Thread 4 - the one with holy flaps

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Thanks @sorryiasked for thread title

Just a reminder you can watch the thread by clicking on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first message. It’s much easier for everyone than so many place marking every time which can use up a fair chunk of each thread to scroll through

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Here’s Barbarara’s instructions from last year on doing clicky links:

Open double square brackets
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Paste link
Space
Name of link
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Close double square brackets

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

For more links etc see message 2

If any link doesn’t work or you want to add something please let me know by @ing me

My Lisa Angel order from 27th July arrived this morning.

Came down at 8 to see a Royal Mail note posted through the letterbox to say it was on the doorstep. I've been awake since 7, and there was no knock, the postman obviously decided not to risk waking us up. Definitely earning his Christmas box

The Lisa Angel order is presents for DMIL and DSIL, so they're all done, as are most of the kids we buy for. I'm due DC2 at the beginning of November, so I want to get as much bought and wrapped as possible before then. I don't want to be trying to buy Christmas presents while sleep deprived - I can't see that ending well...

Up to 30% off everything and Benefit today

Benefit code is BENEFAM

Sorry can't do links. But Lego central perk is down to less than £50 on amazon.

I was watching something on ITV last night and in the background was a neon sheep shop!!!!! Reminded me of all of us on this thread

Dunedin Cashemere have tartan lambswool scarves at £6.53 each, and free p&p over £10. Ive just ordered 2, they look lovely!

www.dunedincashmere.co.uk/collections/sale

I have a couple of questions if any of you wonderful bargain hunters can help?

Does anyone have the game What's That Smell? Would it be okay for Christmas Day or would it put everyone off their dinner😅

& has anyone seen a bargain on book storage that looks like the picture? It's essentially a box on stilts so don't know if I'd be better asking DF to make one😳

@tabbycat985 I'd definitely ask df to make one rather than buy one.

@tabbycat985 not awfully bargainous but Gltc have a few book storage similar to your photo.

Actually this one is cheaper

That website is great @DoctorYang I've gone 50% gifts and 50% treats for myself! 😂

[quote DoctorYang]Dunedin Cashemere have tartan lambswool scarves at £6.53 each, and free p&p over £10. Ive just ordered 2, they look lovely!

www.dunedincashmere.co.uk/collections/sale[/quote]
Thanks for this, perfect for my granny

Anyone who has a minecraft mad girl to buy for ... I was struggling to find something amongst the let's face it not v classy, blocky, boyish stuff then found this sequin t shirt at Next. DD is going to love it

@tabbycat985 I can't see how much the ones linked by sorryiasked are, but you (or DF) can knock up something similar using IKEA kallax units laid down, bit of MDF on the bottom and some legs. It'd work out around £35 with four boxes, and £55 with 6 like the photo you posted.

Typo flash sale on metal water bottles £6 online only

@tabbycat985 if you Google 'IKEA book bin' it'll show you what I mean.

Alternatively, if you don't have an IKEA handy, Wayfair have this one which again you could lay on its back. I've never used them, but understand they're a decent company, and they're offering £15 off your first order, which would bring the price to £30, then another £10 or so for the legs.

@tabbycat985

If you image search 'Ikea book bin hack' you will find lots of ways to make the bookshelf.. I came across a couple of smaller alternatives which are cute too when I was looking for book storage a while ago.. below are Homebase (£20) and Ikea (£17)

I have 2 Lakeland codes, not sure if account specific but worth a try. PM if interested
1 x £5 off £25 spend
1 x £5 off £30 spend

Thanks also for the Dunedin cashmere link @DoctorYang . 2 more gifts purchased.

Just spotted this Peppa Pig advent book collection on Amazon pre-order - £15.39 reduced from £19.99

My LA order from July just arrived!

@buckeejit @sorryiasked @BunnyBerries @FireflyGirl
Thank you all so much for the links!
I'm feeling too pregnant to build from scratch but I'm definitely capable of the Ikea hack, & any excuse for an Ikea trip😂

@DoctorYang thanks for the link that’s something purchased for dh & dd and oops something for me, well I need a new scarf to go with the new Asda coat I ordered the other day.

tabbycat985 We have the what that smell game.

It is good fun but might not want to play straight after eating as some of the smells are hideous!

Some smell like they should whilst others don’t.

My Lisa Angel order has arrived. Really happy with it. That has sorted a few folk out for gifts. 😊