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Prom Gifts
Advice please. My son is going to prom with 2 girls who are his friends. He has a girlfriend and they both have boyfriends but all attend different schools. He would like to get them both a gift but we are not sure what to get. I suggested corsage but that is American and not done here? Any ideas or links really welcome as…
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christmas elf 2010
a few questions answered: what is the magic elf? it is an american tradition, an elf that comes to stay from dec 1st until christmas eve, they are here to make note of good and bad things and "report back to santa". BUT they get into mischief along the way. who can join in? anyone that wants to add a bit more fun and magic…
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Anyone know how to make Towel wine bottles?
Please. I think thy look fab and really want to learn! :j Like this http://www.aliexpress.com/wine-bottle-towel_reviews.html Thanks ....
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Christmas dress
Do you know of any websites where they have affordable Santa dresses? I was thinking of surprising my family this year when offering all the gifts.
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Home-made cakes thread 2
This is a continuation of this thread as that one was nearly 2,000 posts long. Who's going to post the first cake? :)
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Party gift bag ideas?
I am having a party in just under 2 weeks and I really want to give each guest a gift bag but I am struggling to think of things to put in them, its for men and women between the ages of 14-70. So far I have got a pack of love hearts each and some mini bags of haribo. I don't mind making stuff and I don't really want to…
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Do you have any ideas for a hen party gift bag
Hello, I'm holding a hen party for my DD .:T :A She doesn't want the drinking party , she's had a lot of parties like that. Instead , we are painting pottery. There is about 20 women , from late teens to late 60s so I'm looking for ideas for gift bags. Can anyone help. I had a crazy notion to buy some jars & fill them with…
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Big bag of lavender!
I bought a big bag of lavender last year to make "Smelly Bums" but my xMIL said that was a bit tasteless so I'm stuck with a big bag of lavender and 12 small jars. I'd like some help/pointers for Christmas gifts please. The lavender and jars don't have to go together.
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Christmas Savings 2014
Happy New Year Everyone :j I LOVE Christmas! And since being a child I have always loved to spoil other people, ..however trying to get organised during the year I seem to spend a fortune from making the most of 'bargain' deals on HUKD on Grabbits board etc etc this has led to a huge 'present' cupboard which is great but…
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I wanna know where to buy gift boxes
Hi With all the extra points flying round from boots etc I have ended up buying lots of little bits that wouldn't look good as a gift on there own. So...... I have decided to make everyone a little hamper this year of bits and pieces which if given to me I would like. What I would like is gift boxes to put them in so it…
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Lidl 2013 xmas 3D craft book- help
just a long shot but did anyone else buy the 3D xmas glitter decoupage book from LIDLs in about october last year. Would love to try and find something similar but I used most of the contents and threw away the cover so have no idea of the title to do an exact search. All I can remember is that the title was in about 4…
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Death is a special occasion
Hi I read an article by Martin Lewis some time back called five unpleasant truths of ageing He touched on several aspects of what can happen to your money if you do not set out your wishes but can some one please tell me how I can prevent my home (now downsized as he suggested we might do) from being sold in order for my…
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Christmas Gift ideas for 2.5yr old girl
Hi, I was wondering whether anyone had any good ideas for a christmas present for my OH GG? She 2.5yrs old. Budget is up to £20-ish. Previously for gifts we've bought clothes or toys but since she's getting a little older now I'd like to get her a toy of some sort as I feel it's something more for her to enjoy than clothes…
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Needed mua and hairdresser for wedding
Looking for a mobile MUA and Hairdresser in Rochdale area free on the 1st November to do wedding makeup and hair for Bride, 5 Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and 2 friends. Please help
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8 year old girls birthday
My neighbour's daughter is 8 soon and I want to make her a bag and purse. I was going for a Hello Kitty theme, but now am wondering if she will think that is a bit babyish. Any ideas as to what else I could use as decoration instead please? My granddaughters are 16 & 21 so I'm a bit out of touch now.:) Thank you in advance.
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Christmas party Cancellation
Hi, Can anyone help me, i booked a christmas party and paid the deposit and signed a booking form in April - the orginiser (Lowry) has contacted me today to tell me that we can't have the party that we have paid for as they are cancelling us for a larger group. I've read the T&C's on the booking form and it says that if…
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18th Birthday Decorations (Girl)
Hi Folks I just wondered whether anyone had any good ideas for making some hand made decorations? My daughter is having a birthday party in a venue, but it could do with sprucing up a bit and as it's already costing a fortune, I wondered whether anyone had good ideas for hand made decorations? Thanks Sal xx
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sons graduation?
Hi my son is graduating from uni:D and i was wondering what your thoughts are on my attire basically (hat or no hat)? was also contemplating one of those fascinator things ;) or should i just go without? ;) cheers in advance guys:beer:
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70th birthday
I know on special anniversaries they are represented by a colour or gem etc but does anyone if birthdays are the same. It's my mums 70th soon and I'm stuck! Tia
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Tribute bands, 70's glam rock etc.
Does anyone know a decent tribute band agancy up north of England who hire out bands. I used to use Dansatak but the website has gone. I need a good 70's glam rock band for my Christmas works do, cheers
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