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Present for the in-laws - suggestions?
Hey all I've been with my bf for almost two years and his parents are coming up to see us in December for their annual Christmas shop, so I need to start thinking about what to get them. Last year I gave them a picture frame containing three pics of him and one of the two of us in Paris. I thought this was quite inspired…
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A conundrum - cracker filler for ..
An 80 year old lady, who doesn't like sweet things to eat, has showers not baths (so bath bombs and most smellies are out), and has no particular interests or hobbies. I have a £1 budget for each cracker 'novelty'. I've been scanning the shops and ebay now for a fortnight and got nowhere - not a spark of inspiration -…
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Mince Pie advice
If there is a thread which answers my question could you point me in the right direction? But otherwise could anyone tell me the best way to freeze mince pies - cooked or uncooked? We eat so many pies in our family that I usually buy boxes and boxes of them but this year I'm determined to make them!:eek: As we eat so many…
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Brilliant Sprouts Game! Defend your Christmas Dinner from the attacking sprouts!
Have a go at this quickie game at http://www.eyegas.com/xmas05/ - it's great fun. Make sure to put the volume on too because it has a funny little song to go with it. Sorry in advance to any pro-sprouters out there! See who can get the highest score!
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2005 events - Christmas Gift
My best friend met her boyfrind in October 2005 and for christmas I wanted to get them a box to collect special momentos of their time together, one thing I thought of was to find a list of things that happened in October 2005 to put in the box, does anyone know where I might find this? Thanks
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Something for a football fan?
Never had to buy a gift for one, but have to this year 'cos I don't want him to feel left out. He is a lovely guy, but want to keep the cost low as possible. Everything I see and think "ooohh, that'd be nice" costs £20 or over :( Any tips of bargain football offers? I am almost sure it is Liverpool that he supports. TIA
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What to get my dad?
My dad likes beer and tobacco, but I don't want to encourage either of these as a christmas present. I was thinking of getting him a new microwave with grill (£40 in Currys) for christmas as the one he has is from the 80's (I played in the microwave box one christmas, more than I did with my toys:rotfl: ) so the microwave…
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Christmas Cookery Books
I am a complete cookery book addict and this morning got the Book People catalogue in the post, which has a few really nice looking books for around £5 each. I wondered if any of you had ever seen the Women's Institue Complete Christmas book or Mary Berry's Christmas Collection or The Essential Christmas Cookbook? They all…
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Cheapest Christmas Crackers Hunt
Hi All, I need 2 boxes of 12 Christmas Crackers for this year (first time we are having everyone over to ours for Christmas day). Just wondering if anyone had seen any decent offers on Christmas Crackers anywhere? Last year Mum got hers from Boots on bogof, but they don't seem to be doing it this year. Don't want the mega…
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"No to Halloween" Poster (free)/Halloween Safty
For those who don't wish to participate or know of an elderly neighbour who may not wish to participate, have a look at "How to have a Happy Halloween" by West Mercia Constabularly - they have a downloadable/printable poster which can be put up on the window/door of those who don't want their dinger constantly dung or…
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Anyone going OUT for xmas dinner?
Hi This year, I'm spending most of xmas day with just me, spud and paddy as paddy isnt gong home to see his mum until after xmas, I will probably stay at his, as i usually spend it at my sisters with mum, and brother in laws siblings. And he lives 10 mins from her so we'll go there for drinks in the evening, anyways, the 3…
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ASDA Christmas savings card
Can anyone help me please? Past couple of years I've followed the MSE idea of putting money on an ASDA savings card just before I do a big Cristmas shopping spree. (only get a couple of pounds out of it, but it makes me happy!!) I'm wondering if I have to spend it all in one go, as I usually do, or if I can use it for…
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where to get jars?
have left it really late ... again .... and want to make some gifts in jars. i won't have time to accumulate enough jars so is there anywhere i can buy from that's not too expensive. i suppose it won't matter if they're plastic TIA
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mulled wine
How can I get the most delicious mulled wine without adding any other alcohol other than red wine? I plan to put in a sachet of mulled spices that I already have With peelings of Oranges and Lemon and a cinnamon stick broken in half. Is there anything else I should add? Thanks (PS. I have just posted on OS and forgot there…
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What do you buy your adult children?
What do people do about xmas presents for their adult children? Do you give them money or buy surprises? We always get them surprises more or less ( they do give us hints,lol ) because they say xmas would`nt be xmas without them. val:p
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My first Christmas away from parents
Moved into my first house in January so this year is my first Christmas with my partner and daughter. What are the top tips to get through this period and have a great time?! :beer:
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What is Santa's address-I want to send my letter?
What is Santa's address? I have my letter written ready to send to him! But I dont know the address:confused:
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Am I Sad????
Well i have just had an afternoon of christmas films and now feel all fuzzy inside.. We went for a walk this morning then sat down and watched Polar Express and miricle on 34th street and just finished watching muppets christmas carol. I wanted to watch the grinch but got pillows thrown at me by the old man!!!!! bar humbug…
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Great for Kids on Christmas Eve
Just thought I'd share this with you (sorry if already posted) but my 6 year old just loves to do this throughout the day on Christmas Eve and especially just before bedtime to see where Santa is and see if he is getting any closer to us. http://www.noradsanta.org/index.php It tracks and shows where Santa has delivered his…
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Kids birthdays near Xmas - how do you handle it?
Hi, I have three children. DS1 will be 11 on the 5th December. DS2 will be 10 on the 19th November. DD will be 5 on the 9th January. Obviously I have a really expensive time of it at around Xmas every year but this isn't really a moan about that. I'm used to it and I budget accordingly. I just find it so overwhelming…
