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Thread 16 - the one with less than a week to go!

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Reastie · 19/12/2018 15:01

Thank you for all the congrats and messages on the last thread. I didn’t reply to all of them as I thought it might be dull reading for everyone but I really appreciate the advice, understanding and general congratulatory comments. Bad news is I’m still stuck on the sofa feeling sick, but at least it won’t last forever (thank goodness!).

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 Thanks

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fairiesandelves · 20/12/2018 08:26

Worth a shot naturalbeauty - how annoying. My lands end despatch email says only 1 fleece being sent. Out of 4. Here's hoping they all arrive

Omgineedanamechange · 20/12/2018 08:53

1stMrsF

Travel bag, genius, thank you!

trixymalixy · 20/12/2018 09:03

My friend had her landsend order cancelled. I’d told her about it and she’d otdere personalised fleeces for everyone including the dog. She was gutted.

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 20/12/2018 09:04

Been on the phone to them, they said they will apply the 10% discount once I have been to click and collect it. That’s great- saved nearly £30 so thanks Debenhams

Jammiebammie · 20/12/2018 09:42

Checking in!

Been in hospital last 2 nights with dd again, but home today so wooohoooo, home for Xmas Grin

Been a complete screw up at my bank though, and no funds until Monday. Guess who’s doing last minute real life shopping...... it’s all good though, nothing raining on my parade, no sir Wink

Just want to say a big thank you to everyone on this thread, you’re all just so wonderful and helpful and I think we’d all be a little lost without it Flowers Thank you reastie for these threads each year!

loveliesbleeding1 · 20/12/2018 09:46

Oh jammie that’s brilliant! so pleased your DD will be home for Christmas 🎄

Trumpton · 20/12/2018 09:58

Love,y news Jammie

And both my Landsend fleeces arrived . I ordered them on the 13th . I am very pleased with them .

LostMyRubySlippers · 20/12/2018 11:08

I finally ordered some lands end fleeces yesterday so I wonder if they’ll arrive.. not in any hurry as they are for next Christmas Blush
I mainly wanted to order a personalised wine stopper but needed to get other things to justify the postage!

ChristmasDaydreams · 20/12/2018 11:16

The happyland advent calendar on the Mothercare site is currently reduced to £15. Does anyone recall them coming down further in price after Xmas? I’m wanting one for next year Hmm

starryeyedsnowgirl · 20/12/2018 12:04

Someone a while ago needed an echo dot, but had missed the Black Friday deals. They are now £30 at Argos. Not quite as good but at least something. Sorry if this has been posted. No time to read this morning.

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 20/12/2018 12:35

For anyone near the metro centre, house of Fraser is having a closing down sale. I got some £55 trainers for DH for £25

eastmidswarwicknightnanny · 20/12/2018 12:47

My landsend order shipment notification came this morning minus one throw I rang them and he confirmed all 4 items (2 of which are throws) are in there.

I used to work in rutland and miss popping into landsend for a wander so pleased to have got few bits on offer

BeauticianNotMagician81 · 20/12/2018 13:17

Aargh I've forgotten to pick up the christmasaurus soft toy from WHSmith for ds3. Do you think they will get anymore in now?

DeezMutts · 20/12/2018 13:22

Lego advent calendars reduced to £11 in Tesco this morning.

Becles · 20/12/2018 13:40

Help!

Have been completely messed up. I was going to go halves with my best friend's husband on a present (an idea I came up with) only to be told that he's going halves with his parents as it was such a good idea. He's an idiot.

I'm now desperate for any ideas for about £100.

RemyRelax · 20/12/2018 13:52

@Becles how horrible of the husband to do that! I hope you tell your friend it was your idea at some stage! I’d be so disappointed if I found out my husband had done that.

What sort of things does your friend like?

gaggiagirl · 20/12/2018 14:04

What a jingle bell end.
Ask him for an idea since he stole yours!

IJustWantToWearDungarees · 20/12/2018 14:38

Two of the three Lands End bath sheets I ordered have just arrived. They are lovely and long but quite narrow! I also ordered some monogrammed blankets but haven't even had a despatch email for those, so I am guessing they won't be here for Christmas. :(

Becles · 20/12/2018 14:52

I've been gritting my teeth about the husband for ages but this is the last time I'm engaging with himXmas Angry

DeezMutts · 20/12/2018 15:13

Free next day delivery at Joules FREENXTDAY til 6pm today.

TimeForMy10thCuppa · 20/12/2018 15:15

Thank you! thank you! thank you! While out hunting in Asda for party bag fillers I could split up I found a box of 24 tiny bubbles. For £3. So I bought two boxes. The best part is the lids look like snowman hats so I wrapped with a piece of printer paper and added snowman face scarf buttons etc.

I am now officially done. If anyone spots me on here looking for advice on gifts, send me away. I have no money to spend.

When does the this section of Mumsnet open? Or is it open year round? When do people start appearing here? I need to be early next year. Finally thank you all for the help and all the bargains.

Wenchelda · 20/12/2018 16:09

All 5 of my lands end monogrammed blankets arrived today (I had no despatch email at all so don't despair those who are still waiting!) They are lovely. Bigger than o expected and so so soft. Really pleased with them Smile

NoWordForFluffy · 20/12/2018 16:36

@TimeForMy10thCuppa, the countdown thread is here all year. The bargain prequel threads start in the summer!

BobDobbs · 20/12/2018 16:47

@becles how annoying, I would get something for you and the friend to do together eg gig tickets, Spa day, festival tickets. This is especially good if they have children and he will have to stay home babysitting Xmas Grin

Alanamackree · 20/12/2018 17:35

@Jammiebammie so pleased that your dd will be home for Christmas 🎄