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What to use as Hamper boxes?
Hiya I am inspired to make some Hampers after reading some of the great threads -but I can only find pricey baskets to use for the actual Hamper - what are you all using to keep it MSE? Thanks Alison x
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Story books for a 10 yr old boy...help please
I am determined to get my 10 yr old son some books for xmas but I just haven't got a clue what to get. Does anybody have any ideas for story books that might keep his attention longer than 2 minutes?
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Prezzie ideas for long distance driver.
Hi, need help for FIL. He is a long distance driver in lives in his cab 5 days a week. We are making hampers for everyone and trying to think of ideas for him to kinda give him a home from home idea. So far we have a nice big mug, hot choccy, some mint choccies, some books and errrrr :think: err well thats about it :D So…
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Making fabric advent calendar
I'd like to make a fabric advent calendar (you know, with 25 pockets to put little pressies in) for my godson and own daughter rather than buying more throw-away ones but am not a great sewer and could do with a pattern/instructions to follow. Anyone know of any? Cheers!
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Christmas open house
For the past few years we have had a christmas open house normally on one day of weekend before christmas. We invite friends and family to call in any time between say 12 and 5 or whatever and have a mince pie etc.Normally put invites in with xmas cards.We have mulled wine ,a few nibbles and obviously mince pies.Its a…
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Cheap wrapping paper and cards at Next Clearance shop
Dear All Went into my local Next Clearance shop yesterday and they are selling last years stock of wrapping paper and Christmas cards half price - paper was 99 pence per roll and a pack of 30 cards were £1.49 - who cares if they are last years, still really nice and low prices!!! hope someone finds this helpful :T
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Where will I find cheapest ingredients for Christmas cake
Sorry if this has already been asked, and I know times getting on, but I've just decided I am going to make a christmas cake this year after all. I noticed Asda had some promotions on dried fruit and Bero flour yesterday, I got a bag each of plain and SR flour for £1, cant remember the prices for the fruit :confused: I…
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Buying the same presents...
Just after the opinion of the mums out there - I don't have any kids but have 2 nephews aged 7 and 1 and 2 nieces both aged 5 to buy for. They'll all be together when we give them their presents - although not all siblings (does that make sense?!) Anyway, I have seen some gorgeous xmas stockings (in the 99p shop) which I…
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paxo stuffing cheap at asda
hi dont know if this will help anyone but i have just got back from asda and they have got paxo stuffing(sage and onion) on offer: it is the large boxes that have the 33% free £1.24 each and if you buy 2 it will only cost you £1.20 for them both!!! strange i know, but i now have enough stuffing to go round everyone! sorry…
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presents, themes and fun
This year my whole family decided that enough was enough re the cost of presents plus the crazy time searching aimlessly in crowded shops. We have decided on a theme eg playing and a cost maximum eg £12 It has been so much fun because every time we go anywhere we are aware of the theme and we have seen some lovely unusual…
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What to get my nana?
I'm a bit stuk with buying a gift for my nana. Last year she complained that all she got was smellies and sweets, so I'm not wanting to get her these again. She hasn't got enough room for any things like photo frames or ornaments, so was thinking of something she could use. Or a DVD/CD/Book but I don't know what an older…
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BOGOF cards and envelopes(craft)
buy one get one free on card stock http://craftingdirectcom.drct2u.com/productcache/CRA/BO3131/TY706WZ.html.gz 200 for £14 inc inserts they are generalinserts but still good value for the cards + you can get 10% off your first order and free PP if yu call them to order
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Christmas pudding
Does anyone have a recipe for a Christmas pudding?
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Christmas cake
Am I too late to make a Christmas cake? I've always bought one from the supermarket but this year I'd like to make one. Has anyone got a good recipe?
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Wrapping paper
I have had a idea about wrapping presents this year. I am going to wrap them in brown paper - the stuff you get in the post office!! Might sound bit weird but saw it on about.com and it looks really good when you dress it up with lots of ribbons and pretty tags. I hate it when you get nice wrapping paper but don't have the…
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Christmas Munchies
Sorry if already posted, but anyone looking for traditional Christmas sweets, cakes, puddings, biscuits, etc., ought to pop into their local Lidl, they have all their Xmas stuff in now, and as usual, considerably cheaper than the normal outlets. Aldi also, presumably, although we haven't called in for a couple of weeks.
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Food shop home delivery
When will we be able to book slots for a Christmas delivery ? This year im not gonna fight the crowds, gonna get a home delivery spot. when will I be able to book a pre Christmas slot, Im wanting the sat 23rd Cheers :D
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Cracker Jokes and Mottos
I'm making crackers this year - 30 in all - so I need lots of (clean, family-friendly) jokes to go in them. Anyone got any good ones? :D
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Blockbuster voucher using nectar points for present
I would like to use my nectar points to get a Blockbuster rental voucher for a friend as part of her xmas present. However, i've looked at the nectar website and you can't get vouchers :mad: Blockbuster will swipe your card and give you a free rental. Does anyone know if they sell a film rental voucher in a Blockbuster…
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Instore practically giving stuff away
Well the one in Banbury was today. I am now the happy purchaser of a fibre optic christmas tree 80cm tall works just tested it ...... . . . . .20p! also 240 outdoor fairy lights with Multi-Function Controller also 20p! bargain woohoo also got 3 rolls of 3meters of christmas wrapping ribbon for 20p each in nice pink…
