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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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dementedma · 23/08/2021 19:54

Mountain Warehouse has some good bargains in their sale just now. Fleeces, hoodies, walking trousers etc.

Shimmerandsparkles · 23/08/2021 20:03

@Iknownothing I've got a pair of Sound core ones (one of the first results on amazon) and I LOVE them. I bought DH a Bose pair a few years ago at around the £150 mark and these are better in my opinion. Currently £38 and looking at the reviews, I'm not alone!

Reastie · 23/08/2021 20:08

I caved and ordered Blokus!

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IGuessIdProbablyBeAnne · 23/08/2021 20:08

15% off Tonies on Amazon - including the box and the story characters.

CottonHeadedNinnyMug · 23/08/2021 20:08

@runningpink @villamariavintrapp All of the pop up Robert Sabuda books are beautiful - you should definitely get one! The pop ups are actually 'wow' inducing for adults as well as kids!

Adelais · 23/08/2021 20:15

I didn’t want to be the only person in the thread without Blokus so just ordered it too Smile.

Sideorderofchips · 23/08/2021 20:17

Caved and bought blokus 😂

Sideorderofchips · 23/08/2021 20:18

I get the vat off as well so only cost £6.66

Thisisbatshit · 23/08/2021 20:22

Thanks- finally got Blockus (×2!) I love looking at the "customers also bought" section on MN bargains from amazon because everything there has been mentioned on this thread.

BadgerFace · 23/08/2021 20:23

I would like to download the Christmas gift list app but it’s not coming up in my App Store search - any ideas why not?!

NoWordForFluffy · 23/08/2021 20:25

The amount of us with Blokus is hilarious!

Whoever was thinking about buying ahead, I got Exploding Kittens from this thread about 2-3 years ago now. It's going to DD this year (she's 8). DS is getting - drumroll please - Blokus! 😂🤣

Someaddedsugar · 23/08/2021 20:26

@runningpink to continue @PhantomErik’s theme, if you were to go with Julia Donaldson the toys are often cheaper on Amazon, and Next currently have pj sets in for the more popular books which is another nice (and useful) thing to keep.

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 23/08/2021 20:26

First Christmas purchase of the year. Blokus, the board game I didn’t know we needed

georgeregina · 23/08/2021 20:27

Also bought blokus (don't even think I have anyone suitable to gift it to)

WisestIsShe · 23/08/2021 20:29

@BadgerFace are you on Apple or Android? I'm on Android and used Gift List from the play store. I think on Apple it's called Santa's Bag?

PeachTea1 · 23/08/2021 20:30

I was going to get Junior Colour Brain for my friends 9 nearly 10 year old but should I get Blokus instead?!

Haudyourwheesht · 23/08/2021 20:31

@BadgerFace Mine was just called 'gift list'. It's on apple.

Looking4wards · 23/08/2021 20:35

OMG another one here that's bought the Blokus game Blush

Sideorderofchips · 23/08/2021 20:37

So many kids will be opening blokus this year. It's like Robert the unicorn all over again 😂😂

Sideorderofchips · 23/08/2021 20:39

Oh and looks like smiggle advent calendar is out this week!!

BadgerFace · 23/08/2021 20:44

Thanks @WisestIsShe and @Haudyourwheesht I was trying to find the app mentioned upthread where the photo has a red present and yellow ribbon. I’m on Apple but can’t find it annoyingly!

RainbowZebraWarrior · 23/08/2021 20:46

@PeachTea1 I bought Junior Colour Brain for my nearly 10 year old last year. We had 3 games and she had already remembered most of the answers. So I bought Blokus for this year. When it arrived, it really looks worth the money, whereas Junior Colour Brain just looks like a big pack of cards. Similar to exploding kittens, massive waste of money in my opinion, as it's also basically a pack of cards!

Ricekrispie22 · 23/08/2021 21:03

£60 Beauty box worth £275 www.hearstmagazines.co.uk/good-housekeeping-beauty-box-specialoffer

LyraSilvertongueBelacqua · 23/08/2021 21:22

Santa's Bag was recommended upthread for keeping track of presents.

Waterlemon · 23/08/2021 21:39

@woodwaj

What age is blokus for? Would 11/15 year old boys play together or would it get a bit boring?!
It’s a great family game, teens would enjoy it. It doesn’t take long to play but It gets very competitive in our house!
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