Ideas for Raising Money?
In England, Auctions of Promises are very popular. Basically people offer to mow the lawn, babysit, fill the freezer etc. and these are auctioned off at, say, a fish and chip supper. You either post them around the room on sheets of paper and invite people...
Ideas for Raising Money?
Just remembered another favourite fundraiser here in England. Suds and Spuds. Basically the Suds being their car cleaned by half your team while the other half are offering them a filled jacket potato lunch - Spuds in England.
Christmas Birthday Party Ideas?
If you have two reception rooms why not have one decorated with a Christmas tree etc. and one devoted to his birthday, with a happy birthday banner, his cards, birthday cake, presents etc. Then you can have a traditional Christmas lunch followed by a birthday...
Recipe for a Dessert Exchange?
A really easy dessert which looks fantastic - take one packet of choc chip cookies and one packet of gingernuts. Whip some double cream in a bowl and set aside. Now briefly dip alternate choc chip and gingers in a saucer of sherry (or ginger beer if T-total...
Clean Hair Bows With Dish Soap
When I was small I ironed my ribbons, holding each end, by pulling them back and forth over the chrome kettle after it had boiled. They dried instantly.
Inexpensive Finger Sandwich Recipes?
In the North of England they enjoy Savoury sandwiches by adding grated carrot, grated onion (optional) and what we call salad cream (sharper than mayonnaise) to grated cheese, mashed boiled eggs or corned beef. All my guests love them even though Im a Southern...
May Day Baskets
I live in Hastings, on the south coast of England, and our May Day celebrations last four days! We have maypole dancing at the Ladies Parlour - a green in front of our ruined castle on a clifftop. Many Morris Dancing teams visit from all over the country to...
