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Hamper Themes & Contents
Just a short thread, incase anyone needs insperation for homemade hampers this year. I cant upload photos yet, but here is the list of the hampers I have made this year, contents, cost & rrp value. I have been sourcing bits ALL YEAR though, so not all prices will still be applicable. If anyone else wants to add their…
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where to get cheap real christmas tree
hi there does anyone know where to get cheap real christmas tree?
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Cooking the turkey - help
Hi there all, As we are a small family, (3 of us) - I have never cooked an entire turkey. I normally get joints of gammon and turkey and we will have those for Christmas dinner. This year however, my hubbys work are kindly giving all the employees a turkey, (how lovely) but eeek - I do not know how to cook it really to be…
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Funny things to print out needed as a last minute gift
My grandpa is occasionally sent print outs of funny things that go around the net, he loves them and I had the idea to give him a ring binder to keep them in, I need to put some in, they don't need to be related to Christmas althought I will include this one…
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Boots 50 % off gift sets on boxing day
yes its correct !!!! please do not rush out today and buy overpriced gift sets from Boots as they will all be on offer at 50% on boxing day plus i am very fortunately to know some one working there so i will be getting 62% discount and 72% discount off Boots no 7 gift sets........
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Help please with Christmas cooking
how do I fit the yorkshire pudding cooking in with the rest?! Needs a higher temp and do not open the oven door. If I cook the rest before won't it all be cold by time puds are done? I rarely do big meals!
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last minute gift...HELP!
forgot to get someone a present so got to run out tomorrow and get one, trouble is i have no idea what to get them. its a 55(ish) old women, i have no idea on dress/shoe size, dont know if she eats chocolates. what movies or music she likes, dont know ring size or if she has ears pierced etc.... dont want to spend to much.…
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Wire frame lights
I want to use LED for my 3 channel 3D star. Among the three, M5 or M6 lights or LED rope light which should be the good option for the stars? :(
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Thinking of Christmas 2013 (sad I know!)
I have been a bit organised this year but have also found myself stressing about a few last minute things. This has lead me to start thinking about next year. I love making lists and being organised and every year I say I'm going to start early in the year, making cards, buying bits of food, buying/making pressies etc. but…
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has anyone else caught a COLD? doh, so much to do as well
I just knew I would catch one when a grandchild came here with the sniffles. Just a head cold but blocked sinuses and a horrible trickle, making me cough. So now, I have gone from excited whirling dervish to survival mode and am very grateful that we will only have adult visitors staying here. We are all off to dd on…
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Early xmas prezzies...what have you received so far this year?
Some of us have the tradition of waiting until Christmas Day to open presents, whilst others (like me) take opportunities to open them early haha. We spent today with some of OHs family today and won't be seeing them again until the new year so we opened our presents. What have you received from friends/family/colleagues…
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Norad Tracks Santa. The Countdown has Begun.
For those who are getting impatient.
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How to Wish Someone Who is Recently Bereaved Happy Holidays?
Hi, this is a very complicated card. It's actually a thank you card because the person in question recently bought me a birthday gift. But at the end, given the time of year, I want to wish her and her family happy holidays (not Christmas as they're not Christian) and happy new year. However they recently suffered a…
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My neighbour Elsie
Elsie, my elderly neighbour who often comes to visit for tea popped by today. We started chatting and she was so upset. She has two granddaughters who visited her today with their dad, their mum is Elsie's youngest daughter. They are visitng her husband's parents this year so they brought the presents and cards today. I…
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A right Crimbo con
For anyone who was planning a trip to the newly re-opened Dickens museum over Christmas, be warned: the usual adult entry fee has been hiked up fro £8 to £18 from 24th - 26th Dec 12. Advance tickets are sold out but there may be some availability on the day if you're prepared to wait and pay £10 pp over the odds. The…
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Cheap Wedding Venue in Essex
Hi everyone... normally post on the DFW and OS boards but am branching out...:D We are getting married in 2012 and have started looking at wedding venues (with hopefully a Civil Marriage licence) which has inclusive packages for under £2000 - preferably much lower than that though. I've scoured the internet and haven't…
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Dear Santa...
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Poem wanted for knitted dishcloth present!
Bit of an odd request but I have knitted 7 cotton dishcloths (one for every day of the week!) for my mum and would love a wee poem to go with them - I cant do poems for the life of me! Any offers? cheers Linda
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Prawn cocktail ...boost!
Following on the thread , What starter for xmas dinner ? Reading the thread many are having the standard Prawn Cocktail , Good choice , can be prepared earlier and not expensive . But how can I improve on the dish?
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Do you Christmas tip the building concierge/security/doorman for your block of flats?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could please give me advice on whether we should tip the concierges for our building at Christmas and if so how much? It's a block of about 150 apartments on the edge of London (rent 1000-1500 pcm) and they have a desk by the main entrance so we see them everyday. They deal with our mail,…