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present for a husband & wifes joint 40th (on a budget)
I have been invited to a posh 40th joint party for a husband & wife (both soon to be 40). I know I have to get them a gift but what. They are loaded and have everything, I am skint and have nothing. Was thinking of some champaigne but on my budget it may taste like vinegar. I need something that costs very little but makes…
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Dress up as a Toy - Need a bit of inspiration
My son's teacher has sent a letter home this week saying they are having a special toy day in July, and they would like the children to come to school dressed as their favourite toy. I have no idea what he can be his fave toy is his fireman sam fire engine and his playmobil ice cream parlour. I normally make all his dress…
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Help for fathers day
Hello all, I have a question about Fathers day. My mom has been with her partner for a year and in this time i have become very close to him and he has been very good much like a dad, since my dad has left. I would like to show him how much I appreciate this on fathers day but dont know what to get him or what kind of card…
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Verse for a teacher thank you card?
The boys are in playgroup, foundation & yr3, so we want something simple but that will also convey a goodbye sentiment as they're all moving after the break to new settings (housemove). I used 'thank you for helping me to grow' last year (with flower kits), but something along similar lines would be great - struggling to…
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christmas elf academy
I know lots of you had a christmas elf visit last year so thought your little ones would like to see what they do the rest of the year http://www.northpole.com/Academy/ also see santa having a good time http://www.northpole.com/Clubhouse/DancingSanta/ Sandy
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Help - ideas for a fishing or boating enthusiast!
Hi, I have a birthday present to buy for someone to whom money isn't much of an object (lucky thing) and normally buys anything he might want, which makes a good pressie almost impossible. He's into gadgets and I can go up to about £50 but haven't got a clue about what sort of thing someone into seas fishing might think…
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Car boot sales for craft? is it do able?
Hi, I hope I am posting in the right thread as I am new to this site.... my kids have been pushing me to do a car boot sale selling my craft items which range from jewelery to minibooks and plaques.... I am wondering if anyone has tried a car boot sale to sell their crafts? I have only made things for friends and family…
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Fathers day...flowers?
I was trying to decide what to get my dad for fathers day and had the idea that i might send him some flowers. I know it's a bit unusual to send flowers to a man but i don't see any reason why it shouldn't be done, and everyone likes flowers, right? But are there any particularly "manly" flowers that i should go…
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Choosing a Dressmaker
Hi I'm going to a family wedding in September 2009. I don't want to rock up in the usual Monsoon, Coast style prom dress things that most others wear. My fear is someone else would have the same dress as me but be slimmer and taller therefore look better in it. I've found a dress pattern and fabric that I want the dress…
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End of phase leaving presents for teachers
My eldest is leaving for senior school at the end of June. It's a private school and everyone spends £££ on teachers which is so hard. It usually costs around £60 but since he's leaving the school most kids' parents will be spending well over that to include everyone who teaches them. We just CAN'T and don't want to keep…
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christening hampers
hi does anyone have any ideas what i could put in a christening hamper for two boys one is 3 and the other is 9 months. i'v never made a christening one before so i'm not really sure what i could put in it. i was thinking some kind of silver keepsake and maybe a personalised childrens bible each but after that im stuck.…
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Icing on the cake
I’ve made a number of fruit cakes for my daughter’s wedding, which I’m going to marzipan and ice. Then cut into pieces, wrap and put in customised individual cake boxes for all the guests Could anyone advise on the following - What is the best icing to use? As we are cutting it up we are only icing the top - We’ll need a…
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18 things for an 18th birthday
Hey im thinking of making a box with 18 things in for my sister in law for her birthday, does anyone have ideas of things that I can put in the box? Not too expensive, I am also turning the box into a memory box so she can reuse it afterwards to put all her 18th birthday memories in. Just need some ideas of things to put…
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smoothie cups/lids
hello, i would like to fill some smoothie cups with sweets, i know some people on here use them and wondered what they got them from, i only need 20 at the very most and the only ones i can find online are over 100 just lids, ebay seems very pricey too
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Getting Engaged -Help!!
Hi guys, Getting engaged in September and looking for the best place to choose my engagement ring. My budget is around £200. Where can I find this,:confused: Thanks, Sporter
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Ball of life or what ever its called
I got some tennis balls and i wanted to do the balls of life or stress balls. Not sure what there called now lol as anyone done them as i have lost the poem for it so can anyone help me out pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
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Fathers day gift ideas - please help me!!
Hiya! My Dad is the most awkward person to buy for - he never wants anything or needs anything as he will buy it long before anyone else has a chance to. Usually we don't do anything other than a card and small pressie, but this years a bit different. A couple of months ago my Mum and Dad started having issues - basically…
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New York Basket
My eldest daughter is going to New York in Feb 2010 for a weeks school trip, She isnt having alot of Christmas pressies because of the shear cost. But id like to make her a basket of "essentials" for her trip, I want to get her a photo album with "I (heart) NY on the front and a cheapish Digital Camera, Does anyone have…
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Charm Bracelet
Hello, Its my sister in laws 18th birthday soon, I want to get her a charm bracelet with a couple of charms on it, was thinking of an M as her name starts with this, but what else would be considered traditional for an 18th birthday? Also does anyone know of any little poems to put with it? Thank You
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school pta fathers day gift ideas?? please help
hi all im hoping you can help me, my childrens school held a mothers day shop this year to fundraise we sold potted plants, chocloates in cellophane & candles & i made some chocolate bath ect all gifts were £1 now its fathers day shop time & i havent got a clue what to make, i was thinking melting chocolate into moulds to…
