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I Pod Touch ....5th Generation
Can anyone point me in the right direction for the best offer on an I Pod Touch 5th Generation ? Thank you :D
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Christmas Pay
Is it just me that doesnt find the early Christmas pay helpful? Mine is going to be about a week earlier! Thinking of moving it into savings til normal pay day as it seems a heck of a long haul to Jan pay day otherwise and I dont want to spend it to early! Jodles :o
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Christmas Village Displays
Anyone do any little village displays of cottages etc? Just starting one this year as was able to buy five battery models for £11 on Aces sale - plus I have a few from charity shops. Started off by printing and laminating a background: Then used boxes to add height and bought two metres of white lining for the snowy base;
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Mean bloke looking for expensive champagne cheap
For Christmas I wanted to surprise some Parisian French friends with a gift of Champagne. But not the stuff they make in Champagne which is in France and in which they are drowning. No, I wanted to send them some of our superior English Champagne, for an education. Only I had a quick looked at the producer I knew, and the…
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Teenage girl gift
Hello can anyone suggest a gift for a 13 year old girl. Not really a girly girl so smellies, makeup etc is no good but not really a Tom boy either. Have a book and chocs already but need the 'big present'. Looking to spend around £25 pound. Help please
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Yorkshire puds on a Xmas dinner - yes or no?
I love Yorkshires, but we NEVER have them as part of our Christmas dinner. Do you?
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Soup rules!
Ta-da! Carrot and lentil soup, with a spicy twist! The batch has been blended and put back into the big pot. Can I simply leave it there for 2-3 days, scooping out portions and heating them separately? Or so I just bring the entire pot to the boil each lunchtime? Sorry I'm a soup noob! Presumably if it had a meat like…
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Something 'Natural' to give
Hello All, Merry Christmas to everyone :) I am looking for some inspiration - I have to buy 'Something made from natural materials' for a girl at work and her fiance as my secret santa with a budget of £10 I actually thought it would be easy, but I am struggling a little bit - has anyone got any ideas. Thanks in advance,…
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MSE News: MSE's top tips on how to be festive and frugal this Christmas
"MSE has rounded up its top tips for cutting costs for shoppers planning to splurge on presents and festive trimmings..." Read the full story: MSE's top tips on how to be festive and frugal this 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,…
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Gift wish list (£2.99 items) for kids who won't get a gift
Hi, I've been asking my friends if they would be willing to order a £2.99 bubble wand from a John lewis gift list for a child who without the gift list wouldn't receive a present this Christmas, It's organised by Kids Company (fantastic charity and although a charity I thought this post was more suited to this board) who…
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Free greetings cards!
For the next 30 minutes ONLY! http://www.wraptious.com/collections/greeting-cards
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Budget gifts
I did not have a lot to spend on presents this year and a new grandson and a new great niece on the same day last month means even more presents to buy so i have had to find some ways to save money i usually buy most of my presents from Boots taking advantage of 3 for 2 free gifts with purchase and extra points but need ed…
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Help with buying wine from Lidi
I would like to buy some great white, red wine and bubbles for Christmas. Working on a budget could I please ask for some advise on the best wine to buy please? I usually like a merlot for red and a crisp sauvignon for a white wine, but seriously I am not expert! I would love some advise from others please.
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Alternative Christmas Dinner
Hi there. I noticed the other day that a curry house near to where I live had a poster in the window saying that they're still taking bookings for Christmas day. I checked the menu online and they're just doing their normal menu on Christmas Day, not a turkey, brussel sprout or roast potato in sight. I suggested to my…
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Edible homemade Xmas presents - how far in advance? And other details.
Hello, I'm hoping to have a thrifty Christmas making lots of edible presents for family, but I'm not sure how far in advance I can make various things - the sooner the better! - and was hoping for advice from anyone who's done it before: Fudge - can I make this now if I store it in tupperware? Jams & Chutneys - assuming…
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Wallet help please
I know this might be ridiculous but is there anything in choosing a wallet? Say if I go on the market and buy one or is there a bit more effort required? :embarasse my dad needs a new wallet! id like to buy a good quality one that will last a while but that won't cost an absolute fortune. Any suggestions and help mucho…
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Secret Santa suggestions
Hi I've got to get a £10 Secret Santa present suitable for male or female aged 18-65 yrs All suggestions welcome Thanks
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Looking for Christmas wrapping paper with CATS on please
I'm mostly housebound due to ME so I'm unable to traipse through dozens of shops looking for it like I used to. This is one of the Christmassy things I don't want to change, so please, if anyone knows of a store selling rolls of Christmas wrap with cats on, post here. I've got one shopping trip in me before Christmas so…
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Going to a party as the lamppost from Narnia?
I'm a guy. I've decided to go to a party as the lamppost from Narnia, my current plan is to wear all black (black jeans, black t-shirt) with a £4 lamp shade upside down on my head full of christmas lights, maybe some sprayed on snow and some card cuffs for my legs to look like the base of a lamppost. The lampshade will…
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MSE News: Shoppers vent fury at Yodel as Christmas deliveries arrive late
"Complaints about delivery giant Yodel include presents arriving late for Christmas, and damaged parcels..." Read the full story: Shoppers vent fury at Yodel as Christmas deliveries arrive late
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