Thread 21 - the one where we all try to not eat all the hotel chocolat

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@LionMummyRoar ds has Papo and schleich dinosaurs and accessories when a toddler and still plays with now he's 8. We found a few shops that sometimes did cheaper deals everything Dinosaur toys for learning Smyths often did 3 for 2. Also check Jurassic Jim for real fossils. 🦖🦖🦖

I really want the tiger bath mat from Urban Outfitters but can’t find any type of discount code and I refuse to pay full price!

Was just looking through the Aldi leaflet with offers starting next week.
They've got hot chocolate makers that look a lot like the Velvetiser for £39.99. It's in copper colour too going on sale on Sunday online.
I wonder if it would be any good??

Thank you MurielPritchett

I have a 20% off code for Cox and Cox if anyone would like it. I have no idea if it’s a one time use code though. Debenhams are also doing 15% off all fragrance today.

If anyone knows of any way to get a discount for Brewdog’s online shop or for Fleurtations, I’d be super grateful

Have been away from the threads a couple of weeks - wow lots to catch up on! A while ago there was chat about a mexican spice cooking kit (curry ones also) can anyone please remind me the name of the company. Came in a flat box with recipes. You could buy refill spice mixes. That's all I can remember (fail!) Also think it came with a referral system - happy to do that if anyone has a code to post over on the referral thread. Thank you!

@beadyboo

Amazon and ebay also sell weights

Decathalon do too but when I looked were out of stock online for many things

Would you consider gumtree or facebook if anyone is selling second hand?

@beccarooney

Have been away from the threads a couple of weeks - wow lots to catch up on! A while ago there was chat about a mexican spice cooking kit (curry ones also) can anyone please remind me the name of the company. Came in a flat box with recipes. You could buy refill spice mixes. That's all I can remember (fail!) Also think it came with a referral system - happy to do that if anyone has a code to post over on the referral thread. Thank you!

It was The Spicery

@Tigger83

Any cheap nice Christmas tin recommendations? Going to do some baking for a few people who I know would appreciate it!

As a PP had said, Sostrene Grene!

Home Bargains, TK Maxx, and Sainsburys do nice Christmas ones too.

Depends where you are in the country x

Hi @beccarooney it's called Simply Cook and you get your first box free -great meals, really tasty! I've pm'd you a referral link but there are more referrals on the bargains link as well.

Enjoy x

@MsMiaWallace well that's a bit of a game changer! Was going to get the milk frother to make hot choc but I'm seriously tempted by that, is there any real difference that's worth £20 extra though? Is it a glorified frother?

Thanks so much @Helenlovescats and @Charlottle - think it was the Spicery and there was a good 2 for 1 or 3 or 2 offer. Anyone know please if that's still around/might come back? A million thanks :)

I'm sure there won't be as it seems to be a must have but if anyone sees any discounts on the fur real cubby bear I'd be forever grateful!

@beccarooney ooh that's a new one for me to try too!! Fingers crossed there are still some deals on it :)

Not sure if it’s been posted already but 30% off at Sass and Belle with code INVITEONLY. Minimum £40 spend.

So I’m about to cave on the Hotel Chocolat deal I think has anyone found that the codes work on anything other than the Merry Christmas Everyone collection? I’ve tried adding various other sets to my basket and applying the codes but they don’t work so before I commit I wanted to check I wasn’t missing another choice! Thanks

Has anyone seen the Aldi hot chocolate snowmen recently? I've been trying to get another one for weeks now but the shelf is always empty. Not sure whether to give up and try to find something else.

Thanks @NaturalBlondeYeahRight, some good ideas for browsing there! And @Serg - I don't think the tiger bath mat is for me but looking for that threw up some nice looking rugs, so thank you too!

The Spicery looks brilliant -thank you to @beccarooney and @Charlottle I've now got the advent calendar coming and it looks fantastic for DH

Have posted a referral code on the thread for 10% off £20 spend giving me £5 off next spend.

@Pawpawpaws there’s the melting collection bundle which is £35 using STSMHCXMAS & FREEDEL30 I can’t take credit for this, someone posted it earlier on this thread.

@Pawpawpaws

So I’m about to cave on the Hotel Chocolat deal I think has anyone found that the codes work on anything other than the Merry Christmas Everyone collection? I’ve tried adding various other sets to my basket and applying the codes but they don’t work so before I commit I wanted to check I wasn’t missing another choice! Thanks

I bought the festive best sellers collection which was £60, could only get it down to £43 but with free postage (saving me £3.50) o technically got £20 off.

I used

STSMHCXMAS and FREEDEL30

Also used the 20% off code that I was given via email (can’t remember what code it was).

@balalalala they are still stocking them, I saw them in our Aldi last week, but the shelf had been empty for ages. That said if you're near a Home Bargains they have nicer ones (in my opinion) that are slightly cheaper, so might be worth looking at then you can get it ticked off.

@balalalala

Has anyone seen the Aldi hot chocolate snowmen recently? I've been trying to get another one for weeks now but the shelf is always empty. Not sure whether to give up and try to find something else.

I’ve not been to Aldi but homebargains have something very similar and a bit cheaper x

Asos have an extra 15% off sale stuff with code SAVEMORE!

Oh FFS! my Matalan order arrived with the bag unsealed and with just a bit of Hermes tape holding it vaguely shut. It only has half the contents listed - and not the flipping PJ's I ordered for DS2 which are now showing as OOS! I've sent an email to Customer Services (after sitting on hold for an age) - what are Matalan CS like? Do I need to be prepared for a fight. I'd ordered shoes for both boys - and they are both missing so that was the bulk of the flipping order!