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Thread 14 - the one where we definitely don’t ask IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts’ dh to hide our presents

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Reastie · 19/10/2020 18:44

Hope you don’t mind the title @IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts !

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Like this
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Whattheduck · 20/10/2020 15:33

@Theonlyoneiknow tesco have a good range of ciders and you can buy 3 for £5 (some may have found there way into my trolley last week)
I usually do a cider hamper for my dm but this year I’m doing a gin hamper (she likes the cans of ready made gin and it’s a nice way to try all the different flavours)

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 20/10/2020 15:37

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sunnyday1976 · 20/10/2020 15:53

@pasinphoebe thanks, yes it is one of the personalised ones she's after unfortunately!! Thank you though.

Annie1290 · 20/10/2020 16:00

Anyone seen any good wooden Christmas Eve boxes? Bonus if it's personalised/doesn't say Christmas 'eve' on it as will be for the 1st December, needs to be quite a decent size.

Also looking for an elf on the shelf with the story, haven't seen any in shops so far, only accessories for them?!

ScoobySnacker · 20/10/2020 16:04

Thank you for the tip off on Chillys Bottles are Urban Outfitters. I've been waiting to get one discounted Smile

Theonlyoneiknow · 20/10/2020 16:21

Thanks to those who gave cider recommendations I really appreciate it! I know there was discussion previously about places that sold hampers you can fill yourself and the tissue, clear wrap etc. Could you remind me please? Thanks so much :)

Spam88 · 20/10/2020 16:28

@Annie1290 Home Bargains have some wooden ones but they're huge and I can't remember what they said on them. Is that remotely helpful? 😂

Youhavewonaprize · 20/10/2020 16:34

@Luxplus

Thank you so much! Got it to work in the end Smile

Madonnawiththebigboobies · 20/10/2020 16:38

*@theonlyoneiknow . I am doing my hampers in a reusable jute bag . All items wrapped in tissue and less waste. I did this last year and it was well received

Mrsmadevans · 20/10/2020 16:43

Spotted these in my local Home Bargains for those that want them , forgive me if they have already been posted Smile
www.homebargains.co.uk/products/24138-velvet-rich-hot-chocolate-stirrers-3-pack-75g.aspx

Justyou · 20/10/2020 16:50

@ScoobySnacker

Thank you for the tip off on Chillys Bottles are Urban Outfitters. I've been waiting to get one discounted Smile
Did u have to pay postage though? I’m after one too
whoknows1230 · 20/10/2020 16:54

@sunnyday1976 and @Justyou - Amazon had them discounted on Prime Day, so they'll probably be reduced again on Black Friday if you can wait that long

Justyou · 20/10/2020 16:57

Great thank you

Annie1290 · 20/10/2020 17:00

[quote Spam88]@Annie1290 Home Bargains have some wooden ones but they're huge and I can't remember what they said on them. Is that remotely helpful? 😂[/quote]

I had a look in there today thinking that was where I'd most likely find some, and nothing!! Ours isn't great though, but no others nearby.

InglouriousBasterd · 20/10/2020 17:00

Last time I did a Claire’s click and collect I just popped in a few days later and it was there - never had a confirmation it had arrived! Same with this one I think...!

TidyOmlette · 20/10/2020 17:08

I seem to have missed the qvc heated throw deal 🥺

Does anyone have any other recommendations for them?

Luxplus · 20/10/2020 17:12

[quote Youhavewonaprize]@Luxplus

Thank you so much! Got it to work in the end Smile[/quote]
Yaaaai happy to hear

PinkDaydreams · 20/10/2020 17:32

@Annie1290 I got this from eBay a couple of years ago for £15. I also didn't want one that said 'eve' on it. There's loads similar on eBay.

Thread 14 - the one where we definitely don’t ask IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts’ dh to hide our presents
princessbear80 · 20/10/2020 17:34

I’m pretty sure this will have already been posted but I don’t remember seeing it and it seemed like to good an offer to not mention just in case!

The Entertainer
£10 Off £60 & £20 Off £100
Enter code 'SAVEMORE'

Hophop26 · 20/10/2020 17:35

With Claire’s try contacting them via messenger through their Facebook page or twitter, I find most shops are far more responsive that way... being only a few clicks to being able to give them bad publicity on their social media!

Cornishgirl59 · 20/10/2020 17:36

Some codes below that might be useful.

dibor - 15% off everything. - AUTUMN15
Bloom&Wild - £10 off first order - EN56HR
Mountain Warehouse - extra 20% off - MIEHM
Celtic & Co. - 15% off plus free delivery - AW20EH

Someaddedsugar · 20/10/2020 17:40

The XMAS code for Hotel Chocolat doesn't appear to be personalised - @Luxplus yours is the same as mine!

recklessgran · 20/10/2020 17:55

And mine!

Scanner20 · 20/10/2020 17:58

Lol remix, arcade, boys all reduced on amazon