Thread 13 - the one where we compare buns, puppets and all that

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@BBwilts Thanks for posting about the Invisible Technology book, I have ordered it for my DS.

Some of the Aldi toys look lovely, I can't believe the price of them either, such a bargain!

Roblox 2021 is half price (£4) on amazon

@UselessInDisguise I signed up for The Craft Gin subscription, as a result of this page. It’s so lovely I didn’t cancel my subscription and it helped me survive lockdown . I have reduced my boxes to quarterly. Just to say I preferred Nov’s box to the festive Dec one last year so I would order now.

My mum hates gin but likes vodka. I’m thinking of making my own box for her for her Jan birthday unless anyone knows of a good equivalent subscription box?

@EdmundElephantIsACleverClogs I think the Aldi toys are good quality too. We have various brands of toy kitchen stuff and Aldi wears better than some of the more expensive ones.

@UselessInDisguise also planning a very wet Christmas this year 🙋‍♀️ planning to breastfeed until DS turns 1 which is a few days before Christmas so he's going to have to get used to a bottle sharpish 😂

@UselessInDisguise I agree with @Dreamingofwalden in that I preferred the extras in the November box but I guess it's just personal taste. If I've copied the link correctly this takes you to a page on their website where you can see previous boxes.

My thanks too to @Kittykatmacbill for the Eastpak tip - I've been searching for ages for the perfect backpack for DD and think I've finally found one and at a great price

I have a £5 off £40 Argos voucher I won't use. PM me if you'd like it (I'm going out soon, so will reply when I get back if I'm not messaged before I go).

I need help. Can anyone advise on paper boxes for popcorn? I vaguely recall therr was a deal/ recommendation some threads ago but cannot find it. Plenty of those on amazon, but which ones are sturdy, pretty etc? Anyone used them before?

@cherryvodka

Cath Kidston handcream gift set for £6.99 makes a great stocking filler or small present still pretty cheap after the whole prime deals thing.

Still looking for a decent fake Oodie as well.

I think the general consensus was the Sienna ones on Amazon were a good alternative. I’m getting one of those as I actually wanted a real one (winter treat for me as terminally freezing once we hit end of Oct) but none of them seem to be shipping until mid/end of December, so will be going for a grey Sienna instead, last time I looked they were around £23.

I’m still looking for a joystick if anyone can help? It doesn’t even need to be bargainous at this point, I just don’t know what I’m doing and can’t find any anywhere 🤞

My Argos code has gone!

Please could I have the Argos voucher code?

No problem lol

If anyone else has an Argos code I’d like one please.

H401H5 gets 15% off full price items at The White Company, plus free delivery, when you spend over £50 (easily done!).

smiggle has a flash sale, online only

Also, not bargainous but m&s have recyclable wrapping paper & crackers in store.
It was £2 for a 4 metre roll, bright & cheerful looking.
And, for anyone who collects Disney tree decorations check in the Disney store. They had some collectable ones that are selling on ebay for ridiculous money that were released a couple of years ago.
They also had massive soft toys reduced to half price.

I have a £5 off £50 code for Argos if anyone needs one.

Does anyone have a Boden code please?

@TW2013

Fulking Hill, this marvelous map has 20% off if you buy two or more here or single maps reduced from £14.99 to £11.99 on Amazon prime. Am getting it for one of the dc who will delight in looking for Rotten Bottom, Cuppa Water, Letsby Avenue and Fatlips Castle! Not sure their creative writing will ever be the same again. May be inappropriate for younger children.

Thanks for this what a great find! They are now a bit cheaper if you're just wanting 1 on amazon prime. I've just checked out at £10.99

@claralane

thanks for the link!
Actually thought I'd be more tempted, and was really hoping they'd have the convertable books....

Argos £5 off £50 for the taking

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Thanks for Roblox annual and Adam Kay book recommendations on Amazon. That’s a book each for DS and DD. I’m trying not to buy too much as we are moving house next month but really difficult as I’m normally very organised with present buying. I’ll be looking for a gaming chair for DS (13) if anyone has any recommendations please?

If anyone is buying from Mountain Warehouse I put some stuff in my basket midweek but didn't checkout. Got an email the next day offering me 10% off and had another email today offering 15% off. Just wondering how much the discount will go up to 😂