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Organised And Amused - Key Ring Hanger Shaped Like an Umbrella

Problem Where did I put my keys? Answer On the key ring hanger. Little umbrella shape keyring hangers. Advertised on Amazon and ebay. Some advertisers have red and an assortment of colours. You may have to take the colours sent at random. If you like any colour, look for the cheapest. If you are intent on a particular colour, pay more, and / or order a set which has one of every colour. Purchaser's Problem Solving What could go wrong? You could get the wrong colour. It could break in the post. The sticky could fail and drop your keys into a waste paper basket so they get thrown away! On ebay most sellers are so anxious to protect their reptution that they will send a replacement. You might need to send back the broken item, or at least send a photo of it. If the sticky if firm that is a nusiance if you hand up the hanger and decide to move it. If the stick y is not good enough and you want better stiy, sometimes when the sticky wears out you can use your own glue. ...
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How To Compile A Gift Wishlist For Myself And Others

Problem I am always seeing things I would like but I cannot afford them or they are surplus to my needs. Then up comes a birthday or Christmas and I can't think of what I want. Here's a handy list. Stock: Champagne / white / pink / special edition bottles Chocolates white, dark, nuts, no nuts, Belgian, other country............ regional speciliaty ..............contains alcohol ..............contains no alcohol ................. Potted plants / cuttings My wishlist for my birthday Expensive ...................... ...................... ...................... Cheap ........................ ....................... ...................... All prices ....... Suggestions For Him Conventional: Clothes, shoes, hats, sports clothes, funny t-shirt, pen, item for car or bike. Champagne or wine or beer or accessory. ...................... ..................... ...................... Their model of car / bike ....................... Their favourite colou...
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Great gifts at great prices!

Problems I want to buy something amusing, preferably in the colour red, to make me smile. I have three family birthdays in the next four months. What do I buy for somebody who already has a house full of goods? An organiser/ Something practical? What do I buy for somebody who does not want a gift? Shoes - shoes wear out. The heel falls off. The toe gets scuffed. Everybody needs shoes. Everybody likes a novelty. Even if you are not buying now, read and enjoy. To read reviews: Amazon To bid and get on lists to look for offers and bargains Ebay Tailored ads to your interests - Facebook (but check Amazon and Ebay before committing to buy) UK Expensive and good quality Marks and Spencer department store and supermarket Waitrose supermarket, larger branches have a café and sell clothes John Lewis (department store) Mid-range and upper Tesco (Gifts pre-Christmas, some at reduced prices after Xmas, others seasonally) UK Great Vlaue Primark clothes etc Aldi supermar...
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