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Xmas on my own
Due to having no family and friends living too far away, I will be doing Xmas on my own. I did it last year and it was a disaster, so determined to make it better this year. I've got my head around it emotionally "should be with family at this time of year" kind of stuff, but i need some idea's of food . I'm not the…
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Ideas please for December fun leading to xmas
Hi all, want to tap your brains please for ideas. Every year I try to make as many days in december as possible special and with a christmassy theme. Some nights I have my little 4 year old daughter, some nights just me and my partner :p , and some nights I have his kids over 2 which makes 3 kids all under 12. I am looking…
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Rapidough
My daughter really likes this game but it seems a bit steep at £25 or so. Has anyone found it cheaper?
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Christmas songs live on the PC
If you are getting into Christmas, or will do later. Try this American internet radio station. It plays Christmas songs all the time from now till Christmas. http://www.1053thefish.com/listen.aspx
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Looking for a Brown Christmas Tree!!!
A local shop here has a lovely brown artificial Christmas Tree in the window which I think would be absolutely perfect for my house. In past years I have used my 8ft green tree but I have nowhere this year to put it up so that the dogs can't get near it. I have asked in the shop and they only have the one (which is about…
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driving experience for hubby's 40th help!
Hi. It may be a bit ambitious as I currently have no cash but I really really want to give my husband one of those driving days for his 40th birthday as he has always wanted to do it. Was looking at using Nectar points but I need 32,000! (only have 2,300 and his birthday is in March!) Has anyone got any tips/ideas on where…
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Too many gifts to buy...
Hi ya Just need some advice really re present buying, i have soooooooooooo many gifts to buy and its doing my head in, basically this is who i have to buy for and i havent even started well apart from 1 present for my son!!: My 2 sons ages 5 and 11 weeks - My partner Mum Dad Step mum Step dad Partners mum Partners bro…
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Upside down turkey
I have just found a recipe by an American lady who cooks her turkey upside down. Apparently this results in a super juicy turkey, the recipe has rave reviews. I think I would have to stuff it though, it's so lovely to carve a stuffed bird at the table. What does everyone think? Has anyone tried this?…
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Untraditional xmas dinner...anyone else?
My kids are quite fussy when it comes to eating. My DS (11) doesn't eat *any* fruit or veg (unless I manage to disguise it) and DD (8) is getting fussier as she gets older. Neither enjoys a Sunday roast. With this in mind I decided it's not worth the stress (and waste) of cooking a Turkey dinner for xmas lunch, so I've…
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looking for gaming chair for hubby 4 xmas
Can anyone help me. My hubby really wants a gaming chair but due to money I cant afford the really expensive ones you see like £100+. I am trying to find the cheapest one I can get my hands on. Dont want to buy on ebay as its electrical and getting so close to xmas now that if anything does go wrong it will be more hassle.…
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Christmas Breakfast
My OH and I have decided that as it will the last year its just the two of us (bump is scheduled to make an appearance in March) that we would have Christmas just the two of us this year. I would really like to do him a special breakfast to show him how much i love him and appreciate all he does - but i am really stuck for…
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Giant Bow?
Hi all My step son (age 15 yrs) is giving his girlfriend a giant teddy for Christmas. Awww :heart2: It is now boxed but he would like some wide ribbon and matching giant bow to go on the top of the box. It has to be in red. Does anyone know where i can find them? I have looked on Ebay but couldnt find any but i might not…
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Half Price Toys!!
Don't know if this has been posted elsewhere - if so I apologise - Sainsbury's has got half price toys in all it's stores until 28th November. Includes Dr Who, Transformers, Bratz everything!! Go grab a bargain!
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Christmas Cards...
My wife and I run a small Driving Instructor and Fleet Training business and we are looking to send personalised Christmas Cards to all our trainees and colleagues this year :) Most of the websites offering such a service charge the earth, and the best offers finished earlier in the year. Does anyone know of a cost…
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Teenage Boys Present - Any ideas?
After reading the post pals thread i was wondering if anyone could give ideas for a small gift to a teenage boy. I dont have much money but really want to send something for christmas. So does anyone have any ideas?? Thanks Angie
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Walking theme hamper ideas?
Hi does anyone have any good suggestions for what to put in a hamper for keen walkers (OH's Auntie and Uncle) they are in their early 50's, I had this idea at lunchtime when I bought some fab folding cutlery from the pound shop, it has little loops on for fastening to your keys/bag! but now I can't decide what else to…
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New take on sweetie boxes for crafty kids!
I decided to take the sweetie box idea and adapt it to be craft boxes for ds (aged 4) and 2 of his friends. They all love making things and thought it would be ideal. First snag .... couldn't get the **** labels off the woolworths boxes properly and didn't want to damage them ... so had the bright idea of personalising the…
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what do ppl do for new year?
if you dont have a 'big family' whats a fun way to spend new year? ive always found new year a bit depressing as we never do much except stay in and we're only young. we dont like clubbing or drinking so wouldnt go down pub or anything. we dont have many friends as we just moved. its a bit boring staying in the house…
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Books for Christmas
I'm sure lots of you already know about this but Scholastic - the people who sell books in schools - have sales twice a year where they sell off the books really cheaply. £3 for a hardback, £1 for a paperback and often have masses of them at 4 or 5 for a pound, also activity kits, posters, stationery etc They are at…
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Christmas E-Cards
Hi Does anyone know where I can get free Christmas E-Cards, without being inundated with spam forever? Thanks ! :xmassign: Sox
