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Secret Santa ideas 2023 🎅
MSE_Laura_F
Posts: 1,598
MSE Staff
I'm after some Christmas inspiration.
Please share any ideas you've had, crafts you've made or deals you've spotted that could make a great Secret Santa gift.
It shouldn't cost much (free up to £5 or so).
Thank you. 🎁
Please share any ideas you've had, crafts you've made or deals you've spotted that could make a great Secret Santa gift.
It shouldn't cost much (free up to £5 or so).
Thank you. 🎁
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Bought these in Asda yesterday, £2 or £3 eachI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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These are stunning.1
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They are beautiful!Misslayed said:Bought these in Asda yesterday, £2 or £3 eachI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.1 -
Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.
I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.3 -
sarah1972 said:Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.
That sounds lovely. I didn’t like marzipan for years because always had a horrible bitter almond taste. When I made my own it was a revelationsarah1972 said:Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.
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Absolutely! It’s a game changer isn’t it xMurphybear said:sarah1972 said:Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.
That sounds lovely. I didn’t like marzipan for years because always had a horrible bitter almond taste. When I made my own it was a revelationsarah1972 said:Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.2 -
Oh yum, please may I have one!!!sarah1972 said:Homemade shortbreads, chutneys, jams or sauces. Cuttings off of plants potted up with a nice ribbon around the pot.I have just made a stollen cake for a friend after making the marzipan.Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Yummm @sarah1972 - always so impressed by your cooking and baking. 👏2
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