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Elf on a Shelf??
Hi all, Hoping that someone who has done this before might be able to help with some questions I have?! I have bought the elf on a shelf set with the book and elf. I have also bought the dvd. How do I start to introduce it? Do you just show the dvd and book in advance then one morning the elf turns up? Is it then you…
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Outdoor lights
So my kiddies have (already) asked if we can have fairy lights outside. How they remember at 3 and 4 that we haven't had any before is beyond me. But, anyway, I thought I'd get some simple white icicle lights just to bob along the front of the house. But I know nothing about these things and have spent over an hour…
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presents for 8 and 10 year old girls
I'm looking for suggestions for presents for a 8 year old and 10 year old girl, also 5 year old boy. Have thought about lego for all, and dvd's so far but all suggestions welcome. Thanks
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christmas on the beach
We're away for Christmas this year to warmer climates. We normally do Christmas jumpers and santa hats on Christmas day but it will be way too hot for that. I've googled Santa bikinis but they're more things I'd wear in the bedroom. :rotfl: Does anyone have any ideas how we can stay festive ?
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Wanted ..... 4 Avon gold snowflake design placemats
I know i'm early but just realised there will be 19 for xmas lunch next year and I only have 16 (4 packs) of Avon gold snowflake design placemats with beaded snowflake in one corner...they have been out a number of years now and I've noticed quite a few were listed mid December on Ebay which I missed out on as did not…
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Pregnancy gift
One of my friends has just announced that she is expecting her first child. I'd like to get her a little keepsake but stuck for ideas. I don't want something for the baby when it's here. I want something to mark her pregnancy. I make wooden plaques a d signs a d had thought of doing a free standing star with her due date,…
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Mens Fragrance Ideas?
Can anyone suggest a nice designer mens fragrance for a christmas present for a 19year old university lad. I have been to the shops and no further forward. What is in and what is out? thanks
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Christmas card sending in primary school
is there an alternative to sending xmas cards in primary schools, i know the kids love it but all that money wasted on cards could be better going toward pta. we are a c of e school and wondered if any others had tried alternatives. we are also an eco aware school so surely every child in every class sending one another…
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good places to go for xmas? new year?
uk and french and northern spain options? good facilities for kids - family orientated. thanks for any tips!
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How quickly are all the presents open in your family?
I'm interested to know how people do present opening. In our family (even when I was little) we would take it in turns and slowly spread it out over the whole day and then a few little tree/low cost presents like nuts or something handmade on Boxing Day
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Any poem ideas for 'an empty box'
When ever my grandpa is asked what he would like for birthday/Christmas he always replies 'an empty box'. Can anyone think of any kind of poem I could give with an empty box at all? He's not really the mushy type for the box filled with love and kisses thing
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Comedic Superhero saves money on gifts!
If you get past the humorous video and daft images, you can actually save a lot of money by using this little thing! It promises to beat prices on gifts and jewellery and watches so good in run up to Chrimbooooo! https://www.facebook.com/CaptainPriceBeater
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Comedic Superhero saves money on gifts!
If you get past the humorous video and daft images, you can actually save a lot of money by using this little thing! It promises to beat prices on gifts and jewellery and watches so good in run up to Chrimbooooo! https://www.facebook.com/CaptainPriceBeater
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Festive fiver?
Does anyone know if MSE is doing the festive fiver competition again this year and when they will launch it?
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Call of duty hamper help please
I have been asked to make a call of duty hamper for a 20 year old male. Apart from the game what else could I put in it please?
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free christmas decorations
Im fed up of tinsel etc, ors got tatty so i threw out last year. and thinking of holly around a plate with some cones and church candle in middle what sort of traditional things do others use as decorations I wondered about using pine cones and dusting with glitter and popping in bowl
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Boots xmas book / offer of the week
HI ALL, POPPED INTO BOOTS THIS MORNING- FULL RANGE OF XMAS STOCK IS OUT ON SALE AND BOOTS XMAS CATALOGUE ALSO OUT. MY FRIEND WORKS IN BOOTS AND THE OFFER OF THE WEEK COMMENCES THIS FRI AND APPARANTLY IS A JUICY COUTURE SET. DONT KNOW THE FULL DETAILS AS MY FRIEND SAID " I WOULDNT LIKE IT" LOL. SHE KNOWS ME WELL.…
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iTunes Giftcard Promotions
I am thinking of getting my two Nieces iTunes Giftcards for Christmas, as they are really into using their Ipods, laptop etc. Finances are going to be very tight for us again (as Partner is still struggling to find work) so I have actually started getting bits & pieces together to get creative for the first time and make a…
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Does anyone else prefer not to have a hamper?
I love making hampers and looking at the amazing ones on here but I much prefer having individual gifts to unwrap (my inner child!). I don't mean I would be unhappy to receive a hamper from someone (quite the opposite) but my family wrap up each item instead for me, makes pressie opening last so much longer!
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Toy Kitchen - £6
Just browsing internet and came across this. Looks like a bargain to me! Shame I only have a son lol Hope this is of use to someone http://www.thetoyshop.com/All-Savings/Save/My-First-Kitchen/p/439638
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