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In desperate need for inspiration for my bro's 18th
Hi all, I'm really struggling for my brothers 18th! His birthday is 30/12 and has always asked for a joint Xmas present of clothes. He said 'clothes are fine' this year but mum has just bought him £250 of clothes and he's recently started earning and buying his own so I feel my usual gift of clothes is redundant this year!…
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Ideas for New Baby Gift Box Please
Hi My DS and his partner are expecting my first grandchild (granddaughter) in the summer and I'm wanting to put together a gift box for them (a wicker basket type one). I've bought them lots of stuff for the baby already, vests, bibs, babygroes, clothes, socks (although not very moneysaving, I couldn't help myself :D ) but…
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Best Wooden Christmas Advent Calendars
Hi folks! Looking for some recommendations for wooden advent calendars please, the kind you fill with your own choice or treats. I've seen a few on Amazon but it's difficult to tell the quality of them and the ones I have seen that were good quality in next, I didn't really like the design of. Has anyone bought any of the…
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Kids "tramp it" jump shoes
Has anyone bought these for their kids and are they any good? They are like curved blades on the bottom of shoes that make you bounce.
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Letter to Santa
Just in case anyone's missed this: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-santa-letter-video
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Value Christmas Gift Bags??
Hi All, Just wondered if anyone had managed to find any low cost Christmas gift bags at all? I remember a few years back when A3da did a 19p value gift bag and wondered if anyone had seen anything similar this year? Thanks
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Correct wording for Christening gift
If anyone gives a silver photo frame (for example) as a Christening gift, is they a correct form of wording that should be used ie:- DOB & Christening Date & full name or omit the DOB and use:- Mary Jean Smith, Christened on November 7th 2016 ? Or, should the surname be excluded on the grounds that when she marries the…
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Surprise trip for partner; want to present it in travel guide/book format. Help!
So I've booked a trip and planned a bunch of activities for us to do in January, but I want to present it to my partner for Christmas. Was looking online but can't seem to find anything that lets you make your own travel books cheapish. I want to customise a small book with my own photos and text explaining the trip, no…
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Gifting tickets
Hi, I've got tickets for a weekend away for the hubby and myself and I've got tickets for MIL to go to a show as Christmas presents but I'm looking for creative ways to wrap / present them. Something fun that won't cost too much would be good. Thanks.
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Ideas please for my oldest and dearest friend's Christmas presents
Each year, my friend comes a long way to stay with me for a night or two at the beginning of December. We always exchange gifts and always get it just right. This year I am struggling. This is possibly due to the fact that I can't even think of anything I would like myself that has much point to it. Since reaching the ripe…
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Park Hamper - Xmas gone wrong!
We've been using the Park Hamper company for about 7 years now, with direct debits coming out every month. Over the years we upped the amounts and for the last couple of years kept it at £750. This was split into £250 of M&S vouchers from my wife's account and £500 of Amazon vouchers from our joint account. The M&S…
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John Lewis Christmas Advert?!!
Does anyone have any news about this? When and what it is? I have searched the internet and have found different dates - from this Friday, to next Thursday but hardly any concrete evidence about what is in it. :undecided
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christmas trees tinsel or real?
which is better a christmas tree with green pines , nice smell.... or a space age tinsel tree from the 70 's.... theres only one way to find out.........
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Baby's toiletries, how to package them as a present
My niece is having her second baby next year and I have been buying bits and bobs, bibs, all sorts of johnsons toiletries, cotton wool balls, Muslim squares etc. Gathered quite a bit which I thought I would give her at Christmas. Just wondering how I should package them to look nice. Any ideas
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Asda Christmas Savings card - before Sun 13 Nov at 5pm!
No connection just a happy shopper there. If you've had one of their handy savings fobs and tucked a few penn'orth on throughout the year, or if you've just been paid & are feeling moderately solvent, but above all If you were planning to shop at Asda anyway, get the money on before next Sunday! Here's Martin's link:…
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Stuck in the MUD
Hello everybody, New to this forum and for years I have been looking on it which has helped me out of a hole many times. However this time I can't seem to get out of the hole and I'm a bit stuck in the mud. I have a disability and consequently makes me wheelchair-bound and reliant on help. My fiancee has been my rock, my…
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Do I need to buy a graduation gift?
Hi everyone, I would appreciate some advice please. My daughter graduates from university in July and I am wondering if it is normal to buy a gift? I remember when I graduated, I didn't receive any gifts/cards but I know times have changed. Has anyone been in this situation recently? If you haven’t already, join the forum…
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40p DIY christmas wreath!
Back in January a little MSE bird told me about some lovely bargains in B&M homestores so I decided to have a little peak and sure enough there were plenty of things (including tat! :rotfl:) on offer. As a Christmas addict I managed to contain my enthusiasm and walked away with about 90p's worth :money: 40p of this were 4…
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15% Off At Love Birdy Gifts This Weekend
Love Birdy Gifts have 15% off everything this weekend! A small family run business selling some lovely gifts and home accessories. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter for regular giveaways, news and offers.
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Small advent calendar/ stocking gift ideas
I love Christmas and love anyway to make traditions and memories :D my three kids are older now (late teens) so not always as receptive to their mothers Christmas traditions! Last year I thought I'd have a go at homemade advert calendars to get the little grinches in the mood. As my crafty Christmas plans never get further…
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