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Best value magazine subscriptions websites?
Hi all, So this year I'm looking into getting my Dad a subscription to Sky At Night magazine for Xmas as he is heavily into his astronomy (he even built his own observatory in the back garden!) Best price I've found so far is £41 for 12 issues, but I reckon there must be somewhere it may be going cheaper than that. So…
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Christmas 2013 Local Events Calendar
Hi All :santa2: As an addition to the Christmas threads running; https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4357703 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4605757 I thought this thread would be a good place to list all the local events & happening leading up to & during Christmas 2013. Please keep it relevant…
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gifts for a boy into taekwondo
Any ideas related to this theme? Thank you! He is 13 btw.
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A gift for Grandmas under £5.
I'm buying for three grandmothers this year - all of different ages, 60's, 70's and 80's. They are all fairly "trendy" for their ages, so white musk or lavender toiletries won't be for them ;) They don't know each other, so to simplify matters (and keep my budget down) I'm trying to buy the same thing. I've already bought…
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Outdoor etagerie for Christmas display
As I mentioned in an earlier post, my outdoor tree that I usually put in the porch is looking pretty awful so I was considering buying an artificial outdoor tree. I can't find one anywhere so I am considering buying a plant etagerie onto which I could put some hardy plants, ivy etc. and put some natural Christmas items on…
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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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Grotto Help!
I am building a grotto for a school fair...limited funds as always! Can anyone help me work out how to make the actual grotto? The room is not high enough for a full sized gazebo to stand in...I hoped it would be so we could turn that into the grotto...but no. How can I make a freestanding grotto!? Thanks folks for any…
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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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Artificial tree
I need to buy a new tree this year, ours fell to pieces last year. We can only spend up to £20, can anyone recommend one that will look nice for not too much money please.
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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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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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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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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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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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Food hamper as a gift
Before my father was made redundant, the company he worked for used to give a food hamper for Christmas. My parents looked forward to seeing what items would be included as they weren't your typical brands (though they did appear occasionally). I would like to find one like this but can't find anything in my price range.…
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Christmas M&M's
Has anyone seen the packets of red green and white M&M's this year. I need some for a craft stall I am doing next week. I saw them in our supermarket 2 years ago but none last year.
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Putting up the tree.
So when does everyone put their tree up? I really want to put mine up this week but OH says its too early:(
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