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Mobile contract with drawn
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Budget tablets for Christmas 2014
Well it's not long before I have to think about Xmas shopping. I love Christmas (especially the food) but I hate picking presents for people as I'm usually terrible at it. Just seen this article which might help some of you - http://recombu.com/mobile/article/best-budget-value-tablets-for-christmas There are some great…
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Farepak in administration: What to do? (Merged Thread)
MSE Update Oct 2014: Please see our latest news story on Farepak Former Farepak customer? £1m has yet to be cashed in Back to the original post.... Farepak 'What to do now' Guide by Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert.com. Last updated: 4 Dec Contents Below Include: * Background Briefing * Ways to get your money back - Stop…
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After suggestions for some amusing replies
Can't think of a decent title for the thread. :wall:, but hopefully I'll get a few suggestions here. I'm helping organise a sort of online Secret Santa. There's a list of gifts, and people will be able to reserve whatever they're planning to get, after which no-one else will be able to reserve it. If someone changes their…
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Buying a Lordship
It's a running joke with my other half that he should be a Lord. I have seen online that you can buy the title. Now, I know it's not legit and he can't really strut around calling himself Lord Joe Bloggs and rock up to the house of Lords but I thought it would be a good 'tongue in cheek' present for Christmas. (not…
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Do you prefer a surprise or amazon wish list item?
Amazon wish lists are becoming ever more popular and I'm thinking of using wish lists for people I send gifts to (but not my nearest and dearest). Do you prefer a surprise or something off a wish list? I'm doing most of my Christmas shopping on amazon this year and feel rather guilty-sorry British economy, sorry struggling…
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When do you eat your main christmas meal?
Hi All, Just wondering when people eat their main christmas meal? Im hearing more and more people say they cook their turkey dinner on Christmas eve and eat their main meal then instead of Christmas day. Reason Im asking is I am thinking of trying it this year but unsure what to do for meal on Christmas day? Do people have…
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christmas eve hampers
can somebody point me to a link for christmas eve hampers please or ideas of what to put in them. thanks
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toffee vodka question
I have made some toffee vodka using wethers which have dissolved nicely but on the top of the vodka is a cloudy sediment which doesn't look very nice. Do I need to filter it somehow or do you just shake it before drinking?
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Christmas advent calendar
Hi everyone Ideas needed please I have just bought a permanent advent calendar with 24 little wooden doors to put your own gifts in. I have some posh chocolates to put in some but need some ideas for the rest. Items have to be small and not too expensive as there are 24 of them! It is for my OH who is 66 and male Thanks in…
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Pre-Filled Mystery stockings
I've seen these in the Hawkins Bazaar catalogue. They're full of little surprises so you don't know what's in them. They give different age ranges for kids. I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere else that sells them, and possibly ones for adults too.
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A good offer for family activity crackers
I got a studio catalogue with 50% off (you know how their prices keep changing), I thought these were really good ideas and a good price Giant cracker- balloon (looks super hero ish), has balloons, instructions for 6 animals, hats, scorecards and medal for best balloon model £2.99 6 race to North Pole crackers (wind up…
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Morrisons - iTunes Deal 15% OFF
Morrisons are giving 15% off iTunes 25 gift card instore at the moment... Great for xmas pressies :j
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Homemade cracker kits, anyone made them ?
Hi I need to make 12 small gifts for work colleagues and I was thinking of pots of gold but I think this many jars will be too expensive so I thinking of crackers instead. Can anyone source me largish crackers to fit in a mini Molton brown shower gel, a L'Occitane small hand cream , scratch card and gold coins so I'm…
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Santa/Father christmas letter, nice certificate??
I would like to make a pack to come through the post from Lapland, Authentic looking letter, polar express bell, snowman soup, chocolate coins, reindeer food etc. I've seen some nice personalised letter packs on Ebay and Facebook, containing personalised Letter, nice list certificate, Elf checklist, one in particular has a…
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Christmas spend 2014
Out of interest, what do people spend on Xmas? Have got £600 in budget for pressies, cards, wrap and crackers. I always have a £600 budget (excluding food which is paid for by nectar points), but I always go over, and I'm thinking I really shouldn't. I know it depends on how many people you have to buy for, but just looked…
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Non alcholic hamper?
I'm looking for a non alcholic hamper, contents can be chocolate, food etc. I'm looking for posher ones as I know the recipient enjoys things like that - charbonnel et walker and fortnum and mason but neither seem to do without alcohol. Can anyone recommend any others?
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Advent calendar fillers
I need inspiration what to put in the childrens' advent calendar, girl age 8, boy will be almost 6. History, last year I bought a wooden advent calendar and put little presents inside for the kids, in previous years they had the playmobil and lego ones but the girls lego one seemed more of the same so wanted to do…
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Cocktail Party ideas please!
My DD has decided that she would like a cocktail party for a few (hmm) friends for her 18th birthday. As this will need to be done on a budget, I was wondering if anyone had any nice ideas to help make it a special occasion without costing the earth. I'm already thinking about providing pre-mixed jugs of cocktails so I can…
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Tesco Fuel Saver - Gift Cards Included!!
I love the fuel saver programme at Tesco. I do my weekly shop and I get money off fuel - simple. No hassle, no gimmicks, just straight onto my clubcard - it's all done for me! I noticed the other day that gift cards are included in this deal :j I didn't realise they were included! I'll be buying all my Christmas gift cards…
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