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How much should I spend on Christmas gifts?
I didn't know whether or not to post this on the Christmas thread, so someone please feel free to merge if that's appropriate. We are currently starting to think about xmas and I have no idea how much we should be spending on gifts. This is the first year where I feel like I know our finances and we should have a reliable…
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Christening Gifts
Hi guys Just wondered if anyone has any amazing ideas for Christening Gifts. The problem I have with this is, that unless you are spending a fortune you know that the money box is going to get broken or end up in the bin. So does anyone have any ideas for something different, unusual or just some amazing keepsake that they…
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Rainbow/Happy Roses, where can I get them???
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…
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Driving challenge for a special lady!
Here's an unusual present for a lady who loves driving. It isn't cheap but all money raised goes to charity, and she will get a chance to drive a fire engine along with other large or unusual vehicles. (I did one of these challenges a few years ago and it was a great experience.) Details here for this autumn- Herts, Hants,…
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home made sweets for Christmas receipes ?
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
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Wife 30th Birthday - Need BIG Ideas!!
Hi, My wifes 30th birthday is coming up (in about 5/6 months) and i need to get cracking on what to get / do for her. I have a lot to live up to as she paid for a rather expensive trip abroad for me to america for my 30th birthday!! (can't believe she did that) Money is a bit tight at the moment, however i'm planning on…
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80th birthday afternoon tea party - ideas please
My Mum-in-Law will be 80 next year and we were planning to have a tea party. Hope to hire a local hall. Any ideas on the best and cheapest place to get odd secondhand china cups, saucers side plates etc. Thought we would use cardboard 2 tier cake stands on each table, and sandwich trays of mixed crust removed sandwiches.…
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Great new website for gifts
Hey, A friend of mine linked me the website of a new company on facebook and it looked like an interesting one for gifts.. It's https://www.atouchofluxury.net and seems to sell pretty nice products and gift wraps them for free as well which is pretty nice! They also have 15% off in August with the code LAUNCH15 Hope this…
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Essentials for occasions?
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…
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Bloggers
I've just started blogging and was hoping we could do a blog share so I can find some lovely blogs to follow?! X
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spellbinders nestabilities (where to buy)
Hi Does anyone kno where is best to buy spellbinders nestabilities? somewhere with the best sorta prices? I have been on ebay and can get some sets for around £16-17 does that sound like prob the most reasonable prices? I have done searches and been on a couple of websites where they are £20 and more but I haven't ordered…
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Presents for a 2.5 year old boy...
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…
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Gift Ideas for Teachers/Teaching Assistants/Dinner Ladies
Hi Ladies (and any gents that may be on here), It's that time of year again where I'm trying to wrack my brains for ideas on what to give my son's teachers etc... for xmas gifts. I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions - One that springs to mind are brownies in a jar, sock jam etc... or any thing that may be…
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Home insurance
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…
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Hubby suprise 30th
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…
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Dilemma: Godson's 18th - money or no money?
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…
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Help with novelty birthday gift ideas
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…
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Party lite elephant candle holder
Last year my mum bought me a candle holder from a Party Lite party. It has got elephants on and when the light flickers, it looks like the elephants are moving. A friend of mine came to visit and loved it and I´d like to get her one. Is anyone on here a party lite consultant I can order from or does anyone know where I can…
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How do you preserve your DELL XPS 17 battery?
How should u charge a laptop battery to prevent it from getting spoilt sooner? Should i completely charge it and let it run on DELL XPS 17 battery ,prolaptopbatteryshop.com let the charger be plugged in all the time, or take the battery out and let it run only on the charger?
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Register office wedding what to wear?
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…
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