut out a pattern for a top hat, just need to cut it out in card now....... (oh…