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Kids' presents sorted without going OTT
I am so relieved:) All I have to get now are stocking fillers for them. Max £10 each, or ten items, if I can get cheaper things I will. THey each have one 'big toy' from toys r us - reduced so they are getting more bangs for their bucks;). £20 approx each, a microwave hot water bottle each from avon, 2 pairs of pj's each…
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Any ideas what I should buy?
I am having difficulty in deciding what to get my Mums new husband for Christmas. I have a strict budget of £10 as I am trying to increase my payments to my credit card and cataolgue. He is in his early fifties likes to keep fit, likes watching football and enjoys wine and beer. Any ideas greatly appreciated!!
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Charity Letter from Santa - Support goes to Childline
http://www.childlinechristmas.org.uk/letter_introduction.php Seen this advertised in my local post office, doing them for my boys, I think it's a great idea and a good cause aswell :T
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Trying to win all of my presents this year!!
Hi everyone I usually live on the DFW board but I love this Christmas board so I thought I would post on here about the little challenge I have set myself :D This year I am trying to win all of the Christmas presents that I need to buy for people. I am mad on competitions and win quite a bit from them. Here's the list of…
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Help - Decorating Advice Needed!
OK. The situation is this. My DD18 :A is at University :beer: :rotfl: and has asked for advice on decorating their kitchen for Christmas. (As in ornaments, not paint! ) Not only does she want to do this cos it's Festive, she'd also like to make sure that the place is nice and cheery for the Overseas students who can't go…
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When do asda add bonus ££'s for their savings scheme this year?
Title says it all really. I've searched the forum but couldn't find it. Sorry if it's been asked before.
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15% off christmas trees at valuetrees.com
15% off christmas trees at valuetrees.com Enter the code WOMAN'S OWN when prompted
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Birthdays at Christmas!
Its my OHs 21st a few days before Christmas, and I want to get him something really memorable. For my 21st, he took me up on a champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight. I really want to top his present to me, but has already said dont get him an experience thing coz he wont go - he's really shy, and thinks he wont enjoy it,…
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help pleasesss need gift for 5* hotel manager
please help i need a small gift for a hotel manager that has really supported me in my new business. any ideas
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matalan ribbon
can anyone help me find a beautiful wired ribbon i have seen in matalan, sadly they only had 1 opened and grubby roll left, i have been to my 3 nearest stores with no luck it is about 3" wide, white satin with a snowflake embossed on it, i dont know how to put a link to the picture on matalan xmas site. or if you think you…
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made some of my christmas cakes last night
Finally got round to making 5 of my 12 christmas cakes last night. Their only 4" cakes and I made an 8" cake mix to do them and still have enough mix left for 2 more cakes. The mix is in the fridge and I'm not gonna be able to bake the others till tomorrow, does anyone know if the mix will be ok in the fridge until…
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Babysitting New Years Eve?
I have been asked to babysit on New Years Eve for a nice family I've babysat for about 3 times recently. It's just one 2yr old boy who is usually quite good (lack of toys doesnt help tho but will take some of my nephews in case he gets bored), anyway my nan is thinking of arranging a family party on NYE but it'll prob be…
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Christmas at Kew Gardens
I've also posted this in the Freebies board- but then thought it might be better here :rolleyes: Anyway, Kew Gardens are holding 2 evenings where they light everything up and have carols etc and entrance is FREE. Father christmas is going to be there for the children. Taken from the Kew website: They also have loads of…
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Artificial Christmas Tree help needed!
Hi, I want to buy a new artificial Christmas tree as mine is 11 years old and has gone a bit bald!:rotfl: I am after one that is at least 6' tall and quite full and "lush". Also, I am looking to pay as little as possible for it:p ........any ideas anyone?
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Knock Grandparents/Relatives off their feet
Be on the look out for some cheap 6x4 albums then visit this thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=171582 to get your free prints to fill them for your relatives. I've filled three albums with pictures of my dd (0-18months) for my grandparents, mum & dad and I know they are going to be really…
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Home made jewelery/animals in pearls with nylon strings?
Hiya fellow MSErs... I used to make lots of animals or jewelery with little plasticky pearls and nylon strings (mostly fishing strings) when i was 16 and people really loved them. I thought I could go back to creating some, you know personalised gift... No one else would get the same. Unfortunately, I can't find anything…
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Dried lavender
Anyone know the best place to buy dried lavender at reasonable cost (for h/m lavender bags)? Many thanks.
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Cheap New Years Eve Suggestions please?
It hit me today that I do not have ANY idea what I am going to do for New Years eve. BF is being little use except making the comment "we can't afford it". :mad: I know we can't really, but I'd like to hear what other people are doing. I don't have a big family and many of my friends have moved away in the last few months…
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A hamper for an Aunt & Nan who is Diabetic??
Hi want to make an Hamper for an elderly Aunt and a Nan who are both diabetic and has to have a low fat diet too! :eek: Any ideas what to put in?? Doesnt have to be all food. I would prefer to spend about £20 on each. Also (sorry i am an complete novice!) but i guess i buy a basket and i saw that you can buy the cellophane…
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Hate wasting money on Christmas cards
I love Christmas, don't get me wrong, but I hate the palava at work giving everyone cards and wondering if you missed anyone out, then finding out on christmas eve when it's too late to do anything that you did! This year I have bought a big tin of chocolate biscuits which I was going to put in the staff room with one card…