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3 for the price of two - and others
A few years ago it was great the '3 for 2' offers some retailers started. Now everyone is doing it,. My question is - does anyone buy just one -and not buy the 3 to get one free? I have received gifts in the past with the tell tale 'star' sticker on, and well it just makes me think - have I got the free one? or do they…
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When do you think shops should start stocking Xmas stuff?
Further to an earlier thread regarding when is it ok to put Christmas Trees up, i was wondering when people think it is ok for shops, tv etc to start the Christmas onslaught? I think Last week in November personally but my wife thinks i'm a Bah! Humbug. I'm not but i just feel Christmas is now around for what? a quarter of…
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Food shop home delivery
When will we be able to book slots for a Christmas delivery ? This year im not gonna fight the crowds, gonna get a home delivery spot. when will I be able to book a pre Christmas slot, Im wanting the sat 23rd Cheers :D
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Homemade xmas cards
Hi, I have been given over 50 plain cards and envelopes, really nice ones, gold, cream and red - perfect for making my own xmas cards, the thing is.... I havent got a clue where to start!:o Any tips, suggestions, on things to get, i bought some glue! lol
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Story books for a 10 yr old boy...help please
I am determined to get my 10 yr old son some books for xmas but I just haven't got a clue what to get. Does anybody have any ideas for story books that might keep his attention longer than 2 minutes?
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Christmas Tree!?!
Ok, so ... that last time I got one was in 1995 :o we finally sent her to tree heaven last year (well, very early in this year). I totally forgot about it :eek: and need a replacement - just what I needed ... another expense:rolleyes: . Where's the best place to get one .... very good value for money ... ok ok :rolleyes:…
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Making christmas presents
This is a tough year (aren't they all?!) so I have decided to get crafty this christmas and make presents for my friends ;) I actually got inspiration from the mortgage pig thread on these forums and am making personalised piggy banks using papier mache, am still at the prototype stage so they could turn out rubbish and…
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make it special
i need some ideas.. the first year i was with my gf we had a normal christmas, in terms of opening presents together.. the second year, i got a massive bag from a card shop and made a lucky dip type of thing which was full of little gifts and stuff from lush.. she loved it but now i'm left with the problem of topping it…
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How to make a little extra money for christmas.
Hi everyone,I have found a way to make a little extra money for christmas. Alot of my friends dont have computers,and just recently they have been asking me to order them bits off the internet for christmas ect.They pay me cash when I order the stuff so I dont have to wait for any money. yesterday a friend asked me to…
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What to give to Halloween kids?
We have neighbours kids who come knocking and if left to my husband, he would just ignore them. But I was wondering what sort of things do you give to these kids? In the past I have given some money (20p or 50p) but I feel that maybe I should give them something else? There are about 4-5 kids who call around. Any ideas?
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Fixing outdoor Christmas lights to apex and guttering?
I moved house last Easter and I now live in a bungalow with an apex at the front. I would love to put up the outdoor Christmas lights I bought in the January sales last year but I'm not sure how to fix them. The side of the house has guttering but the apex is UPVC facia boards and no guttering. I bought some plastc gutter…
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Post you bargain/great finds here
Bargains Spotted IKEA - coffee mugs in for 19p each, I bought 12 to make into hot chocolate/coffee give aways. IKEA - Chistmas Green Leaf Tea packets £1 each IKEA - Woven baskets (ideal size for small hampers) 70p IKEA - pot puree refills 39p per bag WILKINSONS - 6PK BATH BOMBS £1.79 wilkinsons - 121 piece Tool Kit in…
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Stockings
Every year me, my siblings, my dad and grandparents get a stocking, and I really want to get my mum one this year (she usually won't let me get her one :rolleyes: ) Anyway, I was wondering has anyone seen any nice Stockings that aren't too expensive, but obviously I want decent quality. Cheers!!
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how do you make bath salts and fudge.....
hi all, after reading all your inspriational(sp) posts and lurking for the past week, I have decided to make hamper for christmas this year and try to save some money for a change:T . I have already wrote what I plan to put in them and will start making the bath bombs etc, but I would also like to make some bath salts and…
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Xmas pudding recipe
Hi everyone, I want to make members of the family indidvidual xmas puddings to go in thier hampers this year, and I wondered if anyone had a simple recipe to make small indidvidual ones? and also any ideas how I could wrap them? :confused: Sorry for all the questions, but people got such brillant ideas on here :)
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Stocking Hangers
Has anyone come across any stocking hangers yet? I need three (preferably different designs), but am struggling to find any so far, other than either expensive or really bad ones on eBay. :confused:
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Gifts in a jar
I've read all about all the different gifts in jars, such as cookies and soup mixes. But I just found this great idea. Apron in a jar http://organizedchristmas.com/ftopict-1554.html
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Night in Hamper - Help
Hi, hope someone can help I read on one thread about someone making a "night in hamper" ie dvd, popcorn ect and thought it was a great idea. I have searched the christmas tread from top to bottom, but can not find it - can someone point me in the right direction, or can anyone suggest what else i can put in. Many thanks Di
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Don't forget Car Boots!!
I buy most of my pressies from car boots throughout the year. I buy for alot of people ..here gos *deep breath*....I have four children and I'm one of five children and there is their other halves...the children...the childrens girlfriends/boyfriends (if they are at our family party), grandparents, childminded children,…
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Asda 2 4 £10 tins quality street and celebrations.
This has not been advertised yet, but they now have quality street and celebration tins in 2 for £10. Asked the lady on the Checkout and she said it had just started, and had not been advertised as of yet. No Roses in the offer, as that is what i was after. But hey still a good deal, as was in Morrisons and there tins were…