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30th Birthday Present Ideas?
Hi there. A work colleague is turning 30 very soon and our manager is organising a collection for her. There will be 7 people in our department contributing (she may ask some people in other departments as it’s quite a big company). She has also said if we have any ideas for a gift to please let her know. Does anyone have…
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Dress code question
Hi folks, I've been invited to a wedding that has a 'black tie' dress code. I don't own a tuxedo and nor do I even have a regular black suit! I enquired about hiring from Moss Bros - they said it's £160 for everything. I think that's quite expensive. Anyone else had a black tie do? If so, any tips on how to save money but…
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Free Kids Summer Events
I've just seen that John Lewis are offering free kids events over the summer in all their shops, if you google John Lewis Events you can find them and book them.
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Flowers for delivery
Hello,Im looking for a delivery service for some 'nice' flowers for my poorly mum as I cant get down to see her for a while, but not looking to spend a huge amount. Just wondering if anyine has come across any companies that delivery UK wide and offer good deals for nice flowers thanksflowersx
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Ninja Woodfire Outdoor BBQ question
Can anyone tell me how I can grill burgers on the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor BBQ and at the same time use the combo crisper to air fry chips? The Ninja website video shows a happy family doing just this but there is no info on what sequence of buttons to press. Someone wise, please advise me
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Last night of the proms tickets
Hi all, Wanted to take my wife to the last night of the proms in London so was wondering if anyone could help with how I get tickets or any other tips on what to do and how to do it
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20th wedding anniversary recomendations
Hi all, My wife and i were meant to go to greece for our wedding anniversary next month but due to one of our dogs being diagnosed with cancer we cancelled the trip. Can anyone recommend other things to do with this short period of notice please as our dogs diagnosis has completely thrown us Kind regards Mark
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Autistic 6 year old party
My Autistic daughter would really like a farm experience again for her birthday this year. The price at the city farm has gone from £90 for 10 kids to £140 for the same package. Doesn't include food; space hire & animal experience. Any ideas for something similar on a smaller budget? We're based on the outskirts of…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell my daughter she needn't have me over next Christmas?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Since my husband died, I've spent Christmases with one of my daughters and her family. This year, she said several times how expensive hosting is now, and I felt she'd rather just have been with her husband and kids. Should I volunteer to stay at home on my own next year to…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I have got my wife a second Christmas gift, as her first one was free?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I got my wife a reasonably expensive coat for Christmas, from a well-known department store. I submitted my loyalty card when paying, and was told that I had nothing to pay - the loyalty scheme gives one customer their purchase for free every week in each store. But as I got…
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Pre paid debit card as a gift
Hi. We wish to get a pre paid debit card as a gift for an elderly parent. It should be for general use. I have done some research but still not sure how to go about it. Has anyone get experience? Thanks
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Jingle All The Way - It's the 2023 Christmas Chatter Thread!
Hello and welcome to the 2023 Christmas chatter thread! I'm a little late in setting it up this year but it's here and and ready to talk all things Christmas and not Christmas! If you're new to the thread please pop in for a natter, we all love Christmas but are also here to chat about anything else going on in our lives…
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Recommendations for birthday hamper gifts?
I'm looking for a birthday food (& maybe wine) hamper gift in the £40-60 range. I've found that alot of hampers I've bought in the past have had disappointingly little content. Can anyone recommend a good site for this sort of gift?
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Money Moral Dilemma: Keeping presents fair
When buying gifts for your children for Christmas, how do you keep it fair? I try to see it from their perspective. If they notice an obvious discrepancy in the quantity or value of what they got compared to their siblings, they may have a point, so I try to keep it fair through their eyes. Their mum looks at the bottom…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should we give our children from other relationships gifts of the same value?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My partner and I both have adult children from previous relationships. We got together three years ago, and historically we've spent different amounts on our children, with him giving more to his kids than I do to mine. We've been discussing whether we should make things…
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MoneySaving Father's Day gift ideas
Do you have any ideas for cheap or free Father's Day gift ideas? Can you suggest an activity, a DIY present, a low-cost item or a homemade card? Do you have any anecdotes about something tried, tested and successful? Let's hear it. Thanks. ✉️ 🎁 ✉️ 🎁 ✉️
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Electronic Greeting Cards or E-Cards recommendations
I send many greeting cards every year and because of Royal Mail unreliability and the cost of postage I am looking for an alternative electronic version. I wonder if anyone uses electronic cards and if you would mind sharing the details and the cost per card or for a subscription.
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60th birthday safari ideas….
Hi all right I need to pick your brains for ideas. My father will be 60 this year. He’s been a hard working military man, raised myself, my sister and taken on his two step children. He has a bad back now but does enjoying riding his tandem bike with his wife. His 60th birthday is coming up and he is going to Africa for a…
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Receiving presents for partner in the post without them knowing
My partners been through a rough 6 months with her elderly mother and I'd like to order her a few gifts as a surprise without her knowing. The only issue is she works from home so is usually her who takes any parcels/post/deliveries in. We don't really know our neighbours enough to ask them, and I'm quite a lone worker in…
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Money Moral Dilemma: What should I do with the money overpaid for the Christmas party I organised?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Before Christmas, I organised a party at a restaurant for about 35 people. I paid the bill on my credit card, which worked out at £29.15 each, then most people transferred money to me electronically afterwards. Many rounded up what they owed to £30, meaning I now have an…
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