Special occasions & other celebrations

hello, I am a trustee on a new charity set up to run a village community centre. We are raising funds to refurbish the centre and are planning a Christmas fair. I am in charge of getting the ball rolling and need some ideas to make money, and some ideas on activities for kids (as cheap and cheerful as possible!). We are…

Hi Ive been thinking about christmas I like to make my own cards etc this year I would like to make some home made sweets as presents and wondered does anyone have any nice receipes ? Or know where I can find any ? Id be really grateful I like to collect ingrediants as I go along :) Thankyou Starlight

Hello, My husband turns 30 next February and I want to throw him a surprise 80's themed party. I have started brainstorming some ideas such as: * Retro sweets on the table * Film/TV/Popstar/Popular 80s cars posters around the room to decorate * 30 Haribo sweet tree * 80s Music Playing (may buy 2nd hand disco lights to save…

I was recently burgled after my porch window was taken out by the burglars. My insurance company won't pay out as the window was locked on the vent setting, apparently thieves have a tool they can use to manipulate the lock, as I am not a burglar I was not aware of this!! I am looking for some advice on appealing the…

Hi I am hosting a birthday party for my daughters 16th and want it to be as amazing (and cheap) as possible! I was thinking about party favour goody bags/prizes and if there were any ideas on companies I could contact to ask whether they had any samples they could give me, any ideas? Katy

I am stuck on what to buy my son for Christmas. He will be 3 next April and, due to us trying for so long to have him, is a bit spoilt. He doesn't have loads of expensive toys or gadgets, no phones or tablets or anything like that. However he does have loads of cars, most of which have been picked up from bootsales. I will…

im planning on proposing to my girlfriend in a couple of months whilst on holiday and just need some help choosing the right place to buy the ring. i only have a budget of £4-500 and want to get the best ring possible. so can anyone help?

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Hi I know xmas is coming up and I'm getting bits already- does anyone have a list of stuff for occasions that I need to get? This is my first flat so had no tree, etc., would appreciate suggestions! I'm a single mum of a 2 year old and starting from scratch so any MSE ideas welcomed for pricy things! I bought a xmas tree…

Firstly, apologies if this is in the wrong section but I am desperate for some advice. My Godson has just turned 18. We have joked over many years as to what gift he'd like & I was planning towards that. However, it's very expensive. Sadly, I have only been able to save about a fifth of what is needed. So, I was going to…

Urgently looking for Rainbow/Happy Roses as they are known for part of my wife's birthday. Interflora have them, tried ordering but seems to be some fault with the website....stating courier delivery unavailable that day ( I tried over 20 diffrerent dates to confrim its their website knackered ) even tried different…

Hiya, I often send balloons to people but they are so expensive! I was wondering if anyone had found them under £20 including postage? Thanks :j:j

Im wondering if we should start sharing recipes and ideas for gifts that we can cook, bake, make for christmas. Im hoping to give the usual voucher gifts to family aswell as a small edible gifts hamper to families. Very interested in chutneys, jams sauces etc. truffles, fudge, anything sweet aswell as biscuits and mince…

Does anyone have any idea where I could get some ivory shoes or sandals with a low heel? I am the mother of the bridegroom. I rarely wear heels at all so am worried that wearing anything too high all day will leave my feet and legs in agony!

I've just started blogging and was hoping we could do a blog share so I can find some lovely blogs to follow?! X

Hi, Me and my partner have been together for 25 yrs and have decided to tie the knot. We want a very simple low key wedding at registry office, Only to include myself, partner and 2 grown up children as our witnesess, What would be most approriate clothing to wear, as I don't want to wear a wedding dress Any help much…

Hey I was wondering if anyone had purchased any port glasses which can be engraved for a gift? I've had a little look but I seem to be directed to USA webpages. Regards :beer:

Hi I have taken up a challenge last week to set up a psychic, holistic, beauty and crafty fete on 10th August and obviously there is limited time. I haven't ever set one up myself but I have assisted in getting people for friends in the past (however those friends no longer live nearby so can't reciprocate the help). I…

Hi, I am drawing a complete blank on what to get my dad for his birthday. He doesn't like golf or football so that rules out almost anything that pops up in online searches lol! I always find him the most difficult person to buy for- he has plenty of money so basically will buy anything for himself that he wants. He's also…

Hello ladies and gents.. I'm after a bit of help please, my uncle's 50th birthday is this weekend and my mum has decided to go with a theme for the gifts that she/we buy him ( I say we because as of yet I haven't managed to find anything just right and my mum's gifts are getting pretty expensive so me and little sis will…