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Christmas Elf Daily Plan
Hi everyone, This will be the 1st time we have done the Christmas Elf or Elf on the shelf, so really looking forward to that, i have my 2 Elves ready (bought from the gift company) and i have written a daily plan so it runs smoothly and that i don`t panic for idea`s last minute :) my Elves are not naughty ;) Here`s my…
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Christmas present 8 yo - going against the list?
My DD1 (ages 8) has started to think about Christmas, but the toys she is asking for are "silly" or too kiddy For example - She wants a stretchkins (Think like stretch armstrong only in the form of a teddy... and its £30...) I KNOW this will be played with once, then that will be it. Now - I was hoping that I could get her…
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Early (like) Christmas pudding
Now that the evenings are a bit colder and we have friends over for dinner later, I have decided that I am going to practise my microwave clootie dumpling recipe for pudding. It is similar to Christmas pudding but a lot lighter. An easier version of the Scottish recipe which normally requires steaming for three long weeks,…
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Christmas Trees - is 4 excessive?!?!?
I am still currently hiding form the workmen in my house so I have decided to try and get in the festive spirit but I am very aware that I am enjoying fall adn harvest too much at the minute but me and my sister B have sat and had a colour scheme for decorating chat - my new kitchen is to be magnolia and cream so Im…
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Advent Calendars
Hi All, Just wondered if anyone has found any really good/different non-chocolate advent calendars this year? Looking for something for a 12.5 year old which is fun but doesn't contain lots of nail varnish or too much make up so maybe bath type things or similar. Has anyone found anything like this or maybe just any that…
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Buying chocolates online delivery EU?
Looking for online shops that deliver chocolates to EU? Any tips?
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Brandy Butter & Lemon Curd
Do you make your own or have shop bought? I prefer to make my own :A
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Real Life MMD: Should I continue buying my god-daughter presents?
Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice... Should I continue buying my god-daughter presents? I've bought my 10-year-old god-daughter a present every birthday and Christmas since she was born, with never a thank you from her or her parents. I was brought up to write thank you letters or to phone and thank…
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Dog friendly wedding venue wanted
Hello My partner and I got engaged nearly a year ago and we keep avoiding planning the wedding as there is so much involved and we only want to spend about 4k at the most. We want quite a casual wedding and the ceremony to allows our dog to be there, which rules out registry offices. We live in Bristol and are looking…
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Funeral arrangements with no family
Sorry to be a downer but I couldn't find a forum that catered for my question. Nor could I find anything online. Maybe a bit taboo. I'm in my early forties, married but without children. As my father died last year I guess funerals are on my mind and I wondered how you go about arranging your own funeral if you have no…
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Christmas lists?
Hi, Does anyone else get their kids to still "write" a Christmas list? The reason I ask is me and a friend were talking about it and she said that her DD (Whose 8!) Uses amazon and creates wish lists Has the art of writing a list died out?! Did I miss this stage?! I always photocopy DD's lists then give them back the…
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Extended returns period?
Hi all, Can anyone remember when stores tend to offer their extended returns period so you can buy gifts sooner and still be able to return them after Christmas? I've found two jumpers on the Next site that I think my husband will like but the sizing is always difficult to judge. I'd like to buy them before they go out of…
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Christmas fair ideas
Hi, I've recently joined the school PTA and our aim is to raise money for the school, without spending more than we raise lol. So ideas for a moneysaving fair would be great please!
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Christmas garden help (not plants)
We've not long moved into a new house and I have a decent sized garden, I'd love to "do" it up for Christmas but on a budget. Can I ask if anyone has any idea what I can do, oh won't be to keen but my many grandbrats would love it. We do have a good sized Wendy house and I don't mind doing something to it as long as I…
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Help me deal with Christmas this year
I normally wouldn't consider Christmas this early but a family member has just asked me about it and I think I need to take action. My family buy for everyone. It drives me crackers because this even includes cousins I only see twice a year. Not big presents, but when you're buying for everyone it all adds up. OH's family…
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Too soon for Xmas?!
Now, don't get me wrong. I LOVE Christmas and I'm already getting quite excited about it... But I went into Lidl today they had mince pies out! And mulled wine... I gave up on summer weeks ago but I'm not quite at the mulled wine and mince pies stage...(although I'd be lying if I said I didn't buy a bag of gingerbreads.…
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Hamper Help!
I'd like to make a Christmas hamper for my parents but I've not done it before! I have 2 large/tall lanterns for their garden (This sort of shape http://www.therange.co.uk/antique-bronze-oval-lantern/candles-and-holders/the-range/fcp-product/113062) which I want to use to put things in, I was thinking of some solar lights…
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What does DJ hire usually cost?
I've emailed for a few quotes but I have no idea what to expect. DJ would be required for 5-6 hours, needs to provide own equipment, expecting 100-200 guests. Any ball parks/personal experiences appreciated :)
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UK Holiday Hamper Ideas?
Hi all I have had a search online and wasn't overly inspired, but immediately thought of this board for brilliant ideas!! :j I am on a very tight budget and following a number of family difficulties this year my Mum has, amazingly generously, paid for her, myself and my brother, + 3 collie dogs, to go away for a week in…
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MSE News: Warning. 100 days till Christmas - 48 things to do now that'll save you the
We hate to mention it at this time of year - but this ain't about celebrating early, rather canny tips to save... Read the full story: Warning. 100 days till Christmas - 48 things to do now that'll save you then Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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