Thread 23 - the one where the shops are actually open again

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It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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My bil wants new jeans. He asked for levis but even with BF offers they seem pricey. Any top tips for finding them cheaper?

For anyone needing to send Xmas gifts try transglobal express
www.transglobalexpress.co.uk/
There a bit like compare the market for parcels and often cheaper than going direct to eg dhl especially if sending abroad but do UK too.

@JaneyJimplin, have you tried Get The Label?

https://www.getthelabel.com/c/mens-jeans?filters=HierarchyTOPPNAVIGATIONFILTER:/TOPPNAVIGATION/wcdepttMMen/wcdepttMNJeans!BRAND_FILTER:Levis

@JaneyJimplin Try Amazon for Levi's, I got the pair DH wanted for £32ish when they were £70+ everywhere else. You need to keep checking prices though as they go up and down.

And there's an extra 20% off their outlet with code OBF20

Thanks for that @timeforachangenow We’ve recently set up a (very small at the moment) candle business and I’ve been shocked at how expensive postage is especially outside the U.K. so will check that out

The Dunelm Cuddle Cushion has been out of stock for about a week. I stupidly assumed they would have loads, and was leaving it to the end of November to buy two of them just because they are so bulky.

I’ve looked for an alternative but not found anything the same. If you search for “reading pillow” there are similar shapes, but not with the nice cover. I even considered buying a couple of teddy bear blankets and making covers.

Thanks for the george code @IggyAce. I’ve got a basket full waiting to check out.

I’m looking for a john lewis code if anyone can help? DD wants a lego set and i cannot bring myself to spend £120 on it but its the only thing she has asked for this year.

@TheLastStarfighter - that's exactly what I thought too - my fault for being indecisive about the size!

@silky86 this one from Urban Outfitters is the closest I have found, but I didn’t really want cream, and apparently it’s quite small.

@TheLastStarfighter I think that's for the floor cushion the cuddle cushion is £59!!

I’ve got a few items in my basket at Claire’s 50% off sale. Before I press pay are there any other codes I can use for more money off or free delivery? Thanks!

Can anyone remember seeing a code for free delivery from candy kittens? I might have dreamt it!!!

Another request: I'm thinking about getting DB some skincare stuff. I don't think he buys that kind of thing for himself but reckon he'd use it. Any suggestions of what's good? He likes brands, wears designer clothes. Skin prone to breakouts. He's in his early 30s. Maybe a set? Budget about £50 but a bargain would be nice!
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Gosh I’ve had really poor customer service from seasalt!

First they cancelled my order for the cute jutes now explanation. When I rang said that design was out of stock. So i orders some more of a different design. Get the order today and one is missing. Ring them another error. The design I originally ordered are also now back in stock despite me being told they wouldn’t be!

Even worse I have to place another order and pay for it, and then wait for them to track down the missing jute to send to me that I then have to send back before I get a refund!

Lucky the jutes are so cute ...

Has anyone followed up with the Molton Brown codes? Who would we complain to? Molton Brown or the magazine subscription company?

Probably some office junior has sent them out without activating them.

@icanboogieboogiewoogie I've heard good things about Bull Dog products and there seem to be offers on it ar the moment.

@icanboogieboogiewoogie Clinique for me is really nice and you can often get bargain gift sets.
Also Boots No7 men is another good buy, again, often good offers especially if you are an advantage card holder.

@autumnwoman I have messaged magazine company so will report back if I hear anything!

Apologies if this was covered in an earlier thread when I wasn’t paying attention but can anyone recommend a cooperative board game. My dc are 10-12 so not too babyish but not too complicated.

@Delahot when I was that age several decades ago, the teacher gave us all a very small cactus/ succulent as a present. Mine lived for the rest of my school career and always reminded me of her. They are also fashionable at the moment. For a similar present this year though I have purchased personalised metal straws. They are £1.05 here. I’m just a bit stumped on how to wrap.

@PinkDaydreams B&M or Homesense do lovely ceramic bowls with handles and lids. Think they're supposed to be soup bowls, but pretty sure you could use them for cereal.

@icanboogieboogiewoogie my dh uses No 7 and L’Oréal men, sets should be available for both. Dh has a beard if your DB does too I can recommend a beard wash.

@silky86 I’m glad you pointed that out before I bought 2 of them! What a misleading photo. I’m thinking of just getting the Dunelm V Pillow instead. Gutted I missed the cuddle cushions though. The kids would have loved them and they were supposed to be the big (in size) present as all the other parcels are small.

I might still but the bullet and buy the Urban Outfillers ones