Thread 8 - Wooden fruit is 3+ because it fucking hurts when chucked at you

[Reastie]

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link and the and then last word and the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me k ow if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it

margaritasbythesea do you have a zoo/ wildlife park/ safari Park nearby? They normally have good quality and not excessively expensive giant snakes, lizards, etc. And sometimes decor stuff too.

@margaritasbythesea H&M have some frog stuff including toy basket and cushion covers

Doubled up my nectar points this morning on line. I couldn't find a clear answer on the nectar site but could I spent my voucher on a mix of departments.. For example sherry and TU and toys or must the voucher spend be on one department only?

gaggiagirl my understanding is that they can be spent across the 11 departments in the double up. Not as it was previously where we had to pick departments in advance

reastie sorry to hear you’re under the weather. Hope you feel better soon.

Called into WH Smith for a magazine this morning and braved my way past the sweets and stationary jumble sale area at the front...Glad I did as they had bargainous children's book sets. Got a hungry caterpillar book and toy for newborn DN (£7), 2 pack board books of The Highway Rat and Sticj Man for £6 and a puzzke book& farm play mat set for £7. All have approx £12.99 RRP on boxes so a good deal. They had gift packs if That's Not My... books for toddlers as well

Acunningruse tough beat me to it!
Our whsmith also had some great DK hardback books for £6/7 eg star wars etc.

@Chrisinthemorning

I had narrowed it down to these Astronomical Reflector Telescope Zoom HD Outdoor Monocular Space with Tripod for Kids,Beginner - Ranipobo www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FX46PMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZKc2Bb32A1M19?tag=mumsnetforum-21
LifePlus F36050M Astronomical Telescope HD Outdoor Monocular Space Astronomical Telescope for Beginners 90 Degrees Telescopes for Kids Astronomy www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N6JQ2JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TMc2BbENVWWY7?tag=mumsnetforum-21
But then saw that BnM were selling one for around £15 DH and I played with it in the shop and it seemed to work OK. I don't want to spend lots on one atm as I think it will get used more as a toy, if he gets into Astronomy as an art we'll upgrade as he gets older

Gap VIP event is back 40% off everything online and instore from today until Monday 5th Nov. Code on the website VIPGAP. I'll be getting kids pjs and jogger jeans.

@Reastiepeace hope you are feeling better Reastie ...maybe winning the MN Halloween name change competition would help? I've voted for you on the poll - brilliant name change Good luck!

Thank you Rayner

Thank you for the get well soons (and the nn vote diedie ). Back to gp this morning.

ja9r do you need a code for Milton brown?

Sainsbury’s have some christmas things in today! Very lovely stuffed toys for a good price.

The card factory have LOTS of elf things - doors, stuffed toys, socks for 99p, build your own grotto, Christmas tree etc

B&m also have lovely Christmas things! Christmas Eve boxes for 3.99 which look good. I’ve brought one! Letters to Santa for £1 etc. Well worth a look.

Studio free delivery code 065

mamabluestar have you looked at star gazing binoculars? We bought this telescope for DD and whilst it works fine but by the time DH has found something then lost it as the thing has wobbled due to uneven ground DD would be distracted. Binoculars enable her to look much quicker. It also stopped my husband just going out and buying a much more expensive telescope that found things automatically.

Aw hope you’re feeling better soon Reastie.

Offers at Clarins, can’t work out the minimum spend though, think it might have to be £50 as that’s what the free delivery is set at? Someone correct me if I’m wrong. You’d still also be able to get your free samples.

@JellycatElfie

I’m not intentionally spamming your username, but the wooden number puzzle is on Groupon now - £9.98 + £1.99 P&P.

Hopefully you found it, but the link is there if not. 😊

Oooh thank you so much!!!!

Ordered! Thank you again!

Just to add to the very helpful gap code provided already that on if you download and register on the gap+ loyalty app then you have a code for a further 5% discount when you shop and that codes stacks with the VIPGAP code and so a bit more discount (and it quite often stacks with other codes)

@Reastie hope you’re recovering x

Does anyone know the best place to buy LOL Biggie Surprise please (never heard of these until today!)?

Bath bomb advent calendar down to £13.99 @justmylook

Pj masks mini puzzles £2 and 3 for 2 @hobbycraft

Melissa and Doug wooden workbench was £55 now £38.25 @tesco ebay with code prep15

Galt glow marble run was £19 now £13.30 free c+c with code SH3J @debenhams

Have a £5 off £30 spend at Lakeland if anyone wants it - has to be used by 14 Nov and can only be used once

I’d like your input on something potentially silly. I’ve never driven in winter and I’d like to buymyself a pair of gloves as it’s getting cold! Do you use particular gloves? I’m worried my hands will slip on the wheel if I use normal ones?
Thank you!

I like lined leather gloves for driving - tend to be warmer too