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Practical Christmas Presents
Hi All, My partner and I bought several presents for each other last year, most went unused and were put under the stairs. My partner this year asked me what I wanted so I advised nothing but she wasn't overly happy with this answer and I know she will be wanting some gift in return. We are both looking to buy our own…
Radio Times & TV Times?
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Xmas ideas for 70 year old man
I'm stuck this year for ideas for OH I did him an advent calendar one year and he's still got most of the miniature toiletries :o He loves chocolates but he has weight issues so I don't want to give him too much. I'll probably get him a Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar but struggling for other ideas He has tons of toiletries…
Your Best Christmas Prepper Ideas
Having returned from a day of Christmas Hamper making in deepest, darkest Devon making all manner of amazing goodies ready for Christmas I wondered what you all make in advance? So far I have Piccalilli, I'm starting my Chutneys shortly and then I'll need to do my world (!) famous red onion Marmalade. For months I've been…
Has anyone seen lights like this on sale?
I’m looking for some pretty lights like these https://youtu.be/k_R2l0zjrIo Has anyone seen any? Thank you :xmastree::xmastree:
Football fan survival kit
I'm looking to make my own football fan survival kit for a family member's birthday. This is a kit for watching a match at home. So far I have come up with a bottle of beer and red and yellow cards. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Elexa for a christmas present?
I'm thinking of buying an Elexa for my younger sister, was wondering if anyone who has one could give me some advice. My younger sister is 14 and I'm not sure what to get her. Thanks
Voucher for the Harry Potter London 9 3/4
Hi Anyone know where I can buy vouchers for Harry Potter London 9 3/4 online shop at a reduced rate/cash back etc? Thanks LP x
A Christmas Hub
Hi you lovely Christmas preppers! You may (or may not!) have come across some of the Hubs we have been doing recently: Talk Money Week [URL="https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/68579046#Comment_68579046[/URL] And we would love to put together a Christmas Hub too :xmastree: So we are asking for your help…
Prezzie ideas needed for a 14 year old 'Emo' girl? Help!
I'm finding it really hard to know what to buy for my 14 year old step-daughter for Christmas? She calls herself 'emo' which seems to be a trend amongst her teenage friends but this means I have no idea what to buy her! I've bought her all the obvious toiletries (body sprays, bubble bath etc) which are mostly in blue,…
Drinks when hosting Christmas
I am not sure if this is in the correct section, and I apologies if its not. We are hosting Christmas this year, my husband and I don't drink (due to health conditions/medication), but my guests do drink - I am planning on buying some wine for them - I know which ones they like, but they are really into Aperitifs, sherries…
prepay gift card
I want to give a prepay gift visa or MasterCard for Christmas. The ones in the shops come with an activation fee on-top of the cash amount. Is there a better way of doing this?
Christmas crackers
Hi I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't see it. I am looking for semi decent crackers this year, all my children are teenagers now so it would be nice to have some nice crackers this year. Any ideas appreciated
Reduced Tat Christmas!
My children are getting older, will be 14 and 11 (almost 12) at Christmas. This year we are trying to do a Christmas without as much plastic tat and rubbish, but still exciting and fun for them. * We have booked to go to Harry Potter studio the weekend before Christmas. They know about this. * We are going to see Matilda…
Stockings when 'kids' are at different life stages
Since they were tots I've done a stocking for both my kids. Though they were overlooked in the early days in favour of the bigger stuff under the tree, in recent years, they've enjoyed waking up, opening together in one of their bedrooms and then coming in to wake us at a reasonable hour. This year though DS is 18, just…
Battery operated Christmas/Fairy lights
Does anyone know where I can get some battery operated Christmas/Fairy lights fairly cheaply? Thanks, Loopy x
Mermaid Tail Blankets
I've found some Mermaid Tail Blankets on everything5pounds.com, I bought one from Primark last year and it's so cosy! These are adult sizes but I'm sure kids would snuggle up in them too!! They can get quite expensive but these are £5! h tt p…
Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!
Hello Everyone! :xmassmile Come Join us and be a part of the Christmas maniac club!:rudolf: We have decided to make the pact to have an organised christmas by following the plan here: www.organizedchristmas.com :xmassign: :xmastree: :santa2: Every day there are tips on the main page, and you can follow a week by week plan…
Time to change the board name to "Christmas..."?
You're all posting about Christmas already!! :) Time to change the name? Or too early?
FREE Birthday invitation template
I don't know if this site has been posted before but I came accross it recently and it has some beautiful birthday invitation templates you can download and print yourself. Each design comes in a few different colours too. Enjoy x https://www.canva.com https://www.bagvania.com How to use them? Browse and download your…

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