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Nice but cheap presents???
Need to buy santa presents for my class. In an "innocent discussion" about what they hoped Santa would bring to Christmas party this year 20 said cars and three of the girls requested pink stationery sets. Any ideas where I can buy a decent looking car set for £1.50 (the budget set). Or anyone know of any three for twos…
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Any ideas what the elves could leave?
Normally on Christmas eve, when the kids have their bath (and last minute tidying of their rooms) the elves come in and leave them new PJ's by the fire while this is still ok for DS, my 2 DD's have LOADS of PJ's and I dont see any point in wasting money, plus their Nanna comes from Liverpool on boxing day and always brings…
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Best Quality Supermarket Food Recommendations
Hi there, I tried to see if anyone else had asked the same question, but the search revealed nothing. We are having everyone round to us for Christmas Day and although I don't wan't to go over board on quantity and prices, I will be sourcing Christmas Cake, Yule logs, mince pies and evening party food etc from the main…
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Cellophane wrap 3.45 for 20m
I went over to Milton Keynes Hobbycraft the other day and they I bought the cellophane roll for 3.45. I queried at a garden centre locally the other week and they wanted 1.00 a metre :eek: and I have seen people doing their hampers and pricing up how much they could get it for on ebay. From what I've read here Hobbycrafts…
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Need recommendations on wine ....
I need to buy 20 bottles of wine for the nurses at my dialysis unit. I dont drink alcohol so I have no idea what to get. Maximum £2 a bottle but cheaper the better. Can anyone recommend a decent wine and any good deals they have seen? Thankyou. Nickp.
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Christmas At Those Pearly Gates
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honour of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." :confused: The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents…
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Gift basket ideas - check this
Just came across this and thought I'd share it with everyone. http://www.scrapbook.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/1204913/ So many ideas for all the family and friends. I shall be visiting this throughout the year for birthdays, mother's/father's days etc.
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Help What to Buy For 5 yr Old?
Clothes for the eldest, phone for the next, golf stuff next, dolls house, Barbie toys, and the baby has a battery powered bike thing. But my 5 yr old son? What? What? What? He like sSpiderman, Power Rangers and the like. He has a bike. Having bought action figure type toys before, I'm afraid we've always found them a bit…
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What do you buy for a 92 year old man for Christmas??
As above The usual 'male' gifts seem corny Does anyone have any idea what to get him?:confused:
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Should i compromise?
This year is our first proper year as a family living together me and my DP have been together for 4 years but lived as a long distance relationship anyhoo last night he made a comment that it makes him laugh the way i do xmas! .. I ask the kids to write a list for santa and then they put it on the tree! then i buy wrap…
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im desperate for present ideas for my b/f-HELP!!
I finally made a list of things i could get my b/f online-thats all gone tits up now so i need ideas of what i can get him REMEMBER I AM IN CORFU!! He isn't into: any kind of sport cars aftershave clothes (dont ask ) Lush or anything similar He does like: cd's (he's not mentioned any) dvd's (the things he does want i…
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CD for 13 year old boy, any recomendations?
Can anyone suggest a suitable CD for a 13 year old boy? My OH has come home with a couple of cards from a local charity who give kids in hospital etc gifts for xmas. (The other one is for a 3 year old boy whos asked for some cars, but thats pretty straight forward) OH thinks that the latest scissor sisters album would be…
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3ft green fibre optic tree
MIL announced last night she wanted dh to get the above. He has search local town today without success and I am now trying to find one online without success. Anyone any suggestions? Much appreciated. Sara
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Is this right?
I initially ordered something from a christmas savings catalogue. I haven't started paying anything and the item that I ordered I no longer want. I have asked her to cancel but she says she can't without me paying the full amount. Is this true?
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homemade gifts
i found a site that looks good :D http://www.recipe4living.com/content/view/9921/307/
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Smoky-smelling Xmas decs - help!
I have just opened a suitcase full of Xmas decs from a late relative's house (I was too sentimental to throw the stuff away 5 years ago) to sort out what to take to the charity shop. HOWEVER everything really stinks of stale cigarette smoke. Should I just chuck it all in the bin, or might the smell go away if I leave them…
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Where to buy good quality traditional Xmas decorations?
I'm wanting to get traditional stuff like country-style wreaths and garlands that will last for years. Do anyone know of anywhere please? thanks
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what to buy my father's girlfriend?
I'm sure she'll be getting my kids presents, so what should I get for her? She's in her late 60's. I don't know her very well - but want to avoid chocs/biccies/alcohol as she's doesn't eat or drink those. i've thought about sending flowers, but they are so overpriced. any suggestions?
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Need Christmas smelling soap please
Hi love christmas so much bought a megga cute santa liquid soap dispenser only problem can't find any suitable smelling ones to go into it HELP HELP PRETTY PLEASE. coz it's creeping ever closer, and I need the scent to complete the picture. :cool:
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Anyone got inflatable outdoor Xmas decs?
I'm just toying with the idea of buying one of those giant inflatable Xmas fiigures ... Santa/Snowman etc. For those that have got one or more of these, do you inflate every morning and deflate at night or just keep it inflated all the time? Is it expensive to keep the inflator running? Thanks for thoughts.