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instead of desserts an ice cream van
hi i have organised my 30th birthday party soon and didnt want a knife and fork food items so big gattues etc was out of the question so i have bought a large box of mini cakes from costcos for £6.99 and then ordered an ice cream van to turn up to the venue for 1 and a half hours, they didnt charge anything to do it just a…
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Ideas for Husband's 40th in London/Kent area
It's my hubby's 40th soon and I'm looking for ideas for something different to do that won't cost a fortune. He wants a meal with all the family so need venue suited to all ages (toddlers to grandparents) and would like something a bit different. Must be fairly near Bromley/SE London. Any good restaurant deals around? Also…
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Help for 35th Wedding Anniversary
My in-laws will shortly be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. Depending on whether you go for traditional or modern i need to find a gift that is either Coral or Jade. Im on quite a tight budget so i dont want to be sepending a fortune but im really struggling to find anything. I was thinking an ornament or…
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Rubbish Cook - but wantto make nice Sunday lunch
Hello need a bit of help. Hubby has asked for a nice Sunday lunch for Fathers Day - just 4 of us. I can cook simple stuff - but am useless at things like yorkshire pudds and proper gravy!! I always buy aunt bessies yorkshire puddings and use bisto!! I know, I know !!! Any suggestions, help please?????????????
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Why are chocolate fountains so incredibly expensive to hire?
I was stunned to discover that for a private party, one would cost approx £400. :eek: Apart from doing it myself, does anyone know any good companies that aren't that much!
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Card Makers help please !!
MoneySaving Stalwart Join Date: Jan 2007 Post Count: 654 Thanked 3,602 Times in 478 Posts Help please with cricut machine for card making Hi Has anyone tried this machine. I am very tempted but would love some feedback before spending so much Thanks in advance
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Can we have a Christmas 2009 thread please?
well I know we are still 6 months away from the Big day but last year we had the 2008 christmas thread so can the Mods put up this years one please. Many thanks.
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How can I make a Moulin Rouge Outfit Cheaply?!
Hi to all I need some help - my friend at work is having a hen night at the end of August (so Ive plenty time to prepare) but the theme is Burlesque. I cant afford to spend a fortune on a costume, so can any of you suggest places I can pick up bits and pieces cheaply to make my own?? I am not the most crafty person either,…
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Anyone had a kids party at Esporta?
Hi, I have been looking at party venues and came across information on Netmums about this. If you have had a party how much did it cost? I have looked at the website but they don't list prices? Is that because they forgot or because they are expensive :confused: . Cheers
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5th Wedding Anniversary
Its my 5th Wedding Anniversary this week and I would like to so something special. I am thinking of going out for lunch but wonder where I can buy cheap champers or what I could do/where I could go for free/cheap?
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Ideas for new home hamper
Hi guys I just wondered if anybody could give me some ideas of what to put in to a 'new home hamper' for my best friend and her partner. They have lived a together for a few months now and have been slowly doing their house up (its looking gorgeous now!). I didnt want to do one before because I didnt want to add to all the…
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costco cake?
Hello, I want to order a costco cake but am having troubles. I was hoping to find some pictures of the different ones on offer (I know they do a nice rainbow) and also find a form to download and send off. i spoke to a really unhelpful person who did eventually say they can fax a request/order form (I dont have a fax but a…
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Christening Cake
Hey, It's my boyfriends sisters babies christening in late July, and we've been looking around cakes for her. She can't afford much, and her mum suggested I made her one... I made a pretty good birthday cake for their mum last year, and I'd love to make a christening cake. Has anyone got a site or any ideas how I'd go…
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help finding bookmarks
Does anyone know any online shops that sell bookmarks? I was thinking of a silver bookmark as part of a christening present I'm doing but any nice bookmark would do. Thanks!
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Cheap Wrapping Paper!
Does anyone know good places for cheap wrapping paper in bright, but plain colours? I'm looking to buy rolls and Clintons etc can be fairly expensive! Would usually have gone to Woolies :confused: I'm based in central/North london so info on non-high street shops in that area would also be gratefully received! Many thanks,…
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21st Birthday Present for man
One of my friends is 21 on Saturday and I need to get him a present but it will have to be off the internet since I can't get it delivered in time. He likes his music and has a Zen. He's also going to be going into his final year at Uni. The present should be around £20 but I don't know what to get him. Maybe something…
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Birthday present.. help needed
Hi Hope some-one can help My Aunt is 90years old this month, can't get to see her, DH not well and it's a 200 mile trip. Although she suffers with agoraphobia she still lives on her own and is very independent. Must be something I can post or order online, gift vouchers aren't any use as she can't get out. Thought maybe…
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No-spend Father's day
Before you get upset about me not spending money on my beloved father and future father-in-law, I have to start this off by saying they have requested specifically for us not to spend money on them for father's day, as we are saving for a wedding! I know them well enough to know they would only be annoyed if we ignored…
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Party places/venues around or in Peterborough
Hello. We are moving to Peterborough next month, which is when my little one will be turning 6. I have yet to book her a birthday party but don't know where? We thought we could have had it at home this year but that's going to work. If you know the price per child, what's included or both that would be very helpful. Hope…
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Daughters 18th bbq party on the cheap
Any ideas for daughters 18th. She wants a bbq. What should I have on my shopping list (food & drink). How do I make the yard look nice. Want to make it special for her without spending loads. She has invited 15 people.
