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Don't really know what to put here!
Stuffing your bird?? Rather uncouth! I've seen a few cookery progs BUT don't have a recording facility! One, you shoved your hand up between the skin and the breast of the bird but i don't know what was put there.It was a type of butter I think. Also, a recipe for maple syrup carrots. Many thanks in advancs for any advice…
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Can't find anywhere to buy wicker baskets for gift hampers?
I'd be just soo grateful if somebody can advise where to buy them. We've decided to make themed hampers(like food, movie, gardening, beer etc) for friends and family this xmas, bough all the stuff without a thought and today we were searching high and low for wicker basket type things to put all the stuff in. Could only…
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Santa - Swindon & Cricklade Railway
:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T If anyone lives anywhere near Swindon & is looking for a place to take their children to visit Santa we went to the Swindon & Cricklade railway today & had a fantastic time. We caught the steam train up the line to the other station. Got off & went through the decorated engine shed to a stationary…
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what days are you having off over christmas?
After working in call centres i'm usually working over and on christmas and new yr but this yr i broke up yesterday and not going back till the 29th :j
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Gift Boxes?
Does anyone know of a source to purchase these from fairly in expensively please? I've got 9 Pashminas to give as presents, and don't want to go down the £4 a box route...ideally I'm looking for somewhere that sells flat packed diy type boxes suitable for this size of gift.......don't have a Home Bargains in this area.....…
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Ethical Gifts
I'm thinking about buying ethical gifts this year in particular an animal (e.g goat, chickens) for a family in Africa. Not too sure how it will go down though - anybody here given a similar sort of present before? Also does the money actually go towards buying the animal or does it just get absored into the charity's other…
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Xmas eve boxes/hampers
Hi everyone i have seen a few people mention xmas eve boxes and was wondering what you out in them and when you give them out? I have got 2 boys aged 3 and 1 and my 3 yr old is very excited for santa claus coming and what to do as many festive things as possible for him!
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ski hamper
OH is going ski-ing for the first time ever at the end of January. I've just bought him 6 hours worth of lessons at our local slope and am going to build a hamper round it. He has most of the 'big' stuff so I'm looking at smaller items/fun items etc. So far I have thermal t-shirt thermal leggings 6 pack of ski socks…
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where to buy xmas pastry cutters today?
hi all I am looking for pastry cutters in the shape of christmas tree's, bells etc to make biscuits and salt dough decorations with the kids today. Yesterday I went to the following with no joy: asda, home and bargain, wilko's, B&M's, poundland, poundstretcher and boots. If anyone can suggest anywhere or has seen any in…
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Whose is best Christmas cake of 2009?
I usually buy a good fruit cake and ice it myself. This year I have missed the reviews comparing main food stores and who is selling the best ready made luxury Christmas cake. Can anyone point in the direction of a review or recommendation?
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4 year old christmas present ideas?
hi guys, this is my first christmas with my oh and we were pitty skint before we had to buy lots of christmas presents. anyway ive got two four year old girls left to buy for that are his cousins children. We see one only a few times a year so i was hoping to get her a half decent present for about £5 the other i can…
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Party decorative stuff advice
Hi, I'm preparing for my son's first b'day party.Can anyone plz suggest me the best place to buy the party decoration stuff like balloons,plates,napkins,candles,table centre piece,banners,confetti.etcOnline /any store I would be really grateful for any recommendations!
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Christmas for a Pound. Tonight at 8pm
On ITV Tonight at 8pm Looking at Pound shops and thrifty families buying cheaply for Christmas. Might be interesting
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stuffing! not the edible type!
I am doing a hamper for my nanna, but need something to sit in teh bottom of the box, i was going to buy shredded silver paper stuff from clinton cards, but its like a quid a bag, and would take probably 3 bags, and im tight and refuse to spend 3 quid on paper :rotfl: Now the easy solution would be to use a shredder…
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Snowflake Window Decorations
Hello I'd really like to get hold of some snowflake window decorations - the kind that cling to your window, come off easily and can (if you're careful!) be reused. I'm sure that in previous years I've seen them in loads of places, but haven't come across any this year except in Poundland but they are a mix of Christmas…
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how do you cook your turkey?
we just bought a turkey for the first time in a few years. anytime we have had it in the past it has gone dry. its 4.2kg so i think it should defrost (in a cold room) for 24hrs and then be cooked for 3-4hrs. i was thinking of putting streaky bacon on to stop it drying out? how do you cook yours?
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Oh panic panic :O
I need some real help, rather fast! I'm hoping you good people here might have some good advice for me..? Ok, I get paid weekly, and due to a sudden stop in *usually* gauranteed overtime, I have re-evaluted my budget for the next two months, and thankfully, all bills and grocery shopping, etc is covered. However, my hubby…
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dougnut shaped moulds
I am hoping to make some rice krispie wreaths next week but ideally need a dougnut shaped mould for them, I'm sure I've seen them somewhere but now cannot find them, does anyone know where I might be able to get one from?
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Sainsburys Half Price Xmas Decoration Sale?
Sainsburys lights, trees and xmas decorations are half price online - but dont seem to be half price instore. Does anyone know when they might bring the offer to stores? Thanks!
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Help!! best perfume/cologne for men...
I am looking to buy my boyfriend some perfume but I dont want to go out to shops to smell them as doing all my xmas shopping online...any ideas of what I can get him?? and if there are any offers!!! Many thanks
