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Hampers at a bootsale/table top
Hi everyone, I have been selling hampers, sweet boxes, chocolate baskets, filled sweet cups, filled party bags etc on facebook and ebay, but I've now decided to maybe have a spot at a funday. My question is, is it worth it? Has anyone else got experience doing the same? The spot is £7 although i'm not too bothered about…
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how to decorate a costco cake.
It's my daughter's 18th and I have her a trip to Barcelona for some shopping. I thought of decorating a Costco cake with a map of Spain, in each corner some shoes, handbags, champagne glasses But I can't decorate a cake... At all. Any ideas? I thought of barbie doll type shoes and bags? No idea how to do Spain, I thought…
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Hen Do Hell!
I'd like some advice on an upcoming hen do situation please! Maybe you've had a similar thing happen to you, or maybe you've been the organisor or hen. I'd like to hear some opinions. I've been invited to a hen party. So far so good. It's a mega-party. There's a stay in a hotel involved. It's going to be based on numbers…
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Nappy cake makers?
Is there no longer a nappy cake makers thread? :o
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Cheap couple/family activity for 50th birthday 'treats'
Hi All It's my DH's 50th birthday later in the year and he's doesn't want a present but has ask for a couple of 'experiences' that he would really like to do (sea plane over Scotland) and boating experience. Do to their location we can only really do them about 7 weeks before his birthday so thought it would be a nice idea…
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Evening party nibbles...what to do?
Holding a 40th birthday party. 7.30-12am Will have about 100 guests. I don't want to pay to feed them all, but people expect some sort of food at these things. I will have friends visiting from SA, so no time to prep stuff myself leading up to party as want to see them, not spend time cooking. Was thinking of buying lots…
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Photo booth company run off with money!!
Can any body help my friend as she is in desperate need! She is getting married in June but the photo booth company she has used has now emailed saying they have gone insolvent. The woman from the company told her to claim her money back via Paypal but Paypal told her they can't help as she paid over 180 days ago?? Bank…
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Marks And Spencer Assorted Eggs
Today I managed the get a m and s collection of chocolate called the constellation of assorted eggs which should have been twelve pounds for half the price. They look beautiful in the box and the taste is just as good as they looked. Well done m and s and I was lucky to enjoy them at the reduced price so im happy.
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Easter Celebrations
Hi, is anybody planning on decorating their house or having a party over the Easter weekend? My daughter (7) wants to have a little party and invite some friend round, any frugal ideas for decorations, easter egg hunt, and crafts? x
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How Much Would You Spend On A Easter Egg
How much would most want to shell out for an easter egg?. I like the lindt lindor truffles but I think the egg for £10 isn't really worth the price as the egg is two thin shell's with 12 small egg shaped truffles. I would rather buy the 375 gram assorted truffle carton for £5 from morrisons as there is more for the money…
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Chocolate/Sweet Hamper/Gift Boxes
Hi Everyone. I am a stay at home mum at the moment and after making some for family for Christmas I have decided I am going to start making Chocolate and sweet hampers. I will be selling on ebay and will be mainly posting. I will be using pre packaged sweets and Chocolates which I intend to buy in bulk and multipack…
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Finished Baskets - Part 2
So many people getting confused due to so many posts on the previous thread which can be found here:http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=309335&page=316 So a New thread is here, please use this one. I will ask a moderator to maybe lock the other one or something but please use this one from now on.…
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Spill the beans...on MoneySaving stag/hen parties
Spill the beans...on MoneySaving stag/hen parties[IMGRIGHT]http://images.moneysavingexpert.com/images/spillthebeans2.gif[/IMGRIGHT] Stag/hen invites sound great, until you hear it's a spa in Dubai. There's nowt wrong with one last night (or weekend) of fun and indulgence, but it's best not to force those who can't afford…
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Disney themed party
My son is eighteen soon, and is having a party. He has Down's Syndrome and numerous medical conditions. There are likely to be around 20 young people there with learning disabilities. The theme for his party is Disney. He's a massive fan and has many of the films. His particular favourites are Lady and the Tramp, Bambi,…
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What's your annual budget for gifts?
Hi everyone. Been doing a lot of cutting back and analysing my spending the last couple of months and the one area I find hard to pin down is gifting. All areas - birthdays, Christmas, weddings, births, even those little treats like Easter Eggs or flowers for a sick relative. Do you have a set annual budget? Monthly? Per…
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25th Wedding Anniversary Present?
Hi there, looking for some inspiration!! Two of my brothers have their 25th Wedding Anniversaries this year and I am at a loss as to what on earth to do for them. They are very different couples and I would want to give them a small gift - not sure either would want a party. As it's the silver anniversary I was thinking…
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Poem for girls night in hamper wanted please!!!
Hi, I've followed your advice, and made two lovely hampers for my two nieces. They consist off lovely snuggly pyjamas, a dvd, chocolate, hot chocolate, a mug hot water bottle and some lovely soft socks. I've wrapped them in cellophane, with a big pink bow, but feel that I need to add a little poem to complete it. Has…
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Valentines
:smileyhea:smileyhea:smileyhea Thought I would get in early with a free/cheap Valentine's make, I decorated a couple of jam jars with mosaic effect hearts and I am going to use them as tealight holders. (pics on the blog) what is everyone else planning to make or do?…
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Buffet etiquette
Our cousins and their two small children are due to be visiting in a couple of weeks time. They were due to come today but called off due to poorly children (which I totally understand as DS1 is 5, and DS2 is 3, been there, done that!!) We had prepared a roast pork for today which we were going to serve with a selection of…
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home fragrance giftpacks
This website is great, I used them over christmas, they did some great christmas giftpacks.....great wax melts for home fragrance, they smell amazing! Looks like they have a mothersday giftpack on at the moment with chocolates, and champagne, etc!... www.deliciousmelts.co.uk
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