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

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Reastie · 26/11/2020 18:33

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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NoWordForFluffy · 28/11/2020 19:08

@Fuckingfuckssake, I searched for 'Nintendo Switch console' and some came up, including this one.

Notlongnow1 · 28/11/2020 19:09

@joho123 tell me more about this gadget that collects the kids. Sounds fab lol

TakeMeToYourLiar · 28/11/2020 19:12

@Justyou

This thread might be done before the shops ARE actually open again the speed it’s going Grin
Was thinking the same 😁
Rockhopper81 · 28/11/2020 19:14

Thanks @Chocolateteabag for confirming my plan to pay off when it arrives won't incur any interest - it's so useful when people have actually done something you think is the right thing, but aren't quite sure about!

@dancemom - I'm hoping this fake oodie from Amazon comes as expected, it says delivery 3-4 December at the moment.

Puffalicious · 28/11/2020 19:14

Daisy289 No I didn't mean to blame you!!!!Blush I'm sure it'll be fine.

Theimpossiblegirl · 28/11/2020 19:19

I ordered the fake oodies from The Online Home Store (place of the weighted blankets). They arrived within days and are so much nicer than the Amazon ones (which I also have for some reason).

margaritasbythesea · 28/11/2020 19:21

I'm sorry to hear so many people with various delivery problems. I'm waiting on DS's main present on pre-order from Smyths and am having kittens about it. Does anyone have any experience with how reliable they are on pre-ordered stock?

I'm also having problems with deliveries. I've had to send two waffle makers from different Amazon marketplace sellers vack because they arrived with the packaging so damaged the machine inside was dented. I'm going to buy locally now even though they don't have the style dd wants.

margaritasbythesea · 28/11/2020 19:22

Oh! And CoffeeAndEnnui -I would definitely be complaining about that.

Someaddedsugar · 28/11/2020 19:23

@EnglishRose1320 also try Heath on Amazon for men's skincare. I bought DP some items for his birthday (he usually buys Clarins) and he's said he'll be sticking with Heath now

PinkJam · 28/11/2020 19:28

@Notlongnow1 Ah ok sorry lol, I thought you’d just placed an order and they had kept charging you!

ScarlettDarling · 28/11/2020 19:33

Has anyone seen any bargainous multi packs of Christmas picture books around? I always buy my Reception class a Christmas book each from the Book people and I'm desperately missing them this year. I need 30 so I'd love a bargain.

MsMiaWallace · 28/11/2020 19:35

Any free delivery Disney codes going about?

FizzyPink · 28/11/2020 19:35

Not a present as such (for myself) but does anyone know what the best Pasta Evangelists code is at the moment?

FizzyPink · 28/11/2020 19:36

@Rockhopper81 that’s the one I have and it’s fantastic quality. Also came the very next day despite saying 2 weeks so hopefully you get yours quickly too

EnglishRose1320 · 28/11/2020 19:39

Thanks for all the skincare recommendations, shall look into them.

Don't have much to offer the thread apart from not sure if its been mentioned but loads of things are 25% off on the playmobil website including the advent calendars, scooby doo sets and back to the future sets as well.

Bezzi · 28/11/2020 19:41

@ScarlettDarling I guess you've already looked at The Works? They do bundles of books 10 for £10 or they do a 6 for £10 range too

Birdladybird · 28/11/2020 19:42

@ScarlettDarling the works have loads of good offers.

www.theworks.co.uk/p/childrens-book-collections/megs-christmas-pack-of-10-kids-picture-book-bundle/9780241491904.html

Fuckingfuckssake · 28/11/2020 19:48

[quote NoWordForFluffy]@Fuckingfuckssake, I searched for 'Nintendo Switch console' and some came up, including this one.[/quote]
Thank you!! I was only getting the Lite for some reason.

herecomesthsun · 28/11/2020 19:51

@ScarlettDarling

Has anyone seen any bargainous multi packs of Christmas picture books around? I always buy my Reception class a Christmas book each from the Book people and I'm desperately missing them this year. I need 30 so I'd love a bargain.
www.theworks.co.uk/c/christmas-shop/christmas-books?ocgid=christmas-books&prefn1=offer&prefv1=10%20for%20%c2%a310%20Kids%20Picture%20Books%20Bundle
sorryiasked · 28/11/2020 19:52

@ScarlettDarling have a look at lowplex

ScarlettDarling · 28/11/2020 19:52

Thanks @Bezzi and @Birdladybird. I'd seen the Meg and Mog books at the works but I've never really liked Meg! I really miss the Book people!

MissMarple0203 · 28/11/2020 19:53

Does anyone know of any bargain baking sets? A family member has just asked for some baking stuff (tins etc)

Elphaba17 · 28/11/2020 20:25

@ScarlettDarling

Has anyone seen any bargainous multi packs of Christmas picture books around? I always buy my Reception class a Christmas book each from the Book people and I'm desperately missing them this year. I need 30 so I'd love a bargain.
How about these mr men ones?
JoHo123 · 28/11/2020 20:30

Oh man @Notlongnow1 I wish there was such a gadget! Lockdown has been long with a toddler and a newborn. I’d pay any money for a gadget that collected the kids!