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Special occasions & other celebrations

Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.

Is it just me... Wrapaholics anonymous
I've been wondering this for a while, but I've been nervous to admit it too openly coz most people seem to think I'm crackers. But from my recent lurking on the festive threads, I'm obviously not the only one on mse who loves Christmas... so here goes: Am I alone in really, really loving wrapping Christmas presents? As in,…
Harrods grotto
Anyone booked yet for this year?
Christmas Table Gifts
I know there is information scattered about on a number of other threads, but please could we use this one to collate ideas for Christmas Table gifts? Is this something you all do? I've always included a small gift for everyone on the Christmas table - originally this was just for the immediate family but now that my…
Trees - half/corner pre-lit or not?
I know it's early but I am organised ;) As I have my own flat and works need doing, I am looking forward to christmas as this is the first one in my own place and by then hopefully all the works will be complete. It's a small flat so I'm looking for a space saving tree, preferably a half or a corner one. I have decided on…
Power Ranger Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Transformation Cell Phone Shodo Morpher
My grandson is after one of these. Has any one any experience of them. For example, do they "speak" in English. Tar ever-so ordep + prices vary a lot on ebay, how do you know what your getting.…
Finished hampers ***PICTURES ONLY****
As requested lets get all those beautiful pictures in one thread so we can skip through them. Picture, contents and pricing only please As requested here is the link to the discussion pages for finished hampers so people can chat freely about them!! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=309335 xx
Harrods Santa's Grotto - Anyone been unable to book 2015
Hi Anyone usually book Harrods Santa's Grotto?? This year 2015 I only got an email yesterday at 10.00am And I could get on and tried all day. I couldn't book anything now saying fully booked. Anyone had same proble?. Shame it was turning into a tradition for us. Last year they stopped the parade now they it ses they have…
Best way to give a holiday gift
Hi, I have bought a family member a holiday break for their birthday but I don't want to just give them the tickets in their card, I know how creative u mse ' ers are so would love to know what your ideas would be on how to present this gift? Thanks
40th present ideas
My friend turns 40 this November , she's not wanting any fuss so myself and another friend are going for afternoon tea with her I have a small present for her, craft stamps from one of her fav brands , Gorjuss But I wanted to do something a little extra, maybe something round a 40 theme At the minute I was thing of filling…
How do I hold a joint birthday party?
So I think it's going to be far easier to have a joint 1st and 4th birthday party for my two children. The one year old doesn't really have any friends and so it will mainly be family and family friends, who would also go to my 4 year olds. As there is less than a week between them I thought a joint party would be lots…
nappy cake - I need some help
I want to make a nappy cake for my daughter but I want three tiers and can't work out how to put in together so that the tiers don't fall apart, any ideas anyone ??
Wine and alcohol at a barn wedding
Long time lurkers here :) Just posted about flowers... but I thought that I might post about alcohol too. We've booked a barn wedding for next summer, and so can buy our own wine and alcohol separately - along with stocking a bar. So, I just wondered if any MSEers have done this before? Have found good deals... -…
Need a hall for wedding party
Hi, Im going to propose to my wonderful partner of 10 years and i want to surprise her by having all the main bits booked before i propose. Ive found our ceremony but i am now looking for a hall to hire with a kitchen and bar and big enough to seat around 50-80 people and then shall have another 30 guests arriving after…
Secret Santa for family
I've got a massive family, 4 siblings plus partners plus cousins who are treated like siblings plus grandparents, parents, nieces and nephews. For my side of the family alone I bought gifts for 31 adults and 3 kids last year :eek::eek: This year my sister got married and I bought her wedding cake which was £600+ (sounds…
Do I have to bring a present?
I've been invited to a birthday party in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I'll be working that evening so if I get there at all it'll be after 10pm: I said I'd try to "pop by" later on. My question is whether it'd be really awful not to bring a present (it's a joint party so it'd be two presents). Money is pretty tight…
Hidden Bar Staff Fee's at Function/Christening
We recently had an event at a local hotel for our children's christening. Although there was many good points there were many bad. After contacting the hotel after to raise my concerns all have been resolved except one which for me was the biggest issue with the event. Only after the event I heard from the guests that…
Christmas cracker ideas
Hi all Apologies if this thread already exists somewhere, couldn't find it on my search, but if it does can someone redirect me? Anyway, am planning to do homemade crackers this year and fill them with more personal treats than a large paperclip and mini tool set. I did it last year too, did things like lipgloss for…
Prom dress help!
Hello lovely helpful members of MSE! It's my 15 year old daughter's prom on 25th June and we have been searching for a prom dress for the last two weeks. I had no idea how difficult it would be to find something that: A) she likes B) is reasonably priced (budget around £140) C) not trashy D) from a reputable website E)…
Prom Dress shops London
Hi, being dragged into London today to look for a prom dress with my daughter. Can anyone recommend a good shop where the prices are not ridiculous please
60th birthday...help
Hi guys and gals, I hope you can help. It's my dad's 60th this year and I've been stuck for ideas on a present for him, I can't do the newspaper front pages for each year of his birthday as he was born on the 25th December and apparently no papers are published on that day! I found on Pinterest an idea which is 60 facts…

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