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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Paperchase have 15% off with code: FLASH15

I have ordered stickers from The Laughing Sloth @IDontDrinkTea
They were just what I wanted to stick in my cards and I was able to get them in Gaelic which is fab.

I’m delurking to share that John Lewis have an new initiative in some stores. It’s like the body shop one where you take 5 empty beauty product bottles in they will give you £5 off in the beauty hall. Pretty good I think.
Bought loads from these threads again this year.
Yankee candles, glasses cloths, turtle gloves etc. Had to have a break till payday but I’m back in the game.

Thanks for the Snazal find! I dithered with Bloomsbury and regretted it so have just ordered the HP books from there.

QVC have 500ml of shower gel for £24 plus £1.95 postage. The 300ml is £22. Not many fragrances though, I managed to get my favourite eucalyptus before it sold out. Am kicking myself I didn’t buy 2.

Sorry, forgot to say Molton Brown😂😂

@JaneyJimplin I know you're probably looking for ones with the pouring spout, but I had a quick look on eBay and the cheapest option seem to be these - £9.99 for 6, with a cheaper multi buy option.

Typo is annoying me because when I add the 20% off voucher it changes the sale things to full price and then takes the 20% off making it more expensive. I understand you can't use the voucher on sale items but it shouldn't make you pay more. Think I won't bother now.

If you’re new to qvc they have a £5 discount too.

15% off this weekend from Handmade Christmas Co using PAYDAY.

My son has asked for a new remote controlled car (apparently not a transformer car anymore, glad I didn't buy that) but his last one broke very easily. Does anyone recommend any barginous ones that won't break!! Thanks

DD3 (age 9) has finally come up with an idea for Christmas - a metal detector. Who knows where she got that idea from but as it’s the only suggestion she has offered I’m going with it!

Budget is £40-£50 as it’ll be her main present and would like to get a decent one rather than a rubbishy toy that won’t actually work or last. Having never bought a metal detector before (or even seen one in a shop!) I have no idea where to start.

Any ideas???

Photo box have got 50% off everything with FLASH50 ends today.

Can I ask a quick question about the HP illustrated paperbacks - I am looking for a present for the student who does my childcare. She is a HP fanatic but obviously already has the books - are the illustrated paperbacks ‘special’ enough to give as a leaving present? Or would I be better getting a hard back illustrated?

Had a look at the allbirds but (sorry) just don't like the look of them especially, possibly because in my mind they look like my running trainers whi h I wear (obviously-ha!) for running, but I can't imagine wearing outside of exercise. I did think the boot style was nicer though), first attempt at short link so here goes...

boot style

I was out for a friend's 10 year anniversary last night, wore some over the knee grey leather boots that I hadn't worn in years, they still pinch a touch so any tips on stretching (width rather then length)?

Bo, did I read it right that your shoe size had gone down by 2.5 sizes?

Lakeland vouchers attached!

Sorry ignore - I’ve just realised the Snazal offer is hardback ( I think!)

@bigmouse the HP books would make a lovely gift. I’m delighted with mine x

Thanks @Sneezein3s

www.buysubscriptions.com/print/homes-and-antiques-magazine-subscription?promo=HAS326A&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=XMAS-REWARD_HAS326A
2 x Emma Bridgewater Christmas 1/2 pint mugs with a £20.95 subscription to Homes & Antiques.

@Reastie thanks - will do

@ritzbiscuits he'll be 10 in a couple of days. Loves Zelda

@IDontDrinkTea Thank you so much for the code for Laughing Sloth. I'd never come across it before - just love the stickers! Have ordered loads which will make Christmas wrapping sooooo much easier!

Thank you MulberryPeony, that's a couple of presents sorted!

@OdeToAutumn thank you! I think we’re going to go for it!

I’m loving the Laughing Sloth stickers, I’ve already bought labels so I’m trying to find a reason to buy them!

WHSmith have money off most annuals, free delivery over £20 and 10% saving (over £20) with Treat10 code.

I’ve bought the Jaqueline Wilson annual, Pokemon annual and Wonders of Nature for £21.22 delivered.