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13th birthday 60s theme
Hi anyone hae any ideas for my daughters 13th birthday party- wants a 60s theme-a ny ideas for games, decorations etc? thanks Julie
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For all those who make hampers/gift baskets etc...
Hi, Just to let you all know. Argos have a special offer atm. Seagrass baskets, packs of three approx. 30cm x 20cm [all the same size in pack] £14.99 pack. Buy one pack get one pack free!!. So six baskets for £14.99. Works out about £2.50 per basket. Slightly tapered towards the bottom, quite deep and have metal frame so…
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cd for eight year old girl - or other ideas
Hi all, my niece has a birthday coming up, and as her dad had banned all things pink, fluffy, or clothes - (she needs an extension to the house apparently for her numerous outfits!) I'm thinking along the lines of music. She has lots of pop party type compilations, but I was thinking of something from a band/singer she…
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Girls party bag favour...
In the Argos sale at the moment a pack of 12 little ponies for less than a fiver!
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Baskets I have done
Feel free for a mod to move them to the basket thread. Fathers Day basket I did for my husband. I am the chocolate fiend of the house, my husband is the sweetie fiend. fathers day basket My 7yr old son was so impressed with his dads basket that he asked me if I would make him one. Here are 2 that I made, one for each of my…
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Dr Who 6th Birthday card?
Has anyone seen any around? I'm struggling to find one at the moment, even without an age on it. Also, wrapping paper - I know it's out there as my son had some presents wrapped in it a few weeks ago for his birthday, but again, I'm drawing a blank on where to get it. :confused:
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Greeting cards
I went into our local branch of Cancer Research today and they have got a load of different blank greetings cards reduced from 99p to 29p and sets of 2 sheets of gift wrap and tags reduced to 49p. Bought a stack of both today which should see me through for the next year or so.
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Help!!!
It is my 7 year old Nephew's birthday on the 1st of July. My OH and i have just been granted an IVA which will leave us with very little per month to spend on things like presents etc. What is the cheapest most expensive looking present i can get him, bearing in mind his mum is a bit of a snob (my sister)
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Wedding Buffet
I am on a tight budget for my wedding and I have decided on a buffet rather than a wedding breakfast. The thing is though it will be for around 100-200 guests! I also have no idea where to start so I could use all of your menu ideas and money saving Tips!:o Thanks Danielle x
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School Play Costume Help!!!!!!!
first of all sorry if ive posted this in the wrong thread but i really didnt know where to put my question!!! my daughter has come home today and informed me she is doing a leavers play at her school in a few weeks time, they are doing the wizard of oz and shes going to be a munchkin. my reply was" a munchkin whats one of…
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50th birthday bbq
I have finally agreed to celebrate my 50th birthday with a bbq at the house. I am expecting around 30 people and am obviously very anxious that it should be a great success. I was wondering if, apart from the obvious food to be cooked - if anyone could let me have a list of 'must haves' in order to make sure all my friends…
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Need a Funny Poem for a Pregnant Mum
My friend is leaving work on Friday to have her baby. Does anyone know a funny shortish poem to put in her leaving card. Thanks for reading.
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Poems for dad needed!
Im having a surprise 60th b'day party for my Dad. Does anyone have/know of any poems or songs, from his children to father, that would be appropriate? Thanks
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Christening Message advice
I putting together a guest book for my daughters christening and I don't know what to write on the first page. I'd like in to be something memorable but I'm lost for words. any ideas?
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ideas for new baby hamper?
My friend is having her 1st baby in sept, a little girl, and i'm jobless so trying to get as many cheap or free bits to start off a hamper. so far ive got a plastic box and lid from poundland, its a nice size a little bit bigger than a shoe box so not masses to fill! I've got a cuddily toy rabbit, baby fennel teabag, baby…
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Present for OH - 50th
Please help - dont know what to get him!!! Looking through different threads, there are lots of great ideas for women for 50th birthdays, but not so many for men. He insists he does not want a party, so I have organised a family meal. Also a night away in a nice hotel, and a meal out for just the two of us. My problem is…
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Help... Has Anyone Ever Been To The Queen's Garden Party?
I need to know what to wear! I have had the invitation and it says that the Ladies should wear a dress/ trouser suit with a hat but what type of dress does this mean? I would like to get one which I can wear again, (:money: !) but I do also want to look suitably formal and not too casual. Any help would be gratefully…
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Engagement Ring
Hi, I've been with my girlfriend for a while now, and think its time I did the decent thing and asked for her hand in marriage. I hjave about £1500 to spend maximum, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips to best utilise this money. I know nothing about diamonds or the best places to get rings. I assume high street…
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Mother of the bride hamper
Can I pick your brains for any ideas for a mother of the bride hamper please? Thought about a lovely lace handkerchief,photo album,a bottle of bubbly but then have got stuck.
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Anniversiary, Coombe Abbey, Coventry
Hi, its mine and my gf first anniversiary and we want to get a room at the coombe abbey im a lil broke however n the rooms are around £100's. Anyone know anyway i can get these cheaper? Thanks
