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Special occasions & other celebrations

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Present for Relative with a Broken Leg!
Hi all. A close relative in her 60s has recently broken her leg. She's in plaster and off her feet for 4-6 weeks and it's her birthday in a couple of weeks so along with the usual nice things I'd like to get something that would be useful during this period. Any ideas as I'm a bit stumped apart from puzzle books etc?…
Christmas cake
I have a week off in July and I want to make a start on all my Christmas bits if I can, one thing I would like to do is make Christmas cakes. I was wondering if anyone has any recipes for Christmas cakes, full of alcohol that are meant to be left for almost 6 months? TIA x
Does anyone have a craft blog? advice needed please
Toffee Vodka success (merged with other flavours)
Hi Can't remember who started the toffee vodka post but I found it inspirational (well anything including toffee and vodka has to be good right?!) :beer: I plan to make some home made hampers for friends this christmas, but was nervous the toffee vodka wouldn't be good, so I made a test batch last week. We decided to test…
Garters
Garters....Do people still wear them? Just looking on Debenhams website for a nice strapless/multiway bra to go under my dress, and came across Garters. It isn't something I had thought about, never mind want to wear! But it just got me thinking, do most people still wear one out of tradition?
How to organise a a Craft Fair/Table Top Sale
OH's milestone birthday - help please!
As the title suggests, OH hits FIVE OH in a few weeks and I'm mulling over what to give him. I want it to be something he can keep for the years to come and also get some regular use out of. I'm considering either a watch or a gold fountain pen that I can get engraved (he will get good use from both). Trouble is I don't…
Christmas budget app?
I remember people reccomending a app for the iPad a short while ago, but can't find which one it was now! I'm after one that you can but a budget for each person, how much is spent/saved and percentage finished. Would also like it to be able to list the gifts you have bought as well as which you would like to buy Is there…
What's everyone getting the men in your lives for Father's Day?
Just thought this thread may give people ideas for gifts if they're stuck for ideas... That and the the fact that I'm incredibilby nosy:rotfl: For the hubby, off the kids I am getting the following gifts; iTunes voucher Slippers Cup Socks 1408 DVD Shorts Tshirt iPad cover I wouldn't normal buy him this many things for…
Best photobook service?
Can anyone give me any feedback on the best online photobook service to use? I'm a bit worried by some reviews that talk about the photos having a reddish tinge or being blurred? This is for a very special occasion so I want to go for guaranteed quality for a classy big hardback book in a box that I can be sure is going to…
London Afternoon Tea - 40th Birthday Treat
Does anyone have any experiences of afternoon tea in and around London please? Looking for something but not very expensive and nice and yummy. Thank you
Wedding Photo Book
Hi, I want to create a wedding photo book for my husband for our first wedding anniversary. I'm looking for something that looks very professional, the best I have seen at the moment is PhotoBox (Premium photo book) Can anyone recommend any websites? Thank you Sam x
Help with 10th anniversary
I am stuck with what to get my husband for our 10th wedding anniversary...the theme is tin...any ideas welcome
Help with 'party' bags
Hi I'm a bit lost for ideas, but I have a rough idea of what I want to achieve - so thought you lovely people would be able to help me. I'm going to Las Vegas in a couple of months with three friends to celebrate my birthday. We have been planning this for years, and are all quite excited now! As it's kind of my 'birthday…
Question for all card makers please
Where to buy decopatch glue/varnish
I am looking to get some decopatch glue/varnish to use for my daughter's party (we are going to decorate heart boxes). Can anyone advise me where to buy the glue from - I have seen it on amazon but am not sure if their price is good (300g pot for £8.75 plus £1 postage) Thank you
Hosting a Cheap Baby Shower
My bestest friend in the world is due to give birth at the end of September and has asked me to throw a baby shower for her in August. Has anyone else thrown a MSE baby shower? Please help me with Money Saving :money: ideas for games, prizes, food, etc I'm very excited :j but baby stuff can be so expensive! Edit: there are…
Tomy knitting machine instructions
Cookery book
Hi, My Nephew is really into Baking at the moment--his almost 13 and a good little cook, he mainly likes doing pastries which is good as his pastry is better than mine, I,m doing him a Chefs hamper for Christmas (bowl, utensils, chef apron etc) but i,d really like a good cookery book to put in but can,t find one i,m sure…

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