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Presents for my sis, husband and baby
hi, I am struggling as to what to get my sister and her husband... I know that they would like the flavoured vodka's so am planning on doing some of them for each of them but what else??? They also have a baby (9mth now) and I looking in the shops and the website it would be very easy to spend a small futune on him which I…
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bargain at Poundland + Home Bargains
Sorry couldnt find the thread best bargains Ive found: Poundland Mini silver stykle cocktail shaker (£1) Matching mini ice bucket and tongs (£1) - similar in Argos £10.00 Home Bargains Laptop case £5.99 - lovely size, good inside pockets £5.99
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Ideas please for stocking fillers from 1950's
Hi, I am going to try to do a stocking for my parents like they had when they were children (both born 1945). I am a bit stuck about what to put in it. Thought of an orange and that's about it - help. Perhaps you kind MSE's who are around that age could remember what you had in your stocking as a child. Thank you.
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I wanna do...Christmas Crackers
I bought a litle kit to make 4 christmas crackers from "The works" (book shop) @ 1.49 (there was another one with 6 crackers but didn't like the colors) I was wondering where else i could find this, cheaper and/or more joice choice of colors. Thank you. :eek: oh just thought about something, some crackers are quite cheap…
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Stocking ideas needed for 3 yr old girl please
Thought I would start getting some bits for my daughters stocking but i'm really stuck on what to get her :confused: All I have is a charlie & lola tin with chocolate coins Any other ideas? Sue :beer:
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Mince Pies, whats the best, non brand
hi, i'm after adding some mince pies to family gifts, preferably mini one but they must NOT be own brand so that removes, Tesco Finest, M&S, ASDA Extra Special, Sainsburys Taste the Diff etc what do people recommend?
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Secret Santa Pressie - Something that goes around corners!
The MIL has a secret santa thing and needs to buy something for a fiver with a theme "something that goes around corners". Help!!!!!
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Cannot get replacement Christmas Tree bulbs - please help!
Hello all 3 yrs ago I purchased a Pre Lit outdoor Cone & Berry 6ft 6in Christmas Tree from B&Q. As with all these things the blubs blow, which was ok initially as there were some spares with the tree, however I now find that we cant get the bulbs anywhere, essentially rendering the tree sporadically lit. Very annoying as…
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How to put up Outdoor Crimbo Lights? Help pls
Hello all I have purchased some rope lights to go round the outside of the house and some Christmas lights silhouttes to hang on the front of the house but how do i actually hang them or attached them to the house? What fittings etc would i need? We have never put lights up before only in the windows indoors so are…
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haggis and whisky cream sauce
Ok I know its not Hogmany yet but need to plan ... I have bought a haggis does anyone know how to make the whisky cream sauce to go with it? thanks ;)
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Easter Eggs in November!
I was in B&M Bargains in Winsford (Cheshire) today & believe or not there was a prominent display near the front of the shop / tills of packs of Cadbury's Creme Eggs. I know Easter is early in 2008 but we've not even started to open the Advent calendars yet :confused: Has any one else spotted this?
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Holidays are coming, holidays are coming!
I saw the coca cola advert with the holidays are coming music for the 1st time this year last night and was super excited!!:j Everyone I've told has already seen it weeks ago - it feels like Christmas now! Just had to share
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gingerbread house
Hi All Wondering if you can help!! I would really like to do one of those gingerbread houses this year- you know the kits you can get & build them yourself? I seen one in costco a few weeks ago but its out of my area & not easy to get to really, so i thought i would have a look some place else- but where?? Has anyone seen…
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ocado deliveries moan
hello everyone wanted to have a little moan really. Have been checking everyday for 2 weeks to book a delivery christmas eve or at the weeknd. Checked yesterday chistmas dates weren't up. Checked this morning all the slots have gone! I have been saving all my piggy points all year for john lewis vouchers, and it is a…
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Buying this years stocking/sack in the sale?!!
Ok, I have 2 small children who will be visited by Santa (as long as they continue the good behaviour ;) ) for the first time, but.... They don't have an item for him to fill up!! Now by own sheer stupidity in taking MSE to the complete extreme, I bought them a £1.99 felt job from Willkinsons the other day which I thought…
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Help finding old post
im sure someone put on here back along about sending xmas box to soldiers overseas and i have lost the address and post any help would be great
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Bottle of Whisky
My boyfriend and I are making a Christmas hamper for his grandparents this year. So far we have: Harveys Bristol Cream (1l) Calendar Chocs Would like to get his grandpa a nice bottle of whisky but at a good price, as we have already spent a little bit on the other items, including the basket and the point of making a…
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All you women out there!! What would be good presents for you
Im just wondering what sort of good presents you would all like. Im looking for some inspiration for my ace girlfriend. We live together, have done for 2 years. I am 27 and she is 24. A real girly girl, all pink, make-up and attention seeking. lol! :p Just wondering what good stocking fillers and pressies you think you…
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Christmas Decoration Pics
Hi Peeps, Im sure I remember reading a thread on here where people had posted pics of their decorations and trees? Is this still around somewhere? Ive done a search but cant seem to find it. Thanks :D
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retro hamper help
What sweets did you use? I have put in foam bananas. fizzy cola bottles, dolly mix & parma violets. not sure if the last 2 are retro??? Help please!
