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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
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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:(
best christmas dvd?
Suggestions please on the 'best' christmas dvd to sit and watch on christmas eve? we already have* muppets christmas carol * polar express * santa claus * bad santa I am looking for something funny and entertaining. The ones friends have suggested are sad and depressing. Ohhhh and nothing sad with animals in.…
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 :)
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....…
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
Deboned Capon
I ordered my Christmas bird from the butchers today.:) What bird will you be having at the centre of the table this year?
Birthday dinner - what's your perfect meal?
Hi All, Need some help! It's my boyfriend's birthday Friday, we both have the day off. Was thinking of going for a meal but a) I like to cook and b) I know I can cook similar food at home for cheaper. So now the decision of where to go has been made, my dilemma is what to cook. I'm thinking a three course meal, so given…
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…
Xmas budget ideas for 3 boys
I am looking for budget Xmas ideas for three boys (one age 2 and two age 3). Can anyone make any recommendations? Thanks
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).…
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…
christmas tampon angels!
Had an email this morning and just had to share .... http://www.favecrafts.com/Christmas-Crafts/Unique-Tampon-Angel/ml/1/?utm_source=ppl-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=allfreesewing20131016 Don't think I'll be making those with the kids this year lol :-D
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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