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Thread 2 - the one with the return of the buns

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Reastie · 16/08/2021 18:53

@jumpingintosummer thanks for the inspiration for the thread title, I’m now singing ‘return of the buns’ to the tune of ‘return of the Mac’

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link or the last word next to the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

If you’re posting anything specifically for me please do @ me or I may not spot it. It’s helpful if when sharing bargain info you bold it to make it easy for people to differentiate between chat and bargain links.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here to use for if you’re posting your personal referral link to others.

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it Thanks

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NoWordForFluffy · 23/08/2021 12:27

I got the old style Playmobil fire engine from Tesco a few years ago when it appeared on the bargain thread. It was a tenner, IIRC. I also got an ambulance the same year, I think, potentially also a bargain. We also have a police car, so relatively good emergency services coverage! The kids have loved them over the years.

NoWordForFluffy · 23/08/2021 12:30

No, it was £20; I've just hunted through old emails!

NoWordForFluffy · 23/08/2021 12:31

The ambulance was £15, also from Tesco (2017).

UrbanMage · 23/08/2021 12:51

Sainsbury's have a lot of candles and homeware on sale. I've just picked up quite a few boxes candles that make good stocking fillers or teacher gifts. Down to £3.75 and smell nice.

Number109 · 23/08/2021 12:59

The playmobil school looks really good, I’ve ordered one for my 5 year old and hope she likes it! Thank you.

ItsAllBlahBlahBlah · 23/08/2021 13:11

Thanks to whoever recommended turtle doves mend and repair seconds. My gloves just arrived and they're lovely, only a minor stain near the edge. No idea what I will do with them yet as I'm actually rubbish at sewing 😂 but I'm going to give if a good go. They're for me anyway so no fear of damaging a present.

Dreamingofwalden · 23/08/2021 13:17

Having checked my Gift List app I’ve resisted the Playmobil for my eldest - he has plenty big items. But I did buy a few figures for stocking fillers. Anyone with twins I liked Playmobil 5573 City Life Mother with Twin Stroller [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IF1VYII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_7FGZZQFCR506RRR3ZJ54?tag=mumsnetforu03-21 twins]]
It’s £4.79. The RRP of £14.93 is Hmm as when I checked the Playmobil website it’s £7.99 so still a bargain but not quite the deal Amazon is suggesting.

Kollamoolitumarellipawkyrollo · 23/08/2021 13:50

For those who missed the Blokus price drop, it’s happened again to £7.99
Blokus

ClaraLane · 23/08/2021 13:55

@Kollamoolitumarellipawkyrollo

For those who missed the Blokus price drop, it’s happened again to £7.99 ]]
Amazing, thank you! Just ordered one for us and one for my mum and dad. I like that it’s 2+ players so me and DH can play it when the kids are in bed and DPs can play it when they go away in the caravan.
ItsAllBlahBlahBlah · 23/08/2021 14:04

Argh I really want Blokus but my eldest is only 4 next month 🤣

Mumto3thatsme · 23/08/2021 14:13

Just gave in to ordering Blokus, loved @ClaraLane idea of using when camping/caravaning so one for me and dh for this weekend and one to go into a hamper for bf for when she and her dh go caravanning

Yeknom · 23/08/2021 14:15

🐑 ordered blokus, no idea who for, but if not I'll keep it 😁

Smile3 · 23/08/2021 14:22

Ordered blockus, never played it before but will give it to dp I'm sure we will figure it out Grin

Thegirlhasnoname · 23/08/2021 14:25

I’m the same that I want to get blokus but my eldest will be 3 just before Christmas and I know if I buy it to put away, it will just get lost somewhere 😅

Kollamoolitumarellipawkyrollo · 23/08/2021 14:30

I realise I look like some sort of pusher when it comes to Blokus but we bought it for £12.99 I think lasts year which was really low so when it went to £7 I had to share again. We play it and our 5 year old enjoys it too so I like to spread the board gaming love Grin

tiredturnip · 23/08/2021 14:35

I've bought Blokus for no apparent reason Grin I'm sure we'll enjoy playing it if I don't give it to anyone else!

whatwillicallmyself · 23/08/2021 14:37

Oh too late already posted Smile

Mumto3thatsme · 23/08/2021 14:40

😂😂

DelurkingAJ · 23/08/2021 14:44

🐑 here…just ordered Blockus based on your recommendations! Hurray!

Brogues · 23/08/2021 14:45

I’ve been Blokus’d

FlatteredFool · 23/08/2021 14:48

Amazon are going to be wondering about the sudden rush on blockus as I've ordered one too Grin

recklessgran · 23/08/2021 14:54

Baaaa! And me and worse still I don't know who for.

PiePieChickenPie · 23/08/2021 14:55

Hello fellow Christmas people! Great to find you all again hope you’re all good.

Dorothy Perkins has a sale on that may be worth a look and
Campus gifts has 20% off jellycat bashful bunnies.

@ItsAllBlahBlahBlah just a quick question if you don’t mind - did the turtle doves gloves package fit through the letterbox or did the postie have to knock? Thanks
Ooo also, what colour did you get? Smile

Chrysanthemum5 · 23/08/2021 14:57

I got Blokus and we love it - it really is very simple to understand the one rule, but also can be very strategic