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want to take hubby away for 40th (jan)
hi i need inspiration, my husband is 40 in january and we can just afford a night away, does anyone have any ideas (preferably west country) so we dont have to travel too far. i was thinking bath but its expensive and parking is a nightmare, does anyone have any ideas as i am stuck???
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Suggestions please for Birthday present
My Sister-in-law is in late 50s, doesn't drink, smoke, nor eat chocolate. Over the last few years I have given her the full variety of soap/smellies, sets of nice tea/coffee/cafetiere, pot plants/flowers/bulbs (and I sent her flowers for xmas). I need inspiration please, for a lady who isn't particularly houseproud,…
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My 22nd Birthday...
Hello everyone, I know this may seem silly but its my 22nd birthday in May and I am planning on having a disney princess themed party at my house like a childrens party, as i am a kid at heart. I just wondered if anyone had any ideas for games etc, there will be 6 of us all together, so not many, I have pass the parcel in…
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Kids 16 and 18 within days of each other!!
My daughter is 16 within two days of her brother turning 18 and I am at a loss to think of ways of making their days special. It is not helped by the fact that it is not something that can be solved by throwing money at it - as I would have done previously - hire a venue, DJ, party etc.. We have a big tax bill to pay at…
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need help making labels for bubbles,choc wrappers and bookmarks for childrens party
I am off work poorly sick with that horrible flu/sickness bug ,so rather than sit around feeling sorry for myself I thought I could start to sort things for my little boy 4th and his little girlfriends 3rd birthday party . Been looking on ebay and seen quite a few ideas eg bubbles ,choc bars ,sherbet that have been re…
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***snowman Soup All Year Round Ideas***
Hi all, I really enjoyed making the Snowman soup at christmas, and my friends and family loved them. I know there have been some suggestions for Easter soups - I wanted to make some for our school summer fete, I'm after a summer soup theme for making some. Maybe we can make this our all year round soup thread! We have so…
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100's OF THINGS FOR KIDS TO MAKE + RECIPES AND ALL SORTS OF OTHER STUFF
[SIZE=+1]These crafts projects use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc and EASY [/SIZE][SIZE=+1] Edible Crafts[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1] [/SIZE]http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/ including these ; click on for a quick peep ! [SIZE=+1]Easter…
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Cheap party stuff at Tesco - Thomas, Disney Princess and Night Garden
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ideas for a greek themed birthday card
hi my cousin is having a greek themed party in may for her 50th birthday greek food fancy dress etc etc and i would like to make her a card. i have loads of craft 'bits' as i make all my own cards but i have no idea where to start with this one:confused: . ancient greece would be best but all the ideas i have are way too…
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Proud of my Knitting achievement - what's next!!
2 months before Christmas I started knitting squares for a blanket. I was able to give my brother and his wife one reasonable sized pram blanket all sewn together and edged in blanket stitch and everything and was SO proud, as I would probably be one of the world's slowest knitters!!! My question is - what next? I did a…
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Spiderman impersonator for 4th birthday party!
I'm trying to find someone who could show up to my son's party for an hour, maybe, dressed as spiderman, and pose with the kids for photos/be vaguely entertaining while I get the tea ready! It's for later this month. Does anyone know of any CHEAP entertainers who might do it? I've had a quote for £250 which I think is way…
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Need help understanding Power Rnagers Pleeeeease
Hi, Its my little boys 5th birthday next month and he has decided he would like Power Rangers. We have thought long and hard and decided he can have some. BUT where do I start, Which are bad, Which are good. Whats the difference between Ordinary and Jungle fury. :confused: If anyone can let me know which are the best and…
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70th Birthday present and party ideas
It's my mum's birthday in just under 3 weeks so cutting it fine! I would like to get her a crystal photo of grandchildren, any recommendations? Plus, unsure what to do re:party Mum is fairly new to area and not many close friends, due to bereavements and distance, but thought of having a small hall party in the afternoon…
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decorating candles
has anyone ever tried decorating their own candles ?? is it hard ?? have got it into my head to make these for mothers day this year
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Australian theme party
Hi all - or g'day cobbers we are having an Oz theme party, got an idea for some of the food, but wanted kangaroo sausages/burgers for the BBQ, has anyone ever bought them in a supermarket, can only find them online. any other ideas for decoration (got some Oz bunting) and food would be great. I am doing Anzac biscuits,…
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present wrapping Japanese style
Hello :wave: serial lurker here. My OH came home talking about this idea which I am going to use next Christmas, and probably for most gifts given throughout the year http://furoshiki.com/home.php From suggestions on this forum I made and gave wheat bags and journal jars this Christmas and they have all been very well…
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Leo engagement ring
My partner and I have been looking at engagement rings and we have seen a lovely one in Ernest Jones - it is a Leo diamond ring. Does anyone have one? Are they worth the extra money? Many thanks Smiler x
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Need Kids Pirate Party Cheap Decorating Ideas
I have booked a pirate themed birthday party for dd for next saturday,it includes party leaders in pirate costume,2 bouncy castles,face painting,balloon modelling,pirate themed party games,all activities done by staff at the venue,invitations and even goody bags are included in the price which is about £80 for 30 kids. All…
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M&S sale, good price ingredients for hampers
Hi there everyone just been in my local M&S, Owlcotes, and they have lots of stuff in the toy area going for £1. Books, silicone cupcakes 4 + recipe card, christmas tree silicone mould and lots more. They are great for hampers and obviously good quality The tree one is in a gorgeous tree shaped box and was £7.50. It has…
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The Thrifty Gifty Girls 'n' Guys 2009 (Organised & Money Neutral for All Occasions)
We started life as two seperate threads - 'Money neutral 2008' run by Jamtart6 and 'OrganizedChristmas 2008' by Pinkladymel. Both threads were hugely popular and we realised that together it would be the ultimate tool to being organised and thrifty for all occasions. This thread has been started as the old thread reached…
