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Special occasions & other celebrations

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Christmas cards delivered for 30p
If you live in an area where 'Scoutpost' is operating and delivering cards locally, it can be a real bargain e.g. https://www.renxmaspost.org.uk Google to see if there is such a service in your area.
Operation Christmas Child
Hi, my daughter's school is doing Operation Christmas Child. She is really excited and we have filled the box and it is all ready to go. However, I have had a look on the website and now feel a bit uncomfortable. I have no concern about supporting charities with a religious basis etc. However, this one seems quite…
Nice way of saying no thanks?
Every year for the past few years, my brother and his wife (and sometimes their grown up son as well) have bought me either a Jo Malone candle or a reed diffuser at Christmas. I don't want to seem ungrateful, but they are so expensive (for what they are) and I don't actually like the smells. (I am more of a Yankee Candle…
Cheap chocolate tree decorations that don't taste hideous?
Any ideas? All I ever seem to see are the Cadbury ones in the shape of parcels, and they are very expensive for what they are. A few years back I picked some up that were like baubles, but I can't for the life of me remember where from.
Personalised baubles- has anyone seen similiar cheaper?
I’m totally in love with 2 baubles but can’t spend £40 plus postage on 2 things for the tree! Has anyone seen any like it but cheaper elsewhere? http://www.noordinarygiftcompany.co.uk/christmas/personalised-family-christmas-sign-post-bauble.html…
I BELIEVE BELL from POLAR EXPRESS
HELP!!!! My daughter watched Polar Express with her best friend the other day and absolutely loved the ending when he opens the box under the christmas tree and it's the lost reindeer 'I BELIEVE BELL.' Although she is 12 years old she is a yound 12 and believes in Father Christmas. I am trying to find 2 large silver…
90's Fancy Dress
Yo, I have been invited to a 90's themed fancy dress shindig; anyone go ideas for a good 90's costume, preferably something I can piece together from charity shops/ebay/make myself?
Could you do with improving your Christmas budgeting?
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat - but can you work out discounts, percentages and VAT? If so, it could help you save some pennies (or more) by taking advantage of the Black Friday deals this week. If not, you could be at risk of spending more than you intended in the run up to Christmas. If you struggle with…
Choosing wines for new years eve party
Hi all We're throwing a fairly small house party this year to bring the new year in with a few family and friends. We will have a variety of spirits, cocktails, prosecco etc on offer, but we also want to have some red and white wine to offer. But I'm cluelessness how best to choose a selection of red and whites?!?! Cost…
Xmas 2018
I know that 2017 isn't over but just for people that may be struggling for this year, I just wanted to recommend P@rk savings. They don't just do hampers, I received my vouchers for this year last month. I save £25 a month meaning I have a selection of £300 voucher to use this year and beyond. Like the Luv2Shop as they're…
Gifts for 4 year old, 3 year old, 2 year old and 1 year old
I was thinking for the younger ones new PJ's and bits, and for the oldest I was thinking a cake making kit but not sure of it. Looking for any other ideas?? I havent for kids my self so struggle xx
Reasonable price Christmas tree
Hi, unfortunately I am recovering from a major operation and cannot get into my loft to retrieve my Christmas decorations or tree. Has anybody found any on line offers reasonably priced to create some seasonal cheer?
Wanted!! Hardback NurseryRhyme Book
Can anyone recommend a hardback nursery rhyme book - I was wanting to buy one as a christening gift. Many thanks.
Sick of buying tat - help?
So it seems like the shops have filled with Christmas tat over night, and every year I end up buying rubbish just for the sake of giving someone a gift. Really trying to kick against that this year as I can't afford to waste money. Can anyone recommend Christmas gifts that aren't going to end up forgotten or abandoned?
Christmas hamper help!
So I'm starting to think about Christmas and get the presents for family sorted! :) I want to do some personalised hamper gifts for them! I am wanting to do a kind of 'pre-wedding' hamper for my brother and sis in law as they are getting married early March.. has anybody got any ideas of what I can actually put in there??…
Ideas on how to give coins as a present?
My son and daughter in law are planning to go to Australia next year. Instead of a regular Christmas gift they have asked if we could give them £2 coins so that they can put it straight in their Australia fund piggy bank. They did something similar when saving for their wedding and it was amazing how quickly all the £2…
Ideas for refilling M & S beauty advent calender
Apart from the obvious chocolates, any ideas for refilling last year's M and S beauty calender for my 22 year old son?
Gift Cards Deals / Discounts?
I've got a few gift cards to buy for Xmas presents. I seem to remember in previous years that some retailers will do offers on them at certain times where you get 10-20% off certain cards? For some reason Morrisons is at the back of my mind? does anyone know if there are any deals coming up? Thanks!
M+S vouchers for team?
I should preface this by saying I don't really do Xmas. But I changed jobs in August and now have a team of 6 under me. They're a fab bunch with very different tastes (2 in their 40s, 3 in their 50s and 1 in their 20s). Theyre quite into Xmas, so I'm thinking I should probably get them something. Would a £10 m+s voucher be…
Gift(s) for 10-year-old boy ...?
I'm doing a secret santa for a 10 year old boy who I don't know, but is apparently a typical 10 year old ... :huh: The budget it £15. Can anyone with boys of the same age let me know what they're into these days? :D Thanks!

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