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Granny's Cook Book - Chocolate cake
Has anyone got the recipe for Chocolate Cake from the Great Grannys Cookbook please, as it's wheatfree it will suit my Dad for his 70th next week, I stupidly forgot to write it down before I took the book back to the library ... just need the ingredients list, I think I remember how I made it ... and if you have the recipe…
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Home made gifts for a 7 year old
My daughter has alot of friends who have birthdays in next 6 weeks, i am hoping to be able to make some gifts with her to give. I have already seen the Choccie Slab thread, so thanks, there are some great tips in there. :j Can anyone think of any other home made ideas for girls or boys? My little one is very arty and would…
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Family Birthday Presents
Hi, I'm hoping you can help. Since i had my son last year, finances have been tight and now I;m working part time money is even tighter. Unfortunatley this year is the year for a lot of BIG birthdays. We always spend more on the BIG birthday;s and this year we have to buy a present from DS as well. So I am after…
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Hat boxes
Im looking for something similar to the ones previously posted in the Argos sale,unfotunately i missed out.Also saw some round silver boxes in Wilko's a while back but they've not got any now:confused:
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4 poster bed drapes
Hi I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have been asked to make drapes for a 4 poster and am looking for some inspiration. Thanks
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Cake Decorating!
I have recently got into cake decorating, here are what I have made so far (they have been taken on a camera phone, so not that great quality!) my nieces 1st birthday cake in December: My Dads 50th birthday cake in January: My friends Mums cake: My friends son's cake last week: Ed and Edwina (creme egg edibles!): A…
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Wedding Invites
First of all thanks to everyone who gave me such great ideas with the tissue paper for my card making. I thought i would ask your advice again. Ive been asked to make my friends wedding invites Gulp im shaking with fear lol have any of you ever done wedding invites? have u any pics? any advice would be fantastic thank you…
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Easter school hols - FREE kids Sea Life ticket
If you buy anything from Greggs the bakers this Easter you'll get a FREE childs ticket to Sea Life centre in Birmingham. Great money saving this Easter holiday check out www.greggsofthemidlands.co.uk/voucher/
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poem to write to a godson
I'm going to be a godmother in 2 weeks. I would love to write some kind words or a poem in his bible , when i present him his bible at the christening. can someone help me please?
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Gifts for men for less than a couple of pounds?
Our PTA have an idea to set up a gift shop for father's day (didn't get it up and running in time for mothers day unfortunately). It's an idea that works well in other schools that we know of, so we thought we'd give it a go. Seeing as these are primary children, we don't want to be charging more than a couple of pounds…
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Friend's 40th birthday ... suggestions please!
My friend, who is actually the sister of a good friend, is going to be 40 soon and has invited all the girls round for dinner; as she is a chef she is insisting she cooks. What kind of gift can I give her, bearing in mind I don't really know her that well, only from the school run and as she is my mate's sister? I know you…
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Dad's 70th birthday next Wednesday - HELP!
Hi; we were all convinced that my Dad was going to be 69 this year but actually it's his 70th on Wednesday 12th!! Help!! I have already bought him tickets to see a Louis Armstrong music show and a Louis Armstrong CD to go with it .. but wanted to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday in a special and not too extravagant…
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Cellophane help for baskets
I bought the baskets from argos....banana baskets and i wondered how much cellophane i would need to cover one basket? The other thing i am asking is ...Does anyone know where i can buy xmas cellophane either by the metre or in 5/10 m rolls? I was thinking of shrink wrapping the basket and contents then wrapping it up in…
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Christening
Any ideas what i can get my baby great-niece for her christening present? My Mums getting a christening dress, her aunts getting a silver bracelet. I cant think what to get. :confused:
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Moulin Rouge fancy dress...
Hi All! I've promised to help a friend out by working the interval bar at our medical school production of Moulin Rouge (Thurs and Fri) - I need to pull a burlesque costume outta thin air! I'm usually good at last minute costumes, but I have no time and little money. Do any of you wonderfully creative lot have any ideas?…
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Theatre Tickets Help
I am looking into organising a trip to London for a group of friends to include a West End Show on Friday 12th September 2008 and there will be about 26 of us in total. Does anyone know the best website or phone number to get the best deals? I've been looking around for ages but don't seem to be getting anywhere. Regards…
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Rag Bags/Bags (merged)
Ive seen some fantastic rag bags in boutique stores and wondered if anyone actually knew how to make them??? All I know is that strips of rags are knitted together somehow...:confused: Please help! :j
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21st Birthday
I have two boys 21st birthdays coming up and have no idea what to get them! I've looked on the internet and everywhere suggests things such as experiences, but I have a maximum budget of £30 for each person! One is a best friend, 'alternative', likes things such as doctor who, wrestling and plays drums. The other is a…
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Boys Easter Hat!?!
This task is so much easier with girls!! I need some inspiration for an easter hat - pictures would be great purlease!!! Thanks melissa
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wii
Its my D/D 16th birthday Sat ,stuck for places to take 5friends other than resturants ,a bit pricey ,however Currys had wii in to night with a game packsge ,I have ordered one but am worrying will she like it .Doesnt' play games,but I thought for the party might kep them going ,what do others think ,will they take it back…
