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HELP - birthday celebration ideas - female
I'm organising a birthday day out for a friend who's turning 33 (and dreading it - why I don't know but there you go!!) She wants to go to London for the day and "do something really different" We've found out about karoke bars (not my thing - cant sing) and wine tasting (they wanted over £100 each!) Do any of you lovely…
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Fancy dress help!
I'm going to a fancy dress party on Saturday and have only just got round to thinking of an outfit!! I want the new Supergirl one - was wondering if there's anyone on here who knows much about the sizing?! Checking from one site to the next a small is a 4-6, then a 6-8, then 10-12 and I don't want to end up getting the…
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Printed fabric - I need your help
My sister has a great idea for a small business but to make it work she needs her design printed on to fabric in order for her to make the things she wants to make. As there are so many crafters on here I wondered if any of you could help - She's (we've) googled loads but can't find what she's after:confused: ....can…
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40th Birthday - football?? London Days Out?? Help!
What can I get a massive Arsenal fan for his 40th birthday (my husband!!). I have not got loads to spend, but I'd like it to be nice. Would you believe I got Arsene Wenger to write a happy birthday letter to him and he bloody opened it!! I did have a surprise weekend planned, but to cut a very long story short, its gone…
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Throwing a birthday party - don't want it to flop!
Hi All, I am throwing a birthday party for my Husband tomorrow as he is 30. Now whenever we have tried to throw parties before they have always been a bit of a flop, with people just sitting about not really enjoying themselves and everyone always seems to go home early! Anyway, I wanted some ideas on things we can do to…
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Am I out of touch?
DS1 is 6 in a few weeks time; he has not asked for anything really for his birthday, we've bought him a few bits and pieces and he's having a nice party. His best mate, however, has just had his (6th) birthday and got not one but TWO games consoles, one of which was a Wii. How do I explain to DS1 that he won't be getting…
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Cake icing help!
I have decided to make my daughters birthday cake this year, she's only 2 so it won't matter if it goes wrong slightly. She is completely Iggle Piggle obsessed so decided on Piggle. He looks kind of easy, one shade of blue and red. Now the icing, this is where I get stuck. What type of icing would I use that is easy to…
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Ideas for joint 29th +?engagement
Hello Partner and i birthday same weekend in June, i believe he is also going to propose :j Have little £ as just qualified as a nurse etc. Would like to go away for the weekend or adventure type present-any ideas out there guys???? :money:
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what to get a to be 17 year old for birthday? driving related
:eek: have just realised it is my neices 17th this Friday and i have not bought a present yet :eek: she is having driving lessons off my mom and dad and i wondered if there is anything i can do to compliment this(other than a car!!)
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Male hamper
Hi - I hope you don't mind me starting a new thread but this hamper thing is addictive and I didn't know if it was worth having a separate thread for men as I find them so much harder! I just wanted to let you know about a great apron I found reduced in Tescos this afternoon - I think it was 74p. It says 'Man's best friend…
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Has anyone seen any chocolate coins anywhere?
I know they're primarily for Christmas, but I'm sure last year I saw some at other times too. I want some for Pirate Treasure for a bundle I'm putting together this week. Any thoughts or sightings? :)
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Significant Birthdays
Hello I have 2 colleagues who have significant birthdays on Monday. A female is 30 and a male is 50. Any suggestions as to what I can get them for birthday presents – do not want to break the bank £20-30 on the female, less on the male. Help please
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Retro Ideas for 30th birthday presents
My sister and i are trying to put togther some presents for our sister who turns thirty and what to go retro:T We are going to do a retro sweet box and already have picked up a book from asda titled 'God's gift' with pin ups from the 60s 70's and 80's in ( it's really funny:D . We would love some more ideas please (stuff…
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Movie night in poem for my hamper
Evening everyone I have made a Movie night in hamper for my parent evening at the kids school so that they can raffle it off and would like to put a poem to it. Can anyone help? Its contents are: 2 x Diet coke, 1 x Doritoes, 6 x mini packets of popcorn and 2 x DVD's (childrens Disney). It needs to be in by tomorrow morning…
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Ideas for plates and dishes
I have been given some cream tea plates and dessert bowls (they're new). I don't need any more crockery in my kitchen cupboards :eek: and apart from putting a pretty doily on them plus a flannel muffin then finished off with cellaphane, I can't think of any other ideas. Would love some suggestions so I could give them as…
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Help my nan is 70
Help need some ideas for my nans 70th on 26 april, my mum lives abroad (and is an only child) so i would like to do something nice for my nan Have looked at tea at ritz which she would of loved, but can't get the dates either side of her birthday (aargh), have arranged for her sister to travel down from birmingham and we…
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Luxury Health Farm
Hi, I'm looking to go to a Health Farm for a luxurious night with a partner. I don't mind paying for quality, as long as its worthwhile. It also must be 1.5-2hrs drive max from Manchester. Any ideas would be great! :)
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Thomas the tank themed 2nd birthday party
Hello, I'm after some ideas on how to save money on a Thomas themed 2nd birthday party for my son. There will be around 30 people altogether - held at our home. Thanks in advance
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Super Sweet 21st
Hi guys It's my 21st in May and Im having a big party with around 70 people & was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for a theme? Im having it in my house but have an acre or so of ground that I can use and a home bar. Any help would be greatly appreciated! So far we have wild west, disney, cocktail, general fancy…
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Present for friend who is emigrating
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