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Christmas Paper
Ok so I'm way ahead of everyone and starting my "stock" for 2016... i know i know, im nuts But has anyone seen any really good wrapping paper deals?
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Easy starter for Christmas dinner?
I'm cooking Christmas dinner this year for 8 people. We are having a turkey crown with all the usual trimmings but I can't decide what to do for a starter. None of the guests will eat anything remotely fishy. I'm not the best cook in the world but do a fab roast so it's only the starter that's a worry. Please can anyone…
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The dreaded Christmas Twitch
Forgive me MSE, for I have sinned. My Christmas present buying was officially finished end of November, but last night, on finishing wrapping, and realising just how small dd's piles would be this year, I got the dreaded, uncontrollable Christmas twitch :-( I tossed and turned all night, the little cherub on my right…
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What do you cook for Christmas Dinner
....traditional as in Dickens' times i.e. Goose ....like most others nowadays (really?) i.e. turkey .....etc
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Royal mail robbing us
With Christmas coming up i have had 2 of these P4605 cards through which the Royal Mail are adding extra charges to a parcel they have accepted from the sender and then decided they want the extra from the recipient. Would it do any good to send them a letter saying that by sending me any more in the future they are…
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Toughest Christmas ever - Please read and give some advice
Hi everyone, This year is going to be one of my toughest Christmases ever. My dad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease just under 2 years ago and the last few weeks he has taken a turn for the worse and has just weeks to live, we are not sure he is even going to make it until Christmas!! :( We don't have a very close…
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Hotel Style Biscuits
Afternoon all, I'm wondering if you could help... I'm creating a hot drink hamper for my presents this year and am searching for the small packets of biscuits like you get in a hotel. Any idea where I can go? TIA xx
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I need to buy a whole Christmas - help please!
Help! Due to an accident with my host I now have to buy Christmas and transport it 200 miles! As I was expecting to be a guest I haven't done anything. Not even checked out the best buy cakes, most popular mince pies etc etc etc and not much time now. Christmas Day will be 5 (sit down + tea), one person doesn't like turkey…
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Help! need present for super-cool 15 year old boy
I have to buy a christmas present for the son of the guy Im seeing. I've met him a couple of times but hes not very talkative (the son, not his Dad) I asked his Dad and he said a particular Star Wars T shirt, but when I went to get it they had sold out and I cant get it anywhere o n the internet. The boy is super cool, I…
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Past Christmas 'Disasters' ?
Boxing Day morning, several years ago, the power cut out. :eek: No Electricity! It turned out to be a broken cable in the Street outside my house, and the workmen were digging up the road repairing it until 6.30pm. It was a very cold day as i remember, and the Gas Central Heating Boiler wouldn't ignite without power, so it…
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Don't forget to Buy list?
Imodium. Indigestion tablets. Headache tablets. What are yours? :xmassmile
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Nice and thoughtful presents to get on a budget?
This year I really do not have much money and my parents have said to not get them anything! Obviously I want to get them something. Can anyone recommend any thoughtful and nice gifts that I can buy or easily make etc on a tight budget? Thanks x
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Silver or black Christmas tree?
I've bought a small Christmas tree from Paperchase. They had sold out of the green so I decided to go for black but when I got it home and opened the box they had given me a silver one. It's ok and more traditional than black I guess but I can't make my mind up. I've put some purple and blue baubles on it and it looks ok…
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Shop Bought Egg Whites
This weekend I'll be making some meringue type dishes as gifts and storing for Christmas party bites. My concern is the number of egg whites I'll be using and the potential waste as I have no immediate use for the yolks. Today, however, I happened across egg whites in my local supermarket and I'm wondering about these as a…
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suggestions needed
Hi there My Gran is 90 so this year I am giving the gift of time... I am planning on writing 12 notes, one for each month with an idea of spending more time together, I've thought of things like a games afternoon, picnic, shopping trip & coffee but I am still stuck for a few ideas, can anyone help???
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Champagne deals for Xmas and NYE
There are always lots of deals at this time of year, but hard to judge which will be worth drinking. Sooooo - anyone know of any reviews of the lower cost Champagnes and Sparkling wines? Price ranges £10-£20/bottle. Any online deals for full cases delivered. Taste mattering more than just being cheapest.
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Cheese and Chutney Hamper
Hi Merry Christmas! Just some advice please, I'd like to get my parents a cheese and chutney hamper. Would it be best to make myself or is there a reasonable for around £25-£30 that may deliver for Xmas. Thanks
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Fuel gift
I want to give my daughter something which she very much needs for Christmas - petrol for her car. I do not want to give cash because she finds spending money far too easy and is so often short of fuel at the end of the month. Does anyone know of a petrol station gift card or supermarket voucher for petrol? I have looked…
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This years pick of the best Christmas song's
I just love this one. Loose Tapestries: Can't Wait for Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSQx51l23fs
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Faulty netbook from Tesco
A friend has bought two HP netbooks from Tesco as Christmas gifts for her young sons. She has discovered that one is faulty. Tesco have said they have no more stock to replace it. Any ideas what she can do to obtain a replacement, please? One little boy will be left without his gift. (Not sure if this is the right forum)
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