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Hamper for MIL - Post Cancer
Hi all Doing a hamper for MIL xmas, she just finished a years treatment for breast cancer inc chemo and radiation, I have bougt an avon sensitve bubble bath as i know she wasnt abel to have baths due to scar and was thinking of buying a good brush and hair products as she plannign on ditching the wig soon if anyone has any…
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Ideas needed for party games for a 4 year olds party
Hi, I need some ideas of what party games I could have at my 4 year olds birthday party. There will be 17 children :eek: going most of those between 3 and a half and four. We hired a hall (had to due to lots of problems with alcoholic neighbours, v.long story). I thought about maybe setting up a table and letting them make…
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please has anyone got any ideas???? i need ideas quick
hi i need 2 buy something for my dads birthday has any1 got any ideas? its hard ive asked him and he says i dont need anything i get him thorntons toffees every year, along with usually cds but hes got the internet and dosent need cds anymore as he listens to music online. hes into golf but has everything u name it he…
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Best place for blank calender
Want to use pics of son to make a calender,where is the best and cheapest place to buy a 12 page blank calender to insert my own pics for each month. thanks in advance
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presents for 15 and 17 yo boy and girl
I was wondering if any one can help me with ideas for presents for my niece and nephew, Niece is 17 (18 in Jan) and Nephew is 15. i was made redundant from work earlier in the year and my redundancy money was spent moving in with my OH. Both are into their designer gear but i simply can't afford to splash out this year. i…
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christmas shopping tips
Some great links in this Sunday Times article for shopping for Christmas gifts online less than a month to go! :eek: :beer:
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What do I ask parents for, for christmas?
Hi Guys This may seem bizarre but I'm actually wanting advice on what I should ask for, for christmas. :-S. My Mum asked me yesterday what I would like. And for the first time ever I can honestly say. I havent got a clue Dont own a games console at the mo so I guess thats a possibility but other than that I dont really…
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What to get the in laws?
OH and I are currently separated because of work, and I think his parents have been really supportive of us, by inviting me over to stay at theirs for weekends whilst OH is temporarily living with them. Okay, I'm not exactly high maintenance, but the extra heat and light adds up, and I'd like to get OH's parents a token…
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Unexpected extra gift to buy,ideas needed
Ok here goes basically a friend of my hubs has recently split from his wife.Hubs known him for years through fishing but ive only met him a few times...always very polite,quiet,and by all accounts according to everyone else that knows him is a genuinely decent guy,anyway the breakup isnt at all amicable long story so ive…
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Whoopsy Daisy Angel....anyone have the music?
Hi, Hoping someone can help. DS2 is playing a part in the school performance. Its called "Whoopsy Daisy Angel" - and apparently is a quite popular choice for children's christmas plays. I was hoping someone out there might be able to help me with either getting hold of a cd, the lyrics, the tune (I can read music at a very…
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i need a secret santa idea for a young, misguided person
the limit is £3.00 and the person is a young girl who is about 16. She is rude and has no manners. She also cheeks back and not many people at work like her......me I ended up picking her name out of hat. typical!! thinking on the lines of a book of good manners or a good behavior sticker chart any ideas out there guys
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Blast Pod Video Game Rocker
hello, i wonder if any of you brilliant people could help me please, saw one of these when searching for game chairs on google and can only find them on amercian sites such as amazon.com and they do not ship outside us, i would love one of these for my son for christmas and wondered if anyone knew where i could pick one up…
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Christmas gift - Pamper Day
OK, I want to get my wife a Pamper Day at a spa for christmas. I have looked on the 'net and there's so many to choose from. Any of you good girls/ladies out there give me any tips on where/what to go for around the Manchester/cheshire areas? It would basically include a full day at a spa with a massage. Cheers
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Cracker Fillers
I have just bought a kit for £1 to make 6 crackers. I am going to make them for the family Christmas meal (5 of us) youngest is 28 (me). Any ideas for novelty things to put in them....? :confused:
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Xmas scented candles
I want to buy some lovely Xmas scented candles. Where's the best place to buy them reasonably priced and ones that last that have a decent scent. M and S have some frankincense and cinnamon ones, which smell lovely, but at £5 each, I don't really want to spend £20 on candles. Recommendations please
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Sinterklaas
Thank you Kethry, this is a fab idea to suprise Oh and DS with on December 5th. :j I was wondering if anyone had any more info with regards to what kind of food would traditionally be served, how to camouflage the presents and how/ when you give them, that sort of thing?
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xmas pressie arrangements with OH?
My husband and I are newly married, and have recovered from the wedding money and new house money enough to have a little money to spare for christmas. Last year we spent £10 on each other for things to buy to make each other something (OH carved me a lovespoon - how sweet is that?). Anyway, I still don't feel right about…
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where to find party oufits
I am going to a xmas party with a casnio theme so i need to have an evening dress I haven't found anything yet and it only 2 weeks away :eek: i am on a tight buget so i thought it would be a good idea for us all to list where, what you got/seen and the price of your bargains to help myself and others get the perfect outfit.
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Real Christmas Tree Advice Appreciated
Hi all DH and I will be decorating the house for Christmas next weekend. We would love a real Christmas tree this year, but are worried about our pets. We have cats who I imagine would love to climb it, and a dog who would probably try the same! My question is this - are the needles from the tree harmful to pets?…
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Christmas Ham
I usually cook my own and was wondering if anyone had any views on where to go for a smoked one. Last few years I have been picking one up in Somerfield or Sainsburys but fancied a change this year.
