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help with presents for teachers please
Hi everyone my son and daughter are at different school and both have special needs so I have a lot of presents to get and need something that does not cost loads I love snowman soup idea but another mum told me she's doing that and don't want to copy any is there anything like that but different if you see what I mean?…
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LEGO or Megabloks for a 5 year old (first ever kit)
I want to buy a 'block' building set / sets for our 5 year Grandson, but need some advice. As a kid, I remember having hundreds of the 'normal' LEGO blocks, with a selection of windows, doors, roof sections and wheels ... and that was that. I spent hours using the set, which grew and grew (birthdays etc) Now, for my…
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Christmas Cake Icing
I need to ice and marzipan 4 Christmas cakes (2x 8" and 2x 4"). What would be the best way to do this? I'm going to buy my marzipan regardless as I don't trust myself to make it! Should I make my own fondant icing or just buy it? I've seen fondant icing sugar is only 75p for 500g in Morrisons so that would do a cake, right?
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How many different vegs with Christmas Dinner?
Hi all I have read the 'What's on the menu for Christmas Day' thread and Malanza has commented about one person posting 8 different vegetables to go with Christmas dinner. So, to keep the spirit up, I wondered how many veg dishes you have .....let's include potato as well and list the veg! I will kick off- we will have: 7…
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Websites for foodie gifts?
Hi, I'm trying to put together a couple of 'foodie' hampers for Christmas - some condiments, spices, little jars etc. Has anybody got any recommendations for online stores? Amazon has a load of stuff, but thought I'd see if anybody can recommend smaller/independent finds? Thanks!
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Ideas on How to Present Family Tree? Gift for Elderly Relative.
Hi All :j I was a member of this forum maaaany moons ago but for the life of me I cannot think what my username was or what my email address would have been to reset my password :think: Anyway, I have decided to register again as I often find myself answering other members questions but of course I cannot post which is…
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A cheaper alternative? Chad Valley Design a Friend Outfits.
Hi everyone, our six year old sister is having a Chad Valley Design a Friend doll for Christmas, and I am trying to buy some outfits for it - they are so expensive! Argos seem to be the best price, and Amazon seem to be super expensive. I haven't got the time to fuss with eBay right now. Does anyone have any alternatives?…
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Ideas on how to package this gift
I have bought for a couple a bottle of Cava, 2 champagne flutes and a box of luxury champagne chocolates. However, I have no clue on the best way to package it. If anyone can offer suggestions, it would be appreciated.
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Fibere optic Tree
Hi Can some please advise why only my fibre optic tree is part working as just took it and put to gatherer ? as purchased last year and was fine
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Family Present Inspiration!
Hello everyone :) I have friends which are a large family. I usually buy individual gifts for them, but I'm having to tighten my belt a little this year and thought I'd get them a present they can share. They are a sporty family with a large garden, the youngest child is 3, so I thought maybe a large outdoor game or…
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Fraudulent site
Everyone please be aware of ofclicks.com which is a fraudulent website setup to gain credit and debit card details by "selling" low cost Ugg boots and other designer goods. These sites popup every year - There was a HUGE thread on this site about Focus Clothing a few years ago. Since then there has been Splat and now…
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help me decorate my tree!
haven't had a tree for a good few years, but fell in love with this one in Tesco" Alaskan Flocked 6ft Christmas Tree, Tesco" I just don't know what colours to go with it, my living room is neutral with a brown carpet, light walls, minky coloured sofa.............................please help! thanks sam
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Regular clutter at Christmas
I have spent the day getting the house ready for Christmas as I have a friend coming to stay tomorrow. One thing that annoys me is all the usual ornaments, photos, vases etc. so I scooped them all up and hid them in the coffee table or elsewhere, to be taken out again when the place looks bare in January. Is this what…
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Help needed - nanny keepsake ideas
Hi folks Need some inspiration please! Each year I buy a keepsake/practical item for the grandparents from the little one. They have mugs and key rings in the past. This year the Grandad's have socks. I am stumped for the nannys! I would like something they can use rather than a plaque or picture if possible. We have some…
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make xmas fun again
hi everyone x I love xmas and really miss the feeling of having small children in the house at xmas.... I have 3 children 13, 17,18 and feel really sad this year because I feel the spark of xmas is slipping away :( How can I try and make it feel really fun again? putting the spark back in xmas x I make the crackers for the…
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Santa Tracker
Norad's Santa Tracker starts today :j It's become a bit of a tradition in our house as a fun run up to the big day :) http://www.noradsanta.org/
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Present help please for awkward nan
Hi all :) having racked my brains for the last 4 months, I am still super stuck on what to buy for my nan. She's 78, hates anything "old person" (including, but not limited to: gardening, knitting/crocheting, grandkids and great grandkids "craft messes" - her words not mine - and photos, candles, bath/shower stuff,…
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how many christmas cards do you send/receive?
We used to get lots and lots of cards when all the family was alive, but as older members pass away, we now get less and less every year. At work we had a vote and decided to give money to charity instead of sending everyone in the office cards, a much better idea that will last longer that the christmas week. So the only…
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gifts for teenage girls - help
Help! I have 2 teenage girls to buy for - 16 and 14. Both really into their looks and use expensive products. Always have the latest phone and tablets etc. Have about £20-£25 to spend. I don't really want to buy vouchers. Any ideas? Their mum says to 'get them whatever'.
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Suggestions please for present for couple
A couple in their late 40s/early 50s. With a 4yr old and 1yr old twins. Someone else has already got them a hamper which was my initial idea! They have said no to smellies. Offers to babysit etc wouldn't be practical. Any ideas?
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