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Christmas Fizz at £2.25 a bottle
Tesco's Cava is currently £2.25 a bottle (if you buy in half-dozens). This must be the lowest price in the UK for a decent fizz. It happens because on top of a '2 for £6' offer, there's also 25% off if you buy 6. Surprisingly, the 25% comes off the full price - not the £3 a bottle offer price - resulting in this…
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Help where to buy gift boxes from?
Hi, Can anyone suggest somewhere to get gift boxes from? Making peppermint creams as presents and need something to put them in, dimensions need to be roughly 6-10cm square (though it doesn't have to be a square box!). Tried looking online but most places seem to have a mimimum order or high delivery costs! Help please!…
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Everlasting (well, knitted!) christmas paper chains
I was browsing in a Cath Kidston shop over the weekend, and they had decorated the store with the most gorgeous knitted paper chains. I've no idea if they were for sale or not (they'd probably be quite expensive anyway) but I thought it was such a brilliant idea that it inspired me to rush home and dig out my knitting…
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Book suggestions for 7 year old
Hi all, I wonder if someone could point me in the right direction - i'm after some suggestions of books to get my 7 year old niece for christmas who's an avid reader. I know she's into 'The Famous Five' and the Rainbow Magic fairy books. but i've no idea where to start - there are 25,000 books listed on amazon for her age…
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Real Christmas Tree Advice please
Hi Am thinking about getting a real christmas tree this year but have never had one before, so I would love some help in this, is there anything I need to think about/look out for, which type are the best, how much do they cost, where is the best place to buy one (garage, b&q, christmas tree seller etc) as you can see need…
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Would You Work Chrsitmas Day???
Christmas is a special time, Would you work on Christmas day. I have been asked to work, The offer is Double Time = £32 an hour £100 Bonus 2 Extra Days holiday for later in the year So 8 hour day is worth £100 + £256 + (£128 + £128 value of 2 extra days holiday at normal wage) So realistically £612 for leaving OH and Kids…
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Quidco's Christmas Cup
Hey, I am trying to fill up my Quidco team and have 3 spaces left if anyone is interested? We could all win some great prizes. PM me is you want to join our team :)
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Insperation and Ideas needed (hamper)
Last year i did a hamper each for my DDs of the film night theme, This year ive done a make-up one for my eldest DD (14) and i am totally stuck on what to do for my other DD (9) ... She wouldnt be happy if i didnt do her one! Ok rough idea of what shes into ......... She does like her films, not into dolls anymore not…
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Great Christmas Day MoneySaving Dinner, Booze, Games & More Hunt
What's it about? Whether you're looking for a cheaper alternative to turkey this Christmas, hunting for deals on booze or on the look-out for something to do after the dinner other than watch the Queen's speech I'd like to tap MoneySavers' huge collective research powers to find the cheapest sources of Christmas dinner,…
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How to apply xmas/sparkly make-up?
Hi I have bought some great bits of make-up from Avon & Boots - all sparkly etc. But need to know how to apply to make the most of it and for it to last!! I have really dark circles under my eyes - do I use an illumiator or something? How do I keep sparkly eyeshadow on? And are there any better ranges etc like you see pop…
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Boxing Day Dilema
Well my little girl was born on Boxing Day and last year, her first birthday, we had all the faimly over for a buffet and it sort of turned into a late do. This year we hadn't thought of doing anything and I suggested we take our daughter out on her little trike. Which we are getting her for her birthday and then have some…
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How do you decorate your house?
As it's approaching that time again, I'm starting to think about decorating our house for Christmas! Last year was our first in this place, so I just ended up putting bits where they landed really. I'm thinking a bit harder about what will look good this year and am after some inspiration! We usually have a real tree in…
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What to buy a girlfriend? Original ideas welcomed
Ive bought a main present, but just want to get a load of bits. So things upto £50 considered and ill pick the best things out. Im after quite original gifts that look like a bit of thought has gone into them, rather than getting her perfume, cd's and the usual things. Thanks. :beer:
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14 ft garland / swag for railings
Hey guys, i have been looking everywhere for a an at least 14ft christmas garland. I want to put it on my railings outside my house. I saw some today in argos but it was there shop decoration lol!!! I would prefer one not decorated as i want to do that myself and without lights as i have a huge set and only one plug…
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Beer (Real Ale) hamper /get set ideas
was just wondering if anybody had any tip or ideas for this. I was thinking about doing a Real ale gift set for my dad for Christmas. I was thinking getting some bottles of bitter and some branded glasses. Anybody know where I can get some branded beer glasses E.G IPA, Spitfire and where I can get some cheap bottles of…
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Best Value Camcorder - help needed please!.
:confused: I am looking to buy my daughter a camcorder for christmas, but I need help in getting the best value for money around. I have decided, after hours of trapesing round shops and trawling the interenet, that the best type for her would be one which takes an SD memory card as this means she can connect straight to…
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Anyone every had a Turkey Ballotine for xmas?
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Canvas Photo Print - Help Needed
Hi, I read on this forum a couple of weeks ago, about canvas photo prints. I would love to order one for my mum for Christmas, but can't find the thread anywhere. I'm pretty sure the link was for some one on ebay that was very good. Please can someone point me in the right direction. Thanks.:confused:
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DIY calendar
Hi. Not sure what forum to put this but does anyone know where I can get a DiY photo calendar? I know that a lot of photo shops produce a customised calendar, and I have seen DIY ones where you put the whole page in your own printer and print out your desired month and picture but what I am after is slightly different.…
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Hmv
Is business that bad over at the HMV camp that they must email me 3 times a day 7 days a week, in addition to their relatives over at the Waterstones camp??? :confused:
