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Special occasions & other celebrations

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Story box ideas
Money is tight this year, so planning ahead, I'm going to make some story boxes for my granddaughter. I'm considering traditional tales, but also bearing in mind that she is a big fan of Disney princesses. So, I'm thinking along the lines of the following: Printed dress up dolls (the type with the fold over tags) -…
Cooking ideas en masse 60+ people
So we have started recently hosting music events in our back garden. First one being so successful that we're now expected to host far more. I can cook. So pretty much anything is an option. But looking for further inspiration for cooking for 60+ people. First one i did lasagne,dinner rolls and salad. Looking for things…
Best mobile bar company?
Hey Fellow Money Savers!! This is my first post, and I'm wondering if you can help me? I'm looking to get married next year and was thinking about getting a bar installed as it is going to be in a marquee in a field! Does anybody have any recommendations? I'v looked at a few companies but can't seems to work out which is…
Moms night off box...
Hello It's one of my best mates birthdays soon. She's got a small baby and so I thought I'd make her a moms night off/in box. She's currently at Slimming World so I don't want to mess that up by getting her loads of chocolate and things, but I might get her some of the Slimming World treats. I make a lot of my own bath…
Free printable party invitation templates
I am looking for help please folks. I am looking to print some party invitations for my daughters birthday. Does anyone know of any websites that will allow me to do this. TIA
Party bag fillers for adults
Hi, I have two birthday parties coming up for both of my sons, 6 weeks apart. I really love to make party bags and would like to make some for the adults attending too. So i'm looking for inspiration for adult party bag fillers if anyone has any ideas? Many thanks!
Advocaat - do all brands taste the same?
Does anyone know if advocaat that isn't Warninks tastes the same? Warninks is about £9 and others are more like £5?
Retirement & moving away present?
Hi there, I have friends that have retired and moved away quite a distance and are having a party in a couple of weeks. I really don't know what to buy as a gift? I am sharing a taxi with 2 other people who I am close with, as we all know each other from Slimming World. We were considering chipping in for one gift between…
Gift to send abroad
Hi all I'm trying to come up with gifts that I can send to my boyfriends mom in Romania. It's her birthday in 3 weeks and rather than just send her a card I'd like to send some small gifts. She likes little nic nacs like magnets, but then I'm stuck. She doesn't wear costume jewellery and I don't think she's really into…
Piping bags and nozzles which ones to buy?
I am into royal icing need the equipment to use, the disposable piping bags and the nozzles please help me choose which ones?…
Easter Eggs reduced in price - where are the best offers??
I am sure usually the supermarkets over stock there Easter egg stock, to make sure there customers don't go else where. Anyone know who has reduced there eggs at the moment, and for how much??
Vegan easter eggs
Can anyone recommend any good vegan easter eggs? I've seen the Moo Free ones but wondered if there are other brands worth trying. Looking for my niece who's just gone vegan after doing Veganuary :)
Mothers Day
Hey all, Spice Pioneer has a 20% offer their subscription boxes. Code is Mothersday20 :j
Mothers Day plant delivered - ideas please?
I'm really struggling with this. I like the campanula that M&S do in a jug but some of the recent reviews aren't good - though of course some are. Reviews are definitely a mixed blessing!! Can anyone recommend somewhere I can try? Lots of places don't deliver on Sunday and I also prefer a plant as siblings will be buying…
Advent calendar ideas for adults?
Hi, This is mine and bf's first xmas in our own home, and i would like to make it extra special by getting a reusable advent calendar and having a little present for bf every day. so i was just wondering if anyone has any ideas for what presents to ge? all i can think of is chocolates/sweets, but need someone with a better…
Easter Bunny Bread
For all you Easter Bunnies out there, this appeared on one of my feeds this morning, I will be giving it a go for the charity teashop I work in :) Serious Eats
Christmas Crafting Ideas by Flyingpig - Its Good To Share.
THIS IS A THREAD I STARTED QUITE SOME TIME AGO NOW .... THE IDEAS ARE STILL HERE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS THEM .... ALTHOUGH I DON'T THINK I WILL BE ADDING TO IT THIS YEAR. ANY PDF FILES I HAVE OFFERED IN THE PAST ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS I LOST THEM WHEN MY COMPUTER "DIED" AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR ..... SO PLEASE DO NOT…
Novelty Gift ideas 18+
https://www.adored.co.uk have a great selection of novelty gifts, perfect for this time of year for secret santa at office or stocking filler. Check out: https://www.adored.co.uk/golden-penis-slippers.html https://www.adored.co.uk/willy-hotwater-bottle.html https://www.adored.co.uk/the-adult-colouring-book.html…
30th Birthday Celebrations
Hi - My husband will be turning 30 in June and I would like to plan something to celebrate either with family and friends or with just each other. He is not really into parties so I am struggling for both what to organise and also what to get as a gift. We have limited funds but would be welcome and open to any ideas that…
Gifts for 20 people.Any ideas ?
I am retiring soon and would like to buy a small present for all the help etc. I have been given by the ladies.They are all in their 60s can only think of flowers if that the best option where to get so many bunches from ? Any other ideas?

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