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40th Birthday Party??????
Hi All Be gentle this is my first post.. What do I do for my beloved other half for her 40tieth birthday. Things I can't do: 1) Not interested in gambling or Vegas. Hates it are her words. 2) Not into sports in any way shape or form. 3) Not competitive. 4) Doesn't like going fast. 5) Fear of heights etc 6) She does not…
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cheap prom dresses
hi ya all im wondering if any of you knows any online places where i can get a cheap prom dress but something a bit different , thanks all xx
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knitting pattern help needed plesse
Hi all im new to knitting and im trying to make a poncho :eek: The pattern says to work from 3rd to 10th row what does this mean? .....I thought it means repeat 3rd, 4, 5 and so on up to row 10.....is this right or have I only got to knit row 3 and 10 in repeat Please help :A thanks
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Recommendations for a memory book supplier?
I'd like to put together a memory book for my wife's 50th birthday in a couple of months, and was wondering whether anyone could recommend a good place to create/order one? I've left the format of the content quite flexible (and am still waiting for most of the material to come back from friends and family), but I expect…
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Wedding Hamper Ideas
Hi guys, Not sure if this belongs on this board or the wedding one :confused: My friend is getting married in three weeks and I want to put a hamper in her room for them to find when they go to bed. However, I'm a bit stuck for ideas of what to put in! So far, I thought of a guidebook for their honeymoon destination, some…
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Mothers Day Gifts
Mothers Day is fast approaching and whilst I believe one should cherish the special ladies in their lives for 365 days of a year not just 1, I do like to try make it a little occasion. I just have my Mum and Grandma to plan for this year. For my Grandma I was thinking maybe a different take on a tea cup candle. She doesnt…
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Just got engaged! Where to begin...
Hi all, my boyfriend proposed last weekend! YAY! :j I am super happy and excited, although I have to admit to feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities, options and decisions to make! Iam one of those people who struggles to make a decision and stick to it ha ha, always see something better once I have picked/booked…
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Irish themed hen/St Patrick's
As a surprise we are having an Irish themed hen for my friend as her husband to be is Irish. We're hoping to find some silly hats/glasses/head boppers etc nice and cheap and were hoping there might be some on the high street for St Patrick's. We've checked out poundland, but no luck there. Any other ideas? :o TIA
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im new to knitting
Hi all :j im new to knitting and is finding it hard to find free easy knitting patterns.......can anyone help or point me in the right direction please :A I would really love to make a easy poncho but can't find one :( any help will be most grateful xx:
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Gift for twins
Hi all I need to buy a gift(s) for twin boys aged 2. Any suggestions. I thought two gifts would be better so no fighting over opening it. I thought something craft related or baking? What do people think? Any suggestions for something inexpensive?
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Best site for sending Easter eggs?
Has anyone seen any good sites online to send Easter eggs to people. I was considering 99p land but the postage is £3.50 and was wondering if there were other sites cheapish to send eggs from. Thanks
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Easter games
I'm having about 10family/friends round near Easter just for a get together all female aged between 30-60 but thought I could incorporate some Easter fun.does any one have any idea of easter theme games we could play. I'm doing a Easter egg hunt although any ideas on how to make it different from the usual hunt would be…
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Selling a 20ft Christmas Tree?
Hope this is the best board to ask on. We have an extremely large Christmas tree growing outside a house we bought last summer. It needs to come out (blocking lots of light) & we wondered if we could either donate it to a local town or sell it. Wondering if I could eBay it?! Any helpful suggestions?
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Lucky Dip
Each Christmas i do a Lucky Dip box, just a box everyone who comes in can put hand in box and see what they pull out, Every year i just hope the men get something they can use as theres very little in there for them :( as i can never think of anything other than miniture deodrants (which i think is a bad dip as they get…
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Old Christmas Cards
Hello everyone I was wondering what everyone does with their old Christmas cards? Do you: recycle them make gift tags keep them Id love to hear what everyone does and what other ideas people have to do with them! My new years resolution is to be more crafty, so I might make gift tags :) x
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Je t'aime... The Great 'how to have a romantic Valentine's on a budget' Hunt
The Great 'how to have a romantic Valentine's on a budget' Hunt Let's not over-commercialise Valentine's Day. Roses, chocolates and candlelit dinners might earn brownie points, but they can come with an unromantic price tag. How do you treat your loved one without breaking the bank? Click reply below to discuss. If you…
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What colour wool to knit a minion? Tooo many yellows to choose from!
Does anyone have a recommendation of a wool brand and colour to knit a minion? My mum wants to make one for my son but there are sooo many shades of yellow around:)
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The Great 'Valentine's gifts for men' Hunt
Great 'men, what do you want for Valentine's?' Hunt Let's face it, Valentine's often focuses on men doing the wooing. But what about the other way around? Men, this is your chance to have your say, to give ideas to loved ones. View all past Great Hunts [threadbanner] box [/threadbanner]
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A heads up for hamper makers
Hello all, I appreciate that the many experienced hamper-compilers amongst you probably have your trusted suppliers BUT Lidl are advertising rolls of cellophane (clear or patterned) from 05/02. Hampers are so versatile (not just for Christmas!) I hope that may help someone... I'll go back to lurking quietly now...:rotfl:
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Personalised magic cape
Hi, does anyone know of anyone who makes personalised magic capes? Etsy has some lovely ones but they are all american. Looking for a nice one made from fabric and personalised in some way rather than the cheaper ones which look cheap. The boy is going to be 13 but has learning and physical disabilities so a standard one…
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