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Why do people ask if they have no intention of getting you what you ask for?
Eurgh... I am always really grateful for every present I get but I am getting really frustrated with people asking me what I would like then looking at me like a mad person and ignoring my suggestion haha! I was asked second hand by my partner for what I would like from his parents. I am going to South Korea next year for…
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Best Mincemeat for mince pies?
Hi, I'm making some mince pies and wondered what mincemeat everyone buys? Where from? I don't want to spend too much as I'm on a budget! Thanks Annaxxx :xmastree:
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Turkey for after Christmas
We can't all get together on Christmas Day (rarely do) and I have everyone round a few days later for a Christmas dinner, present opening etc. Last year I thought I would leave the food till after Christmas thinking I would get some bargains but it didn't work out like that as there was nothing left and I ended up with…
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MSE Blog: Saving money on kids’ parties? It’s child’s play…
Hi all, this is a thread to discuss the MSE blog: Saving money on kids’ parties? It’s child’s play… "In my relatively short time as a parent, I’ve gleaned some great party tips from our and others’ kids’ birthday parties..." Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure…
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Christmas Railway - Anyone been? (South Wales)
Hi, Know its a long shot, but there are two in south wales. One in Brecon and another in Carmarthen. http://www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk/news/santa-special-christmas-dates-announced http://www.gwili-railway.co.uk/ Just wondering if anyone has been and what it is like?
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Christmas Party Games
Hi, We will be hosing a family party just before Christmas and there will be 6 children. We normally do it 4/5 times a year (brothers and sisters take it in turn) and it ensures we all get a catch up. I normally come up with something a bit different put this time i want to keep it 'traditional' including a party game or…
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Charity Christmas Cards
Apologies if a similar post is already elsewhere: I usually make my own Christmas cards but due to time constraints this year, I thought instead that I would buy some charity cards to help support some charities. However nowhere on any of their websites can I find any indication of how much of the purchase cost goes…
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Bargain Christmas - Dotcomgiftshop
Dotcomgiftshop just put up their annual 'bargain Christmas' post. Time to buy myself some new decorations, I think! :) http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/blog/bargain-christmas-2013
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present for DD's father
I need a present idea for my ex partner. I refuse to spend my hard earned money on him given he doesnt support her financially but I know it would upset her if she/I didn't get him anything for Christmas. So if anyone has any home made gift ideas for things we/she could make. she is 4 by the way :) thanks in advance:o
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Furby Boom
Well, 3 kids means i'm after 3 furby booms! Which means I need to find the best deal around. Any suggestions? So far i'm thinking Tesco, simply because i can double up £45 worth of vouchers to £90, then using my double points coupon along with cashback through quidco.... Unless anyone knows of any decent deals on them?? CP…
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Pressie help - overseas in laws
Afternoon all! :) My other half is Polish and his parents live over there - they dont speak a word of English (when I met them this was a challenge but luckily my OH was an amazing translator!) I have sourced a polish christmas card which he has written to send off soon but would like to post a small something also as a…
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D.I.Y/Gadget Tools?
Hi Everyone, I'm struggling to think of anything to get my Dad for Christmas this year. He doesn't like aftershave or football and since a heart attack last year chocolates/cheese is kind of out of the question. My dad is a bit of a workaholic, when he's not at work (Gardening) he's fixing something around the garden or…
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Dotcomgiftshop cheap decoration and gifts
I don't know if anyone has been on recently but they have some cute bits and bobs in their under £5 special offers section....…
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Build a Bear Christmas Special
does anyone happen to know when the build a bear special is going to be this year? After checking orders for last year it was 25 November. I haven't seen it advertised anywhere and can't remember how I found out last year when it was! Thanks in advance :j
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Cheaper alternatives to paperchase?
I really love paperchase stationary (especially their notebooks) but dont like to pay too much. Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get pretty and/or unusual stationary? I dont mind if it's online either.
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Xmas Elves and doors!
I know in the past there has been a thread about Xmas Elves, and what they get up to. I saw these Elf Doors advertised and thought people might be interested in them, it's in a good cause as the person who is making them is giving the profits to the Fraja Ellie appeal (a little girl who suffers from Neuroblastoma).…
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Car breakdown hamper?
Hi I hope i'm okay to post this here, I have got my partner breakdown cover for his car for part of his christmas present but want to do a hamper for him to keep in his boot, i'm a non driver so if anybody has any idea's what I could put into it , that would be great! Thanks :)
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Christmas Money Saving Guide (FREE online magazine)
Hi all, I have just found this FREE magazine online that has 20 tips on saving money this Christmas. A good read and some good advise in there: joomag.com/magazine/christmas-money-saving-guide/M0907769001383815638 I cant post links so you will need to copy and paste the red bit above (or if somebody else can post link…
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AVOID EVICA.co.uk AT ALL COSTS!!!
Please please please do yourself a favour and avoid using this store for anything. They have given me so much stress in the last few months that I've physically lost weight! (No exaggeration!) I payed nearly £350 for dresses for my bridesmaids and I asked for all my bridesmaids to have thicker straps and confirmed it in 2…
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good housekeeping best xmas food buys
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2478395/Aldi-Christmas-pudding-Morrisons-Stilton-named-best-festive-eats.html Best xmas buys from good housekeeing.
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