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Where to go in London for my 40th
Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I am planning on a night away in London in May for my 40th (if I can get over the fact that I am 40!) am leaving my 3 littluns with my parents for the Sat night (very rare) and am planning on staying in London for the night with dh and doing something in the evening like a…
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first communion dress
hi i dont know if this is the right board to ask this but does anyone know of some websites that do first comunnion /bridesmaid dresses . my sis is looking for one for her daughter and she has asked me to have a look for her ,but i have a little boy lol and really dont know where to start . she is looking for one that is a…
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T- shirt decorating
Hi, can i pick your brains please? DD is having a design your own t shirt party for her 9th birthday. Can anyone help with the best place to get decent fabric pens from as cheaply as possible? My carpet doesn't fancy the paint :rotfl:. Some sets of 12 have been around the £10 mark :eek:. Ive seen some on ebay but don't…
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Ideas for Easter basket goodies.
Morning everyone. I want to make up some Easter baskets for girls aged 10, and boys aged 7 and 5. Anyone got any brilliant ideas or seen anything lately which would be appropriate for their ages? Many thanks
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60 Years married - Ideas?
Can anyone share/advise on ideas for a present for a 60th wedding Anniversary. I liked the Gold jar idea for a 50th but cannot think of anything similar for a 60th (can't afford diamonds..) As you have such a lot of good ideas on here thought I'd ask for some help. Fingers crossed.......
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ideas please for daughter's sweet 16th
My DD is to turn 16 in a few weeks and I would love some ideas for a special present or ideas how to celebrate this occasion - without spending a fortune! Thanks in advance, Narla x
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Mr Men Notelets or similar?
Hiya I am after some Mr Men notelets or carded party invites. Cant find any anywhere, only a packet of 20 paper invites which dont take my fancy! My son has special needs and is Mr Men mad! Actually will be grateful for any leads to a all Mr Man birthday party!!! Cheers all x
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Hamper Help - Sweetshop Theme
Hi there, I'm trying to put together a sweetshop themed hamper for my 12 year old niece. I want it to be based on sweets but I don't want it to contain any actual sweets. To explain: I've been trying to think of ways of adapting journal in a jar, ball of life, the penny jar etc and that was how I came up with the sweetshop…
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Wrapping with cello and making bows
Hi, I know most of you here are old hat at making these hampers and baskets but for those of us just starting out I have come accross a video that shows how to wrap baskets in Cello and how to make your own bows. Lots of other videos too - its really fab!! http://www.expertvillage.com/video/28489_gift-basket-bow-final.htm…
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whats the rules ???
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Valentine Gift Ideas for Your Beloved
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated by many lovers all over the world, what you plan to do as the Valentine's Day approaches? Presenting flowers, exchanging confectionery, or sending Valentine's cards? This exceptional day of lovers allows everyone to give out the most fascinating things and speak up the never…
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SIL always leaving presents bought for her kid
Hi What would you guys do in this situation - for the last three christmases or so, SIL has always left behind presents which we have bought for her child at my MIL house. I get really hurt as I put in a lot of thought into what to buy and always buy something that I have trial tested on my kids or other kids in the family…
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Annonymous Flower Gifts
Anyone know of any sites which allow you to order with an option for the sender to remain annoymous?
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wedding present
I need to pick your brains....... I have been invited to a wedding party at the end of July and I would like to make something for the couple. THe thing is I will have the travel 250 miles to the party and they live in taiwan. So the restrictions are - can't be heavy or bulky - I would like it to be a keepsake - I;m not…
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chocolate butterfly
made one thanks to celyn 90 who kindly sent me a butterfly mould its wicked !! had a bit of a blond moment and stuck smarties on what then turned out to be the bottom lol and ran out of icing sugar so my icing was too thin but apart from that it looks lovely and I can't wait to make them for easter presents in the end I…
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mothers day candle
is this ok ??
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Valentine Meals In London
Hi fellow Money Savers! My partner and I hail from the lovely city that is Newcastle, and we're heading down to London on Friday 13th for a romantic Valentine getaway. The problem is, I don't know London very well at all and I'd love to find a decently priced Italian restaurant to visit for a meal on Saturday 14th. All of…
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After a rubbish day .....
Most of you know I have had a really rubbish day ... OH looked out of the window 10 mins ago and this is what we saw .... It has really made my day and cheered me up no end (how sad is that!!!) I have been out in the middle of the road in my pj's, slippers and dressing gown playing in the snow ... just to prove I haven't…
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Ideas for my Sister in Laws DIVORCE PARTY :)
Hi there Well........ Long story but my sister in law is due to get divorced from my brother. My brother was not a very nice man towards his wife and after everything me and the rest of his family have actually decided that we would rather not be involved with him anymore and that his wife is such a lovely person that she…
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Any Wool Experts out there?
I am knitting using Rowan Cotton Glace wool, which is quite expensive per ball (despite finding a good supplier on ebay!), and I wondered if anyone might know what other wools would be similar that I could replace it with, or if there is a cheap place to get hold of the wool in Belfast? Thankyou!!
