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A Moral Dilema - naughty or nice??
Hi Everyone OK, I'll keep this short and sweet. I ordered something online from a large well known company. Said items have not arrived and are over a week late. I have emailed the company to ask what they can do as they are Christmas gifts. Company have now responded and accept the items have probably gone astray, and…
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Mexican hamper!!
Hi,I am currently putting together a hamper with a mexican theme,does anyone have any good ideas what I could put in it?thank you.
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tescos finest bronze turkey , any good ??
Just been given one by my brother who has no need for it as he lives on his own ! I was going to do duck breasts but will do turkey instead. Has anyone had one and do they taste nice ??
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Highstreet christmas card printing?
Hi I'd been meaning to make my own Christmas cards for the family based on a photo I'd picked out. I've made the design, but now realise its way too late to order them online. I know there are a few places that print photos on the Highstreet, but can anyone reccomend any highstreet shops which would print a photo as a…
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Christmas swag/garland help needed please.
I've been out and collected loads of evergreen foliage, some ivy, holly and some other stuff I don't know the name of. I've also got rope (80mm diameter), florist wire and a glue gun (but only 4 glue sticks that fit). I'm wanting to turn it all into a swag to hang from my fireplace but I don't really know what I'm doing.…
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Office Xmas Quiz
I am doing the office xmas quiz this year down the local pub...... Just trying to pull q's together and sounds a bit boring calling all of it out for half an hour..... Any ideas/inspiration of what I could do different? (I am thinking of getting people to get up and do something as well a quiz but cant think of anything…
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Adventure001
Hi everyone, I'm not normally much of a thread starter, so I hope this is the correct place to post this. I'm hoping that someone may be able to offer some advice. My wife is notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, but this year I think I have found the answer - one of those experience/red letter day type things, and I was…
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Spray on snow....
My kids asked for some spray on snow this year to use on the windows but I believe it can be a nightmare to remove. Is there anything you could put on the windows first to make removing it easier when the Christmas fun is over ? Or any tips on how to remove it with ease ? Cheers Karen.
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Novelty Jumpers
i know i've prob left it a bit late. but where can i get a novelty jumper from. like the one steve martin wears in cheaper by the dozen ? i say to hubby every time we see it. i'm gonna get u one of those jumpers, now i need to carry it through. Although are family is more cheaper by the half dozen, than the dozen. we just…
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Incentive for saving in the New Year!!
Just got a mail through for this and thought it was worth sharing - I think it's a good idea to get the kids to save pocket money up for holiday spending. Save Money The Fun Way! An intuitive, informative and fun way of saving your coins! With the Accumulator you will be incentivised to stack up your coins! Great way of…
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Werthers vodka separating?
Has anyone else had the problem of their Werthers vodka separating, and are there any solutions (other than just telling the recipient to shake and freeze before drinking)? Thank you!
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Silly Idea?
Hi all, I could really do with a second opinion on this. Am sending cards out to OHs brothers/wives/kids this weekend. They don't swop presents as they aren't especially close - they get on fine when they see each other they just don't see each other very often and we live 200 miles away. I had been thinking that I would…
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MSE News: The great Christmas parcel backlog: your rights
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Millions of Christmas gifts are stacking up in warehouses and might not be delivered in time for the big day ..." Read the full story: The great Christmas parcel backlog: your rights
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I hate wrapping - anyone else use this solution?
If there's one thing I am utterly hopeless at, it is wrapping gifts. I equip myself with steel ruler, sharp scissors, top quality paper and bows. Nevertheless, my efforts still resemble those I made for the first Christmas I bought presents for, age seven. The invention of gift bags was greeted with joy by me, and I've…
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next and river island after christmas sale?
hi just wondering. does anyone know what date is it going to be this christmas? it is usually 26th dec for next and 27th dec for river island, i think. but 26th would be on Sunday this year and they cannot open the shop before 11am, isnt it?
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Happy moments gift jar....
Hi all I am in the midst of making a gift jar for my friend with 100 happy moments in it- small pieces of paper with dates, events, memories, people or quotes to make her smile. I have many personal things but am looking for some lovely inspirational quotes- can anyone please suggest any good websites as the ones I have…
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Help with a day out with a Pony trip gift please.
i would like some help please. My wife likes ponys and would like to take a ride on a pony and i though that would make a great Christmas gift but i dont know where to start looking for a gift like that(if it can be done). So does anyone know anywhere in Cheshire(i live in Macclesfield) where i could buy some pony lessons…
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Poem needed!
Hi everyone, Sorry to start a new thread on this since I know there is a poems & ditties thread already, but I am not too sure how many people will have noticed that one so figured I would see if I get any replies here! Basically I have made up a few "girls night in" packs for my best friend & sisters comprising of a DVD,…
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Truffle disaster
Just making truffles for teachers presents to give tomorrow, I have not made them before (I know leaving it to the last minute as usual!) I made the mixture today and its been in the fridge for about 6 hours, but it still isn't set (I don't think I put in enough chocolate) is there anyway to rescue this??? Please......?
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£60 soap & glory box for £25 at boots
THIS IS GOING ON OFFER TOMORROW - FRIDAY Was in Glasgow today and saw the staff at Boots, Buchanan galleries stacking up these huge Soap & Glory boxes. The box is inside a fabric shopping bag. Staff said they'd received 1500 and it would probably be limited to one per customer (same as last year; but I still managed to get…
