Thread 4 - the one with holy flaps

[Reastie]

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

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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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Just catching up with everything as I usually start (and try to finish) buying in September / October.
Last year I’m sure there were Recommendations for a (cheap) alternative to AirPods ?
Has anyone bought any in the last year and would be happy to recommend ?
They are for hubby - he won’t be bothered by them not being official, he just fancies wire free !
No bargains of my own yet sorry ...
Tho if you like rude / funny cards bdays anniversary etc thortful have a code QUICKQUICK for half price today !

@WisestIsShe

Three green boxes from look fantastic for me. Bit jealous of those of you who got a mix. C'est la vie.

I love that pomegranate stuff. That's actually a good box!

I got a birthday box and 2 of the standard purple ones

Philomenasboutique.com have some lovely housy gifts, stock brands such as sass and belle. 10% off with code NEWBONUS

I got 1 pink, 1 purple and a blue box so think it's pure coincidence that some got the same

If anyone wants a referral for lookfantasic I have postedone on the referral thread. It give you £5 off a £25 spend.

Oh and I got a purple box! All creams ect but some high value products with Elemis ect in it

Smiggle have got an extra 50% off sale, says it ends today- some good bargains including

www.smiggle.co.uk/shop/en/smiggleuk/sale/all-sale/express-pop-out-pencil-case-442937-1?colour=MIX pop out pencil case for £4.50

www.smiggle.co.uk/shop/en/smiggleuk/sale/all-sale/shimmy-watch?colour=PURPLE watch for £6

www.smiggle.co.uk/shop/en/smiggleuk/sale/all-sale/seek-slapband?colour=PURPLE slap bands for £1

@pasinphoebe I got cheap AirPods as recommended on here last year (i10 I think) but they are garbage to be honest. We’ve been through two pairs, they just stop working. Others might have had more luck with them.

Waitrose yesterday had a third off Neals Yard, although limited choice. Also third off Green and Blacks chocolate miniature multipacks.

I’m still looking for recommendations for a drinks fridge for teenagers room if anyone has any thoughts?

@LifeInAHamsterWheel dd loves the £17 one from amazon... I will try to attach a photo of which one as I can’t do links 🙈

@laylalalalao my dd has one and she has played with it on and off along with the wrapples however a lot of people say they are a 5 minute toy, so guess it depends on the child.

@autumncountryleaves wish they were these prices last year!

Don't know if this has been mentioned but yankeebundles have some good items in their clearance like this bronze owl votive holder plus candle for £5.
owl yankee i have never heard of them but they have good reviews on trust pilot and free UK delivery no minimum spend.

[quote Jedstre]@pasinphoebe I got cheap AirPods as recommended on here last year (i10 I think) but they are garbage to be honest. We’ve been through two pairs, they just stop working. Others might have had more luck with them.

Waitrose yesterday had a third off Neals Yard, although limited choice. Also third off Green and Blacks chocolate miniature multipacks.

I’m still looking for recommendations for a drinks fridge for teenagers room if anyone has any thoughts?[/quote]
I also found the same with the cheap AirPods. Not great sound quality and after about 2 months they just stopped working completely

I like the anker ones - about £35ish IIRC but I've lost the charging case in the last couple of weeks annoyingly! Also only really used them for audiobooks so good enough for me

£34 with voucher

OMG love the Asda coats, thanks for that and thanks so much for the new thread. Got loads of ideas now just waiting till payday next week xxx

My LookFantastic boxes arrived, 2 were the same box but had slightly different products inside, the 3rd box was completely different.

Hello, one and all.

Can’t believe how many years I have been joining you all around Aug/Sept every year.

Thank you again Reastie for another year of wonderful threads and saving me a bloody fortune! We really should get you nominated for a knighthood or something.

Which pens @NightOwl19? Thanks

I've been getting these subscription snack boxes recently, the £12.99 is great value for a box of snacks from a different country each month - great for teens or students (and me!).

snacksurprise.com/

@UselessInDisguise I've used Yankee Bundles loads and would highly recommend them. Quick delivery, great value, never been disappointed.

I got three LF boxes the same. They are going back to them.

I also think that to describe the contents as values around £80 is overly generous at best.

Anyone with kids interested in geology or fossils should check out the site eliope linked me to upthread.

My little geek is going to lose his mind when he sees it!

here

I've ordered the brushes, the cork screw and the Yankee bundle.
Thanks

@PinkFluffyForeskin

Which pens *@NightOwl19*? Thanks

Sorry I did attach a picture but not sure if it worked, BIC 12 pack on amazon if you search that it should come up. Hope that helps