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Christmas present(s) for a friend
So I am currently making up a list of what to get my family and friends for Christmas. I am stuck on what to get my best friend for Christmas. She seems to do holidays abroad and so I was wondering if I could get something travel related like essentials or something. I have absolutely no idea though. Help will be…
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Egg/dairy free birthday cake....where to buy??...NW London
I live in NW London(Harrow) and looking to buy an egg/dairy free birthday cake ,vanilla sponge with icing.Does anyone know where i can buy one at a reasonable price?Have been quoted 10" for £45 and thats for a simple design!!!Need the cake within the next 2 weeks.Thankyou
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Christmas & Other Yuletide Festivals Board
Hey everyone! As it is under 100 days to Christmas, it's time to change the name of this board to 'Christmas & Other Yuletide Festivals' :) I know, I know. No one likes to be reminded that the most costly time of year is creeping up but it's a good opportunity to get prepared early! Now I'm off to hibernate and don't wake…
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Mumsnet Bumpfest tickets giveaway
Hi all! If you or someone you know is having or planning to have a baby and can get to London we have 10 tickets to give away for Mumsnet's Bumpfest. The thread's not very busy yet so you could be in with a pretty good chance of getting one. Feel free to let any expectant friends know :) Bumpfest giveaway
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Christmas shopping so far..budgets etc
so apparently this week i have started thinking about christmas... yes im aware its august but u have 30 people to buy for and a tight budget! so went through what u have already brought... 3 x scarves from newlook @£1 each was £10/each - in jan sales - will go to my 3 sisters in laws a hot sauce gift set - was £3.99 got…
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Where do Xmas charity catalogues sell old stock?
I used to use a website which sold unsold stock from other companies, often a lot of the items were from the expensive charity catalogues but at a fraction of the price. It sadly closed. I use halfcost as they sell unsold studio stuff and kleeneze but wondered if anyone knew of similar sites, in particular the Christmas…
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"sewn by" labels
A few years ago, I got some "knitted for you with love by......" labels quite reasonably on ebay. My DD is very into sewing and carfting, and I wanted to get similar ones for her to put on her creations. The prices seem to have shot up, and the cheapest I can find is 24 for £4.99 plus £1 postage. Does anyone know where I…
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Party food ideas for George pig themed
Hello , my great nephew is 2 :j on Saturday & I wanted to make some food / cake or something for the party The theme is george pig :) so any :money: ideas would be great . Thank you in advance :j
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I need cheap ribbon PLEASE HELP xx
Hi All , I need to buy ribbon with a plant pot or watering can on for a school project. I have searched and searched and can't find any. I wondered if any of you lovely people knew any good places to buy ribbon xx Thanks in advance KT xxx
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Help required re change of circumstances
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Mabon/the Autumn Equinox
Hello :) I wondered if anyone here would be celebrating the Autumn Equinox this month? And if so, what do you have planned? :D
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30th birthday surprise trip for husband
My husband turns 30 at the end of February and always books the week off for his birthday - I wanted to book a surprise trip for us to go on as a family but looking for ideas of a destination. Our first baby is currently overdue(!) so will be about 6 months when we go and it will be our first holiday with the baby as well…
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Catering
what to hire some local caterers for our daughters birthday about 105 guests. Have been quoted £1200 for 11 courses including starters, mains and deserts does that seem rather expensive especially to feed 105 people which is not approx there will also be plenty of kids as well and they don't eat much.
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sweets to make up sweet cones
Hi All Planning daughters bday party and I was going to make sweet cones for the kids instead of party bags, could be about 30 to make up so where is best to buy a mix of sweets. Is the £1 shop the best place or should I go to the likes of Makro for their big tubs(although always think that seems quite an expensive way of…
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Ideas for hampers
I want to make some hampers this year for ladies all over 60 but not old 60 ifswim. Budget around £10-15 each. I want the container to be something that can be re-used, anyone know where I can get anything suitable at the moment? Also suggestions on contents, they don't have to follow a theme just small reasonable priced…
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Happy independence day to nationals from Trinidad & Tobago
Not sure where to stick this, but wanted to wish nationals from the Island Trinidad & Tobago, happy independence day. Drink loads and be merry!!
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Chistmas Eve hamper (children)
151 days to go :) With a lot of the high street stores having huge sales on at the moment, I thought itd be a good idea to start getting bits in for my kids Christmas Eve hampers, I have 4, hence the starting early :) So far I have bought pyjamas, slipper socks and 4 Christmas mugs. I plan on making reindeer hot chocolate…
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Personalised wine labels
Has anyone bought a personalised wine label ? I wondered if they were easy to apply over an existing label or do they just look naff ?
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Christmas gift for nursery key worker and
Christmas gift for nursery key worker and the rest of the staff. I was wondering what do you give your childs nursery workers, teachers etc as a Christmas gift if you give one? Home Made or shop bought ideas welcome :) Thanks in advance
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