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Help! traditonal stocking fillers.
Need some help please.DD still belives in Father Christmas (shes 12 brother has been warned not to spill the beans or he will spend Christmas with his gran:D ) Now she knows its mum and dad ect who give the gifts under the tree but its FC who puts small handmade gifts in her and DS stocking.This year I have run out of…
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White Sauce
Hi there, As we are talking xmas can someone tell me where you can buy a packet or tin of plain white sauce to pour onto a xmas pudding. My friend asked me but I only know of the one;s with brandy in them. Any ideas Many thanks
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Cute, home-made gift/stocking filler. Crayon nibbles.
I 'stumbled' across a site last night with a great idea for a cute kids gift 'crayon nibbles' - see here: http://craftydaisies.com/2007/07/26/crayon-nibbles/ I've just made them with my kids (age 8 & 11). They're really good fun, and very easy to make. They look so nice when they are finished. Placed in a cellophane bag…
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Christmas card poems ?
Anyone got any good ones? We used this one last year and everyone loved it so looking for something good for this year too. I have a list of people I know, all written in a book. And every year at Christmastime, I go and take a look. And that is when I realise, that those names are a part. Not of the book they're written…
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Individual Pie Dishes? Help Please
Hi all, Having a bday bash for my sister and would love to do individual pie dishes to serve in. However, this is costly as I don't have any to start with. Are there any cheap alternatives I could use that would cook in the oven and still look great on the plate? Would love to hear your ideas asap? Thanks
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Gift vouchers etc for South Korea
Does anyone know if there is any such thing in for South Korea? My daughter is out there for 1yr so i was hoping to buy her some Amazon gift certificates for christmas, but i`ve found - if i`ve read it right - that if you buy them in the UK you have to spend them in the UK.Now i`m at a loss how to get something like that…
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Price of postage to new zealand.
Dh has family who live over there his sister her husband and three boys.Thought i would get organised with christmas pressies and send them now surface mail to save costs,Nothing two different books and clothers for boys and t towel and table mats for adults.My dh went to post it and it's gonna cost £40 no way am i gonna…
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bah humbug; bran tub time again!!
I love Christmas, but there is one thing that really irritates me; bran-tub / secret santa whatever you wish to call it.Every year I say I'm not joining in; I'd rather spend my hard-earned money £10 last year on my nearest and dearest, instead of struggling to find somthing for a colleague, knowing that what I get back…
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Gift service in the USA?
My Dad Lives in America and every year I send over gifts but the postage is ridiculous I was wondering if anyone knows of a site that will take orders from the U.K and send direct to the recipient. I was thinking of sending a case of wine but am open to any ideas. With the exchange rate being so good too would be able to…
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advent calenders
Hi Can anyone recommend a good place to get a reusable advent calender. I was thinking of getting either a felt one or a wooden chest one which has draws for each day. Most i've seen are £20 upwards and i didn't want to spend that much. I like to the idea of having an advent calender you can use year after year. Thanks for…
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If invite to party says no pressies can I really go empty handed?
Been invited to a 60th bday. Says no presents on invites. Does this really mean no pressies? Doesent feel 'right' to go with nothing. What do you think?
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Any ideas for a school playset for 7 year old
Hi, I wondered if anyone can help. My DD loves to play schools and I have seen a school playset http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/3124999/ctid/17?cpncode=07-32168925-2&srccode=cii_13736960 & http://www.tridias.co.uk/product-details/stkcode/183400.html but I'm sure I could make something similar in a box or…
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Sisters Bday i'm stuck
Hi its my sisters 25th birthday on Tuesday and she is 8 months pg with her 3rd child, we dont normally buy each other much as we buy for the kids but i wanted to get her a little something to keep her happy as she finished work this week and had been finding it all very hard. I dont want to get her baby bits as i have put…
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Christmas Cake From Prima Magazine
i made last years receipe but can't find it any where it was the best I've made - does anyone still have a copy they can let me havethe receipe from please? thanks
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My inventive Christmas ideas 2007 for all the family (with links to other threads)
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Living tree
We are hoping to get one this year and then keep it in its pot on the patio...has anyone done this before or know any good sites for this? Thanks :D :snow_grin :xmastree: :xmassmile :rudolf:
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maths week costume ideas?
hi for maths week the school want the children to dress up in fancy dress associated with numbers, a mate came up with number wizard, ie cloak and hat covered with numbers, can anyone else think of any thing? as i blabbed my idea to a mate and shes nicked it, so back to square one, cheers all ideas very gratefully received…
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toffee vodka
please can anyone help with the recipe - i had it in favourites but my computer hiccoughed and i lost the lot:mad: thanks in advance
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Alterative to mince pies??
Hi guys a question for all you festive lot..What do you who don't eat mince pies make instead?? It's just I don't normally make anything but want to this year, however, I don't eat dried fruit(currant&sultanas mainly) and I don't think the children would eat them either..Any suggestions?
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i need help my mum is 60
my mum turns 60 in dec and she is the hardest person to buy for she hates heights so a balloon flight is out of the question she would take offence if we bought her a pampering day as last time i offered her that she said "why do you think i look terrible" same for a new hairdo she lives in essex and aal us kids/grandkids…