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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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aw93 · 09/11/2020 13:12

If anyone wants a 20% off Victoria's Secret code let me know, I have a few.

whoknows1230 · 09/11/2020 13:17

@Fuckingfuckssake they are from Home Bargains. I managed to get some last week but the marshmallow toppers are still evading me!

noodledoodler · 09/11/2020 13:24

My candles have arrived from QVC, I could smell them before I even lifted the parcel, they are divine.

Spiderbee · 09/11/2020 13:39

Loving all the bargains, thanks for the burrito game my 10 year old will love that.

can anyone help with a keyboard/electric piano for a 6 (nearly 7) year old, obviously dont want to spend loads in case it is a passing fad.

also gardening gloves for my mum, but must have "wide fingers" as she has quite arthritic fingers and they can be quite swollen.

thanks for any help

Justyou · 09/11/2020 13:51

@noodledoodler

My candles have arrived from QVC, I could smell them before I even lifted the parcel, they are divine.
Is that the Neom ones?
GirlWithTheYellowHat · 09/11/2020 13:51

Thanks @Rubyroo73
I'm looking for a smaller oodie for my girls as we already have the bargainous lands end blankets from a couple of years ago

IggyAce · 09/11/2020 13:54

Character.com have 3 for 2 on selected Harry Potter products today only with code: pottergift

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 09/11/2020 13:55

@GirlWithTheYellowHat I had mentioned on another thread that Next are doing hooded blankets that are in different sizes. I got the 11-13yrs for my DD10 and it's gorgeous.

LINK HERE

SnotRockets · 09/11/2020 13:56

Any suggestions on where I can find miniature gin and whiskey- the 5cl bottles. Just wanting to spend a couple of quid as part of a Xmas gift

Gooseysgirl · 09/11/2020 14:14

Playmobil vet set is currently reduced on Amazon, it's on my daughter's Santa list so I'm very happy!

CompleteBarstool · 09/11/2020 14:15

@SnotRockets

Any suggestions on where I can find miniature gin and whiskey- the 5cl bottles. Just wanting to spend a couple of quid as part of a Xmas gift
I found our local Bargain Booze shop had a reasonable selection when I needed some to go with a gift
DaisyChops · 09/11/2020 14:15

@TheLastStarfighter George gets stock in really often so if you keep checking online each day they'll probably come back in soon!

CoffeeAndDryShampoo · 09/11/2020 14:15

@SnotRockets www.justminiatures.co.uk/

SnotRockets · 09/11/2020 14:16

Thanks @CompleteBarstool and @CoffeeAndDryShampoo Smile will check both those suggestions out

LutherRalph1 · 09/11/2020 14:19

@Rubyroo73 I have these and I love them, use them for work zoom calls, gym etc. you can control them by tapping on the earpiece

www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio-and-headphones/headphones/headphones/goji-collection-gtconrg18-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-rosegold-10174720-pdt.html

NoWordForFluffy · 09/11/2020 14:19

@SnotRockets, Sainsbury's has a selection.

CoffeeAndEnnui · 09/11/2020 14:24

Jurassic Jim is taking preorders for his Christmas crackers with tumblestones or fossils (single or packs) starting at 6 crackers for £5 for smaller stones and 6 for a tenner for large palm stones There's a new option with little carved animals available in the luxury version too.

This year he is also doing tumblestones and fossils for advent calendars. 25 little envelopes with the date on and the Jurassic Jim logo for £20. Postage is free on these. Just scroll down the Facebook page and comment yes please on the items you want. They do tend to go fast.

CompleteBarstool · 09/11/2020 14:25

Any suggestions for bargainous, but good quality, essential oils please.

Ideally somewhere that does blends too, so like a Relaxing blend, Focus blend etc

PinkJam · 09/11/2020 14:26

Neal’s Yard Remedies have 20% off up to 16th November with code: VIP20

Lovemusic33 · 09/11/2020 14:29

I have a £10 off a £35 spend at emp if anyone wants it? Thought it was a £10 off any spend so was going to get dd the Pokemon calender but then read the small print Sad

TheLastStarfighter · 09/11/2020 14:33

@Scoleah @TheCrow You are shopping gods! Have now ordered from character.com and will keep a look out at Matalan. I've never come across character.com before, but they look great.

@DaisyChops @ritzbiscuits Thank you xxx I'll keep looking out for them on the George site in case they come back in in the XL (and if they do, I'll save them for next Xmas).

AGirlHasNoShame · 09/11/2020 14:34

I don’t suppose anyone knows if there is ever a deal to be had on Nike Air Force trainers? My lively mum has asked for some but I’ve already bought her a few gifts and they would be a stretch on top of them.

A discount would make a massive difference but unfortunately Air Force trainers are exempt from the Nike promotion 😩 I’m wondering if I should hold out for Black Friday?

Ewock · 09/11/2020 14:38

@SnotRockets

Any suggestions on where I can find miniature gin and whiskey- the 5cl bottles. Just wanting to spend a couple of quid as part of a Xmas gift
Tesco has a set of 3 whiskey minitures for £6 when I was in last week. They were at the end of the wine aisle.
Rubyroo73 · 09/11/2020 14:49

@LutherRalph1 thanks - they look great!

NotEnoughTime · 09/11/2020 14:52

Mumto3thatsme I've just ordered those hand creams for myself so thanks very much Smile