Thread 13 - the one with the day of the cardboard boxes

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Thanks @bizzey for the title, which tickled me! The day of the triffids? Nope, it’s the day of the cardboard boxes!

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.

Vodafone codes thread here

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

£10 off orders over £29.99 at The Folio Society with code SFDUK.

@Twilightstarbright

Any decent coffee recommendations for someone who’s loves small/independent roasters? I did the paddy and Scott gift last year and it was a huge hit so I’m hoping to repeat.

There's Tynemouth coffee which has a load of Geordie names; www.tynemouthcoffee.com/shop/beans/

Just coming back on to say that the name on Vulcan gift/ certificate was very well received - the recipient was thrilled with such a thoughtful gift. So thanks again for the info and help.

Thanks for all the dryer input people! Much appreciated. Looks like it's a good present idea and I will certainly look at the non-lakeland options as well.

@BellsaRinging you'd have to prise my pod out of my cold, dead hands! I love it. And I use it in place of my tumble dryer for anything that can go on a hanger. My little airship 😍

However Aldi had heated airers in store today at 39.99 too

@Jokie I'm glad I could help! We have a monthly subscription now and love getting it in the post, beautifully packaged with lovely printed tasting notes and just really amazing coffee.

Rabbit's Nap and Cat's Kitchen are both £3 on Amazon at the moment - lovely lift the flap books that my babies have really been into!

45% cash back at boohoo today through tcb

Does anyone know if Skate Hut do decent Black Friday offers? I've seen them recommended on here last year so hoping someone remembers whether there were deals then? DD wants rollerskates and I'd like it sorted asap but would also like them cheaper!! Thank you for any help.

@sorryiasled how old are your fidgetty ones?

My 15yo is Autistic and needs the distraction - his favourite silent things are monkey noodles, rubix cube, star cube, infinity cube and a little floppy thing that looks like a small bike chain. A blob of blu-tac is good too.

My 9yo however just likes to be in with the crowd so she uses fidgets for fun - she like monkey noodles and squishies.

@LetsPlayBamboozled Yes skatehut definitely do, I know as I ordered about a week before and rather than refund the difference they insisted I returned and reordered even though returns were free

Ooo @IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile how frustrating!! But thank you for the info. Will hold my horses then!

Sainsbury's delivery dates for groceries, if anybody would like them (not a bargain, but useful...this is if you have a Delivery Pass).

Thank you for the Phillip Jones website. I’ve ordered a few things. Was gutted I couldn’t get hot diamonds to stack

@DoucheCanoe thank you, dd is 13 so your older suggestions look great.

@Twilightstarbright Workhouse Coffee are a local to me business which do good coffee. They sell whole beans and different kinds of grind eg they do a grind specially for Aeropress. They have quite a few different roasts. workhousecoffee.co.uk/collections/all

@Avoca76 There's a seller on Amazon who does a random 5 pack of TY Beanie Boos. It worked out really good value when I bought, as I had loads of class birthday parties coming up. They had an image of all the potential toys which could be in the pack, and I didn't get any duplicates (although I would say most of them were feminine colours) . It all depends whether your DC want specific Beanies or not. I shall attempt a link TY Beanie Boo Boos - Plush Soft Toy - Random 5 Pack
It was 18.99 when I bought it 4 months ago so the price has gone up a little bit but it might still be cheaper than other shops.

Thank you to whoever mentioned the half price prerelease books of The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List and The Christmas Pine. Both arrived today and will be lovely 1st Dec gifts with advent calendars. I’ve read the Christmas Pine and it’s a lovely book - brought lump to my throat - can see it being brought out year after year. Ideal as most of our Christmas books are toddler ages so need to redo collection for primary ages now. Any other recommendations??

Both those hardback books are half price on Amazon still but hasn’t compared to any other shops.

“Haven’t” compared. I so wish we had an edit button!

Lloyds pharmacy online currently have lots of lovely little gift sets on offer. Some are at least half the price of elsewhere.

@Mummyof2Terrors

Not a huge bargain but very cute. £5 from the Works. Saw advertised elsewhere but ordered mine earlier with some others bits I wanted for a craft hamper.

Thanks for this, although not a massive bargain it's a nice book. My DS will love it!

I've just read that the Sainsburys half price toy sale runs from November 10th until Nov 16th, if anyone is waiting for it. Looks to be in store only though.

I've been waiting, @Haveyoubrushedyourteeth. I'll go first thing on the first day!

@WeAreTheWeirdosMister

www.lookfantastic.com/offers/beauty-box.list BBOCT gets you the Look Fantastic Beauty Box for £5 (might need to pay shipping)?

FREEBOX gets you box ^ plus a mystery bag for £14.50

Which box does it work on? I have tried several! No joy! Thank you!