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Thread 3 - I do not need hot chocolate balls and I never thought I'd get so stressed over willies

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Reastie · 11/09/2019 07:19

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sideorderofchips · 13/09/2019 07:51

@Gustavo1 I wouldn’t have minded but when I was driving and went through a pot hole it said ‘slow down!’

Jessica78 · 13/09/2019 08:02

Kikki K (diaries and stationery) have some good deals on at the moment, including some nice bits in the sale, free monogramming on 2020 diaries and a buy 2 get the third item free. If you create an account they also send you a £5 voucher. Shipping is £6, but this is negated by the voucher or free if you spend over £40...

The diaries are consistently rated 'best' in 'best diaries for next year columns at the end of the year...'

Its still not a bargain, but a good discount for lovely quality!

WaitWhatOh · 13/09/2019 08:06

Yosemite Women's Bohemia Handmade Multilayer Faux Pearl Beads Bracelet Jewelry www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078S7Q8FP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W9ZEDb0TTP8QJ?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Got a few of these for my 13 year old daughter to split amongst her friends for Christmas. They all like stacking bracelets.

winewolfhowls · 13/09/2019 08:15

My son wants a big boy scooter. He's six. He has had a brilliant globber with two wheels at front but now wants one wheel each end and it needs to be bigger. He's very tall.

Can anyone recommend a good scooter or if you see a bargain please let me know!

Gustavo1 · 13/09/2019 08:18

Just a note that the Velcro blocks codes don’t work on the multibuy items

NoWordForFluffy · 13/09/2019 08:29

Bloody hell, side! Sounds like fun. Don't they have an off switch?!

Unihorn · 13/09/2019 08:55

Think I might get a Wonderbly book each for my two with that code actually, they look lovely! I remember I contemplated it last year but they were a bit young for longer books.

This is random but I'm thinking of putting together a bit of a fancy dress box for my 3 year old - different hats and cheap bits - so if anyone sees any bargains please let me know. I think Flying Tiger normally have random stuff.

Jammiebammie · 13/09/2019 09:01

Hype deal just sent to my email.

Thanks so much to everyone for the funko help Smile

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LostMyRubySlippers · 13/09/2019 09:17

Just came on to post the hype deal but I’m too slow! 50% off just worked for me- on sale items! 3 kids T-shirt’s for £20 delivered

Also unihorn I recall having cheap hats from Wilkos in the past eg police, builder etc

Worrywart21 · 13/09/2019 09:44

My daughter is asking for a ballerina costume. Can anyone recommend one?

totallyLosingIt · 13/09/2019 09:51

@Worrywart21 Sainsbury's usually have a lovely one as a permanent stock item. DD has had a few from there and they've always been lovely and lasted ages. They usually do 25% off clothing at some point in each school holiday too.

recklessgran · 13/09/2019 09:52

About the lack of Matalan codes. I'm dying to buy from the Christmas shop too but decided to wait for a code. Even though I know I'm signed up to Matalan as I get the occasional e-mail from them I decided to go back on their site and resign up for e-mails if you see what I mean. This was yesterday. Is it a coincidence that this morning I have codes for £5 off £25, £10 off £50 and £15 off £75? I'll post any of those I don't use on here but worth trying the same trick all?

totallyLosingIt · 13/09/2019 09:52

@Worrywart21 Link here for Sainsbury's ballet stuff

wibbletooth · 13/09/2019 09:53

@Unihorn keep an eye on Sainsbury’s - they often have dressing up stuff on offer, especially after world book day, Halloween, Christmas etc when they have had a reason to get specific costumes in. If you hit it right you can often get 50% off and then when they have their Tu 25% off everything promotions (approx every 6 weeks) another 25% off that price (so a total discount of 62.5%). Plus they have cute kids hats and sunglasses etc in their ordinary clothes which get big reductions.

mycatislickingherpaw · 13/09/2019 10:10

sideorderofchips could you please tell me which one is that car and where you found it? I think my little one would like it.

Is it the Mattel fbp12 Disney Pixar touch screen one?

BadgerFace · 13/09/2019 10:28

Good idea @recklessgran I have just resigned up too as I’m sitting on a basket full of things and was hoping for an email offer after reading the thread... Although I also want some of the Christmas stuff not yet in stock so I’m not 100% sure whether to buy now or wait until it’s all in stock!

justmemrsb · 13/09/2019 10:35

I have a set of Matalan codes if anyone would like to try them?

Elphaba17 · 13/09/2019 10:39

What is the lightning McQueen deal please? I must have missed it.

And thanks for the Matalan tip recklessgran, I'll try doing that as I haven't received any codes from them in months.

Re the ballet outfit, home bargains and b and m sometimes have a costume too.

BadgerFace · 13/09/2019 10:43

Spode deal for multiple purchases. The photo just made me buy two of the mugs... I didn’t need three so got 20% off as a first time buyer with HELLO20 by putting my email address in on the first page.

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Elphaba17 · 13/09/2019 10:46

Has anyone ever ordered seconds from Spode? My mum is after a blue willow type pattern and there is a good deal on their blue Italian range but it's seconds.

NickMyLipple · 13/09/2019 11:10

@justmemrsb I would love the matalan codes please?

justmemrsb · 13/09/2019 11:27

@NickMyLipple could you send me a DM please and I'll reply with the codes? I'm using the app and have no clue how to send a message on here!

Unihorn · 13/09/2019 11:35

wibbletooth thanks for that, hadn't thought of Sainsbury's!

TakeMeToYourLiar · 13/09/2019 11:36

To whoever asked about fancy dress. We did the same for DS last year. Most was picked up from Facebook market place. Amazing bargains.

We also got a lot of accessories from charity shops, adult hats and costume jewellery.

@Elphaba17 my dinner service is seconds Spode Italian blue. I've yet to spot what is wrong with it abd I've used it every day for a year

LadyNina00 · 13/09/2019 11:37

I'm normally a lurker but...
BareMinerals advent calendar online exclusive now available £79 worth £210

www.bareminerals.co.uk/new/new-arrivals/24-days-of-clean-beauty-advent-calendar/UK92740.html?et_rid=PbfRp4l&utm_campaign=marketing-UK_BARE_ACLaunch_20190913&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc

Btw, I love this thread and thankyou to the pp who said about Character.com and Poundtoy.