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Supermarket Christmas Savings Stamps Discussion
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I wanna idea of what to buy my dad for his 60th?
Hi guys, Sorry if in the wrong place, please move if ness. My dear old dad is 60 on Oct 8th and I want some ideas as to what to buy him that would be memorable. He's not really into rally driving or the like, but likes Birds of Prey, scenery, gardening, DIY, nature - that kinda thing. I would be looking to spend about…
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My last Christmas Celebration
:beer:My last Christmas was very nice, Dec 24th night my brother put santaclaus dress and we went all my cousins house . they all are shocked they couldn't find that is my brother , we all hided in one place and watch that, it was really nice, even my grandma also gave respect to my brother, we are all enjoyed in that…
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Irish hamper?
My nan is irish(left when she was 14) and im thinking about doing her a small irish hamper for xmas but have no idea what to put in it! Any ideas? Ideally cheap :)
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What size Jars
Hi I would like to make some mix in a jars (both cake and soup) and I wondered if anyone know what size jars I need to get and where I would get them from. thanks Smitty x
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Dustpan cookies anyone??????
Organising a Christmas fayre for the sheltered housing where i work and looking for ideas for home made gifts stall. Have searched for ages for the dustpan cookies I'm sure i saw on here last year but unable to find them, anyone got idea of what the verse was for them???:confused: Also any other suggestions for home made…
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eBay Neutral Christmas Savings Challenge
Hopefully it is ok to post this here. Like many of you, I save vouchers, nectar points etc all year for Christmas, but inevitably, cash always gets spent, so this year, with a house full of clutter, I started eBaying stuff March-May and managed to have a 'free' holiday with the money (obviously not free but technically…
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More Mince Pies
I intend to be totally organised this year - HA HA!!! BUT.... there was a recipe here last year for mince pie pastry, I think someone's elderly neighbour had used it for years with great success. From memory it contained Trex or something similar, but for the life of me I can't find the thread. Can anyone help please?
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What xmas presents have you got so far?
Anyone finished yet?:cool: So far i have: Mum truprint mug £1.98 :) Sil pink organiser set ebay £2.98 was worried it'd be a crappy poundland thing but very pleased when it arrived this morning, price on back was £6 and it looks lovely. sil 2# Next feet treat set £2.98 ebay only a £2 saving on rrp but a saving…
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ideas of things to go and do for Xmas
apart from a panto what suggestions do you have. any great places to visit or be in the uk or abroad for xmas/new year? any tips for all age groups?
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Nostalgia basket
I am thinking of making up a nostalgia basket for my parents this Xmas, and I was wondering if you had any ideas for what I could put in it. I am getting started with a retro sweet box, and have a couple of other ideas as well, but all input would be welcome!
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Gift baskets
i have been looking at some of the fab baskets and ideas on the board and am wondering is it too late to start making one now(well i need 2 really) one for dd aged 15 and one for dd 13 i am thinking make up, smellies etc but am ansure of where to start i would like them to come in at about £20 each
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My charity gift finder challenge!
Hiya I am trying to see if I can buy the majority of xmas gifts from online charity shops if possible. I have edited this thread to list the online charity shops that you can gifts from (better idea than my OP - Thanks LilMissEmmyLou) x:T Yummy Mummy ( Part of CLICSargent) CLICSargent Oxfam Shop RSPB online shop Sue Ryder…
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Homemade Christmas/winter pot pourri - contents?
I'm thinking of making my own winter/Christmas pot pourri this year, and need some help with contents please! So far, I've thought of: Orange slices (dried in the oven) Cinnamon sticks Nutmegs Pine cones I'd appreciate any ideas of contents to include, and also ideas for good quality Christmassy essential oils to make it…
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HELP!!! Chocolate mousse or cheesecake receipes!!
ARG!!! People coming to dinner next week and everyone I've ageed to do cholate mousse or cheesecake for desert and I have no idea how to do these:eek: :eek: , any receipe ideas very greatly welcomed.
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fancy dinner menu ideas please
Im looking for ideas for a fancy dinner for 6 - 8 people. 1 vegetarian and 1 with allergies to red wine, oranges and dairy. Im a fairly good cook and have approx 4 hours to make the meal - ideally 3 courses and spending no more than £30 including wine. Please can I have some ideas on what to make I have access to 1 medium…
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mulled wine!! sorry a little early
Hey, bit bored and thinknig bout christmas. usually make lots of the mulled wine around christmas, does anyone know where i could buy all the spices in a little hamper or box as i want to give them away for prezzies. dont want the mix stuff, want the seperate spices but all in one little box! dont know if they exist…
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Engagement parties
Whats your view on engagement parties? Are they a nice touch to an engagement or a waste of valuable time, money and effort that could be put towards the wedding
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Xmas office party.... Cheapskates!
I have been assigned the lovely task of organising this years office Xmas :xmastree: party. :eek: Normally we used to organise the usual lunch out, plus drinks etc and it started to get really pricey! Last year I organised a "fuddle" in one of our meeting rooms and it went really well! Main problem was it ended up costing…
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30th birthday themes?
Hello. Its my sisters 30th birthday soon and I am racking my brains trying to think of a theme for her birthday party. There will be between 20 and 30 people, at her house. Need to organize food and drink and some kind of theme. I dont know where to start. Does anyone have any ideas? It needs to be put together very easily…
