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high school party on a budget
hi, im planning a roller disco for my little girl in april, i know this sounds early but last year we ended up having 2 parties one tea party in the house for all her girly friends from school, then on the sat a bbq for everyone else at mine and they cost little but it was stressful and i ended up minding all the kids…
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Edible arrangements - any ideas?
Hi everyone! I could use some help here ... One of my work colleagues will be celebrating her 50th birthday in Feb, and I was thinking rather that get a cake for her, how about making an edible arrangemet? Sort of a bouquet of fruit 'flowers'. I've seen some things on the internet like pineapple flowers with a strawberry…
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Help with present ideas for 5 year old boy
Hi all, DD's step brother will be 5 later in the year and I have absolutely idea what to get him from her. Have bought cars nearly every birthday and xmas since he was born and lego for xmas. Am completely stumped. Please can you lovely lot help with some suggestions? max budget £10
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Ideas for Mans Labor/Baby survival kit please
My brother & his partner are having their first born in April. Mom to be is well catered for in all areas to help before, during & after labor, however my brothers a bit left out (not that he'll probably need as much as her). I want to make a Labor survival kit for his birthday, but am a little bit stuck for ideas, anyone…
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Chinese themed party. Ayone got any ideas
to wow my guests with. My 30th (sob) birthday is on the 31st of this month. I'm not a fan of my birthday but my H and children (& rest of the family) will not let me get away with doing nothing for my 30th. I have decided to have an informal gathering at my house & to order in lots of yummy chinese food. I'm going to go…
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Crochet or amigurumi anyone?
:o :o :o Does anyone do any crochet:o :o ? I bought this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creepy-Cute-Crochet-Zombies-Ninjas/dp/1594742324/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231157506&sr=8-2 and I am also after this one…
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Aromatherapy oils
Hi, I am buying someone a foot spa and aromatherapy oils in the January sales for next years Xmas. I was wondering where I could get aromatherapy oils CHEAPLY on the high street? Thanks.
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9yr old pamper party help
Hi My daughter turns 9 on the 17th and she wants a pamper party, I have arranged for someone to come and she is charging £45 for 9 children, that is make overs nail art, pedicure and polish. I was thinking of pink and silver bunches of balloons, and pink accessories, choc fountain, bowls of candi floss and popcorn. Then I…
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Is it today or tomorrow
That we should be taking all the christmas stuff down dont want to take my tree down :rolleyes:
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bag storage??
my mum would like a bag to keep all our plastic bags in and they always ends up over the floor, for her birthday. I remember having one as a kid that was like a long sausage with elasticated openings at the end so you could stuff bags in the top and pull them out the bottom. having had a quick look on the net im struggling…
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Baby thank you card ideas
Hello, Im looking for advise on Baby thank you (gift) cards. Does anyone know where I could find a site that does personalised cards (allows you to upload a photo) at a good price and quality. Or tips for making your own from scratch? I am organising this on behalf of a relative that has just had a baby girl. I thought…
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Any ideas for a 40th party reuniting old uni friends?
Hi everyone My husband is organising a do where I can invite friends, family and all my uni friends i havent seen in years this summer to celebrate my 40th. Has anyone done anything similar and have any good tips or advice. We've thought of having a theme- GREASE or the 80's, but would all like that? Also should I have my…
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Carrier bag holders
My nan showed me how to make these when I was younger. I think they're cute, space saving and eco friendly (you'll want to save and re-use your carrier bags!) This is the sort I used to make (i didn't make this one though!) It's a really useful storage solution (who wants carrier bags cluttering up drawers, cupboards etc).…
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An idea for birthday/xmas presents etc.
Ok, so i've been browsing the hamper threads and the 'save money on presents' type threads and had a little idea. why not give presents at not cost at all? then all the money made from selling things or from cashback sites you can keep for yourself. you're probably thinking it can't be done but i've tried and tested it…
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50th birthday party
Heya, I am looking for some advice and tips from all you great people. Its my mum and dads 50th birthday this year, its my mums on the 4th of june, and my dad's on the 21st july. I am going to do them a joint party, as a lots their friends and family live quite far away, and I don't think they would want to come down twice…
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12 year old daughter - birthday party?!!!!!
My 12 year old has been 'disc ussing' her birthday party. Approx. 7-8 friends to go bowling, then for a pizza, then a sleepover. Bowling alone will cost a fortune, pizza hut (plus drinks, ice-creams etc. etc.) a second mortgate, sleepover (face packs, makeup testing, drinks, midnight snack sweets etc. etc.). Don't want to…
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Cutting mount board for picture framing
Hi guys/gals, I'm currently framing some pictures and in true MSE style, would like to cut the mount board myself rather than buying he expensive pre cut ones. Does anyone have any experience of using these cutting tools (eg…
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Party games/activities for a 3yr old boy party
My grandson is soon to be 3, wow where did the time go. His mum is planning his party but we want to come up with some activities as 3yrs is young to just play games. We will be using our large church hall with plenty of other rooms available for food etc. So far we have thoughts along the lines of bouncy castle,…
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Chinese New Year
I was wondering if anybody could help? The family who own the Chinese Takeaway across the road from us bought us a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates for Christmas (No we don't have takeaway every day - very rarely in fact!) and so I was wondering if there was something small that I could give them for Chinese New…
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Valentines Day - February 14th - What are you planning?
Hi i thoughts it good to ask early...start planning etc. so what ideas have you lot got?
