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Thread 8 - anyone for a giant sloth?

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Reastie · 14/10/2019 20:40

Thank you @BadgerFace for the thread title.

Just a reminder you can watch the thread by clicking on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first message. It’s much easier for everyone than so many place marking every time which can use up a fair chunk of each thread to scroll through Thanks

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snowmanshoes · 15/10/2019 10:13

10%off at Serenata Flowers for 24hours with code TOPNEW

PinkDaydreams · 15/10/2019 10:21

@Zillaindie that’s perfect thank you! I hadn’t thought to look at package dimensions 👍🏻

Tooner · 15/10/2019 10:23

Just bought these compression tops from AliExpress for my two football loving sons.
I am always a bit wary when using them but have actually never had a problem with anything I have ordered and they are so cheap they're worth a punt
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Thread 8 - anyone for a giant sloth?
Tooner · 15/10/2019 10:25

Oops linky didnt work

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Bluewavescrashing · 15/10/2019 10:44

I'm quite proud of my wrapping although it did take bloody ages! Brown paper 89p a roll from local shop offsets the Cox & Cox fancy ribbon at 10.95 for the gold and black inc postage. Black ribbon reads 'you are very hard to buy for' 😃🎁

Thread 8 - anyone for a giant sloth?
XmassyMumsy · 15/10/2019 10:46

Does anyone have any coffee machine recommendations? Would like a pod one for my uni aged son

friskybivalves · 15/10/2019 10:54

I was posted new M&S codes yesterday but have left them at home ShockHmm. But will put some on thread late this evening and hope will be in time for others still to use.

Jessica78 · 15/10/2019 10:55

I think with the ikea delivery cost it's worth bearing in mind what you'd spend on petrol and coffee and cake there if you were there in person... And the things you'd pick up thta you don't need (speaking from experience as someone who went there yesterday... Blush

makingmiracles · 15/10/2019 10:55

Hi, lurker here, thanks for cake toy link, got for dd

Found a gem this morning in Sainsbury’s, vetch number oven, £11 for my nephew, It’s for age 2+ it’s £20+ most places, cheapest amazon £15 so thought that was quite good, is a decent size and is musical etc

Thread 8 - anyone for a giant sloth?
Jessica78 · 15/10/2019 10:56

I've been sent some M&S codes not valid until the 17th, so I dare say there are more on the way - I'll post mine then x

Tentontessie · 15/10/2019 11:12

I missed the cox and cox offer mentioned up thread- is anyone able to walk me through it- I’ve tried to search the previous thread but can’t find it

KitKatCHA · 15/10/2019 11:14

VTech Myla the Magical Make Up Unicorn reduced on Amazon from £61 to £31.20, free delivery.

thaegumathteth · 15/10/2019 11:43

Anyone any suggestions for 8 and 7 year old girls? They're my nieces but live In a different country so don't see them often. I have a daughter the same age but she's very different to them it seems. They don't seem to be into any trends as such and aren't allowed to experiment with make up and stuff. Budget is around £25 each but could be made up of smaller things. A few years ago I got them a den kit which went down well.

KitKatCHA · 15/10/2019 11:43

Also the Harry Potter Lego Knight Bus is back down to £26 and the advent calendar is down to £19.19 from £25

Youryour · 15/10/2019 11:48

I've just bought 3 of the spicery sets for £53.35 using a referral code and if you buy 3 you get a extra 20% off on top. So it works out around £17.78 each. Thanks for the recommendation even though I don't know who I'll give them to yetGrin

Has anyone got Myla the makeup unicorn and if so would you recommend it for a nearly 5 year old who loves make up? Thanks

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Reastie · 15/10/2019 11:51

Tentontessie go to the referral thread (link in post 1) and there will be lots of people giving a referral link to the cox aand cox site and your first order using that would get you I believe £10 off your first order (but you have to have a min order of something like £20 and pay postage).

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Barbarara · 15/10/2019 11:52

@Jessica78 that is so so true.

MyIncapableOne · 15/10/2019 11:52

Sorry if it’s already been mentioned but Oliver Bonas credits £5 to your account upon signing up. There are still a few bits in their sale.

Oliver Bonas

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Reastie · 15/10/2019 11:55

Thaegum dd (8) loves stationary. Think notebooks with sequins on, nice multicolour fineliners, pretty pens, that kind of thing. She once got a personalised pencil case with all the pens etc etched with her name on which she really loved. Stationary seems to be pretty universally liked with all her friends. Somewhere like home bargains or primark would prob be a good bet if you’re looking at value for money or else smiggle or paper chase if you’re feeling flush.

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JaneyJimplin · 15/10/2019 11:59

@Tentontessie I have sent you a pm

NoSquirrels · 15/10/2019 12:14

Emma Bridgewater code, via email, today, if it’s useful to anyone - not sure if it’s single use or personal to my account but give it a go!

To say thank you for shopping with us, we would like to offer you 15% OFF your next purchase with us. Use code EBNC-9FPTXU at the checkout.

WisestIsShe · 15/10/2019 12:23

@XmassyMumsy I don't know much about coffee machines but Lidl sell pods compatible with Nespresso. That might save money on an ongoing basis.

TellMeItsNotTrue · 15/10/2019 12:43

I've gone for the spicery deal, hopefully my referral will be used and I can try out one of the kits or, more than likely, add a couple of kits to the gift for my parents to bulk it out as I haven't got as much to spend as normal

ASDA family pyjamas were mentioned previously - they have 2 new family Xmas sets out as well as the ones nobody was impressed by. I've found that their pyjamas wash really nice and last well. May be worth waiting for the 25% off, but sizes may go, you could order now and order again on the 17th if they have what you need and just not collecting the first order