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Special occasions & other celebrations

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The Great 'MoneySaving New Year resolutions' Hunt
Great 'MoneySaving New Year resolutions' Hunt The new year's a great time for a financial fresh start. Whether you want to ditch your debt, curb your spending or bag better bargains, we want to hear it. Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, watch…
Easter gifts bought now
I am feeling pleased with myself as I have now ordered Easter gifts for the little ones. We always have a family get-together when my sister comes down from Scotland and they usually come here - 4 children ages 2-7. Got 2 t-shirts (2 pack) for the two boys, the same but girly ones for one of the girls and two sets of…
Lanyard VIP Party Invite - hellllppppppp!
Hi, I wondered if anyone would be able to help. My daughter is having an 8th Birthday Party for about 40 children and she would really love to have VIP Lanyard's to give out as invitations. Everywhere i look online is so expensive so i was hoping that someone on here might be able to give me some tips on how i can make…
Help needed with deep sponge recipe
Help... Trying to make a sponge cake (at least 3 inches deep). All my attempts (and I have tried numerous recipes) have risen in the centre but not at the edges. Or seem to burn at the edges before the cake is cooked. Has anyone any recipes for an easy sponge cake which is deep? Many Thanks
What to buy my 2year old daughter - Birthday Gift
My daughter will turn 2 at the start of May so i want to start hunting around for what we can get her so i can keep an eye out for a good deal. What did you buy your 2 year old? We try to buy a 'main' present and then some smaller top ups. Family / friends are all told to get her clothes if they ask what to buy her. Is she…
Inspiration please kids journals
Hi, I have recently brought my three children (6,4 and 1) a life diary each with space for 100 years. I have decided to write a brief outline of their story so far and any significant events with photos and then update it with things that happen to them that I think would make good memories and then perhaps give it to them…
Valentine's FiVers
So we've had Martin's Festive Fivers, and now it's almost that time of year to let somebody know that you like a lil bit/fancy a lot/love them :iloveyou: But times are hard and the shops are full of overpriced goods, so it's difficult for some who are on a tight budget to buy a token for their partner. Then others may be…
Cake decorating
Hello This could totally be in the wrong category but... I'm trying to save a bit of money by making my own cake (plus I enjoy it) for my partners 30th. I want to have an 'explosion' type thing with wire spray coming out. My question is, to make the icing curve where the explosion starts should I place freshly shaped icing…
Valentine gift night in ?
Hi all , Money is very tight at the moment and this valentines day it will be our 1st as an engaged couple so wanted to have a nice one :) We don't fancy going out as everywhere will be full and overpriced so decided to stay in . Now this gave me an idea of doing like a mini hamper of night in goodies and I thought of…
'Army Party' Games Inspiration Please?
Hi all So I've finally managed to get my 10 year old to decide what he wants to do for his birthday (March) and he wants an 'army party'. On part of me thinks 'fab, I can hire the local hall and do this much cheaper than a organised-for-you bowling/pizza/other party But I'm worried about keeping that age of kids amused but…
Low cost Valentine meal ideas?
Hi I wondered if anyone had got any low cost ideas for a Valentines meal? We have no dietary requirments and like most foods, but I'm struggling to think of what to cook. Cheers :happyhear
Tiffany Jewellery
Want to buy some Tiffany Jewellery as a birthday present. Have been on the Tiffany site and checked prices. However there is another site: http://www.tiffany-jewellery.to/ which seems to sell the same for lower prices. I can't find any review about them so has anyone experience of the company and whether it is genuine…
13 b/day food ideas - disco ltd space
As above I'm having a panic. I have a disco booked for Tuesday evening. It was originally in a large hall with separate area for food, family helping me cater. All good But they rang today and the venue isn't available due to a leaked roof. The local church hall is now booked but we have very limited space. Ie no food room…
Unique ways to save I love you?
I'm looking for something different for valentines day, something that you wouldn't expect but something not too expensive. Under £30 mark, like a trinket of sorts. Seen anything in your travels? (It's for my Fiancee)
Pinata advice please.
I have never filled a pinata before and my daughter would like one for her birthday party,it's only a small party and the pinata she likes says it holds 900 grams of candies. What is the most cost effective way of filling it? Sorry if it is a stupid question but as i say i have never done it before so for those that have…
Galway Hen Party
Hey all, I'm planning my sister's hen party in Co Galway, Ireland, but I'm a bit stuck on ideas. Does anyone know of cheap hotels that are 'hen friendly' and possible acitivities we could do? Thanks in advance!
Cheap special day for best friends birthday.
Hi everyone Hope you can help me. My best friend is turning 27 in Feb and I am planning a special day for her but have run out of ideas that are cheap/free. She has been there for me through thick and thin and want to do something special as a thank you. So far I have planned to bring croissants and pastries to her for…
60th Birthday Quiz Ideas
Hi, We are planning a surprise 60th birthday party for my mother in law in a function room in a pub. There will be about 40 guests invited and was thinking about doing a fun quiz as there's no disco or entertainment. She was born in 1954 and the guests ages will range from 10 to 80. Does anybody have any ideas on what we…
blank beer mats
just been onto calicocrafts website and they're out of stock of the blank beer mats where else can I get them or does anyone know if they'll get anymore in help !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hamper Basket?
Hi, I need the help of you lovely folks, I'm making my MIL and my elderly neighbour hampers of dried and tinned goods, etc for Christmas and would like a nice basket, obviously as cheap as possible, or another way to present them please? Currently considering fabric covered cardboard box. Help! Please Thanks in advance.

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