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Gifting tickets without the tickets
I'm aware that title is slightly confusing! I've just bought concert tickets for my boyfriend for his Christmas present, however, the email I got says that they might not arrive until the week before the concert itself which is not until March. So - I've bought a CD of the band to wrap up and give to him, if the concert…
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Best place to by cellophane?
Hi there I'm hoping my thrifty crafty friends might be able to point me in the direction of somewhere cheap to buy cellophane from? Regards Sarah x
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Cheapest Christmas Stockings?
Hi all I know last year some supermarkets like Tesco were selling stockings for about 49p, has anyone seen any really cheap ones this year as I'm hoping to buy them instead of gift bags? Maybe I am too early and they will bring them out closer to December. I've only been able to look in the smaller supermarkets so maybe…
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Oh no, the office Christmas lunch
Just a rant really. The team Christmas lunch looms. In our tiny team we have: * The fussy carnivore. Will veto anywhere too vegetable orientated * The vegetarian (though she is prepared to go anywhere as long as it has some sort of veggie option) * The thrify pixy. Not more than twenty pounds * The staunch traditionalist…
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Twins birthday party - do you buy for both children?
My daughter has been invited to a birthday party for twin 6 year old girls - one of the twins is in her class at school and the other is in a different class (there are 2 classes per year). My daughter says she doesn't play with the twin who isn't in her class. Would you buy a gift for both girls or just the girl in her…
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homemade Body Scrub advice
I am thinking of making some body scrubs as christmas presents. I have been looking at recipies and hints online but some advice from anyone who has made some would be great! Do you prefer sugar or salt? I read salt scrubs can sting broken skin but sugar scubs can dissolve if the user gets the contents wet, so undecided…
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christmas presents
have any of you looked at etsy?,they sell for others like ebay does but only handmade and vintage,they are an american site but lots of brits are just discovering them and selling on there well worth a look if you dont want mass produced
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For the awkward squad
Have you a family member who is frankly h€ll on two feet to shop for? The first fortnight of November marks the start of my Christmas for these types, as my favourite historical odds & bits supplier has their annual sale. 10% discount code on the appropriate board Try: https://www.medieval-arms.co.uk Changed how the lads…
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Moving House at Christmas Time
Hello :D My family (me, DH and 2 children age 9 and 2) are currently waiting to exchange contracts on a house we're buying and it looks like we are likely to move house in December. With a bit of luck it will be early December but we could easily end up moving 2 or even 1 week before Christmas. We need to do some…
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Looking for those cut out pictures of family trees or names but cheaply
I've seen some really beautiful handcut family trees, they are card and like this (although lots of designs) http://www.pinknounou.com/shop_/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/paper_cut_out_wa_50bde5519aae2.jpg They are just so expensive though, I understand why as hand cutting that must take a long time but I…
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has anyone made a chocolate selection box?
Has anyone any ideas on how I could make 12 chocolate selection boxes? I looked in to bulk buying already made ones but you don't get much in 1 box to justify the price and know you can make them cheaper. In my local shop they are selling packets of 4 x finger of fudge, twirls, curly wurly, freddo, mars and more for £1 a…
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Christmas idea cheap and fun
Last year we planned a treasure hunt for our eight year old son on Christmas Day which ended in a bran tub made out of a box filled with shredded paper. It could not have been a bigger success, and the bran tub made loads of mess. This year he has said all he would like for Christmas is a treasure hunt like last time, but…
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Candy Canes
I am making lots of sweet boxes this year and wondered if you guys could help. Do you know where i can find the cheapest Candy canes? Im also looking for bulk sweets so if anyone spots any bargains please let me know :) Thanks. :)
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Willy Wonka Golden Tickets
Hi all, I wonder if some creative person could help me out?! It is my 30th in December and I have decided to have a Willy Wonka themed birthday party. Childish, I know, but I want something memorable! I want to send out Golden Tickets as the invites, and have designed a template. I tried printing them onto metallic gold…
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MONEY in a BALLOON PRESENT
Has anyone ever done this a present please. I want to do this for my son. He is not a lover of christmas, very hard to buy for so thought money in a balloon, in a box. He will love that!!! I wondered if the box that contains the gas and balloons will do the trick or whether I have to go to these fancy card shops that do…
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Million Pound Note-help needed
Help I am having crafters block!l I purchased some "Million Pound" notes from Amazon, thinking I could do something with them and they would be a good novelty item to sell at a Christmas Craft Fayre (must stop late night Amazon shopping:() I thought I would just attach each note to a piece of card with a witty/ funny…
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Small Christmas Gift Ideas
I have been asked my someone who works in a school if i can make anything that she can sell in the school shop. So because its the children that would be buying obviously she cannot charge a lot so i was wondering what small things i could make for mums and dads that the children could buy (for not much money) I have lots…
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Sweets
Hi all, I know quite a few people are doing sweet hampers or gifts this xmas so thought I'd just let you know Wilkinsons have their pick and mix half price at the moment :) Kevin
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Ideas for a new traveller?
Hi all Have had some great inspiration from this forum already this year, you are all so creative. So, my Mum has a holiday booked to Nepal for early next year and I thought it would be nice to get her something related to this. She hasn't travelled to that part of the world before, but already has all the guidebooks etc…
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Share your savings this Halloween
I start this thread to get recommendations for Halloween this year. Share your spending and savings or plans if you didn't buy yet. That might help many users here.
Planning a wedding, civil partnership or anniversary celebration? This is the place for MoneySaving tips to ensure your big day doesn't break the bank.
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Most recent: Money Moral Dilemma: We're funding our child's wedding - do we get any say in how the money's spent? by Superfi
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