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Thread 18 - gin at tea time or tears before bedtime

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Reastie · 08/11/2020 17:05

Argghhhh, I’m so sorry, I hope I haven’t lost you all! I was keeping a beady eye then got distracted trying to work out how to forward plan a Zoom call for work and invite someone, which should only take a few minutes but I’m incompetent and it took me far too long Blush .

@CarrotVan I hope it was the former!

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

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Like this
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LyraSilvertongueBelacqua · 11/11/2020 09:28

These look lovely, I had a letter from them last year it was wonderful.

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ScoobySnacker · 11/11/2020 09:34

Urban Outfitters have 40% off a number of items. Today only with code FLASH

Kittywampus · 11/11/2020 09:36

thanks for the typo replies Smile

Anydreamwilldo12 · 11/11/2020 09:39

I've had over £1000 from Quidco over the years, definitely worth it. Use that more than Topcashback but they're very much the same.

Always remember to delete cookies before using the cashback site as it needs to track only from there to get the cashback.

IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile · 11/11/2020 09:39

High Street TV 11% off site wide with code HSTV11 Also 9% cashback through TCB. They now have stock of the larger size Happy Nappers if anyone else has been waiting!

SparklingLime · 11/11/2020 09:43

Blackwells have 25% off The Jolly Christmas Postman, with feee delivery.

blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Jolly-Christmas-Postman-by-Janet-Ahlberg-author-Allan-Ahlberg-author/9780141340111

It’s a lovely book for a gift, and has a game, a puzzle, a mini book etc inside - really interactive.

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SparklingLime · 11/11/2020 09:46

Same 25% discount on the non-Christmassy original Jolly Postman, with free delivery

blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Jolly-Postman-or-Other-Peoples-Letters-by-Janet-Ahlberg-Allan-Ahlberg/9780670886241

youhavebrainsinyourhead · 11/11/2020 09:50

Matalan code for 20% off (says it's for Scottish stores or online)

SCOE20-5XF-00AOIG-BCA

BalaamsAss · 11/11/2020 09:54

Any advice/recommendations for mini fridges for a teenager’s bedroom? I’ve seen them mentioned on here a few times and think they might be a good option for DS. There seems to be quite a range of sizes online from 4ltr-41ltr! I don’t think they can all be “mini” fridges! I am thinking maybe the 15ltr ones are a good size but have no idea where to see them in person, or what brands are good and which ones to avoid.

BalaamsAss · 11/11/2020 09:57

I also need a present for an 18 year old male. Budget of £20-£25. Apparently he only really spends his time at college, hanging out with his girlfriend or playing the Xbox. (Although, admittedly some of that is likely due to covid restrictions.) Gave him a voucher for his birthday so would like to avoid one for Christmas too.

Carriemac · 11/11/2020 10:01

Earbud /headphones / charger banks are always needed for 18 year olds

Yeknom · 11/11/2020 10:02

Gah!!! All the Barbie campervans are gone :( I'm on the waitlist 🤞

SleeptightDaisy · 11/11/2020 10:04

the drop store have their bundles on offer again with a different glass- bottle of gin, box of mixers and a copa glass for £20.

NoWordForFluffy · 11/11/2020 10:06

I really wish I liked gin!

SleeptightDaisy · 11/11/2020 10:07

insectlore have some offers with specific spend
We've bought various things in the past and during lockdown 1 got the live caterpillars to watch grow and then release the butterflies.

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yafilthyanimalandahappynewyear · 11/11/2020 10:11

Thank you @SparklingLime, I have just ordered that for my five year old, it looks lovely.
Ooph this thread I also ordered the Hotel Chocolate bundle from QVC!

Duckyneedsaclean · 11/11/2020 10:12

Anyone in East London looking for a switch on Sainsburys double up - there's two in Whitechapel.

Adelais · 11/11/2020 10:18

Sorry if already mentioned but theres a lot of Sylvaninan Families stuff currently reduced on Amazon. This baby treehouse is only £9.99 amzn.to/3kluUzS

louise4745 · 11/11/2020 10:25

I've not ordered anything on here yet.

Is there anyone who buys stuff just because it's reduced / a bargain or is it things you actually need / were looking for 😂🙈

FireflyGirl · 11/11/2020 10:28

EMP have 30% off selected items, including some sale.

They sell geeky stuff, including clothing/funko pops. I also have a code for £10 off a £35 spend if anyone wants it. PM me.

louise4745 · 11/11/2020 10:30

This fake oodie just arrived. It was £16.00 not amazing quality but good for the price.

I ordered two for both DDS.

NoWordForFluffy · 11/11/2020 10:32

@louise4745

I've not ordered anything on here yet.

Is there anyone who buys stuff just because it's reduced / a bargain or is it things you actually need / were looking for 😂🙈

Sometimes the bargains end up also being present ideas for people you have no clue for. Sometimes they're what people actually have on the list. And, sometimes, there's bargain fever! Xmas Grin
Carrie76 · 11/11/2020 10:36

Skyjo card game was recommended to me last year. didn’t get around to buying it but will now it’s £9.32 on Amazon today

DillieDoily · 11/11/2020 10:41

Here is a Hotel Chocolat code if anyone wants it

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makingmiracles · 11/11/2020 10:43

Did everyone else get a order confirmation email from typo? I usually screenshot the final page but was tired last night and forgot but haven’t received any type of email confirmation of my order....

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