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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best place for alcohol and free glass hire?
Planning a small gathering and looking for ideas, unsure of how many will attend and have heard Majestic take back unopened bottles???
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Share your best thrifty Elf on the Shelf ideas!
As the nights continue to draw in, the unmistakable sound of sleigh bells jingle in the distance as that pesky Elf on the Shelf prepares to arrive down our chimneys, into our homes once again! Whether you love the buzz or hate the fuss, we want to know the best thrifty ways these creatures get up to mischief in your home!…
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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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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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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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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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My Mums 60th
Hi, I am organising a somewhat surprise dinner for my mums 60th. I am asking for ideas for party bags to give to all the guests; What chocolates do you remember from 60's/70's? What chocolates would you like to find in a party bag to remind you? What sweets do you remember from 60's/70's? What sweets would you like to find…
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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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Christmas Dinner Help!
Morning all, It's my first time cooking a Christmas Dinner, I want it to be special of course tasty! I'm looking for where you buy yoru food, what food you buy (brand, name etc) Any cooking tips?? Any replies would be Hugely appreciated:j
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Christmas song query
Hello Hope you can help - my husband and I are going mad trying to think of who sang/ which film a song was in. It's a version of Have yourself a merry little Christmas, but at the very end of the song, there is a very slow instrumental version of a couple of lines of Jingle Bells The Jingle Bells part is just played note…
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Christmas Dinner, dare to be different!
Hi :) I know it's a few months away but I am so fed up with cooking a traditional Christmas dinner, not only because it takes so long and takes me away from the rest of the family but also because I don't want to be stuck in the kitchen, boiling hot, worrying about mountains of food. I do pre-prepare as much as I can and I…
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