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Dress and colour theme ideas and opinions?
Hello everyone :) I'm Sara and me and my hubby to be are planning on getting married next autumn or winter,we're also trying for a baby so quite hetic. I want to start getting ideas as I don't unleash my girly side too often due to insecurities,but can't wait to look beautiful for him :o I don't have too much time to…
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making my own wedding cake
I'm planning on making my own wedding cake which I will decorate the day or so before. My plan is below and it's a fruitcake (My Xmas cake recipe) laced with booze (need 3 tiers). Can't face making them one after the other so thinking of leaving it a few weeks between each but does this look reasonable or do you think the…
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Ideas for a 50th ladies birthday present/treat
Hi, I have a friend who is turning 50 at the end of this month, I have been racking my brains for months and still have no idea what to get her! She is a busy mum of two, who gives up a lot of time for brownies/church etc. She likes cross stitch but does not have a lot of time to do it, also likes disneys tinkerbell :D She…
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Christmas Blogs
Hi i am christmas mad! and was wondering if anyone has/knows of any good christmas blogs that has gift ideas ect. ? Many thanks :D
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Can someone invite me to pininterest please :D
Hi can someone invite me to pininterest? I'll pm u my email if u can thanks! p.s- anyone know how to change ur signature?
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Baskets for Hampers?
Where do you all buy your baskets for hampers that you make up? I've looked on eBay and supermarket websites but haven't found them very cheap so far. Any tips? Thanks
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Does anyone have an easy children's skirt pattern?
As the title says really. I got some really cute 'London' fabric the other day and want to sew it into a skirt for my 5 year old. I've had a quick google and came across loads but guessed you guys may have some tried and tested patterns. it will be my first time sewing a skirt so the easier the better :) Thanks guys
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baskets for hampers at argos
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9291906/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+and+furniture%7C14417894/c_2/2%7C14417894%7CClearance+Home+and+furniture%7C14520317.htm these are really nice and only work out at £2 each
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Residential School Trip - surprises
You are all so good at gifts and original ideas, I wondered if anybody could help. My ten year old daughter is soon going on a week long school trip away. She has only ever had a night away so I think she may find it hard (not as hard as me!). I would like to hide a little bag in her luggage with little things to open each…
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Does Anybody 'Do' Easter?
OK - the scenario is that I had informed my 2 DDs to ensure that they were both at home for Easter dinner on Sunday. Nana, Grandad et al are going to be here so they are (DDs) expected. My 2 DDs told me that 'nobody does Easter mum except you'! I've always done Easter dinner - I just think that it's like Christmas dinner…
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Party games for 10 year old boys
Hi, My nephew is having a few friends round for tea on his birthday, I thought I'd do a few games for him but I'm not sure what is acceptable for 10 year old boys - will they play pass the parcel? They all like football so I was going to do a quiz and a spot the ball type pin the tail on the donkey (if that makes sense…
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Photo Book Websites?
Anyone used any good sites for photo books? There are so many. I want decent quality, easy to use system, that produces a good quality hardback photo book for a gift that I can put text in as well. I know OF the websites that offer them, but I'd like to hear personal recommendations from people who have used them. Thanks!
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Need Inspiration - 70 Gifts for 70!
As part of my mum's 70th I am doing '70 gifts for 70'. So far I have some reusable stacking boxes I am putting the gifts in (and counting as two gifts. lol), and shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, face wipes, tea towel, stamps, notebook, funny magnet etc, as well as some nicer gifts like her fave perfume and some nice…
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diamanti t shirt
i'm going to a concert and i want a diamanit t-shirt to wear, i want it black with diamond stones on it. Does anyone have a idea as to how i make this thanks in advance
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Anyone any good at making Lemon Meringue Pie, I need advice please
Even though are children are all married we still have a family meal on the Sunday nearest to their birthdays. We get together lots but for this meal the birthday boy or girl is spoilt with the favourite meal and dessert. This weekend I will be cooking roast lamb etc for my son. He has various favourite desserts but I…
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Olympic Fancy Dress ideas?
We are going to a fancy dress party that has an Olympic theme, we were trying to think of sports that involved pairs and the only one we could come up with was Torvill & Dean! Has anyone any ideas on what we could go as, doesn't necessarily need to be a pairs team.....
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I need hamper ideas please
In a few weeks it will be our daughters birthday. She lives in America and has a husband who is seriously ill with cancer. I want to send her a lightweight gift and thought of a hamper. Where can I buy the small size of toiletries. Any other ideas please. She Is wonderful with craft so I have ordered her a Tone Finnanger…
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Emmii / jessii Die cutter help
I am looking for somewhere to buy the die cutters for the Emmii and Jessii bear cutouts. I can find lots of the actual cutouts on ebay but am in need of the cutters . Anyone ??
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Great hotel for special occasions
After a recent stay at the Lands End Hotel I cannot recommend it enough and I'm looking at going back for my anniversary - which made me think of letting other people know so that they could arrange a trip for any special occasions of their own! With the hotel positioned at the top of magnificent granite cliffs you can…
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Son's 1st Birthday Invitation Cards
Hi, Its my sons 1st birthday and I was going to order some personalized invitation cards. I was hoping if someone had any suggestions for companies they used and prices if possible. I have done my own research but was looking for sites I may have missed. Thanks in advance
