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2016 - Homemade Scandinavian style decs
Hi all, was disappointed this year with the lack of affordable scandi type decs. You all know the sort, red gingham, white hearts, wooden wotsits straw thingummies. May leave the red gingham as ribbon to drape in place of beads/tinsel. Can anyone give me tips on what to make, where to find inspiration etc. Thanks all.
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Sweet buffet/candy cart
Hi, Has anyone used a business/company? How much did it cost and for how many people? There's not much variety out there considering how many people offer this now. Thanks in advance
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Fancy dress
Hi I can't really find where to put this thread, but I have a fancy dress party to attend in May. It's got to be movie related so either a film star or a character from a film. I'm really stuck though. I don't want to spend much as money is an issue. I have a lot of 1940's and 60's dresses so wondered if I can incorporate…
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MSE News: 51% of people want to CANCEL Christmas
A whopping 51% of people would cancel Christmas and send Santa and his reindeer packing, a MoneySavingExpert poll finds... Read the full story: 51% of people want to CANCEL Christmas Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
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christmas hampers 2015
please feel free to add this to pre excising thread if there is one.. i couldn't find one.. what hampers do people have planned so far this year? im after some help with ones im doing for my inlaws.. im doing my sil's a winter survival kit.. so far ideas i have are: yankee xmas candle (brought in jan £5 for large jar) soap…
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Santa's Challenge 2015 - Xmas, Birthdays, a chat, a bit of everything
A big warm welcome to old friends and new and here's to an organised 2015, lots of bargains, plenty of chatter, good friends, and hopefully aiming for a money neutral 2015. Including the famous "miss Hoodies challenge", where Miss Hoodie finds those lovely jobs we all try to avoid. Santas Challenge - That special day of…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas,everyone.Hope everyone have a good holiday and enjoy yourselves.
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We r travelling from Calais to Toulouse area..what to visit on route?
As ferry seems to be cheaper from Calais I was thinking of going via Versailles castle to visit unless anyone know better options to break up trip and visit en route.also what is cheapest ticket if we did visit Versailles? Any tips? Thank u
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Gift for 86yr old Granny
Can anyone help me with some gift ideas for my oh's elderly grandparent please? My own grandparents didn't "do" Christmas so I have no idea what to get her. Previously it's been M&S biscuits and jigsaws etc but I feel with her advancing age and deteriorating health there has to be a better idea but I can't think if it.…
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What's your favourite Christmas film?
What's the Christmas period without a good old Christmas film? Yes they can sometimes be the epitome of cheese but for me, there's nothing like settling down during this time and sticking on a festive flick. We've compiled the above options - let us know what your top billing is. As we're limited to 10, there will of…
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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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Cooking times for turkey crown -boneless
Hi, I am sure it has been asked before but can't seem to find it anywhere. I have a 5 kilo turkey crown to cook but with no bones, just the meat with stuffing in the middle. Any clues as to how long this needs to be cooked and at what temperature. Not sure if the same times apply as it has no bones. Thanks in advance, Tony
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Only ONE DAY until Christmas (The Final Countdown To Christmas, Thread)
Edit: Only ONE DAY until Christmas :santa2: Only 58 days to go! :rudolf:
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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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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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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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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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Feeling down about inability to afford what children want/need...
As the thread title suggests, I am feeling like a !!!! parent over the fact that my children need clothes, yet I cannot afford to buy any. The School has been utterly ridiculous and it's been money, money, money every single week for the last few weeks, and now both my children have three parties in school this week, plus…
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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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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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