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The Catskills
I am getting married in December it's my second time and my fiancée's first. He is American from Ohio but also has a property over here too. We have decided to honeymoon in the Catskills. I have never been to the USA what is it like?. The Catskills look beautiful in online images.
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Voucher companies like RedLetterDays and Buyagift
Experience Gift Voucher Shoppers beware. If you are thinking of buying an experience gift voucher for yourself or for a gift, please be very careful when choosing and using Red Letter Days. Red Letter Days used to be a great company to deal with, particularly if there were any queries, but that doesn't seem to be the case…
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Anniversary ideas
I'm really struggling to plan something for my 20th Wedding anniversary this July. Every idea I've liked just isn't working out. I had thought we could go to Amsterdam but OH has poor health at times and I don't think he'd cope with flying. Closer to home I thought Oxford Malmaison but its over £1k a night for the right…
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Birthday 'do' - how to pay?
I'm having a 'do' (informal) at a local lounge and I'd like to buy all attendees a drink. Problem (for me ) is - how to do it! My best idea so far is for people on arrival to use my card (I trust and know them all) to get theirs, save me queueing up every time someone arrives! Any better ideas welcomed!
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Fund raising and Sponsorship Ideas
My son is hoping to go on a month long trip overseas to live in a deprived community for a month and help the local people. The cost is to be fund raised and the trip organised by a social enterprise. I'm looking for some good ideas to raise the funds, if anyone has any, they would be gratefully received. In particular, I…
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Santa’s challenge 2020 ...
Santa’s Challenge... Santa’s challenge isn’t just about Christmas Eve, it’s about Birhtdays, Mother’s Day, fathers days, Christmas ... but most of all, friendship and support. We’re a small group of ladies that have been together over a few years - so welcome to the family. Challenge The second part of the title... The…
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MSE Valentine's Day deals guide | updated for 2023
This guide has been updated ahead of 14th Feb: 💘 Valentine's Day 2023 deals 💘 Includes: ♥ Free personalised gift cheques ♥ Red roses ♥ Cards ♥ Gifts ♥ Cheap dates ♥ Bubbly
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I use the birthday present I got my friend?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Last year, I got my friend a tour of a gin distillery for her birthday. I was recently clearing my emails and came across the voucher code for the tour. I checked the code and it's not been used. My friend's now out of the country, and the code will have expired by the time…
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A Jolly Holly Christmas - It's the 2022 Christmas Chatter Thread!
Hello and welcome to the Christmas chatter thread 2022!
Don’t be shy, come on in, take the weight off and enjoy a little chat! We are
all Christmas lovers here and Christmas can be talked about at any time of the
year, but there is also general chat from our day to day lives and it doesn’t
always have to be Christmas…
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Returning unwanted Christmas gifts – official MSE guide discussion
Hello there, The original Unwanted Christmas gifts thread is now closed, so I've created a new one here, which is specifically to discuss the following guide: Returning unwanted Christmas gifts Whether you've a question to ask, new tips to offer or a success (or otherwise) to share, please let us know below. Cheers, MSE…
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Present for new born
My sister in law has just had a baby boy, and my partner and I have been thinking of a gift. We've been thinking of buying something that can be kept and add value for when they are older such as an aging bottle of alcohol, premium bonds , savings account etc. Wondered what gifts others have given we can take as…
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Thoughts on Xmas lunch out?
As the title says - we’ve only ever gone out for Xmas day lunch the once and that was years ago (20+). Last year we cooked a curry on Xmas day and we went out for lunch on Boxing Day at the local Toby Carvery, it was £22.99 each for a 3 course meal, which wasn’t too bad, as apposed to around £50 each on Xmas day, which…
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Receiving charity Christmas gifts "adopt an animal" etc, How do people feel about this?
Just interested as to how many people would feel disappointed if they were given a certificate for 'adopting a donkey' say, rather than a physical or monetary gift of the same value? Given that many charities are down on donations this year, and some Christmas gift recipients are saying they don't really 'need' anything (…
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The 'Happy Christmas' noteboard
Is there a Forumite you'd like to wish a happy Christmas to? Please tag them below by typing @ followed by their username. ✉️✉️✉️✉️✉️ I'd like to publicly send big thanks and best wishes for a merry Christmas to the MSE Forum Ambassadors: @BlueJ94, @Browntoa, @Misslayed, @Dizzy_Ditzy, @Dobbibill, @enthusiasticsaver, @Glad,…
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Need help over the Christmas/New Year period? Some resources:
Christmas can be a difficult time for many. If you’re struggling and need one-on-one assistance, these resources may help. --- If you’re feeling down and want to speak to someone, you can contact the Samaritans. Call free at any time on 116 123, or text 07725 909090, or email jo@samaritans.org. For information about…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Is it OK to get my friend something for Christmas that's on sale?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My friend and I always get each other a Christmas gift, which we spend a mutually agreed £30 on. This year I've found something worth £30 that would make a great gift for them, but it's on sale so I'd be spending less. Should I keep the money I'd save for myself or buy them…
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Need a book for a Christmas present aka google help with Radio 4
Google help.....does anyone know how to find out what books were being read on Radio 4 in September and October? I know there was one that I thought the OH would like and I know he hasn't bought it. But I can't remember what it was. I've looked at the BBC site but it doesn't give dates for the books. I think it might be…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I send Christmas cards to my partner's family who don't send them to us?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I love sending Christmas cards, and always send them to my partner's family, who we don't often see or hear from. It's been years since any of them sent us a card, and with cash tight this year, I'm starting to think I'm wasting my money as it's not cheap to buy and send…
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Christmas Present for Daughter
Hi All, My daughter will be 17 months old at Christmas and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for presents?
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Christmas trees
Yesterday I bought a Nordman Fir Christmas tree at B&Q as I do every year and paid £52. I was surprised at the price as I couldn't remember it being so expensive last year but bought it anyway as I had made the trip specially. Today, I saw Nordman Firs of the same size being sold at Morrisons for £19.99. How can such a…
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