Thread 3 - the one with the pink fluffy foreskin

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Can anyone recommend a pogo stick for 8 year old. He's big for his age

For those of you who ordered the original weighted blanket mentioned on here . Did yours come with a washable cover ? I ordered one for my sons bf as he loves ours and there isn’t a cover in the bag, just the blanket and a weighted eye mask . Thanks

@BighouseLittlemouse

Just to say thanks for the post re the weighted blanket with teddy fleece. My DS has anxiety and adhd and I’ve ummed and ahhed about a weighted blanket for him ( more for sitting under than sleeping). Those are affordable enough to give it a try!

Have you heard of body socks? They’re supposed to be amazing for sensory seekers: www.sensorydirect.com/body-sock-new.html

Not sure if it's already been posted but Aldi have minecraft sticker books at around half the RRP, they also have minecraft/Harry potter water bottles and lunch boxes

Weighted blanket;
There was the option on my amazon to use a £30 voucher on this meaning it only cost £22! Very good reviews.
Hope the voucher option is there for you guys too!

jaymag Weighted Blanket for Adults Teen Double Size 122x183cm 6.8kg Anti Anxiety Blankets Sensory Therapy Calming Blanket for Better Sleep and Stress Relief, 100% Cotton with Glass Beads https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GKSKXZR/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_nRptFbA1Q2ZE2

projectbeeofficial.com/ is closing down and has up to 80% off many things (especially jewellery). I ordered some earrings for dd for Christmas and they arrived after about 2 weeks.

I have the weighted blanket that Laylalalalao linked to above and can vouch that it is a good quality, lovely blanket.

@TheGriffle I’ve got a couple of ride on tractors that the dc have grown out of that are now taking space in the garage - I’m planning on selling them in the run up to Christmas, using local selling pages.

If you don’t mind things being second hand and keep an eye out you might find some great bargains as the more expensive ones age well if they’ve been looked after and would be easy to clean up with a hosepipe and old brush to look really nice, especially if you add a couple of new bits they might like (bell, etc) and get a good decal from eBay with their name or the name of the tractor or a logo etc to personalise it to them...

Works out that you get a nicer better quality toy tractor for less than the price of a cheap new ride on.,,

@UselessInDisguise that's too bad. Wouldn't work out at much of a deal if you were paying £15 for postage.

@TheGriffle I agree with @wibdib re tractor. I picked up a tractor and trailer and loader from Facebook and its away for Christmas. Washed it and put in shed. Perfect condition.

Yes I think hermes is best at £6 but even so I think I may have to edge my bets it's comes back on go amazon

@UselessInDisguise I am painfully gutted about missing the pirate ship too 😞

@torthecatlady thanks for mentioning the Vitamasques discount, that's tricky to buy for DSis and SIL sorted under budget

@FindYourPorpoise

Of course! They have given Blue Light Card discounts over the past few months. So I got 25% off with it. I was really impressed with the coat though, would have happily paid full price!

I kept a different coat, it was a shorter style x

Thank you @laylalalalao I've just purchased the blanket for DMIL as the one I had my eye on this morning was out of stock when I went to purchase!

I've looked back through and I can't find it. Someone posted a lip balm from amazon, fairly pricey and then another poster said it was the best.... anyone remember which it was?

Also after REALLY warm socks. Like super warm for a relative with raynauds. Does anyone have any recommendations please?

Check your eBay app, I had a £10 voucher pop up

Stare Nux lip balm in a pot

@STARE2016 it’s Nuxe, I recommended it it is the best I’ve ever used.

EOS lip balms are £1.99 in home bargains, £4-6.50 elsewhere. Handy stocking fillers.

It's the Nuxe one STARE2016. Its really lovely

Thank you, I will be keeping my eye out on Facebook, there’s nothing in my area at the minute, I have no issue with second hand!

@Vebrithien @IggyAce @XiCi thank you so much! Off to search it out now. It's actually for me after I remembered the recommendation on here! Really appreciate it!

If anyone is going for the vitamasque offer, I got a £5 referral code so its on the referral thread, not sure if it stacks but may be worth a go

I’ve just been sent TAKE50! for 50% of yumi, not shopped there but look like they have some nice girls dresses.