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Chemenger · 18/07/2025 07:12

Calling · 18/07/2025 00:26

A wool duvet for £40 is so cheap! Where did you buy it from?

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Amazon, just search for wool duvet, it’s slightly more expensive now that it’s not Prime day. It’s a Silent night one.

Daygloboo · 18/07/2025 03:30

This thread is a great idea but its so bloody irritating because half the posts list what they bought but then dont give details of what it's called or where they got it from. Arrrrrrrgh !!!!

Diblin93 · 18/07/2025 02:37

I bought a winter coat in Joule yesterday. Reduced from £199 to £79

Calling · 18/07/2025 00:26

Chemenger · 13/07/2025 10:59

A wool duvet to replace our horrible, sweaty polyester one, not massively cheap at £40 but well worth it.

A wool duvet for £40 is so cheap! Where did you buy it from?

TheGreenBow · 17/07/2025 22:38

A hand held fan from Argos. Not sure if they’re still reduced but they were £12 from £15. They’re also sold in Sainsbury’s but for £15. Come in a few colours.

Have bought several as gifts now too and everyone loves them. Rechargeable and 3 speeds and they fold backwards so can sit on a desk or table too.

Ps did anyone catch which shower gel was recommended in Lidl? I’ve been through all the pages and not sure if I missed it

MrsBJones · 17/07/2025 21:40

Reading specs from Amazon, 4 pairs were only about 14 pounds and as I regularly lose and sit on the damn things, these are a bargain.

godmum56 · 17/07/2025 20:09

Pliudev · 17/07/2025 20:03

I tried Glasses Direct but had to return them (twice), once because the lens was loose and moving about in the frame. I think GD are probably OK for quite basic prescriptions but I have varifocals and they really didn't work for me. Plus I seem to remember the refund took a while.

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oh that's a shame. I have been very satisfied with mine but yes they are just one prescription

Pliudev · 17/07/2025 20:03

godmum56 · 16/07/2025 17:32

@ILoveCatsAndKittens have you looked at Glasses Direct? massive savings on an optician and very nice frames. not as cheap as 17 quid but I bought Transitions with all the bells and whistles and they are a bit pricey

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I tried Glasses Direct but had to return them (twice), once because the lens was loose and moving about in the frame. I think GD are probably OK for quite basic prescriptions but I have varifocals and they really didn't work for me. Plus I seem to remember the refund took a while.

Pliudev · 17/07/2025 19:56

Dr.Botanicals solid rose face cleanser from Debenhams. Once I'd persuaded DH it wasn't for him to use in the shower (pubes anyone?) it's been brilliant. Super soft on the skin, lovely scent and lasts ages. So good I ordered several more and haven't had to use them yet.

Julieju1 · 17/07/2025 19:47

A really cheap shower cap from Tesco, cost £1.25, I use it to cover mixing bowls while dough rises. Much better than plastic bags and elastic bands.

ThriftyShopper · 17/07/2025 19:03

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BackinGear · 17/07/2025 17:39

SEPMum · 17/07/2025 10:47

Please tell me where I can buy these.

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Of course! I buy from here.
The basic cheaper Prima sheets have been great but all bed linen comes with the colour coding.

I even use the coloured stitching to help me hang the sheets on the line.

Duvet covers (coloured tags too) are very easy to use as well, no buttons, just a ‘long end’ which tucks under the mattress.

All designed for quick changes, I suppose.

I bought in bulk, redoing all beds.
( just adding the king size sheets a very big, we often use a double on the king. Have a measure!)

https://www.richardhaworth.co.uk/bed-linen

bigyellowpen · 17/07/2025 15:19

henlake7 · 17/07/2025 14:02

£3 t shirts from Primark.

Was looking for something to wear in the heatwaves that would be loose, cool and still give decent coverage.
I bought some in XL and they are lovely and loose, 100% cotton but very thin and cover my arms down to the elbow.
(any other time of the year I prefer my t shirts abit fitted so I now have these in XS and XL!).😄

I did the same but I bought the mens ones. I just found the womens too short. I tried on M, L, and XL the t-shirt got wider but not longer. I had thought the XL would drape down me. I'm not even particularly tall, 5ft 4

I really like the comfy baggy fit of the mens one tho.

itsallabitmuchx · 17/07/2025 14:08

PollyCherry · 12/07/2025 23:42

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ?
I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes.
And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

A £7 JML de-bobbler machine from ASDA. Saved me buying new clothes - works a treat :)

Jaws2025 · 17/07/2025 14:05

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 17/07/2025 13:55

Great idea. Better still a husband who empties the dishwasher every morning whilst he's making our morning tea.

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please post the Amazon link for your husband
😉

henlake7 · 17/07/2025 14:02

£3 t shirts from Primark.

Was looking for something to wear in the heatwaves that would be loose, cool and still give decent coverage.
I bought some in XL and they are lovely and loose, 100% cotton but very thin and cover my arms down to the elbow.
(any other time of the year I prefer my t shirts abit fitted so I now have these in XS and XL!).😄

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 17/07/2025 13:55

caramac04 · 13/07/2025 09:20

Two floppy magnets - one saying CLEAN and the other DIRTY. £4.
Use them on the dishwasher so everyone knows if it’s loading or needs unloading.
Such a simple thing but it works.

Great idea. Better still a husband who empties the dishwasher every morning whilst he's making our morning tea.

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PollyCherry · 17/07/2025 13:52

My Amazon basket is overflowing

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Oxo01 · 17/07/2025 13:17

I bought motion sensor from amerzon USB charged lasts a long time, i have had them for 2 years still going strong great buy used on stairs for night time.

To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

anyzee · 17/07/2025 10:52

Newmumburnout · 15/07/2025 21:53

Which motion lights did you get please ? I tried this but they needed recharging all the time.and it was not worth it

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I'll be sent to the dungeon for this, but Shein. Yes they need charging, but mine only seem to need it every few weeks! We obviously don't get up that much in the night, but when we do they are a godsend. 😊

ssd · 17/07/2025 10:47

Yep best thread ever, well done @PollyCherry

SEPMum · 17/07/2025 10:47

BackinGear · 16/07/2025 21:31

I buy hotel sheets and duvet covers which have coloured stitching along the side edges.

Stitching is colour coded by size. Makes for very easy folding, aligning on the bed for tucking in etc.

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Please tell me where I can buy these.

lovescats3 · 17/07/2025 08:43

great thread thanks everyone , place marking

CocoLocoCoco · 17/07/2025 07:35

juless77 · 17/07/2025 06:41

Can I ask what are there clothes like size wise should I size up ?

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It varies but mainly things I've bought have been true to size. This one comes up a bit on the small size I'd say. Free returns so if in doubt order two sizes.

juless77 · 17/07/2025 06:41

CocoLocoCoco · 14/07/2025 21:18

This dress from Temu - £12, got it in white and navy because IT HAS POCKETS. Worn it twice and had multiple compliments each time, nobody ever comments on what I wear. Light and swishy, casual yet put together. Think I may have to order the other colours too. I live in a city and have been looking all summer for a similar dress with pockets on the high street and came up blank - closest was Nobody's Child stocked in my local M&S but they were too long, low cut and generally voluminous on my small frame. I've found that dresses from Temu/Shein fit my proportions really well and you can actually search 'with pockets' 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I'm 5ft 4 and can wear the dresses with flat sandals.

Can I ask what are there clothes like size wise should I size up ?