Thread 19 - Watching Hampergeddon unfold and I feel like Pam on Gavin and Stacey. It's all the drama Mick, I just love it.

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@Renovirgin2018 I’ve bought my (small) 14 yr old a small man’s size dressing gown from Sainsbury’s - navy with fine red stripes. Really both in and out. Great value for the money but some designs/styles were better than others for softness.

RenardeRenarde thank you, I have bought her the jar set up 😁, she will be so pleased with it. We stumbled across a reptile and exotic pet shop at the weekend whilst we were lost and they had a selection of preying mantis and stick insects and she asked if she could get one (we had spoken about it before) and I said not, maybe after Christmas’, we already have a few exotic pets as well as a hamster and a cat. The house is starting to look like a zoo. At least these don’t take up much space.

@Renovirgin Primark have some super soft ones for £12 - they're in the Mens section but the XS fits my 13 year old.

Scooters. If you want a stunt scooter grit and crisp are both good. We got ours from skatehut, skates.co.uk or the skatepark itself. Get metal bearings though for stunt use.

Free Emma Bridgewater chillys drink bottle with Period Living home magazine £14.99 for 6 months (can you cancel after that??)

www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/pel/XFBPSK19G/

Does anyone have a recommendation for cheese making kits?

Clinique have £20 off their Sparkle and Glow gift set. So now £40. 8 piece gift set which includes 3 full size products.

And Clinique still have their Christmas wishes game on where you can win discounts and free gifts.

I need a light grey large knit blanket. Budget up to about £30. Can anyone find me one??

Thank you everyone for the suggestions for filler presents!!

@Floopsy the sandy leaf farm one on Amazon, it's usually less than £8 is a fine kit , I've used a few of their kits they are inexpensive and their customer service is great if you need any help with your kit.

Depends if you just want it to make a basic soft cheese or hard cheeses I think @Floopsy. For the former we have this and it works fine, is sturdy plastic and a reputable make (but basically is just a lidded bowl and strainer so not much to go wrong!).

Sorry @Floopsy just checked Amazon and it looks like they sold.out of kits over black Friday. , I was going to get one for DH

Brieandchilli, home bargains had the really chunky thick knit blankets in grey and pink for £24.99. Primark also had a cream one for the same price but our homeward section is very small so there may be more colours in other shops.

Not in the high street had some cheese making kits

Brie, I'm certain I saw big knitted bedspread in either Aldi or Lidl's upcoming deals leaflet. The picture had them spread over a double bed.

I'm looking for a large dragon soft toy. Doesn't need to be massive but I would like it to look impressive. Should be 'realistic' rather than cartoonish. Ideally looking to spend no more than £25 (including P&P). Bonus points if it is red. Not asking much, am I?!

@livingthegoodlife thanks for the Period Living + chilly bottle link, I added it to my basket then closed the browser and opened through top cash back (not sure if it will work but worth a try for extra 14% off)

Does anyone have an Amazon Show? Does anyone recommend? We don't have a TV in the kitchen and was thinking of asking for one for Christmas so I could listen to podcasts, watch TV shows whilst I cook.

@MyFriendKimberley, jellycat does red dragons

This one is more realistic but only slightly re

I've just ordered the Dr.Botanicals spa diffuser, thanks elsielegallez

Love these threads.

Yes to Jellycat dragons, yes to any Jellycat cuddly toy in fact I may have my own collection

I'm not sure if this has been posted but I've been in my local Matalan this morning and they have quite a bit of Christmas stuff up to half price off - I didn't look (was just picking up an order and didn't want to be tempted) but noticed it included gift bags, wrapping and tags etc.

@BrieAndChilli - this is on offer at Urban Outfitters if you want a home knitted look. Good price but looks quite thin. Just realised you probably meant large as in chunky knit - if so, ignore this!