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Holiday hamper ideas
Hi all, It is my daughters 21st birthday soon and she is off on holiday to celebrate. I thought it would be nice to get together a 'hamper' of things she might need. So far I have thought of including a pair of flip flops, sun cream cream, some euros to spend, a resort guide, shampoo and contitioner from Lush (she loves…
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What Do I Want For Christmas?
Hello there folks... I know its a bit of an odd one but im wondering... what does everyone want for xmas? Only i spend a fair bit of time on the OLD STYLE and DEBT FREE BOARDS and am becoming somewhat tight fisted :p .... i dont mind buying others chrissy pressies, but i know pretty soon my hubby is going to start waiting…
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hamper/basket/gift makers ~ some tips
i looked on the basket index but couldnt find any general tips for hamper maker/producers so here are some i used last year and intend to use this year... putting together my first hamper this week :p * If your baskets deep try and bulk it out with a largesh gift of some kind (towel/bath sheet/tie dye tshirt/clothing) *…
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hamper for 60th birthday
Thinking of doing a hamper of home made stuff for my mil's 60th birthday on sunday, any thoughts on what i could do? susie
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Photo Cards
Hi Does anyone know the best (cheapest!) place to get some greeting cards printed from a photo? We want some thank you cards for our recent wedding and have 2 different designs, 1 for those that came to the wedding (x 10) and another for people who just sent cards and gave gifts (x 25). We will want size A5 or A6 cards. I…
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Clear Christmas Baubles?
Has anyone seen anywhere that sells clear baubles for the tree, either plastic or glass but must be totally clear. I'd love to do some handpainted ones for the tree this year :)
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Hubbys Birthday, 2 young kids and a tight budget! HELP
Hi It's my hubbie's birthday in early Sept and starting to think about what I could do for him. We have two young children so going away is not an option. We are also on a very tight budget as I have committed to staying at home and spending fantastic time with the kids. This does create a problem around birthdays, does…
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Blessing gift- any ideas?
A close family friend got married some time ago and because of expense couldn't go for the whole church thing. Well, they have decided to have a blessing in a couple of weeks. They haven't asked for gifts, just for us to bring ourselves and something to eat. They are both devout Christians and help with fundraising and…
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Diamonds
Does anyone know where i could buy a diamond for the best price. I'm looking for a 0.50c stone and as for everything else it has to be the best perfect in every way. any ideas?
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Savings account for baby Godson?
(Mods - feel free to move this - wasn't sure whether to post here or in the money boards.) We have a new baby godson & wanted to buy Premium Bonds (£100) but on seeing the odds of winning now thinking about getting some kind of savings account instead. Is there one we can open now & add money to at birthdays etc. Maybe £10…
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Hamper ideas.
Don't know whether this has already been posted but Dunelm Mill have nice woven baskets in 3 different sizes which would be good for hampers. I got a small lilac one for 99p. The next size up was £1.49 and there were other colours.
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Advice on Christening
My DS is going to be christened on 23 September. I am about to start on invites (list of 47 people so far). Vicar & church booked (I'm a semi-regular churchgoer), venue with cheap bar booked for after. My SIL has kindly agreed to pay for the event (so I don't want to spend too much and spend her money) and it will be…
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What to do to the stag?!??
Hi to all the imaginative pranksters amongst you, I need your help! its my mates stag do on saturday (25th Aug!) we all live in plymouth but are going to watch barnsley v's argyle and then a bit of pub golf in the evening. I'm after a few suggestions on what to do to the stag! i'm close to buying him a spiderman outfit to…
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70's food? I'm catering for it eeeek!!
Hi all I have volunteered my cooking services for my sister's 30th fancy dress party weekend. There are 11 adults and I need three meal ideas to feed everyone. One night is the 70's party and I thought it would be fantastic to serve purely 70's food! I have one vegetarian However I was born in the 80's and have no idea?…
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Birthday Tea for 8 year old
Hi, I'm wanting to have a little birthday tea for my daughter's 8th birthday on saturday, nothing fancy just a few family round as we splashed out and went to Legoland for her and her brother's birthday just over a week ago, but i don't want to leave the occasion unmissed! Just wanted some ideas really as we are tightening…
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Widowed mothers anniversary
Hi, Can someone give me a few suggestions as to how to acknowledge my mothers wedding anniversary. Her husband passed away at Christmas 2006, her anniversary is in September. I don't want it to pass without doing something. Should I still get a card? I don't want it to upset her but I cannot ignore it. How do we celebrate…
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Wedding present for American friends
I'm hoping some of you lovely people can help me with some ideas for a wedding present for some friends of mine who are getting married in October. I have a couple of smaller present ideas (photo album, chocolate) but am really stuck for a main present. My friends are both from Tennessee and have never been over here so I…
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Thinking about Christmas (sorry!!!)
Yes, i know its only August! I'm having a baby in October, so i thought I should at least start to think about Christmas now. I'm not going to have much time when I have a new baby. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for Christmas presents for my children. I find this really difficult! They are girl - age 7, boy - age…
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An usual present for children
My parents 'bought' my nieces a Star each when they were on holiday. Its actually a lovely unusual present. For £12.99 you get a lovely soft toy (made by Russ) which has a tag with a code in it. You log onto www.shiningstars.com and register the toy (you pick a name, characteristics etc for it) and then pick your star. The…
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60s themed party
Hi I am looking for any ideas on 60s themed birthday party ie decorations food etc any advice on all things 60s appreciated
