Thread 11 - it seemed like a good deal but ......... can anyone tell me what it does and why I need it?

[Reastie]

Thanks @VividImagination for title.

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Like this
[[www.amazingbargains.com bargain ]] but with no space after/before the brackets.
If I do it again without the extra spaces only the word bargain will appear in blue

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@Whoopstheregomyinsides I don't know much about chromebooks, just thought I'd let you know that you can use office online for free you just need to log in with a microsoft account. products.office.com/en-gb/free-office-online-for-the-web

muji sell origami paper

@GraceQuirrell Amazon have a StarWars origami book
Can't do links on phone app but should be easy to find....think it's just under £9 at the moment
I'm thinking about buying it for DSIL

@IdleBet there's a lightening Amazon deal on a light up globe with an app

Thanks crustycrab we have a small globe which is more ornamental than interesting. I'll take a look.

Can I ask a question about the snazal Harry potter books please? Is the 3 book set illustrated the hard back books or paper back? Had anyone ordered?? Thanks

@Penguinbeaver I had that same thought but it says they are hardback.

@SaveMeFromMrTumble try hobbycraft for make your own decs kits. Also I wouldn’t wrap stuff in a hamper. I think it looks nice to have it all displayed and see what’s in it.

@hootatoot thanks so much for the addidas code!

@NoWordForFluffy thanks so so much for the Lakeland code. I’ve had my eye on one of their nativity sets (£70 😬) and the only vouchers floating around were for £5 off. Thanks to your codes (20% off) I’ve just ordered it for £55. I’m so excited and the DC will be too, so huge thanks again for sharing it.

@Elpheba would you tell me about the codes pls?

@Sizeofalentil oh great idea thanks! I'm not in london, thanks for the offer though

Thanks shestood I couldn't find that information. I've ordered them now.

Don’t think it has been mentioned - quick heads up that newspapers are reporting that mothercare might go into administration this week...

Which basically means be really careful and if you have any of their vouchers or gift cards consider using them as they are often one of the first things to be not honoured. It’s tricky though at somewhere like mothercare if people have been saving up for a big item and don’t have all the money - do you risk waiting in the hope that it all works out and the vouchers remain active or do you spend money on stuff now that you weren’t planning on so at least you have stuff and not a small bit of plastic you essentially paid £500 for...

GAP are doing 40% off (no exclusions) until the 7th of November for subscribers.

@Elpheba, I'm so glad you got use out of them. 20% made it way more bearable, didn't it?!

@Crackery, I posted codes at 10-ish yesterday morning.

@SaveMeFromMrTumble Bakers Ross are great for diy decoration kits.
I never wrap the contents of a hamper but I do think it feels quite lush to find a few things buried underneath the top layer that you didn’t spot straight away.
I’ve always used cellophane in the past to finish off my hampers but that doesn’t seem appropriate now, especially with all the organic contents.

Some great offers on cook ware / kitchen stuff at harts of stur where I fell down the rabbit hole and spent two hours looking at xmas themed stuff

Debenhams has up to 30% off store-wide from today. Fragrance and beauty is up to 15% off. Might be worth a look?

Has anyone seen any rolls of yellow wrapping paper anywhere?

Ahh I'm jumping on board this thread so late! Just ordered my green and blacks for my click and collect tomorrow though, perfect for nursery at Christmas!

Can anyone recommend the best place to get super soft and decent thickness/good quality fleecey type blanket/throw? Dd has asked for one. I bought a lovely one for myself from lands end sale but I really don’t want to give it up and they don’t sell them any more. She’s had them from primark and Asda previously but said she’d like something thicker and as soft as possible. Not really sure where to go... ideally a bargain obv but I’d rather spend a little more for one that’s right and will last.

Multicolourtriangles a roll of display paper would prob work

Display paper is quite thick, it would be good for large boxes but not smaller items

@Reastie if you can get to a Costco they have some gorgeous Sherpa ones for around £10.