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Hate wasting money on Christmas cards
I love Christmas, don't get me wrong, but I hate the palava at work giving everyone cards and wondering if you missed anyone out, then finding out on christmas eve when it's too late to do anything that you did! This year I have bought a big tin of chocolate biscuits which I was going to put in the staff room with one card…
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Xmas Knitting!?!
Ho ho ho everyone :snow_grin I need help (again:rolleyes: ). I would like to knit the girls some Xmas stockings/Sacks. Does anyone know the best place to get Knitting needles and Christmas patterns? I am noooo way an expert at knitting, I used to do it when I was a kid (was pretty good at it too until my Mum told me to…
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20% off Early Leaning Centre
Thought this would help anyone looking for children's gifts... In the last 2 weeks I have seen three seperate codes for 20% off at Early Learning Centre if you shop on-line. The codes have been on other websites and sent to my home address. The codes are 'STAR' 'SPARKLE' and 'BASH' just pop one of these codes in the…
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Sainsburys & Park Group -Farepak
GMTV today Sainsburys are offering Farepak voucher holders upto 25% back & Park have just announced they are setting a fund of up to a million & will work with DTI(?) the farepak administrators to help those affected! Damn Good show to the both of them! Didn't use Farepak but have years ago so really felt for all those…
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Farepak discussion NOW on BBC Radio5 Live
Thought this might be of interest: Radio 5 live are currently discussing the Farepak situation and have invited directors of Farepak to join the discussion. It's on now from 9am to 10am (or later). They also have a rep from the office of fair trading.
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Last date for 2nd class post
I dont' think Martin has updated this on his "12 savings of Christmas" article yet....but the last day for 2nd class post is Saturday 16th this year, not 19th. Hope that helps someone, (it wont' healp me because i never by any chance get them all written in time)
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Christmas Stockings, Help Please
Does anyone know of anywhere I can buy some cheap pretty christmas stockings as I am planning on sewing my cousins names on them and fillling them with little toys and sweets, But Cant seem to find any around. Thank you. :rudolf: x x x
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'Bargain City'????
Dear All Does anyone remember someone posting about good cheap gifts at somewhere called something like 'Bargain City' - it was a bit like Poundstretcher, I think. I can't find the reference to it now and would be grateful if someone could let me know the name. Thanks.
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disasterous christmas for the second year
Im feeling so low at the minute i need some advice/help/tips/guidance -whatever just help in general I was in the eye casualty department of a local hospital all day yesterday with my bf, he woke up and his eye was really swollen (he has a scratched lens in this eye that he was waiting for an operation for and he got the…
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IRIS 1- - - Ultimate Xmas Pressie
Wonder if anyone can help me Im after this cube think its called Iris1. I first saw in on Jonathon Ross about 5weeks ago but just cant find it anywhere on line. It is basically a cube that is impossible to open. But inside there is a key. Only a tiny tiny percentage of the world will only be able to open it and i think ill…
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Present for Mum and Dad in Oz
Hi, My mum and Dad live in Oz and I have no idea what to buy them!!! Any other ex-pats out there with ideas?? Its usually books or videos cause they are easy to post. Online hampers etc cost an absolute fortune. I don't really want to spend more than £20 altogether and I'm happy to get individual presents.... Your thoughts…
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Buy a gorgeous angel
For the top of my xmas tree, I want it to be a tradition for my very young daughter to put it on the top of the tree. I cant find anything in the local shops which I find really odd so if someone can suggest somehwere online then even better. Thanks
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Present for a new keen gardner
My sis has just moved and has now got a nice big garden and would like to start growing her own veggies. I thought it would be nice to make a hamper of seeds and a nice book (that is useful) and a trug (just found out what they are) does anyone know of a good book they could recommend and cheap places to get the other…
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Suggestions to help out Farepak Customers.
Please don't use this thread for a rant about Farepak, there is another thread on this board you can go to. Thanks. I thought we could do with a thread that could pull together all ideas and suggestions that we have to help the Farepak customers (and all moneysavers) that have lost everything. There are numerous threads on…
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Small gift for Asian corner shop owners
Hi there. My local corner shop is owned by a lovely Asian couple who constantly receive parcels on my behalf when I'm not home. It has happened a lot and I really appreciate it. I would like to get them a card and a small gift to show my appreciation and will take advantage of the christmas season to do so. However, I do…
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Making a Kilt Pin Brooch..
Hey All, Okay..I went to buy aloverly kilt pin brooch in Mathalan, but it wouldn't got through the till- apparently it's been recalled!So now I thought I'd made my own, and of course maybe a few xmas pressies!! The one I liked just had black and white beads dangling... I thought I'd knock a few up.. anyone know where I can…
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Christmas Markets in Prauge ... tips??
Hi all.... Hope this thread is in the right place!! So, I have just booked a 4 day Christmas break to Prague for myself and my partner ... We have never been before and would love any info on must do's and see's.. places to eat... tours.. goes without saying - the cheaper the better!! We go on the 16th December... and are…
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Skint for xmas! Can I steal some of your ideas please :)
I have a VERY limited budget for this xmas, in fact both me and my bf do so we will be trying to get thoughtful but not costly presents for everyone. These are the ideas that I have come up with so far, can anybody inspire with details of what they are doing for similar ages? My DD is 9 this month so I have to get birthday…
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£100 to spend on craft materials
ok, so today (as part of my working day) I have £100 to spend on christmas craft materials :D I need stuff to make cards, calendars, decorate photo framces, make paper decorations, scissors, glue, paint, pencils etc etc debating on getting some smellies so the kids can make hamper baskets! I'll post back my "finds" later!:D
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Christmas table centrepiece?
I am looking for inspiration of an easy-to-make, cheap centre piece for the Christmas dinner table please. I've found remarkably few ideas on-line so I can only assume I am searching for the wrong thing! I don't mind putting a bit of effort in, but if it was free, so much the better as it has just occured to me that I need…