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Thread 17 - the one where we have a small bit of festive escapism

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Reastie · 03/11/2020 16:15

With this lockdown stuff I can think of no better distraction than Christmas! Online present hunting will he even more important right now too.

please post any bargain info IN BOLD to make it easier to scroll through the thread.

To make things bold you:
Put a star each side of what you want to make bold like this but without the space between the star and the writing *

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

Open double square brackets
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Name of link
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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 Thanks

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IggyAce · 08/11/2020 07:15

@Avoca76 which destiny’s bounty are you after? Just that seem to be a couple. We got my ds the massive one last year for around £85 but it’s currently nearly £200 so I assume that’s now a retired set. Ds asked for the land bounty and we managed to get that for £72 from Argos. I’m happy to keep an eye out.

Avoca76 · 08/11/2020 07:23

@IggyAce thanks. It’s this one.

unkindnessofravens · 08/11/2020 07:30

Elemis products in Amazon's deals today

waitforitwaitforit · 08/11/2020 07:40

Does anyone have an ASOS code? I was hoping one or two may have popped up last night from Saturday night takeaways... Smile

Yeknom · 08/11/2020 07:48

Thankyou at @imsorryiasked ! That is perfect! I'm now going to shop around :) I wish TK Maxx was open, I'm sure I'd find something in there too :)

Purpletoes · 08/11/2020 07:54

25% code off the hot chocolate shaker. Code SHAKER

www.chocolate.co.uk/products/hot-chocolate-shaker?_pos=1&_sid=f90178bb9&_ss=r

drapeyday · 08/11/2020 08:02

Just saved £100 on this nespresso machine through early deals. Been wanting one for ages but always thought they where way too much just got for £79 😁

Bezzi · 08/11/2020 08:07

@woodwaj if you're looking for a tea gift, I bought these Teapops this week as a novelty present for a tea lover. Free delivery over £10 and they came nicely packaged. Can't vouch for what they're actually like to drink but they're a bit different.

Serg · 08/11/2020 08:27

Thank you so much for the Argos code - I managed to get this for my daughter for £53 with a combination of the code + 7% through my works reward scheme :)

That’s her Christmas pretty much done...apart from the last minute bits I’ll no doubt pick up!

Thread 17 - the one where we have a small bit of festive escapism
Bryna · 08/11/2020 08:30

Morning, I'm just asking again in case my comment was missed does anyone know of a good place to get Siku or Bruder tractors 1:32 scale please? And/or scleich items? Many thanks

BeGoneDom · 08/11/2020 08:37

I have a single use 20% off Balsam Hill code and 2 Naked Wines £75 off £114.99 codes if anyone can make use of them

CarrotVan · 08/11/2020 08:43

Woodland Gift Company has a site wide sale up to 25% off.

If you sign up to their newsletter they do 25% off but it doesn’t work during site wide sales

Lots of silver jewellery, trinkets etc

Scrambledbeans · 08/11/2020 08:46

Just a word about nespresso machines- the Vertuo which are widely on offer now can only accept the official nespresso pods which are more expensive. The older type can accept the third party types from anywhere.

ArthurChristmas2 · 08/11/2020 08:47

Are there any suggestions for family PJ sets? Husband has always refused but DD started a conversation on them last night and he has now said it would really cheer her up if we all wore them! Just checked Aldi but don’t have the right sizes for us. I like ones that are very Christmassy so Alder Hay ones don’t normally meet the requirement. Aren’t able to shop in person so need online versions please.

PostPopper · 08/11/2020 08:50

@BeGoneDom could I please have your Balsam Hill code? Many thanks!

JoanneCofton · 08/11/2020 08:53

@ArthurChristmas2 mine are from Matalan, they are still doing click and collect orders or you can get them delivered. Next have some lovely ones as well

butmumineedit · 08/11/2020 08:53

@Bryna

Morning, I'm just asking again in case my comment was missed does anyone know of a good place to get Siku or Bruder tractors 1:32 scale please? And/or scleich items? Many thanks
Try Amazon.de , this is where I used to get my sons Bruder stuff when he was a lot younger
Justonemorecup81 · 08/11/2020 08:54

@woodwaj there are some good giftsets for tea here noble leaf

JoanneCofton · 08/11/2020 08:55

These are the ones we have but they’re all sold out online so maybe set up a stock alert? Also studio have some nice but cheap ones. Not sure if the quality of them though

Thread 17 - the one where we have a small bit of festive escapism
JoanneCofton · 08/11/2020 08:55

That was to @ArthurChristmas2 by the way Blush

springlike · 08/11/2020 09:01

Nike have 25% off on their website. Join as a member, which is free, and use code MEMBER25.

Cinderellashoes · 08/11/2020 09:02

Asda have some great Christmas family
Pjs

BeGoneDom · 08/11/2020 09:03

Balsam Hill code is gone.

Are there any Next discounts available? Think this year's Christmas jumpers might be from there because all boys Christmas jumpers everywhere else seem to have a very Christmassy dinosaur theme Hmm

handmademitlove · 08/11/2020 09:06

Anyone know when kevin the carrot will be on sale? Got the family on request for DD last year and now ds says he wants them as well.. seem to remember they sold out online really quickly last year.