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Scottish Ceilidh
If you are thinking of having a Ceilidh for your wedding, or that special occasion, I would advice staying away from Scotland's Ceilidh band. We found that a Mr Tony Coogan who is the business manager highly unreliable and temperamental. He keeps changing his min at a whim. He is in the habit of making arrangements with…
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A holiday 'goody bag'
At the end of the month I'm taking away my 16yo daughter and her best friend for a long week end to the seaside, staying in a caravan. Neither girl has had a great 12 months, and this is a celebration of the end of GCSEs, school-life being over and looking forward to the next step of their lives. Something I want to do is…
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Superdrug not emailing re Fathers Day
A while ago Superdrug emailed saying that they know Fathers Day can be a sensitive time for some people and asking whether I would like to opt out of receiving Fathers Day related emails. I opted out. The online screen confirmed this. Today I receive an email from Superdrug saying it's 22 days to Fathers Day with various…
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looking for a knitting pattern for build-a-bear teddy
Hi all, I'm hoping to save a little money by making some clothes for my niece's build-a-bear teddy for her birthday in Feb. I have a ball of fluffy pink yarn and would like to make this into a little jumper. Anyone know of any free patterns anywhere? In case you don't know build-a-bears, they are plumpish bears about 16"…
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Can I Get a Refund?
Hello, I'm looking for some help and advice. I've recently booked two cars through Regency LCC Ltd who are an agency who find cars for an occasion and book them with third party companies. I thought I had booked a black luxury minibus and a Bentley. When receiving my confirmation there were errors on the Bentley booking…
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Any ideas for a golden anniversary pressie?
Hi everyone, We're stuck for ideas for our parents, who have everything, or at least could afford to buy most things they need or want, for their golden anniversary. Has anyone been through the same brain racking and come out victorious? Many Thanks for your help!
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Desperately seeking - potato deltas!
A few years ago, we used to love these little potato triangles - crisp/snack type things. They only seemed to make an appearance around Christmas time and they were lovely. I think they were from M&S. For years now, whenever I ask what munchie treats the family want, they always ask for potato triangles/deltas. Has anyone…
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Cheapest connectable LED lights?
Hi all Can anyone help please? I'm looking for some outdoor connectable LED lights and the the only ones I've been able to find on-line are £34.00 a set from: http://www.lights4fun.co.uk/outdoor/christmas-lights/connectable-led/string-lights/18szz234p.asp Do any of you know where I may be able to buy these cheaper please?…
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Cake decoration
Hi Has anyone had their wedding cake decorated with real inedible flowers?
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Surprising a Disney Trip
So I currently have a trip to Disney World planned for 14 days in October for Halloween for my young girl who will be 8. I was thinking about surprising her by doing a treasure hunt but was thinking for more ideas that I could possible surprise the trip to her with Any suggestions?
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New Nappy Cake
Just thought i would get it going hope you all dont mind
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cheap or free hen night party bag fillers
Hey everyone I am making hen party bags to give out at my friends hen party in 3 weeks time, the only problem being when I said I would do this, I didnt realise there would be 30 guests at least. Any ideas of cheap/free things I could include? Anything I could make for them? Thanks everyone x
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how many people will a 2.4kg topside joint feed??
Hi guys! I have 6 adults and 2 children to feed for on boxing day and tesco's are doing beef topside joints at half price per kg so i can get a 2.4kg joint for £14. Ive googled the above question but i cannot find anything! :o 3 of the adults are big blokes who are good eaters and the other 3 are me, (normal eater) my mum…
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Hampers
I am a stay at home mum who's planning to be a work at home mum, i'm planning on selling hampers from home as i took a gamble on mother's day and made my mum a hamper (which she LOVED!!!) I've just got to grab the supplies for the hampers then i can start selling:j. At the moment i've decided to start with a few hampers in…
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Husband is 40 - HELP
Hi guys So Im not working anymore. My menieres disease put a stop to it. My husband is turning 40 in June and I want to treat him. Last year he took me away for a beautiful weekend in a glamping pod and it was beautiful and I loved having time together. I don't have a fortune saved but I have about £150 so far. I'm hoping…
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Last minute Mother’s Day gift. Sponsor a safe birth with MWW £15 Charity gift
Mother’s Day is just 1 week away. It can be a struggle to find a lasting and meaningful gift to give to someone you care for. A Safe Birth Certificate will continue long after the chocolates have been eaten and the flowers have died – your gift will have helped to save a mother. Let's help mothers give birth safely no…
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St Patricks Day Games
As we have Irish blood, we are having our usual dinner, but I wanted to do some games or quizzes. Have searched the net but not found any cool ones and no answers to the quizzes etc :( Anyone know of any out there?
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Kilner jar beach theme table centrepieces
I wonder if anyone could help me. I’ve been asked to create 6 sea/sand type centrepieces for an upcoming party. The tables I need them for are huge, 10-12 seaters so need something substantial. Killers are quite expensive and maybe not big enough so looking at some big glass jars from Ikea. I’m thinking to add sand, maybe…
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Naming a star - genuine?
Has anyone bought/named a star? Is it genuine? Are there multiple owners to some stars. One site I'm looking at, you can 'buy' stars from the zodiac - surely there's only so many before they run out or have multiple owners? It's my dads birthday soon and he is into astrology. He moved in with us as my mum died 3m ago. I'm…
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Happy New Year 2019
Hi there! I wanted to greet everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2019! Another year is coming hope everyone will have a blissful start of the new year.
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