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xmas stockings for younger children
Every time we go into our village shop my dd always sees a comic that she wants and they always have a free gift with it. As she is only 2 1/4 sometimes the gifts are a little too old for her so I have decided that I will gather them all up over the year and fill a stocking with them next xmas.
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toddler gift for mother and toddler christmas party
My son (2yrs) has been invited to a few mother and toddler Christmas parties in December. I have been asked to bring a small gift for him (under £5) to be wrapped and given to him by Santa. Help, I need inspiration of what to buy from you helpful people!!
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Joke basket/hampers
Have just spent ages reading through some old threads and came across one about doing a mini joke basket or hamper and suggesting one for the kids with a can of furniture polish, duster black bin bag and i thought to add an air freshner as well so that they can tidy their rooms. Can anyone think of any more ideas for joke…
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American friend...what to buy????
Hi all, I have a lovely penfriend in the USA. I would really like to send her some very English-y things for xmas....but what? My mind has gone completely blank, so I know how good you lot are! So far Ive come up with English tea........thats it! Pl ease help!:rudolf:
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Do I need to put a coin in a purse?
I seem to remember something about it being tradition to put a coin in a purse when giving it as a gift. Am I going nuts?
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Tesco Christmas Delivery Slots !!
Hi had a letter in the post from Tesco today telling me when i can book my christmas grocery slots so thought i would share Sat 1st Dec for delivery Friday 21st Sunday 2nd for delivery Sat 22nd Monday 3rd for delivery Sun 23rd Good luck getting your slots :D xx
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I'm going on a cake decorating workshop! The results!
Sorry I know it's not really moneysaving but it could be if I get better and have less waste lol. I've just had a phone call to say I've got a cancellation place on Saturday for a cake decorating workshop, I'm so excited:j I made cakes last year for presents and they were the first ones I'd ever done so were a bit rough…
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Christmas Pressies for Gran
Hi Everyone, My grandmother is in her 80s and she doesn't like/eat chocolates, biscuits, etc. She has also lost alot of weight recently and is probably a size 8 or 10 in clothes, though she insists she is a size 16. As a result we cannot really buy her any of these items for Christmas.:eek: My mu already makes her a food…
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Irish Cream Recipe needed Please!
Help! i recently found a recipe, in a newspaper or magazine for a baileys type drink, made with cream, brandy and dulce de leche. But I've lost it! I would be extremely grateful if anyone has it and can please let me have it. Many thanks!!
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Collectable Christmas Decorations
This is my first Christmas with the person I intend spending the rest of my life with - everyone say AHHHHHHH or BLEEUUUURGH as you see fit :D Anyway we want to buy a special decoration for the tree each year so we can mark our time together. Does anyone have any ideas of where we can go to get one? I'm not bothered about…
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Yet another secret santa...
Well it's that time of year again, we just pulled names out of the hat for ours too and I got: one of the project students (they are normally about 22/23 years old). I know very little about her other than she can draw - she works in our sattelite unit in another building so we don't see each other often. She works very…
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Spotted some decorations today - Gulp!
Has anyone spotted any decorations yet? On my way home I saw two houses decorated to the hilt. Both looked great but I did think... "Crikey, it's still November" Having said that, I'm looking forward to checking out the pics of decos and trees that will (hopefully) be posted here over the next few weeks. Oh, and Merry…
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secret santa- for my boss!!!!
at work we have secret santa, budget is £5, my person to buy for is our boss, he's a decent bloke but i have no idea what to get him he's a typical bloke- early to mid 40's, massive man united fan, knows a lot about alcohol and is into military and historical fiction. any ideas?????
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when are you putting your xmas decs up?
For me....Friday night when kids in bed...But wont open curtains till saturday so it will be the 1st December...always has been he 1st..tradition now i think...My mum always puts it up on 1st and even now she living in cyprus and she putting hers up on 1st lol
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Dressing for christmas
I am having my first ever christmas as the host and am hopeless in dressing my home and table, (hope this is the right place for this post!) and want to knock them dead. Ive chosen a colour scheme and have a few basic ideas but thought it would be great if anyone had any photos past and present to give myself and other…
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christmas door wreaths
Hya for the first time Im going to make.......got a new hobbycraft store opened up nearby. :j ...a door wreath. Have got some really good ideas from previous threads. Though to make sure it doesnt get nicked the first night :eek: .....how do I fix it to a half glass PVC door.:confused: Obviously dont want to ruin the door…
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Santa Tracker
Hiya not sure if this has already been posted but there is a website that has a Santa tracker? It also has games & activities on it. Don't know how to set up a link but here is the address. www.northpole.com J :j
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mince pies
does anyone have a good receipe for mince pies? myself and OH are going to attempt it this weekend :D
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Fancy Dress Goddess costume
Hi, this is my very first posting!! as the people I work for are weeks behind paying my wages I have no money and I am going to my best friends party at the weekend. She has given it a Gods and Goddesses theme, does anyone have a bright idea or a brilliant suggestion to help me out. I'm totally stuck! thanks Love this…
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Hiring a gazeebo/marquee in essex
Not sure if I've put this in the correct place, but thought this was the best place! I'm organising a party this Christmas and would like to hire a gazeebo/marquee for my back garden with a heater. I know it's really short notice, so who knows if I'll even be able to get one! Or even how much they might cost. Back garden…
