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Party games ideas for 10 yr old girls birthday party
Please help!!!!!! My daughter is having her birthday party at home this year. Anyone have any ideas for party games etc. to keep 10 yr old girls amused for 3 hours?
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sock monkey
I was wondering if anyone out there can save me? i have set my heart on getting my DD whos 2 and my DS whos 1 a sock monkey each for xmas, looked at buying them but going for $50 which is about £35. I have just attempted to make one but i have no sewing machine lol so turned out rubbish! Wondering if anyone would offer to…
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Christmas Catalogues
Does anyone know theyre out yet? I know the boots one is up online but I like to sit with my pen of an evening an circle things, sorry if this isnt the right place but couldnt think where else to put it! Also any other catalogues? Hmm maybe this could be the catalogue thread lol. TIA DM11
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Please help - handmade Christmas gift nightmare!
I'm really sorry - this is my first post on this board, and I'm begging for help! :( I have one particular group of friends who always get together before christmas for a girlie do, and we always do a "secret santa" so we don't all have to buy nine gifts. This year the girls have decided that all the gifts should be…
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Arghh help lol
right im feeling very festive atm, although is it still too early? :( Anyway, a little bit about me. Sadly my mum died last xmas, so this year i want to make it spesh for my little girl whos 2nhalf, my little boy who is 1 and my sister and my neice who is 9. Im thinking about doing an xmas eve hamper for my two and my…
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Christmas Lists
Hey there,:) I am a lurker lol, been looking at this forum for a while, giggling at the "worst pressie" thread lol. Anyway, Im not sure if this has already been done, but i was thinking we could do with somewhere to put our xmas lists [what we need to buy ect ect] and what he have got, and if anyone sees anything in the…
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Christmas Stockings
Hi, Have started buying little stocking fillers for my son (6), my sister (33) and my brother in law (35). Just wondered what people put in their stockings and who you do stockings for? It's my favorite part of christmas morning - waking up to feel the heavy lump on the end of the bed (not the cat! :rotfl:) and then all…
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Giant Christmas cracker fillings
Hello Am looking for some help and inspiration. I picked up (in the January sales) a giant Christmas cracker for use on what some friends of mine call the 'Christmas meal' weekend (basically a group of us get together for a weekend before Christmas and have a mock Christmas day with each other. So, am looking for some…
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Christmas Films
Hi could i have some ideas of peoples favourite christmas films? Want to get loads to watch in the run up to Christmas. So far have The Snowman Polar Express A Christmas Carol- on pre order Many thanks
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HM Hamper Food - How long does it keep?
Hi, wonder if you can help?! Have been inspired and want to do homemade goodies this year for christmas. But I dont know when I can start to make them. I want to make Marmalade Jam Chutneys Truffles Christmas Cake Shortbread When can I start to do make them and how can I keep them (freezer/cupboard). Its the first time I…
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Christmas Presents
I need some help. I really rally don't know what to buy my OH for Christmas this year. The last couple of years, I have bought him the normal stuff, clothes, aftershave, etc etc, but I always like to surprise him (and the rest of the family) with a special present that none of them know about. Last year I got him a driving…
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65th birthday party at home
we're hosting a 65th surprise birthday party at home in a couple of months, Any suggestions for it not costing us the earth :money: keeping the food simple with hot dishes, getting mince this month while on offer at costco, getting costco bday cake as main desert, and i'll bake some bits and pieces. thinking more cheap…
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Any ideas Welcome
Ive been seeing my boyfriend (well we are in our 40s) for nearly two months and by the end of the 3rd month its going to be his birthday. Im not sure what to do for a present. We havnt known each other for long as ive said and thought of a meal as a possibility but hes got a family do which i wont be going to (my work…
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Chocolate covered cherries soaked in brandy
Hi All, Does anyone by any chance have a recipe for these? My lovely gran is absolutely mad on them and I know you can buy them in M&S but she thinks they taste a bit shop bought so I thought I'd have a go at making some and putting them in her hamper of favourite foods I'm making her for christmas. I've found a recipe on…
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Christmas day food hamper. What would you put in it?
Want to make up a hamper that includes items used/eaten at christmas dinner. So far have got or had idea of goose fat (for roast potatoes) chocolate biscuits (already bought) xmas crackers Bottle of bubbly - perhaps? and then I'm getting stuck. :o
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Picnic Hamper for Christmas
Hellooooo, Just bought a fantastic hamper from the CB today for £1. It has brand new plates, cups and cutlery and is in fab condition. I want to add some more bits in and don't really want to spend more than £5 on the gift so £4 left to spend. What would you want in a hamper? (appart from food and drink)?
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Spreadsheets?
Hi all I see that a lot of you have spreadsheets on the go for christmas/birthdays etc.......Id like to get one on the go myself but after a few attempts it appears Im not that good at excel, or Im just not creative enough to think how to lay it out. Do you use templates or make it up yourself? Thanks DM11 xx
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Christmas Bazaar/fayre: WHAT STALLS?
We are due to start planning out Christmas fayre & I need ideas for what stalls to offer. We are a VERY small committee of parents with little commitment from staff & would welcome ideas please. Santas grotto is a given but ideas for gifts; Would it be OK to gift a sweetie bag so as to keep costs low, charge less? Any…
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Freebies on Vistaprint
I have read in the past on a few different threads about getting freebies through vistaprint (and cashback too) I am totally confused now so have I understood it correctly that if I sign up through say topcashback, I will get £5? how many free products can I then order through this first signing up? I was really interested…
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Sock Monkey Filling
Hi there, Really want to my two sock monkey elves this year, but can't seem to find where to buy the filling/stuffing etc online. Can anyone help as to the best place and for the best price please? Thanks x
