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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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A useful tip when gift-wrapping presents
When wrapping presents, it can be hard to keep the pretty paper in place whilst trying to snip pieces of sticky-tape and apply them neatly to the package. Solution: A "yellow sticky" note (or several if it's a big gift) will hold the pretty paper in place temporarily while you manage the sticky-tape and ribbon. Sorted! :)
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Ideas for portable starters!
This Christmas I am making the starters to take to my parents' house. So I'm looking for ideas for starters for 4 adults, that won't fall apart when delivered in the car! We're having duck as the main course and eat pretty much everything.
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Help at Christmas
My DS told me this evening that two of his friends are really struggling to survive day to day living :( They are in their early 20's and earn the basic wage with two young children. They have no money to celebrate Christmas, and my son hates the thought of this. I'd like to help them enjoy Christmas & donate toys…
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Christmas 2014...Savings & Handmade gifts
Okkkk, so I know there's a million and one posts on here about Christmas savings..but here's another :p SO... after going crazy in 2013 and spending FAR too much of which some I'm still stuck paying off, I have certainly learnt my lesson! This year I am cleansing my gift list & only buying for those important people. In…
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60th Birthday Present for Dad
Hi, I am drawing a complete blank on what to get my dad for his birthday. He doesn't like golf or football so that rules out almost anything that pops up in online searches lol! I always find him the most difficult person to buy for- he has plenty of money so basically will buy anything for himself that he wants. He's also…
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Soap & Glory
Hi Does anyone know when soap & glory is on offer this year Thanks
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idea for presents?
Dear all My niece was my flower girl earlier this year and I want to get her a really nice present - c£40. She has a puppy, and is 5 although as the youngest of 3 she is advanced for her age! Any ideas? Thanks x
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Charity e-cards opinions please
I was just wanting to find out from people what they thought about charity e-cards. Do you like the idea or do you miss having an actual card to display?
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20% off ITUNES codes on giftcloud
Go to giftcloud.com, click on iTunes and use 'itunes' as the promo code - 20% off - simples :j
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iTUNES 35 for 25 on Barclays Pingit (you don't have to be a customer!)
Barclay's Pingit are offering 35 for 25 on iTunes codes. You can download the app for free and you don't have to be a Barclay's customer! Great for Xmas!!:)
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Help find link
I'm not sure if it was on this thread, or the competition thread, but I saw a link, that was for 3M or Scotch, and was for tips on Christmas wrapping, and did include a competition, but can't seem to find it now. Can anyone help.
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Anyone done the "Buy £25 full-size Xmas tree at Ikea, get £20 voucher" deal?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/ikea We saw this last year and were tempted but our nearest store isn't that close and we worried the tree might be rubbish like when you get a "free gift worth £99.99" :) Can anyone vouch for the general quality - are they as good as anywhere else?
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Panatone swatches... Does anyone know where to get these from?
Preferably for free. I know I can get the swatches for £6 from the dessy website but this doesn't seem to be very money saving - quite frustrating when you've just spent £450 on 3 bridesmaid dresses that you then have to buy a swatch to take around with you :eek: http://www.dessy.com/pantone/swatches/ Any help would be…
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A Christmas Gift Box for an American...
I have an American 'online' friend (female, but not a girly girl) who I have known for several years, and this year she is having a visitor who lives about 20 miles from me so am taking the opportunity to send a gift box of stuff she'll like as well as some traditional english goodies. So far I've gathered:* A union jack…
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Advent Calendar Presents
My kids are 11 (girl) and 7 (boy) and as well as them having chocolate advent calendars each and a family activity calendar I also want them to have another advent calendar each which is filled with little gifts which they will like and use. I am an avid crafter and so am hoping to make a few bits to go inside but am also…
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defrosting turkey and storing it in fridge
I will be having a frozen turkey for Christmas dinner this year. I am worried that it will still be 'frozen' in the middle when time to cook it. (I have defrosted one in a large bucket of water before when it had ice inside !). I followed the defrosting instructions on the packaging i.e. x number of hours in the fridge but…
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