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Cheap last minute presents for 30 yr old man
I may be asking for too much here but I have realised that I haven't got my partner many presents which he can open on christmas day. The plan is to get him an iphone when they are back in stock at tescos (as they work out cheapest) and apart from that I have got him COD Black Ops for xbox, a tshirt from asos and a hat.…
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Christmas gift double error
I bought my bf an electric tooth brush and hair clippers after he kept on dropping big hints. His mother has just rang me and asked me to bring the gifts over tonight and shock horror she has bought him the same gifts. Ok should I just take them or should I give them to his dad instead and give him his dads gift which is a…
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poem to go with daff bulbs for grandparents
Hi, as it says i need a poem to go with some daff bulbs for the kids to give their grandparents. we've picked up gold pots to go with them so should look nice on the kitchen windowledge in spring problem is i want a poem to go with them & not very creative! help please!!! lou x
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Help - any chance of getting a hamper / flowers to someone by Friday
I know th answer is going to be no but am going to ask anyway :o :o My husband's (adult) nephew and his girlfriend, who we've only met once (long story regarding OH's very odd family) have just sent my children presents for Christmas. My children are 19, 17 and 14 so not babies (which makes it all a bit worse) and we…
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West Midlands Safari Santa
Hey, Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at West Midlands Safari with LO, and would recommend if anyone's looking for a Santa's grotto visit (although prob not this year with the weather). We received a drink and mince pie for the adults and our LO got a photo with Santa and got to choose his own toy…
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Ideas for present for 2 (nearly 3) year old boy needed!
I'm really struggling! I have got him lots of cars, a garage, and Buzz Lightyear and also a pedal tractor but my daughter has more and now I'm playing catch up/even up and am panicking! He's only really interested in anything with wheels so it makes it hard work, any suggestions?xx
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Rope lights advice
I bought a rope light which I've wound round the bannister with some tinsel as a surprise for the kids when they get in from school (they finish at 12 today). My question is - in the instructions it says there is a danger of it overheating if it's coiled - I'm assuming since it's loosely wound and not actually sitting in a…
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Stocking fillers
I need some ideas of little gifts to fill the kids stockings with. Am going to leave their stockings on the end of their beds. Been round the shops and ther are some lovely looking little packets of sweets etc. Have got a couple of each and some gold coins. Dont want to fill the whole stocking like that though. They will…
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Christmas Eve Dinner
Just wondered what everyone does for dinner on Christmas Eve. I always struggle with this. We have Roast Turkey and all the trimming, Roast Beef on Boxing Day. We also have a gammon joint which is mostly used as cold cuts. I always feel like I should do something Christmas Eve too. Ideas anyone?
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Gray Christmas
Why is my Christmas so boring? Why Christmas gift so expensive?:(
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postman not delivered for days
our postman has not turned up for days I have ordered items and checked with the companies and they were sent out via royal mail last week checked with neighbors - no post and I have family living around the corner and they have had no post either is anyone else finding that they have had no post in the last few days? very…
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Pandora bracelets
Hi, I've messed up my wifes Christmas pressie and left it late to order/buy. Now I'm left with an expensive jewellers wanting a lot of money for the gift I've decided on! I want an authentic pandora bracelet with three charms on. Does anyone know of a high street store with therein offer or any vouchers etc? Or... does…
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homemade turkish delight easy!!!
just thought i`d let you guys know, ive made turkish delight this afternoon for my gift hampers and it was sooooo easy thought i`d share the recipe. 375g caster sugar juice of 1 lemon (or 2 tbsp of squeezey lemon) 25g gelatine powder 100g cornflour 25g icing sugar oil for brushing tin 4/5 tsp of rosewater pink or red…
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Gingerbread house
Can anyone please tell me what they use to "glue" there gingerbread house together with, would ordinary icing made a little stiffer work? x
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hamper poem
hello I am new here!! my name is Gemma I am married to Chris and we have two beagles who are mad but mean the world to me!! My granparents are amazing and although they'd never expect a gift they appreciate the effort. They've struggled a bit this year having work done on their home. money is tight for everyone but they…
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How much should parents spend on a child for Christmas?
Hi My last thread has prompted me to ask this question, as I have no idea what the average is or if I'm overdoing it. I have 3 children, aged 20 months, 12yrs & 16 yrs. The 12 & 16 year olds get £250 for xmas, but my toddler gets a bit less £200 as he doesn't really need that much. Is this reasonable? What do others spend?…
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Flowers/Plants delivery.
Hi. I've searched the forum and browsed through the threads on here but can't seem to find an answer. I'm looking for a specific gift for someone. It's an Olive Tree. John Lewis did do one but they have all gone, Interflora are sold out, M&S don't do them and neither do bunches.co.uk or Asda. Does anyone know of any other…
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Homebase Sale
I cant highly recommened the homebase sale when it comes to decorations etc! The last couple of years I've had their lovely £2 rolls of wrapping paper for 10p a go!! Roll on boxing day!
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Gift question - Thoughts please
Hi, I brought two PSP3 move controllers for my nephews, ordered in Mid November. Lest Weds. I was concerned about the post and called sister to let her know that they had not yet arrived but were still awaited. Following her paninicing and that the none arrival of these would cause a lot of her gifts to them to be wasted…
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Polish Christmas Greeting
Hello, can anyone check this for me: Zdrowych i radosnych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia oraz szczesliwego Nowego Roku zycza Think its wishing you a happy healthy christmas and new year from.... I don't want to post my card if its gobbledy gook lol:rotfl:
