Thread 7 - the one with matching bowels and plates

[Reastie]

Thanks @allatonce99 for thread title

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White Company do tend to do a 20% off in November - people who are White Company VIPs get 15% off and free postage all year round.

@someaddedsugar Thank you so much for the tip! Will hold on then and keep checking the website.
Now off to find some bargains to post 😎

Second Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton for your reader. Very very funny. Author is lovely too. Sent DS a signed copy and a follow up letter which he still keeps safe - he’s 18 now

How do you become a white company VIP? (Spend a shed load of money....) I quite like bits from white company!

@Lockdownhairdontcare i got my ghds second hand for about £60 on ebay about 4 years ago, the were in great condition were limited edition ones still going strong today might be worth looking?
They didnt come in a box (some do though) but i got my self a heat resistant mat as well so wasnt too bothered just excited to have ghds for the first time!

PinkDaydreams have you tried The Range for lap trays? That’s where I always get mine

@SingaporeSlinky I haven't got a range within walking distance unfortunately. I thought Asda would do them but I went in the other week and couldn't find any.

@Sausagis have you seen these by S’Well in John Lewis? Not cheap but two nice Harry Potter designs to choose from
www.johnlewis.com/search?search-term=S%27well%20Harry%20Potter

@BeaLola thank you! I’ve done some digging and V863N7 takes off 15% 😊

@PinkDaydreams I got this one from argos

@PinkDaydreams Dunelm often have the beanbag ones in.

There's some lap trays on the Aldi website for £5.99

@livingthegoodlife I thought all people who got the catalogue became VIPs? I’ve been one for a couple of years and don’t spend much there.

@Sausagis I got my son a HP bottle from Typo last year

Haven’t started this new thread yet. After all last week thinking I don’t need a bargain sylvanian families big house my daughter has asked today to put one on her Christmas list!!!!!!
If anyone spots anything can you let me know.

@PinkDaydreams the range have a good selection of lap trays trays

Haven't been on all day and can't believe how quickly we're moving! Thanks @Reastie for the new thread and thanks @PhantomErik for the Lego monster truck, snapped up for DS (who definitely doesn't need more Lego and/or monster trucks but will love it!)

Forgot to share my bargain.
I ordered lots in the alphabet bags seconds sale and they sent me a full price 15% off code. It’s OOHNICE

Struggling a bit for DD who has her first birthday in December. She has so many hand-me-down toys from DS there's really nothing she needs, but I'd like to get her something that is just hers. I got her the damn puppets for Christmas 🤣 but was wondering about a doll for her birthday? Is 12 months too young for a doll? Is there any particular one you would recommend? Thank you clever people!

Thanks @PinkDaydreams. Unfortunately her birthday is before then 🤦🏻‍♀️X

@WhereIsThisGoing did you see the Regatta store on EBay? Their prices are great & quaity really good. They were doing £10 off if you spent over £79 then EBay were also running a promo so I got another 15% off xx

@PinkDaydreams

I'm looking for a lap tray if anyone knows where to get one please?! It's for me to eat my tea on my knee I've tried home bargains and b&m but can't find any. Doesn't have to be fancy, a basic plastic tray will be great. I was looking for one with the bean bag attached or fold down legs but can't find. Thanks all!

They have some in Argos for £8.00.

Ha ha can't believe I made the thread title 🤣
But I do so love my matching bowels bowls and plates

Yes @WhereIsThisGoing agree with @mumontherun14 re regatta. Also I recommended lidl coats and trousers last week for kids. Was in our local one today and they still had some. Super wearing, age 2-4, so good growth and fleece lined. Best ones I've had for Dd.

@peasando 12m is perfect for a doll. John Lewis have soft bodied ones that are about 10", any bigger is too much for them to carry around.