Thread 8 - the one with bumming and ahhing

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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

Oh damnit, wrong thread, I'll get my coat...

What’s the Molton brown code please?!

@LyraSilvertongueBelacqua I think you asked about turtle doves on the last thread? They have an offer on their signature fingerless gloves but it's not the easiest to find on the website:

www.turtle-doves.co.uk/products/classic-signature-cashmere-fingerless-gloves

Molton brown code is GHK20 gives you 2 festive baubles and a handcream when you spend over £40

Any ideas pls for a beer advent for DH & an advent calendar for a nearly 13 year old DS .... I always have the M&S Calendar but as they rae not doing one I thought i would turn the tables onmy lovely boys only I m stuck for ideas ....

@Hophop26 @17caterpillars1mouse Thanks both, I wouldn't have thought of Home Bargains for Barbies. Might have a quick trip out this week then!

Superdry has a sale on with lots of things 50% off - pretty good for teenagers! Also on Quidco 😀

I know there was previous talk of the Tales of Acorn Wood books but I wasn't paying attention, so I don't know if this is any good, but they're currently £3 each on Amazon (except Postman Bear which is £3.99).

Thank you for whoever posted the pasta gin code, I ordered 2 pasta dishes and got 4 gins, lovely little add-ons, plus tea is sorted for tonight!

Christmas stamps are coming into Post Offices on 3rd November, for anybody thinking of getting ahead with cards. I think this year is a secular design year.

I saw the B&M sacks and stockings when they were putting them out a few weeks ago, and need one of each for the new baby. I'd love for everyone to match, but they have all just reused the sacks they had from the beginning. To match, or not to match? That is the question!

I'm looking for 2 lego sets, Harry Potter rise of voldemort and the quidditch set. If anyone sees them cheap anywhere please let me know!

For the poster who was looking at den building kits... we have one similar to the works one and it is pretty much a banned toy in our house as my boys beat each other with the poles...

Hi, does anyone remember the cinema food package which was advertised during lockdown? Well it’s still going and I bought one for indulgent movie nights as I’m not ready to back to the cinema yet.

It’s £20, plus £6 delivery - it came in two days, you get loads and the dates were all 2021. I think the later you buy it the longer the dates may be - I don’t know this, but assuming. So if you wanted as a Christmas gift I’d hold off for now as our dates are Jan 2021. Popcorn is end of October this year though.

barnstaple.scottcinemas.co.uk/offers/foodmoviepackage

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I was given a pair of Celtic & Co slippers for Christmas 2 years ago and love them but 13 months after reviving them they had a big hole in the back. Really disappointed as they were so expensive.

What is the best discount I can expect to get on Harry potter Lego? Argos have some deals but I don't want to buy now if then I regret it on black Friday or something. Anyone know how low the Great hall etc goes for? I'm stuck.

tenative3 thank you for the turtle doves link. My DM has vascular dementia and likes to fiddle all day with all her costume jewelry so the fingerless gloves are perfect. They'll keep her warm while allowing her to continue to play.

@Bluewavescrashing both of those sets are cheaper on amazon.fr - not sure if shipping would offset the savings for you though.
voldemort and quidditch

@Ivebeengood, what was the "popcorn tin" included with the food package, please? Do you have a picture? Was it nicely packaged enough to send straight to the recipient or more a family treat thing to top up cupboards?

Apologies for all the questions. Trying to decide whether this would be a good or bad thing to add to some DVDs for a movie-loving friend's gift!

Coopers of Stortford have a deal on Scandinavian style slippers
HERE £5 off if you buy 2 pairs

They have thick rubber soles so are great for popping into the garden, own the path etc

@Lazysundayafternoons
myadventurekit is a small business selling ready made and make your own den kits. I ordered a pack of bits for DN in April and their customer service was brilliant. No "bargains" but nothing any more expensive than the "A" lot

Also I can recommend Edinburgh Skincare - they do hand cream bars in tins - good for those who like waste free gifts (though they are in a plastic wrapper inside the tin) SYMMETRYLAUNCH should give 10% off

Calendar club order has arrived thnx for idea about 4 threads ago, free delivery and 16.5% cash back. V happy

I have a one off 15% discount code but think it has my name on it so pm me if you can use it

Thanks @thelegohooverer I could save £5 using amazon.fr but will hold out for a better deal I think.

Whattodowithaminute ditto here re the den building kit. My two used the poles as swords ...

Many thanks for the Milton Brown tip - have managed to sort a couple of presents and added another bauble and that’s my three friends I buy a little something for sorted!

@fourquenelles they sound perfect for your DM. They are a lovely gift, recycled and small business so they tick lots of boxes but they're utterly lovely too. I have several pairs for work and have just had a pair delivered for my niece for Christmas - customer service is fab and they've chosen a lovely colour and some slim fit ones for her as she is very slim. I'm really pleased.