Thread 8 - anyone for a giant sloth?

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@XmassyMumsy I'm the only one in my house who drinks coffee, so I have a tassimo Bosch Vivy and I'm really happy with it. I'm sure there will be some deals/sales on them in the next couple of months

Thanks for the reminder about the Oliverbonas credit. I've bought some nice party bag bits for DDs birthday.

Not a bargain as such but I've just ordered these because they look great for anyone making their own advent calendar (60 day delivery though), £2.60

s.aliexpress.com/vu6ji2YZ

Thanks @reastieI hadn't thought of stationery and that might actually be perfect!

I've signed up for Oliver Bonas but do I have to do something to get the credit?

I have a Tassimo coffee machine and really enjoy the Costa pods you can get for it. The machines are always on offer around Black Friday so you should be able to get one under £30.

Can I ask.... What's the giant sloth referred to? DD would love be a giant sloth

cranetoy.co.uk/index.php/paw-patrol-my-size-lookout-tower-with-exclusive-vehicle-rotating-periscope-and-lights-and-sounds.html

Hiya, does this website look ok? Its cheaper than anywhere else but I'm not sure

Gorgeous wrapping @Bluewavescrashing

Just a heads up on the mountain warehouse offers some items may be cheaper instore. I got my DD a padded coat for £19.99 in store and the same one was advertised as £24.99 on their website.

Not a bargain but have only just discovered this and thought it might delight you guys as much as it did me! Tk maxx gift cards are my grown up kids favourite gift and I found on the tk maxx website you can not only buy gift cards but personalise them with photos and/or messages.Makes a gift card so much more personal a gift I think. I’m busy putting names and pictures on mine!

Ignore me - got it!

Lovely wrapping!

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

I have the smallest Tassimo one and it's great. I've had it for about 5 years and it's never had any issues. The Costa pods are lovely!
However, the pods themselves are pricey and rarely on special offer (though supermarkets do seem to reduce them before Christmas) and pretty bad from an environmental point of view!

Have you considered an Aeropress? I love mine! I use it on a daily basis and keep the Tassimo for the occasional treat. The Aeropress uses ground coffee so it's cheaper and much better for the environment and it's really easy and mess-free to use.

Home Bargains had these juggling balls, gingerbread (cinnamon scented) bath fizzers and candy cane bath fizzers - 99p each

Almost done with my dds craft box but missing glitter clue, dd1 has her eyes set on OOLY rainbow sparkle glue, anyone seen a bargain on that?

@Worrywart21 thanks, I’ve used your code and added my referral!
Also bought stocking holders - just the star ones, but I’d been looking for ages and they worked out so cheap with the code :)

I bought the small Tassimo for my son at uni, he loved it and it survived 4 years of student use. ....

@Yeknom if you haven’t got a dressing gown yet Debenhams tend to have them half price at some point in December

Starting tomorrow Argos are going to do 10 weeks of toy sales, tomorrow starts a week of 25% off Chad Valley toys.

@readingnc sorry, I used your code not @Worrywart21:)

B&M have Xmas pjs in baby £4 kids £5-6 and adults £9 quality not fantastic but for the amount they are worn before they are outgrown is ideal for me 2 different designs

Happy to have caught a thread early and thanks to all.

I’m just browsing this site thieve.co/

It’s a round up of Ali express items spotted by site users some good stocking fillers

@MyIncapableOne thanks for the Oliver Bonas tip, I had a few sale bits in my basket but couldn't justify the postage, the £5 credit wiped it out

@WaitWhatOh mums after a Tkmaxx gift card, can’t wait to personalize now. Thank you! 👍🏻

@MrsReader I have those miniature stockings which I hang on a little mini fireplace! I have got them from gardens centres previously (from a couple of different ones as I had to hunt for names).