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With the recent VAT reduction shouldn't they be called 98p land?Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostHere you go, loads of ideas:
http://www.poundland.co.uk/pages/off...s_for_her.aspx
Shame they don't do gift vouchers
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The efficient contractor goes on amazon. You can do all the shopping there and have it wrapped, tagged and delivered. Giving you more time to work on that project.
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Just found something even better:Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostHere you go, loads of ideas:
http://www.poundland.co.uk/pages/off...s_for_her.aspx
Shame they don't do gift vouchers
http://www.99pstoresltd.com/products.asp?CAT_CODE=70
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I did one of these a few times for my folks, with delivery straight to their door:
Christmas Hampers
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Here you go, loads of ideas:
http://www.poundland.co.uk/pages/off...s_for_her.aspx
Shame they don't do gift vouchers
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Not sure what your budget is, but maybe you could get this for your sister and split the cost with parents and/or brother:
BBC-TV-Shakespeare-Collection
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The Pound Shop is full of interesting things to buy as gifts. Quite cheap too!
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give the money to charity and just send them a card explaining what you've done.
They can't complain!
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Got everyone a big box of chocolates each. Wholesale price. Ready wrapped. Sorted.
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Can I watch?Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostThanks for those ideas - I'm going to see if I can get an English teacher for my sis too
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Thanks for those ideas - I'm going to see if I can get an English teacher for my sis tooOriginally posted by chef View Postwhat are you getting immediate family for xmas?
i.e brothers, sisters and parents
i'm looking for ideas..
brother: architect
sister: english teacher
parents: boring 1950's style couple
harsh but true and I hate present shopping
Chef
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Sorrteeedd!Originally posted by chef View Postwhat are you getting immediate family for xmas?
i.e brothers, sisters and parents
i'm looking for ideas..
brother: architect
Meccano set or some big lego thing like BGG's star wars thing.
sister: english teacher
A book?
parents: boring 1950's style couple
Viagra no question
Milan.
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