Thread 10 - Sil loves organic & shit.

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Or this Asda one looks slightly bigger:

direct.asda.com/george/toys-character/wooden-toys/wooden-fashion-dolls-house/050001873,default,pd.html?cgid=D30M1G1C13&placement_id=GRGPPH&strategy=PWVAV&config_id=GRGPPH&product_id=050001873&parent_item_id=050001683

So annoyed, just walked down to Sainsbury’s to take advantage of the 25% off clothing and it’s finished.....kicking myself coz I was in here yesterday but was dithering 😡

Barbie aeroplane is down to £45. The next cheapest I can find it is £65. Still expensive though!

@captainflash thanks so much the Argos one is just what I was imagining - my daughter is also 4 so good to know it will last

Re dolls houses, DD had the older version of the Chad Valley one from Argos and it is still going strong 5 years later. It was brilliant quality and has lasted longer than the more expensive version from ELC that her cousin got at the same time.

For anyone looking at candles I am a complete convert to the Yankee Candle scentrepiece. The smell is amazing and lasts longer than traditional candles, plus the wax melts seem to last forever and have saved me so much money. I have three scents that I'm alternating and despite burning every day for the last few months there is barely a dent made in any of them.

The barbie plane is on amazon. That would probably help!

MENTOS25 (for 25% off) at Complimentos for personalised rolls of Mentos

Thanks for the Elemis help - I'll sit on my hands for now. Cheapest place I have found so far for the items is John Lewis but they're currently all out of stock on line.

There was a great elemis code posted on this thread last year. I seem to remember all female relatives getting hand wash or handlotion for Christmas.

@DianaPrinceRocks stalk away if you are helping me. Do you want a list of who I still have to buy for?

Ha! Ha! @Elphaba17 - I had several bottles of the £5 handwash too!

Thank you Stars, that is super. I was debating between Galt and Chad Valley so you've answered my question there!
Will keep my eyes peeled for Argos discount days. Maybe they will do something for BlackFriday etc as we get closer to Christmas.
Thank you again

@Bigearedbob - great list on that FirstNews link - came across Bananagram Cobra Paw game which looks good and I’d never seen before. Has anyone got it/played it? Looks a good game for Christmas Day.
Also, The Wonders of Nature Book looks nice for DD.
Thank you.

@Mammyofonlyone my email yesterday from Aldi had a sewing machine which might be suitable (depends on age). It’s pre order I think in stores 3 Nov

Thx Jedstre

Not sure if its been mentioned as thread moving so quickly - spotted on HUKDeals @ Tesco they have Green & Blacks Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates 395G £5.50 Starts this Weds.

These were well received small prezzies last year for my lot - but then again Amazon may bring them down cheaper nearer Black Fri?

@iancslass17 we have this one www.amazon.co.uk/jaymag-Weighted-Blanket-Sensory-Non-drug/dp/B07QXS7D5D/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3SEVB9MVAGLUO&keywords=weighted+blankets+for+adults&sprefix=Weighted%2Caps%2C188&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1572343841&sr=8-7

It seems to bounce round in price, think it went down to £59 when we got it.

Half price kitchen at Smyths (£25)

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/fashion-and-dolls/kitchens-and-household/wooden-play-kitchen/p/174022

QVC have a Bareminerals Deluxe original foundation gift collection (6 piece) for an excellent price today - especially as the foundation is on offer on the Bareminerals site for £39 alone!
Not sure if I can do the links but here goes!

QVC bareminerals

The box of mini bars of Green and Blacks have been half price in the run up to Christmas at Asda the last 2 years. @QVCismyJam I always get a stack of them as stocking fillers and spare gifts. MIL gave me a box at the weekend and I was side eyeing them wondering if they were the ones I gave her last Christmas...

Any ideas what to buy DH elderly nan please? Nothing foody, she’s not into reading, she can’t walk that well, I’ve been told no candles and definitely no smellies.
I was thinking of a bunch of flowers but not sure if that’s a bit thoughtless?

@PinkDaydreams how about a nice cosy blanket? Maybe some lovely slippers?

Thanks @PumpkinKing, I think there is one doing the rounds at the minute, I was just hoping to get an extra chunk off if I could!

My Nan loves a reed diffuser for a present. She’s also always thrilled by a picture of her grandkids/great grandkids in a nice frame.

We gave her a picture of the little one for Mother’s Day but I suppose you can never have too many pictures of family reed diffuser is a great suggestion thank you!
Slippers, nightie and blanket have already been bought by another family member.