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Hampers 2011 - Baskets in Sainsbury's sale
I am really a bit of a lurker on this thread but thought that the following baskets in the Sainsbury sale might be of use to some of you talents hamper makers. Nothing like starting early for next Christmas :snow_laug White Rattan Baskets Set of 3 - now £9.99 click here Tu Willow Set of 3 Storage Baskets White - now £10.00…
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Daughter invited to play on Christmas Eve
My daughter has a schoolfriend who's mother has invited us to there house on Friday morning... I accepted but have just realised when popping it on the calender that its Christmas Eve....! Eeek! Ive known the mum since our meeting her at Bumps and Babies when i was pregnant, and although i talk to her alot, i have only…
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Starter Advice??
I am having some smoked salmon wrapped around cheese (these are quite small in size, what can i serve with this for a starter as it doesnt look very much on the plate... something pretty easy to make (or buy..)
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Help! Christmas spiralling out of control....
Hi everyone, I am a 25yr old that has been receiving the genius :money: weekly e-mail for a couple of years, but never really did anything about it. This year me & my OH finally decided to purchase a house, and are preparing to spend our first christmas in our new home. However, the pressure of having a great christmas is…
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The real spirit of Christmas - not !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12006875 I am getting bored with Qatar/Dubai/UAE etc etc and their shameless exhibitions of wealth - what good does it do ? Glad to see the spirit of Christmas shining through..... what the hell will they come out with next ?? Or am I a miserable old git ??:)
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How much turkey do I need to buy?
I am having xmas dinner at mine this year and so that I don't cook too much how much turkey should I buy per person? Am having about 15 people
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chocolate/cake christmas tree
Is there a thread on these? It's a stack of star or square shapes you place each layer at a different angle so that the finished stack looks christmas tree-y. Then you decorate how you want I really want to make one for my parents but I couldn't give my dad that much chocolate and thought plain old sponge might be a bit…
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Tutorial for homemade Pandora bracelets?
Hi all - i have been looking on the forum at the excellent Pandora style bracelets people have made. Does anyone have a tutorial on how to make them please - including what kind of materials, and so forth that i need to make them from. Thanks in advance.
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£10.00 free starting credit for Tradesmen / Builders - Mr-Skill.co.uk
The job platform Mr-Skill.co.uk is running a unique Christmas promotion, whereby any qualified tradesman who signs up before 31st Dec 2010 gets £10.00 free credit when using the code XMAS2010 during sign-up. Mr-Skill is a platform where homeowners post jobs they need done around the house and qualified tradesmen can get in…
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Lovely surprise
Pulled up on to the drive yesterday afternoon and my little boy shouts out "Oh wow look who is on the doorstep". There stood his best friend who he has known since baby days. This kid emigrated to Singapore late last year and he and his family are now back. It was lovely to watch them give each other a massive hug. They…
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do people really appreciate homemade gifts?
Ive made a few homemade gifts for teenage girls this year, but do people really appreciate it. my in laws would hate it they just about put up with DD school play on DVD from her. Also any ideas on what to make for childminder who is very difficult- cant use 'smellies' due to asthma and ecemza, doesnt drink- HELP please…
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Dead Or Alive? Anyone else waiting
:jHad this on order weeks before the release date for £10 then it dropped to £9.60 just before release date, estimated delivery came and went well past the 10 days. Another copy has now been sent this time on expedited for no extra cost 17/18th were the estimated dates which have nearly come to a close. I have had no…
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Angel 3 layer cake
Help needed please! I promised my partner I would make him an Angel Cake before Christmas (you know, the three laters, pink, yellow and white). Problem is I have had flu and now cant find a recipe! Can I just use a madeira cake recipe, and colour 2 of the layers pink and yellow? Is it best to use loaf tins or a square tin…
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When do I need to start defrosting the turkey?
always cook it overnight on xmas eve, so I'm thinking I should take it out of the freezer on Wednesday?
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not finished shopping - and snowed in!
Heavy snow last night continuing today in my area. It's about 6-7 inches deep now and still snowing. I'd planned to finish my shopping this weekend but no chance of that now. Just checked the forecast for Monday and beyond and it looks like staying well below freezing day and night. So the snow won't melt and I'll be…
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Robin Fat Balls
Hi, I saw on a thread earlier someone suggested wrapping a fat ball to look like a robin, which I thought was a brilliant idea but now can't find any reference to it. Anyone know where I can look? Thank you
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Christmas Cookie Tree quick pour icing
Yay, finally snowed in here so am going to make some christmas cookie trees for presents, I got the pack from etsy so all in american measures etc What I wanted to ask was its suggests using quick pour icing as it is nice and glossy, does any one have a good recipe? I don't want icing that'll go smudgy if you see what I…
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Who's Making Their Own Presents? And Requesting Others Not To Gift
kSince we're living on a single low-paid wage (I'm the main breadwinner), I've decided to make preserves for Xmas presents this year for my family in order to save me loads of money. I'm just wondering if any of you guys are doing the same thing. I can't stand the excessive waste that goes on in Xmas gifting. I've been…
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Christmas Coupon code
Online shopping site zumali.com offers 10 % off plus free shipping on Perfume, skincare, Makeup, Hair care products. Use the coupon code "HOLIDAY" and the offer valid till 31st December.
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wedding transport south yorkshire
been pricing up for wedding transport and there are some extortionate pricing, stumbled upon this company www.amoreweddingcars.co.uk who charge £250 for their standard package which includes 3 hours of chauffeur driven time along with up to around 30 miles for one car which also includes your coice of colour ribbons bows…
