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birthday present for a 9 yr old girl
Its my daughters birthday on new years day, she will be 9. Im stuck on ideas of what to buy her. any ideas would be so helpful. thank you
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dog ate all my reindeer poop
i'm not impressed just been in the kitchen and the dog has pinched every single bag of reindeer poop snowman poop, santa kisses and false teeth including ruined the tags i feel like crying. had to share to release my anger other wise we might of been having the dog for christmas dinner
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The 'truth' of Father Christmas
Some people tell their kids there is no Father Christmas. I have been impressed by so many of the low cost gifts that can make Christmas special...however, I would like to say, keep the magic. It costs nothing and he DOES exist aka the spirit of kindness. Pity we cannot bottle that for all year round.
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***New*** Thrifty Gifty Money Making for Christmas and all occasions 2011***
***Money making for Christmas and all occasions 2011*** Whether you are new to this thread or one of the gang from previous years (class of 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010) please let me welcome you warmly into the group! What are we all about? Christmas and Birthdays and other occasions often creep up on us. It’s an expense none…
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New, New Thirfty Gifty for Christmas and All Ocassions 2011..Santas Challenge...
Firstly could I say a massive thank you to everyone who made the 2010 "Santa's Challenge" the success it was. As same as last year, we're be working with our sister thread - money making https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2940122 where Elysia2003 will show us how to make the money, and we're show you how to…
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parcelforce what a joke
im pulling my hair out, i ordered something over 11 days ago and have been tracking it on parcelforces website, it was on there van for delivery on friday at 6 am, then not delivered due to adverse weather, we had no snow, the parcel was in my city where there was also no snow or ice , i rang them up and they tried to fob…
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Anyone still waiting for Tesco photo calendars?
Got a BOGOF for my parents' and inlaws' diy hampers.... said they were despatched to my local store on 11th Dec.... Local store didn't have a clue - are they all delayed due to weather? Thanks x
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Christmas Day Birthday.
What do others think about having their birthday on 25th?
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Best and worst parts of christmas??
What are your favourite parts of christmas? What are your most hated?? And what are you really looking forward to this year?? My best bits would be probably the dinner with my family :) Worst is knowing that my OH is a bit of a scrooge and wont be enjoying the festivities as much as everyone else :( Im really looking…
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How do I give bog standard supermarket mincemeat some Va Va Voom!
Got to make some mince pies tomorrow, got a couple of jars of bog standard mincemeat in the cupboard. Any suggestions how to pep up this mincemeat to make my pies a little bit special:D Thanks
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Homemade truffles using leftover cake crumbs
Evening, Does anyone have a recipe for chocolate truffles made with left over cake crumbs? Or possibly point me to right thread. I have plenty left over and dont want to waste them. Thanks and merry Christmas
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1kg Dairy Milk bar
Hi, Does anyone know where to find these?! Looked online and found Debenhams did have them retailing for something ridiculously cheap like £2.99 but they are all sold out. I'll need to buy one in-store if I can locate one though, as I won't be able to have it delivered online before Christmas. Thanks in advance for any…
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how many people will a 2.4kg topside joint feed??
Hi guys! I have 6 adults and 2 children to feed for on boxing day and tesco's are doing beef topside joints at half price per kg so i can get a 2.4kg joint for £14. Ive googled the above question but i cannot find anything! :o 3 of the adults are big blokes who are good eaters and the other 3 are me, (normal eater) my mum…
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German hazelnut star biscuits
these were my favourite Christmas biscuits and i would love a recipe for them. I've tried googling but cant find exactly what I am looking for. They are iced star shaped hazelnut biscuits.
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Is your OH working Christmas Day??
My OH is working on Christmas Day and NYE.... Are yours??
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Our family Christmas tradition is underway - absolutely free!!
Every year I make an old fashioned gingerbread house with my kids. Its a real event, we make the gingerbread one day, either that night or next day build the house, and decorate the day after - usually Christmas eve. I have had a tough year, OH left me and I have had to move out of our family home just a few weeks ago. :(…
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Does anyone have a recipe for red cabbage and apple?
Does anyone have a recipe for red cabbage and apple?
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What food can I cook on xmas eve in preparation for xmas day?
Hi I am cooking xmas dinner again this year but want to be more prepared, having the usual turkey and vegetable dishes but wanted to know what I can do the day before to make xmas so much easier.
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New Year's Eve disco...suggestions?
I hope this is OK to post here but if not I hope somebody will move it... My OH has recently got his karaoke business up and running and a local pub who had nothing planned for NYE have asked him to do their party. But they don't really want karaoke - they're happy to have just a disco all night. He's told them he isn't a…
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Turkey Defrost Time
evenin all. i would like to know how you guys defrost your turkey's and for how long i have a 4.3kg turkey and i have had contrasting views on how long to deforst in a cool kitchen. my parents say get it on wednesday and it will be ok to cook friday 12pm my g parents say get out now and hope its defrosted in time for…
