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Cooking 2 joints of meat. What temp & how long
I like most people will be cooking 2 joints of meat in the oven on Christmas Day so can some one answer me this - If you have a 10lb joint of meat and the instructions say 190 degrees and 30 minutes per pound then you would cook the meat for 300 minutes. But what if you have 2 joints each weighing 5lb the instructions on…
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Designing and printing your own gift vouchers
Hi, i'm not sure if this is the correct place for this request so feel free to move to a more appropriate area. I need to design and print four personalised gift vouchers and wondered if anyone knows of any websites that let you make your own? The only one i've found is funvoucher.co.uk which is, franky, too basic. Not…
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Make me feel Christmassy!
I was feeling really festive and Christmassy a few months ago while I was planning all my presents and things, but now it's rolled round to December, and all the lights are going up and everywhere is playing Christmas songs, I don't feel festive at all :( I don't want Christmas to come and go without getting into the…
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Gift ideas for Dad, help!
Im normally really good with presents but Im completely stuck :( I found out yesterday that my mum, 2 brothers, sister in law, nan and neices have all chipped in to buy my dad a new camera, case and memory cards. Basically everything he could want. Im annoyed because everytime I asked if Dad had mentioned something they…
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Boxes for treats!
I am making some biscuits and other edible treats for some this Christmas but don't know where to get boxes to put them in. I don't want to spend a lot but would like them to look as presentable as possible. Does anyone have any suggestion for packaging please?
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my bargain christmas 2009
this year we have very little extra money that is not already signposted to bills etc so decided we would do christmas as cheap as possible starting with my 2.5 year old son, he has become obssesed with ben 10 and scooby doo but as many of you probably know they are not cheap items lol i have spent £35 on him and the list…
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Giving gifts to local families or single parents in need this Christmas
How can I find local families or single parents who need help giving their children a great Christmas this year? I would like to help (if I can) with presents for their children. I like helping others where I can and it would be nice to help someone personally this Christmas. The trouble is I don't know where to look?! If…
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Cooking a boneless Turkey Crown...
Any tips on how to keep it from drying out too much, times etc? Hope this is in the right forum! Thanks
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So, so far for xmas thanks to this site...
I have got the comet massager for £49 minus a 20% discount voucher £39.20 bargain, OH will love it, enough right guard from the boots glitch to get them through the next year:rotfl:hopefully the £8.99 wallet from the daily mail, the blanket for £2.25 hopefully the 2 itunes for £20 from morrisons, all thanks to the lovely…
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Christmas Present Dilemma
OK, guys ... you're all smarter than me, so please help! Problem is ... we have a niece who has two children aged 8 and 17, and a live-in partner. Oldest child's working, youngest child has the manners and the behaviour of a black pig. 'Partner' appears to do nothing around the house (bathroom/stairs need paint on the…
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Awkward rellies
What do you buy for a couple who don't like ornaments, pictures, photographs, mirrors, alcohol, fruit of any kind, unusual food ie Pasta rice etc, smellies bath and candles? Done books on every subject under the sun! And am now desperate. Couple are in their early 60s and I'd like to spend about 50 pounds max. Help…
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tesco, clifton moor, york
Anyone have any discount codes for Tesco We are going to buy some wii stuff.
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24Studio - Beware!
I am quite outraged by what I have just been told but will attempt to tone it down in my post! I have just tried to place an order with 24Studio, with whom I am in 'credit' according to my last statement. However, as I was unable to access my accout online, I phoned to place my order, only to be told that, because there…
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Thos of you with older kids what are you getting them?
Really struggling this year tbh..dd doesn't want or need anything but obiously cant buy her nothing!. The only 2 things she wants are coyboy boots and animal crossing for the ds..the boots we can't seem to get to fit anywhere..was going to get her to try some on and go back and get them but nothing so far..the ds game is…
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Christmas TV Treats For The Family
Jack And The Beanstalk: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0166666/ Cinderella: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0239303/ Aladdin: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0271958/ !!!!!! Whittington: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0305430/ If you have never seen these beauties written by Simon Nye, you've really missed out. They're absolutely fantastic!…
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Christmas/craft fair North East
Hi Does anyone know of any craft/christmas fairs in North Yorkshire/North East please. Never been to one before and might even consider doing some once I've got a feel for them;) Thankyou
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Buy One Get One Free Clothing (ends midnight 13th Dec)
When you find something good, its always good to share My local snowboard shop are having a buy one get one free sale before christmas which is pretty damn rare, but awesome with the, one for you, free one for me, technique with your family or friends. Young lads love this kinda stuff, so all you parents that are stuck for…
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Asda Magazine recipe
Bit of a long shot but does anyone have the snowman muffin recipe from the asda magazine, about to go and make them and have discovered my daughter has put the magazine in the bin!! Thanks
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The Great Christmas Dinner Challenge
The purpose of this thread is for us to engage in a little friendly competition, and see who can offer a recipe for a pretty tasty Christmas dinner (main course) at the lowest possible cost. Let's say it has to feed four reasonably hungry people. I'll go first: - Tesco value chicken (tastes fine if done properly, esp.…
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Where can I get 2D felt nativity figures?
Hi all, I've been seriously coveting a friend's advent calendar made by his mother a few years back. It's fabric - with 24 little pockets, a fuzzy felt board, and 25 little characters that make up a Nativity scene. I want to make one for next year, but am having trouble finding all the little characters online, and don't…
