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Snowman Soup
I've read through lots of posts about this and still don't really know what it is - can anyone help me out please? I've sorted the pot of gold thing and think that is a fabulous idea
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Do you have a special meal on N Y Day?
We're not party animals and sometimes don't even stay up for the bells, but one thing we do do...is have a big meal on New Year's Day just as we would on Christmas Day. We have several courses and lots of nibbles and 'bits'. I thought this was a standard for pretty much everyone but I've been quite surprised lately to find…
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New Year's Eve Family Party Games
Wanted to play a board game with family members for our annual party but found the prices somewhat alarming (after hunting today in the January sales) for a games we'll no doubt play a couple of times then leave to gather dust. I then thought about hunting the net for Mr & Mrs type questions and discovered by accident a…
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Free NES Games on the Wii - Time Nearly Up
It is now possible to download the internet channel on the Wii for free but there was a time when they were charging 500 wii points for it. For all of those that paid in points you can download a free NES game from the Wii shop channel worth 500 points but the offer ends today! Just visit the Wii shop channel and there…
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fluffy chicks?
hiya, im trying to find somewhere to buy the little fluffy chicks you get ataround easter time. Ebay strangely didnt seem to have them (only one seller selling them at a lot) and with postage on yellow moon it works out at over £5 for 12 chicks. Does anyoneknow somewhere that sells them? Thanks :easter: (early i know!)
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EASTER ideas???
Hi everyone... I know im early but not as early as the christmas thread!?!?! i just wondered what idea's ppl had for make gifts. something like the snowman soups or the reindeer flannel??? i need help on ideas please!!! x
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Planning ahead Christmas tree for next year help!
Hi We are looking to buy an artificial 8ft Christmas tree for next year, hoping to find a store that just wants them out of the way and are heavily discounting them. Dont mind paying upto £100 if it was originally sold at £200 or £300 as we would like a stunning one for next year! Best find so far is this, but if anyone…
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I got a bargain today for a craft for next xmas - wanted to share
Hi, I went to B&Q today and hidden at the back of the few xmas items they were selling off were packs of 6 clear glass baubles. They were not priced but they turned out to be £1.26 a pack :D I got 2 packs to do crafty stuff with next year. (They grabbed my attention after someone posted on this site some 'wish' baubles…
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thank you card ideas?
Hi, I am hoping you might be able to help - I am out of ideas this year! :o I always do homemade thank you cards for ds (age 2) to send out after xmas/birthdays etc. I don't know what to do this year. When he was a baby I put a xmas photo of him on the front. For his birthday ones he did hand prints with paint and I…
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Clip together coasters?
DS has loads of comics he wants to bin (recycle), but I've seen a website somewhere that was selling coasters, badges and keyrings that unclip and then there were bits of comics slipped into them. Looked quite good. I thought of doing this a) for some pressies next year and b) perhaps to make a little bit of cash. The…
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Learning to crochet
hi everyone really hoping somebody can help me. i'm trying to get a headstart on next christmas and thanks to everyoes great ideas on this forum i've just about decided what things i want to make for next year. I really want to take up knitting again and i am currently weighing up buying a sewing machine but the one thing…
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Knitting for charity 2010
Hi there i am would like to start a thread here Is anyone up for a challenge PREEMIESUK CHALLENGE for 2010 parcels are now being sent to the hospitals via Couriers as its cheaper than royal mail and i can get more out to the hospitals this way This will run all through the year Part 1 1000 vent bonnets with flaps 1000…
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Great 'Use of Xmas Leftovers' Hunt
It's always the same after Christmas, loads of food left, but no energy to cook. The turkey sandwich is always a classic, but we're asking MoneySavers for a more adventurous use of their Xmas leftovers. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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The Shuttle, Shipley, W/Yorks fabric sale
I am in no way connected to this shop, unless you call my shopping there regularly a connection! Just been in today and the prices are so good in the sale. Solid colour fleece, good stuff, now £3.40. If you want fabric for your next year presents for christmas this is worth a visit. I bought loads of fabric and they always…
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Does anyone know where I can get printed......
....bibs. Like disposable bibs you have at some lobster palces (on the tv at least!)??? Am planning my mam's suprise 60th and have booked the chocolate fountain, but I'm trying to find somewhere that prints on paper / plastic disposable bibs, if not a picture then at least a 'happy 60th' type motif. I've seen plenty of…
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So how did your christmas go this year?
How did christmas go for you all this year? Did you have last minute stresses or panicks? Did it all go as you planned ? Did everyone enjoy themselves? Did the MSE tips and tricks help you to do anything differently this year? What will you do differently next year? I had a fabulous christmas and the mood was helped by the…
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Christmas pudding
hi, we have a lot of people coming on new years eve - i have a whole christmas which we will not eat, any ideas what i can do with it to make into little cakes or something to serve with mulled wine - will save me going out and buying loads of mince pies - any thanks in advance for any idas
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talking parrot!
I bought a talking parrot for my 4yr old grandson on Ebay.(£9.99) It didn't work. Does anyone know if any shops in the Kent area stock this so I can return if not adequate. My grandson loved it and was very disappointed
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homemade presents and ungrateful family!!
sorry bit of a rant! ohhh im so cross...my OH, my son and myself made hampers for family memebers as we didnt have masses of money to buy expensive wasteful gifts so we decided to put one together...we made jam, filled some mugs with chocolates (wrapped in cellophane and bows etc) made snowman soups, made gingerbread,…
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Christmas 2010 for £150
I have decided that next christmas will be on a budget of £150. This will include all food and drink, presents etc. If I can do it cheaper I will. Already Started Wrapping Paper x 2 rolls - £1.00