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80's hamper
I really want to do a 80's hamper for both my boyfriend and brother. Can anyone recommend a good website that would give me ideas for the contents. I also want to do a bunny basket for my sil as she has a house rabbit she loves to bits - any ideas? As always many thanks in advance.
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Alternative to a basket for hamper?
Hi, I know there are a 1001 threads on hampers, but was wondering if anyone has a good idea of what to use instead of a basket for a hamper for a 16 year old boy - just thought a basket might be a bit uncool/ twee. Thanks, Niki
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Free Audio book
Rockford’s Rock Opera is a unique two and a half hour adventure in sound for children (6+) and adults to 106!, and is available FREE to stream and download at; https://www.rockfordsrockopera.com Would make an excellent gift - it's totally free and once you sign up with your email you will NOT be bombarded with spam, just…
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Brp Poker pressie
Hi my brother is big into poker and i want to make a prsent along this theme. not sure what i need tbh (poker is not my thing) I think i need chips and packs of cards not sure what else thou Any ideas anyone
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money saving funeral with dignity
I am struggling to find any advice on the site with regards to avoiding the rip off prices suurounding funerals. It would be appreciated if anyone has got some tips to follow as we would like to follow MSE ethics to cremate a close relative. We also try to follow green ethics where financially viable. Many thanks.
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Xmas hamper idea for nightmare Sister & BIL....
They;re not really a nightmare but they are incredibly hard to buy for!! They are both in their early 30's, childless and both have really good jobs. They're currently living in rented accomodation as they have sold their house to move to Canada early next year! I'm at a complete loss as to what to get them and I think a…
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Idea for present for twins?
After a traumatic time when she miscarried at my home last year, my neice (now back home in Australia) has now produced twin boys. I am visiting in Nov and I want to take something that nobody else has likely bought. It has to be small, non food, not wood ( customs restrictions) and of course not too expensive as I have to…
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Large Birthday Card needed
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Cheap Christmas Gift Idea
I was so inspired by the lovely ideas people on this board had for gift baskets last Christmas I have decided to do some myself this year. Just found out that snapfish are offering buy one get one free on their photo mugs, so I've ordered two for my parents with pictures of my children on and I'm going to put them in a…
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Poem for Hot Chocolate Mugs
I found this poem for Hot chocolate mugs as I was searching the net for the "reindeer poem". I thought it was quite sweet and might be useful for someone. :xmassmile :xmassmile :xmassmile Magic Sleep It's Christmas Eve, time for bed. But not an eye will close. Too much excitement in the air, to let you even doze. So make a…
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My hampers for a baby boy! ( with pics)
Hello I just found out I am an Auntie for the second time to baby Issac who was born this morning. How exciting. There are lot of babies due around the same time so I have been collecting bargains and have just made up my first baby hamper Contents include 3 x muslin cloths - £2.40 ( bought on 20% off day) 1 x Blue baby…
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University Pressie
My friends daughter is going off to university soon and I have been racking my brains for something inexpensive (under £7) to buy her before she leaves. It could be a jokey or a practical present. I was thinking about a basket with a tin of baked beans/pasta but havent thought of anything else to go into it. Any ideas to…
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Xmas / Birthday hampers American theme...
At the end of this month Lidl are doing an American week. They've got loads of stuff including tubs of toffee popcorn 49p in american style packaging and napkins with different patterns on like cowboy and also a fab pack of Elvis napkins!!!!!!!!!! I had no idea what to get my best friend for xmas but the Elvis napkins are…
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Gift Ideas for Men! (Birthday/Xmas etc.)
I've been wracking my brains to come up with something a bit different to give to my Dad and Grandad this year for Christmas (and no doubt I'll have the same problem on their Birthday's too). I think they have enough socks to last a lifetime! I wondered if I could tap into the lovely moneysavingexperts on this board for…
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DIY party bags...help please
hiya my friend is having a 4th birthday party next week for her daughter and wants to make party bags for around 20 kids. |The main criteria are... 1. Cheap 2. Not 'tat' - ie pointless bits of plastic 3. Not full of rubbishy sweets so you're the experts, any ideas?? Also, we'd like an alternative to the plastic party bags.…
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Help please with Gift Basket Ideas
Hello I wonder if anyone can help me - after reading through the threads on making gift hampers for presents. I have decided to give it a go and make christmas gift baskets for my Mother in Law, Best friend & her partner, my niece who is Horse mad and also one for another of my nieces. The gifts basets I had in mind are:-…
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Is it ok....
To add to your invitation politely that you would prefer not to have chocolates to be given as a present to yourself? I've stopped eating chocolates & sweets etc & most of the people invited to my party know me as being a chocoholic. I want to make sure that I'm not tempted by being given chocolates or sweets but how do I…
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My 1st Nappy Cakes
After being bored yesterday and reading the marvelous hamper threads. I found the Nappy Cakes. Luckily i had some nappys for a friends baby gift, decided to make one. It too only an hour. Took 25 nappys and inside is a teddy and a bottle of baby bath. Today i went to hobbycraft to buy celophane, and could not resist going…
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How much do you spend on each of your kids at Yule/Xmas.
Just wondering how much is your limit that you spend on your kids at Yule/Xmas? I am thinking between £75-£100 My son is 5 my daughter 11. I don't want to go over the board like i did when my daughter was young, but buy them things they will value, plus at the same time take away from the commercial side of Xmas, and use…
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Travel Picnic Pack - HM present idea
Just found this while looking for picnic ideas. Looks like a good present idea for students, business people or anyone who travels around a lot. Old stylers will probably want to make the Bandanas themselves. ;) T-towels will be easier to find but bandanas will dry quicker. Maybe a small microfibre towel instead? Marks and…