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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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Hamper as a wedding gift? SO RUDE!
...the response from the bride, not the giving! http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/06/21/wedding-hamper-sparks-furious-row-bride-complains-cheap-embarrassing-gift_n_3477237.html?1371811244&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008 This is an incredible story. We made sure to say presence over presents, I would never dream of responding…
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Cheapest balloon sending company?
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
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Christmas edible/drinkable gifts
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…
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ivory shoes for a wedding with low heel
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!
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Engraved PORT glasses?
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:
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Craft fete advice please
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…
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Gift wrapping bundles of clothes
Hi guys. I have been going crazy in the sales buying clothes for my kids but putting them away for Christmas , most items are designer and purchased at a cheap price hence the going crazy part. ;) My kids are not huge fans of clothing as presents. Like most kids they are tossed to the side to get to the toys and games. I…
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Children's birthday gifts
Please could I have some opinions on this topic- what would parents prefer when it's birthday parties for kids (3yrs to 9yrs) Do you ( or the child) prefer buying/getting individual gifts - I often found that we got many gifts that got hardly any use - and know of parents who recycle gifts) OR Would u prefer pooling…
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Dad's 60th Birthday
Hi all, any suggestions on presents for a 60 year old man? Taking him out for dinner with family, he doesnt like a fuss so low key. I'm not sure what to get him, please help!:beer:
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Children's Birthday Parties
How do you keep the costs down? I like to do party bags so they are a must have for us. But otherwise what can I do to keep the cost down? Both of my children are January babies (6 & 4 this year) so just after Xmas which is tough money wise. Thank you for any tips in advance xx
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Christmas Eve Hamper 2011
Hello All, I know its 6 months away but I have started to get bits to put in my very first Christmas Eve hamper. I have looked at previous threads and think having a hamper is a fantastic idea, my children 2 and 5 will love it. So far I have a new set of pjs for children, myself and husband from the sales a few weeks ago.…
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9 year old girl birthday present
Does any one have any ideas what I can get for my 9 year old granddaughter for her birthday? I know that she really likes her dolls but she always seems to have a new one and has quite the collection now, so I'd like to get her something else. She is quite girly and is into her gymnastics if that helps. Thanks in advance.
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Inspiration for thank you presents to colleagues please.
I am leaving the school where I teach next week. I have lots of good friends I work with there. I want to get something memorable and long lasting for the people who have supported me in my career, but lack inspiration. I can only think of pretty shiny things for them. :o 3 ladies in particular who I want to thank, in…
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Just got a kitchenaid!
We have been wanting a kitchenaid for ages now and decided to treat ourselves to one this weekend! Have just tried meringues tonight and they turned out great... Now i know how popular they are on here with you guys and so far we are really happy, but just looking for you to all point us in the right direction for good…
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Cakes for Charity- buy from wholesale?
Hi everyone, I'm making cakes for a charity event, and as such am going to make lots. I'd like to keep the cost down so I was thinking if anybody knows any wholesalers that sell like mixes, piping bags etc? Thanks :j
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Anyone seen any Little Pot Plants?
Hi guys, I'm looking for about a dozen little pot plants to give out as end of term teacher presents. Has anyone seen some in any supermarkets? Ideally would like them in pretty pots already.
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