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Veggie main dish
Sorry if this is the wrong board. Am making traditional Christmas dinner for 7 but one is a vegetarian Can someone recommend a main dish for one instead of the Turkey etc? I have been looking at the supermarket Xmas food brochures but most seem to be a cheesy type dish or something like nut roast. I saw some little pastry…
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Do you keep your Christmas cards? If so, what do you do with them?
Hi everyone :j This subject intrigues me, as there seems to be so many different views on it. So I'd like to know once and for all... what do we all do with our Christmas cards?!? When they first arrive, my family has the tradition of displaying them linked together with staples in a chain down the stair banister. I always…
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would a new year gift be appropriate for a Jehovah Witness
I have had 2 new work collegues this year, in a team of 5, i always like to make a little something personal for them for christmas, just as a little appreciation (for them putting up with me - I work short hours, and I know that although the powers that be agreed it puts added pressure on the team, particularly new staff…
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What gift to buy for a family using the food bank?
I would like to buy a gift for a family using our local food bank. I don't know them so this is for an unknown family. I am already donating food so am looking for something different. In an ideal world if it could be something split into say 4 parcels so each family member could open something, that is theirs but also is…
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How do you make your Secret Santa gift look so much more?
It divides offices around the country every December. Yes, it's the dreaded Secret Santa. :eek: Bob stands there rubbing his hands with glee because his best mate Mo got him in the draw, while poor Kim has no idea who Sarah is and has to discreetly find out from the rest of her team what she likes...* But that's not where…
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Money Moral Dilemma: How much should I spend on presents for friends' children?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... One of my close friends has four kids and another friend has two. I want to get them all Christmas presents, but should I spend the same amount on each child, eg, £10 each? Or should I spend a certain amount per family, eg, £30 split between each set of kids? Unfortunately…
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Lush gift boxes - not worth it!
Hi all, for those that turn to Lush for an easy birthday/christmas gift, please be wary of the huge price mark ups on the gift sets! Someone has compared the price of the gift box vs the price of the contents if purchased individually and you can be paying over 30 quid extra just for the box they come in! If you buy…
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Reducing stocking filler plastic
We are trying to buy more quality stocking fillers this christmas and less quantity with an attempt to reduce novelty plastic that DD only looks at for 5 minutes. Does anyone have any good ideas? [purplesignup][/purplesignup] If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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40% off of Kids Football Parties At Goals
Kids Birthday parties at Goals Football are reduced by 40% to £75 for 10 kids, party needs to be held before March 2020 and booked before end of Cyber Monday! https://www.goalsfootball.co.uk/black-friday/
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Girlfriends Christmas Present
I am struggling to find anything for my girlfriend with a budget of around £250 has anyone found any really good deals?
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Best Board Game
Hi there. We’re having the family for Christmas (20-somethings, and us 50-somethings), and would like to buy a new board game for us all to play, like we did when the children were younger. Any suggestions please?
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Gift of time - ideas
Hi I am thinking of doing ‘the gift of time’ as a family gift. There is me, OH, son (16 the week after Christmas), daughter (12) oh and a nutty springer spaniel (1). Looking for ideas that are good but don’t all break the bank. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks
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What do you fill your reusable advent calendars with?
Hello Forumites! It's only 8 weeks to go until Christmas! Can you believe it?! As such, it’s that time of year again when Aldi’s popular Advent calendars make their return. This Friday at midday, the MSE Social team will be taking a look at them live on Instagram before they go on sale this weekend. Did you get one last…
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Gamer's survival kit ideas
I'm looking to make a gamer's survival kit for a 13 y/o. I've had a look on the web but most have a HUGE amount of sweets, and energy drinks, tea and coffee. I wouldn't want to give a 13 y/o all that caffeine. I would put in one bag of sweets, crisps and a drink but can't think of anything else. Preferably the total under…
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Outdoor xmas light hanging pole
So moved into another house and the gutters are really high up Has anyone any solutions for getting them up there apart from a ladder
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Christmas Tree Deals
Hi, I am looking for best Christmas tree deals, please share if anyone out there knows about it. Thanks
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Can I take a break from steaming my Christmas puddings?
My puddings have been cooking for almost 5 hours now and I want to go out. I'm just turning off the heat and leaving them sitting there till I get back. I don't want to poison anyone on Christmas day, should I continue to cook them tomorrow for a couple of hours and then again on Christmas Day?
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When does Christmas begin for you?
For me and my family, it's when we have all gone on xmas leave. My children and husband all have at least 2 weeks off, I have to go in for a few hours between xmas and new year , so not really a 2 week break for me but carers hols are difficult to get and I knew that before I took on this job. Like I said in another…
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Christmas lights. Online
Hi all any suggestions on w/s that supply outdoor lighting. Perhaps using solar cells to avoid external wiring. It's my first time except last year was rubbish and thrown after as week. So specific links as recommendation would make my job so much easier please.
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Flatwarming ideas for booze, nibbles and glasses?
Hi, Having a flat warming party, looking for general ideas and also sources for reasonably priced alcohol, nibbles and drinking glasses? TIA Mark
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