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Thread 22 - the one with mad sheep disease

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Reastie · 22/11/2020 21:10

Thanks to @friskybivalves for the title

I think we might actually make it to 25 threads!!

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Chailatte20 · 25/11/2020 21:33

@Turnedouttoes try Baker Ross for Christmas gift bags.

www.bakerross.co.uk/gift-bags--christmas

HettyPain · 25/11/2020 21:34

40% off everything at Candy Kittens with code GREENFRIDAY-40

I've tried them before and they're very tasty. Vegan too. There are some lovely looking gifts on there.

candykittens.co.uk/

Sunshineskies · 25/11/2020 21:37

Thank you @Iwillneverbesatisfied I got a Cadbury’s hamper 🍫

CarrotVan · 25/11/2020 21:43

@Turnedouttoes I’ve sent you info on the ones I have. Hopefully they are the right size and happy to send you some. I thought I’d ordered 50 but actually ordered 200. As you do

dizzygirl1 · 25/11/2020 21:50

I'm looking for xbox or switch games, cheapest seem to be online codes.... How can I gift them?
If they are from Microsoft or Nintendo store, do they have to be added to the console straight away?

Carrie76 · 25/11/2020 22:08

Has anyone bought a refurbished iPhone? I want to get one for DH but not sure which sites are reputable

Iggi999 · 25/11/2020 22:11

Carrie I'm using an iPhone from music magpie, have bought three from there now.
Dizzy - Santa left a game code printed out one year, they can go in a card etc if you want. They don't have to be immediate, though I wouldn't buy months in advance

straighthairdontcare · 25/11/2020 22:12

@Carrie76 I have used CEX and giffgaff and have had no issues as long as you go for a grade or very good. Bothe refurbished iPhones. CEX give a 2 year warranty also.

To the point who was looking for a giant teddy - my Aldi had them in this week for £12.99. I know this because my DH inexplicably bought two home for the kids. Who had already wanted one apparently Hmm. They are 8 and 11 and are now both sleeping with giant teddy bears.

straighthairdontcare · 25/11/2020 22:13

To the previous poster even......

BuffyFairy · 25/11/2020 22:14

@puffincrossing Hobbycraft do a nice art caddy. art caddy

This is what my dd uses to take her art supplies into school. You could only fit an A5 pad in though.

Thanks to the pp for the bargainous reusable Xmas bags code.

thelegohooverer · 25/11/2020 22:20

@Jedstre I have this bath pillow and I love it. I find the shape of it much more comfortable than most other bath pillows as it suctions on very well too.

SparklingLime · 25/11/2020 22:21

@Daisy829

So after sorting the large avocado for my eldest dd, youngest dd wants a large pea!!! What is it with my random children. Any ideas? I’ve seen peas in pods on amazon but I think I would prefer one massive pea!
Love the randomness!!!

This is technically an olive, but it looks very like a pea with a jaunty beret on to me. Only lead times might make it tricky...

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/820935474/food-toy-pillow-plush-olive-plushie

Thread 22 - the one with mad sheep disease
Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 25/11/2020 22:57

I don't suppose anyone knows of any Hobbycraft discount codes do they please? I've just been inspired to do a Christmas camp out in the lounge with the dd's, but 4 teepee tents is going to be an expensive job!

Crackery · 25/11/2020 23:02

Thank you for the matalan codes earlier! Worked a treat!

Justonedayatatime11 · 25/11/2020 23:11

Does anyone have a Lakeland code going spare please? I gave mine away and now DH has requested a blowtorch Hmm

jingleballing · 25/11/2020 23:28

@livingthegoodlife aaah ok, I'm with you. Hmmm, that's annoying. Could you perhaps email customer services and explain your dilemma ? It's worth a try.

jingleballing · 25/11/2020 23:29

Was there a code going for shoeaholics, anyone ?

BunnyBerries · 26/11/2020 00:30

The board game The Chameleon by Big Potato games is on lightning deal (from around 5.45am!!). Last time on lightning deals it went down to around £20 and sold out, it's usually £25 and only very rarely discounted, but an awesomely funny game.

CoffeeAndEnnui · 26/11/2020 01:35

@Puffincrossing, I concur that the Hobbycraft art caddies make fab pressies for arty/crafty children. A school friend gave dd one for her birthday - with her name on and some supplies inside - and it was by far her favourite gift. Great way to keep the chaos contained too!

(We also have a Hobbycraft trolley with additional trays and pots because the art supplies are multiplying like Tribbles and I'm trying to manage the madness...)

CoffeeAndEnnui · 26/11/2020 01:37

She has these but it comes in several colours. I have a couple of black glitter ones to conceal my ribbon habit.

Graphista · 26/11/2020 02:07

Not caught up on thread just popping my head in but...

Re art caddies and similar, one year I got dd one of those cheap plastic drawer sets (see pic)

And filled it with cheap arts and crafts supplies including:

Her own roll of tin foil (stopped her nicking mine and leaving me not knowing i had none in for cooking!

A ream of printer paper - just to scribble on, make paper crafts

Colouring pens/pencils/crayons - inc scented ones, glitter, highlighters, mechanical pencils etc

Coloured "pipe cleaners"

Big pack coloured cotton wool balls

Paints and brushes

Stickers galore!

Glue in various forms - pritt stick, pva etc

Coloured craft paper

Ball of string

You get the idea! It was one of the cheaper "big" presents and was a huge hit with dd and those drawers lasted her years as when she passed the arts n crafts stage she used it for toiletries, hair bands and make up!

Thread 22 - the one with mad sheep disease
Legume · 26/11/2020 06:21

@Haveyoubrushedyourteeth

I don't suppose anyone knows of any Hobbycraft discount codes do they please? I've just been inspired to do a Christmas camp out in the lounge with the dd's, but 4 teepee tents is going to be an expensive job!
Messaging you!
Legume · 26/11/2020 06:23

@Foggyday124

I’ve been tracking this for a while now and it’s only £9 more expensive than best price according to camel camel. It will arrive on Sunday, so I have all the time to cancel the order if the price goes down further.
The Instant pot air fryer version is on sale at Lakeland. I can vouch that Instant Pot is brilliant, so that might save you some money?
Polywhirl · 26/11/2020 06:27

Justonedayatatime11 I have Lakeland codes I will pm them.

Allhallowseve · 26/11/2020 06:50

Were people after gin making kits? There's a couple top of the list on amazon lightning deals.