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Baby boy shower ideas needed please
Hello, I have a grandson being born in September this year !! His mummy , one of my DD's is the kindest & sweetest girl Trying to arrange a baby shower for probably 25 ladies ..7 children... Oh my word .... Any ideas on food , games , we are basing it on a cowboy theme as that how the nursery is decorated... Nappy cake…
Thinking about Christmas in June
Having spotted my first advert for Christmas parties yesterday I started musing about the big day and thought I'd put my dilema to fellow MSEers. DH and I aren't big Christmas people and don't have kids. For 15 years we spent the day with DH's stepfather but sadly, last year, he died unexpectedly. We were heartbroken and…
New Crafting Board
Hi everyone After quite a few requests we've set up a new Crafting Board for all things craft-related. It's currently a sub-board of Special Occasions & Other Celebrations. If you see threads on here or elsewhere you think would get more answers over on that board feel free to reply here or let one of the board guides on…
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does anybody have this dress in a size 20 that they want to sell please xxx
Gift Idea
Just wondering i'm going to start christmas shopping soon and one person i'm buying gifts for likes stuff like unusual,unique,funny,silly,baking,wrestling,animals,arts n crafts and those cartoon drawings you get people to do so i was wondering does anybody have any ideas of gifts for this person?? Thanks
Ideas for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary
Hi guys I wonder if you could help me with cheapish ideas for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I would really like to make it very special for them for lots of reasons. I have come up with a treasure hunt with their grandchildren, a wedding photo on canvas. (with a code of course). Maybe a video. Any help would be…
Legalities of a Summer Fete
I'm organising a Charity Fete in my village in July. I'm hoping to have: · Opening by the Lord Mayor · Street Dance Performance · Dog Show · WW1 aeroplane flyby · Live Jazz and Soul music by Sophisticats · Ride on JCB’s and JCB display · Fun Games · BBQ and Indian Food stalls · Wine, beer tasting · Cake stalls (courtesy of…
Help with Party Food Boxes for 9 Year Old
Hi, Daughter will be having a bouncy castle party for her 9th birthday at the weekend. Rather than having buffet style, I thought to make life easier I've ordered party food boxes. Now I'm panicking as to what to put in them. Was thinking drink, roll, yoghurt (frubes), grapes .... Any other ideas?? Deserts, I will do…
Six months till Christmas - how prepared are you?
Six months till Christmas - how prepared are you? It's six months until Christmas. Don't groan – now's a great time to plan your festivities so you can have more and pay less. A typical family spends £800, yet many struggle to foot it from December’s pay-packet alone and end up borrowing. So for an £800 Christmas, put…
Pre filled party bags - older girls!
Hi, Does anyone know of any places that have reasonably priced pre filled bags for older girls?. Thanks in advance :)
mat leave gift help please
Hi help with ideas please.... I have been working with a lady for a few weeks she is going on mat leave on fri ..... I wanted to get her a little something but im running out of time and only have a tenner Any ideas please ??
Cake Sale
I am organising a table top/craft fair and i will be having a cake sale. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some good cake recipes? I was thinking of tray cakes. Some cakes that can be made in advance would be good. Thanks in advance :j
The "no frills, no gremlins (hopefully)" cross-stitch cafe
Classes at Hobbycraft Basildon
Hamper as a wedding gift? SO RUDE!
...the response from the bride, not the giving! http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/06/21/wedding-hamper-sparks-furious-row-bride-complains-cheap-embarrassing-gift_n_3477237.html?1371811244&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008 This is an incredible story. We made sure to say presence over presents, I would never dream of responding…
Does anyone have a craft blog? advice needed please
Christmas cake
I have a week off in July and I want to make a start on all my Christmas bits if I can, one thing I would like to do is make Christmas cakes. I was wondering if anyone has any recipes for Christmas cakes, full of alcohol that are meant to be left for almost 6 months? TIA x
sock monkey accessories
Hi everyone. I'm wanting to make some sock monkeys as gifts for Christmas. But i want them all to have their own personal character. Besides the colour of socks how can you make them different? Where do people buy their accessories...crowns, wands, mini footballs etc? thanks :D
How to organise a a Craft Fair/Table Top Sale
OH's milestone birthday - help please!
As the title suggests, OH hits FIVE OH in a few weeks and I'm mulling over what to give him. I want it to be something he can keep for the years to come and also get some regular use out of. I'm considering either a watch or a gold fountain pen that I can get engraved (he will get good use from both). Trouble is I don't…

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