Thread 4 - the one with holy flaps

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Thanks @sorryiasked for thread title

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

Open double square brackets
No space
Paste link
Space
Name of link
No space
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

@lexloofah We've done a few of the Kosmos escape room games and they are brilliant! They are definitely only one use as you need to cut things up and open envelopes etc but they provide about 2 hours of entertainment so I think they're worth the money.
I got one for DS last year when he had just turned 12 and he was able to fully participate and spotted some things that DP and I totally missed!

Someone else mentioned Forbidden Island. We've also got this and it's a great game. It makes such a nice change to play something that's collaborative, especially if you have a child who struggles with losing...

I think it might be the one I posted @AndddddHerewegoagain. Link below. Sorry don't know how to do the fancy link!

www.amazon.co.uk/Toot-Toot-Interactive-Princess-Educational-Suitable/dp/B07Q5NC1KV/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=vtech+toot+toot&sprefix=v+tech+toot&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1599080088&sr=8-16

@thelegohooverer
I mentioned near the start of the thread but in case it helps you, if you're shopping Regatta, check their eBay store - as code POCKET20 works (until 6 Sep) to take 20% off on top of their sale prices!

@FilthyforFirth thanks x

@BunnyBerries thanks for the regatta store on eBay. Unfortunately I couldn’t get POCKET20 to work on sale items but hopefully it will work for others. Maybe there’s a minimum spend?

Oh hang on, it might not have been the regatta store I’ve found, just a shop selling a lot of regatta! Can you confirm the seller name please @BunnyBerries

Hype have free worldwide shipping for the next 4 hours. Hope it helps someone.

Prices on the PS4 are about to plummet because the PS5 will be out before Christmas. Is a PS5 too much money? If so I'd be tempted to hang on until it's out if possible because you'll get a PS4 much cheaper then as everyone will trade them in. If you buy from somewhere like CEX I think they are all checked and come with a year's guarantee too.

not been doing too well at keeping up with threads, but have been reading.
Popping on to post Marvel Lego set on amazon down to £88 today form £109 (I've been checking it for a while, first time its dropped this low) for anyone looking for larger lego sets.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0813RXP5C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

Revolution makeup have 50% off online with great stuff for stocking fillers. Palettes for £4.50, highlighters £2.50 etc

Lisa angel order arrived I had placed 29th July, wow it's so good. Does anyone know if they have another sale before Christmas?

Our TK Maxx just has some good things this morning.

Frozen 2 Aquabeads sets for £6.99 (£13 on Amazon), Hatchimals Glow Up £6.99 (£10 on Amazon) Sylvanian Flower Shop £16.99 (£25 on Amazon).

I had to be good and not spend because dd has asked for a very expensive lego set for her birthday so must not buy any little bits!! I did get a Sylvanian high chair for £4 though (for her baby size LOL sisters.) That's better than half the price of Amazon, which I wouldn't have paid so pleased with that.

Also, a good Nasa bath bomb £2.99 for the person interested in space! Realise stock might be diff across stores but worth a look..

@LifeInAHamsterWheel Oodie have a sale on their website at the moment so you can use the code on there or I signed up to their newsletter and they sent me the code GETOODIE for £25 off

My Aroma Energy oils arrived - all blends and all nice. Sadly one of the bottles is chipped because of the wrapping being a bit poor, but it is intact enough to use. I have the "Anxiety" blend on the go now - lavender, bergamot and Ylang ylang - and it's very pleasant. Code AromaFamily is valid until the 31st October and gives a 30% discount on orders £15 and over.

The Sylvanian flower shop is online too www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/kids+toys/toys/dolls+collectables/collectables+figurines/blooming-flower-shop-top/p/45037021

Thank you so much for the link to the Asda coats, I brought one last year in black and it's still going even from daily wear to work. .. they are fab coats.

@DiscontentedWoman which website did you order that from? I need some anxiety help I think!

Was there a discount on the seasalt coats others were looking at?? After standing in the rain queuing until he socially distanced one at a time queue at school drop off I need a longer coat!

@thelegohooverer

]] is £21.99 down from £44.99

It’s for stop motion animation, rather than the usual building type set. Might be a good one for Lego obsessed kids if you don’t want to add more bricks to the Lego mountain.

I got DS a similar one last year for Christmas, he and hubby spent ages making little movies with it they loved it

My mum wants a new towel set for Christmas so just got her this from Wowcher. £19.99 for a 6pc set which is £74.99 on the retailer website (I have just checked!). So hopefully a lovely, luxurious towel for that price! Hopefully might help others!

www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/shop/home/bathroom/13066658/6pc-royal-striped-towel-bale?st_cid=GoogleShopping&ito=GoogleProducts_RevenueMarketing_13066658&gclid=CjwKCAjwqML6BRAHEiwAdquMnfvA88pu4OZD5asBmjkeuKezvX6jg4SDtwPqwLWV2DwXWeas2RpK7hoCEBkQAvD_BwE

Has anyone used the online home shop before? I no a pp mentioned it earlier, just wondered if anyone had bought anything from there? Thanks

@Bluewavescrashing thanks so much for the artichoke moisturiser code - ordered that & the rose hand cream on sale for £4.99 so less than £10 for both delivered. :)

@HaggisTheGreat thanks for the feedback. I kinda thought that but just think because it's been such a rubbish year they deserve a bit extra.

Dr Botanicals order arrived this morning, the coconut soap smells amazing. They are squirrelled away in my giant present bag, which is nicely filling up.

@BunnyBerries thanks for the regetta code - just got myself an all padded waterproof coat that was meant to be £150 for £38 delivered so very happy 😃