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Photo canvases
I recently bought my friends a personalised canvas for their wedding anniversary from this website: https://www.zippi.co.uk/canvases. I used one of their wedding photos and it looks absolutely stunning on a big canvas for their wall. I was really impressed and would definitely recommend this for people who are thinking…
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Evening guest gift
Hi all, We've been invited to my husband's friends evening wedding reception and I'm stuck on what to get for a gift. I'd usually just take a bottle of prosecco but they live in Florida so not sure how practical that would be when they'll probably be going home soon. They've asked for money (dollars) but I don't want to…
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Teenage Boy Presents.....help!
Hi, I have a son (age 17) - and I really am at a loss to what to get him. We tend to spend half the money on what he asks for and half on surprises. I actually can't think of one this year. So I could really do with your expert opinions. Stuff about him. He isn't into football or sports. He is studying to be a musician…
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Christmas Advents 2016 - release dates, price etc
Thought it might be useful to have a thread with all the best Christmas advent calendars (beauty, toys, alcoholic etc) so people can find the information quickly without having to go through the main Christmas thread? So perhaps along the lines of; - Name of company / advent - Type - Cost - Release date - Link to website…
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Realistic Christmas trees
I know of Balsam Hill, but are there any other companies that make extremely realistic Christmas trees and come recommended? Not sure whether we'll buy one for this Christmas or maybe try and pick one up in the January sales. Currently have my parent's old artificial one (20+ years) but it was falling to bits last year and…
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Wedding Seating Plan
Hi guys, I have searched the internet but have yet to find an A3 wedding seating plan. I don't need a plan that shows the tables, just something that list the names and looks nice. Can someone help me with this please? Something like the below
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The £75 stocking dilema - thoughts please
We are terrible overspenders on gifts at christmas and as a family have decided to cut right back this year to a £75 stocking each. The mother is already asking if I'll stick to this and wont it be a bit boring not having much to open ( it was her idea she has many horses to feed lol ) So as I am planning to stick to this…
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Christmas Baubles in store anywhere?
I'm doing quite a few DIY presents this year as currently expecting our 1st so money is tight. Found a lot of nice ideas to make baubles and would like to get a few done asap before the baby arrives. Looked online but clear glass baubles are rather expensive to buy. Just want the clear ones and possibly some fill your own…
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Dunhelm Mill
Son in law is an Assistant Manager for. Dunhelm Mil. They have bought all of BHS's Christmas stock, so the shortbread etc that we used to get will still be available. Just thought people would like to know.
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Kirsties gingerbread recipe?
Some years ago now Kirstie Allsop did a segment in of her Christmas programs where she did gingerbread... Now I recall it being a giant portion but that's about it! Channel4 no longer have the link on their site but it was amazing! Long shot, but did anyone write it down or save it? I'm desperate to find THAT recipe again!…
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Small Gifts for ...
my relatives. I'm off to NZ soon to meet my relatives, some of them for the first time. There's 7 of them, 3 aunts & 4 uncles, all over 65. So far I've got pens from the local Football Club for the men, & some £10, £20, & £50 serviette notes. One of them works in a bank & has offered to sort my currency out, so I shall…
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Possible "goodies" for birthday bags or stockings
In Wilkinson's today there are items reduced on the children's toys section- as in pocket money toys. All now 25 pence: packets of 25 glow in the dark stars with tacky square Squishy bugs- really gross!- "pull it and squish it!" Insects include grasshopper, cockroach, hornet, beetle. Frogs are not included (full price)…
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thank you gift for nursery staff
I'm planning to get something for my child's key workers at nursery, as she is leaving their group to be in the next room with an older age group. Any nice ideas on what to get them? All I've really thought of is chocolates or a voucher...
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Budget halloween party
Hello I'm planning on having a little Halloween party at my house but I'm stuck for ideas to make it fun. There won't be any kids coming so won't need to entertain them, but I don't want my guests standing around bored. I only have a small house but if it's dry I can light the log burner in the garden so people can go…
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Hen party game prizes on a budget
I have been planning my best friends hen party over the past few months and everything is coming together nicely. There are a few games planned which would make them a bit more fun if there were prizes I could give out to the winners. I initially thought of miniature bottles of wine or some kind of alcohol, but everyone…
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Birthday treats
Really wasn't sure where was best to place this one, however, as a birthday is a "special occasion", maybe here is best! It was my birthday earlier this week, and I got quite a few emails offering my freebies, and it got me thinking - where else is worth signing up (All of the following are companies that I use anyway).…
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Animation gift ideas please
We have lots of grandchildren so my budget per child is £15 for Christmas, plus we buy them a book. Our 10yr old grandson is really into animation. Does anyone have any suggestions for an animation gift we could buy him for Christmas. I am thinking along the lines of something he can create with for his animation. Or am I…
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Jewish ideas please
Many years ago I worked in a local Jewish school. I worked with some wonderful people. Recently I bumped into one of them, she is Jewish. We don't see each other socially but I would like to make a gift for her. As we do see each other each month. I'm thinking of doing a stitchery with either a quote or picture based round…
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Best band for children at this years Nottinghill carnival??
A friend at work want her teenage children to join a band and play mass at this years Nottinghill carnival. Can anyone recommend a reasonable cheap band to join which is perfect for children??
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This enough - can airline help?
A question probably for the ladies of the group... So its our 19th wedding anniversary this month and its my birthday on the same day. So im always keen that my wife also feels special on the same day as well as me! To make things more complicated we fly to Florida (Disney holiday that we have saved ages for) on the same…
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