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Help with VERYcheap kids present ideas
Hi Guys Really hope you can help, money is very tight this christmas, we are struggling with what to buy the children in the family (nieces,nephews & cousins) We have £100 for all 10 children if we can get this amount lower that would be great. we need to buy for girls aged 10, 6 & 4 boys aged 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, & 11 I'm…
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Become an amazing dancing elf
Just done this on advice from a friend and it is well worth a go. So funny and the kids loved it. Dont want to explain too much to give it away. Really funny :) https://www.elfyourself.com
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Fundraising ideas - christmas fair
hello, I am a trustee on a new charity set up to run a village community centre. We are raising funds to refurbish the centre and are planning a Christmas fair. I am in charge of getting the ball rolling and need some ideas to make money, and some ideas on activities for kids (as cheap and cheerful as possible!). We are…
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Tesco Christmas tree £15
Christmas Tree on a budget 2013 - Tesco £15 Tesco 6ft Highland Fir Christmas Tree With a traditional look and shape, this 6ft Highland fir tree helps you create a magical atmosphere for celebrating the festive season. Catalogue Number: 491-9059 http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tesc...-tesco-1680934
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Jewellery / Diamond gift buying help
Hi, I’d like to buy my wife some diamond earrings for Xmas. I’m looking to spend up to £200. I obviously want to get the best deal for my money, which is generally around getting the biggest / best diamonds. I know I’m not spending much when diamonds are concerned, and have seen these with Betts Metals.…
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HELP!!!Christmas PJ's for 14 year old
Ds always gets proper Christmas pj's on Christmas eve,but it's getting harder each year to find them. I ordered a pair from Next but with it being a 4 week dispatch time it a risk.Anyone know anyone that has some please?Santa,Rudolph,snowmen or similar
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New Years Eve Party - Ideas
Hi all, This year I'm throwing a New Year's Eve party for friends at our house - does anyone have ideas of how to make the night special, on a budget!? Thank you for any ideas :D
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christmas charity fun day ideas
My friend is holding a fare in aid to raise money for the Philippines typhoon appeal charity with all proceeds going to the charity. I'm in charge of the craft table. Has anyone got any ideas of what I can make in bulk that sell fast and cheap to make? I'm already making cards xx
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Ideas for gifts for far away people
I've got relatives at the other end of the country & am racking my brains what to send this year. I usually send a family pressie & in the past I've had sent M & S and Thorntons hampers. I'd like to send something else this year. Can be edible or not, but not vouchers. Any ideas? Budget needs to be £40 tops for each…
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In Need Of Some Creative Help
Hi All, I am looking for a little direction into what to get my boyfriend for Christmas, he is 30, we have known each other as friends for about three years but have only been together for a few months. I can be very creative when I get the time to sit and do something and LOVE sentimental gifts that have had some thought…
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Stocking Fillers for Under £10
I keep spotting 'Stocking Fillers' as I browse the web and then forgetting about them, so I'm going to start posting them here. Anyone want to join in? £0.59 -- Retro Handlebar Mustache Necklace + free delivery £0.62 -- 2 Pairs Retro Bronze Vintage Owl Boho Stud Earrings + free delivery £1.37 -- Personalised Christmas…
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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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Green & Sustainable Christmas?
I am sick of all the junk that seems to be given at christmas, I have draws full of odds and sods that i have been given over several years and will never use! And do not get me started on the packaging waste! Any ideas for green christmas presents?
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Christmas tree for a fiver!
Just looking at some fittings for the house, as it's 3am in Kiev and I'm stuck in a meeting since 4pm!!! Just stumbled across £25 Christmas tree (Ikea) with £20 voucher back. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/about_ikea/campaigns/xmas_tree.html Hope this helps someone!
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Welsh Junior Scrabble
Hi, this question goes out to Welsh speakers with children. Admittedly I am not a fluent welsh speakerm but after I returned from a shopping trip, where I did buy my 4 year old nephew a Duplo set where you can also spell words (as he has been asking how to spell, tho this may be in English) I thought about also getting him…
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Good quality beef joint for a reasonable price
Hello all, I am starting to plan my christmas dinner and thought that along with the traditional turkey it would be nice to have some beef. My question is does anybody know of any decent joints for under £15 please? Thank you Jo
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crazy girl's pressie challenge: as nice, cheap, original & crafty as possible
:jyay finished!:j my mate was a real life saver yesterday, he just popped round unexpectantly, made me get up and dressed and stayed with me all day while i got all this done! HUBBY: we agreed on a £100 budget this year, pushing the boat out a bit! Body Shop Maca Root For Men Set: face protector, razor relief, shaving…
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Basket/box's for hampers
For those of you looking for a basket/box for a hamper I can thoroughly recommend these: http://www.matalan.co.uk/homeware/storage/s2520702/paper-tray http://www.matalan.co.uk/homeware/storage/s2520702/paper-tray Lots of colours to choose from in store and are a present in themselves.
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What have your family & friends asked for?
In our family, we've spent too many years storing and then subsequently getting rid of stuff bought that wasn't really wanted or of much use, so we now ask each other what we want for Christmas. I'm curious as to what kind of things other people have asked for. What have your parents, SO's, kids and relatives asked for?
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10% Off Gisela Graham Christmas decorations and free del. over £50 @ ditsydodo
Some lovely quality baubles and fairies @ ditsydodo.co.uk The same brand stocked by selfridges and heals but alot cheaper and 10% off this weekend.
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