Thread 16 - the one with the Harry Potter Jumpers

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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

@butterflymum @PolkadotsAndMoonbeams

Thanks both. I've just spotted these which I think would make a perfect starter set with a palette i purchased that was linked a few days ago.

I could also use some recommendations for make up for a soon to be 13 year old! She has started becoming interested in make up and fashion and I haven't a clue as I've used the same foundation and mascara for years and live in leggings haha

I ordered my sister some small glass bottles of ready made cocktails but they’ve arrived in a horrible box. Has anyone seen a lovely box of a way of displaying them. I’m going to put a nice glass in there. Any other ideas for cocktail accessories or things to put in there greatly appreciated. Just want to make it look nice

@thaegumathteth

Thanks *@spudjulia* sadly they don't have the scotland home kit

I'm looking at the away kit, it looks lovely. I think I'll order. Could you persuade the recipient on that one? It's a bargain.

@MydeamonsanOstrich oh yes, we've definitely done plenty of homemade marble runs as well! But then I have the task of trying to tidy it away/recycle it and that can be a bit difficult for my ASD son (he has a lot of attachment anxieties..). At least with the speed track I'll be able to roll it up and hide it away in the cupboard!

Does anybody have any WHSmith codes, please? I need to get wrapping paper and some books.

Just dropping in to say that Willow and Stone are still doing their £4.50 wrapping paper. It makes fabulous wall art in a 60 x 90 IKEA or similar frame.

www.willowandstone.co.uk/stationery-prints/

If you filter on price 0 - 5 it brings up all the wrapping paper. I have the flamingo paper up on the wall at the bottom of my stairs. The paper is really thick and super quality. My DD has asked for several for Christmas to decorate her house.

Thanks for the Duplo tip @Adelais! Perfect fir DD1’s 2nd birthday in January

Could I be so cheeky as to ask if anyone has a Sports Direct code? Would take the sting out of a pair of trainers!

My free Gruum washbag arrived today and looks great. I'm putting it in a sports and fitness hamper (with the cooling towels of course!) for FIL. Thanks to whoever linked it here.

I've been given my work secret santa 🎅 and it's someone who needs a confidence boost and to realise how fab they are, who also loves nice stationery. Are there any nice motivational type notebooks or other stationery items about please?

@Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting

My free Gruum washbag arrived today and looks great. I'm putting it in a sports and fitness hamper (with the cooling towels of course!) for FIL. Thanks to whoever linked it here.

I've been given my work secret santa 🎅 and it's someone who needs a confidence boost and to realise how fab they are, who also loves nice stationery. Are there any nice motivational type notebooks or other stationery items about please?

Typo is fabulous and humorous. Sainsbury's always good value and lovely.

Thanks for the speed track tip. No idea needed one of those but the minute I saw it knew it was a must have for my two boys! Really pleased its a small business too. My boys will absolutely love it

Some Lakeland vouchers if anyone can make use of them, only valid until the 8th though!

BusyB - 15% off with code VIP1121 - valid until 7th Nov
Lovely stationary, calendars and diary's

@Delahot cocktail ideas-

Metal/reusable straws
Swizzle sticks
Jar of cocktail cherries and lemon slices with some nice picks to put them on
Cocktail shaker

Piccola toy shop (independent shop) has a good variety of lovely Christmas items currently reduced here they also have other non Christmas toy items reduced on their site.

They're a great small business if you're looking to support them rather than spending at Amazon.

You can now get A5 calendars on Photobox for £3 which would make lovely gifts. However, if you want a bigger one Vodafone usually do a code for a free A4 one and you just pay postage so it might be worth waiting.

Sorry forgot to add the code A5CAL3

spudjulia

I ordered shirts from footballsbest4u.com/ after recommendations on one of the bargain threads. Amazing prices but long delivery times. I got them personalised and the quality is great. I can't tell the difference between the official one I ordered that cost £75 and the bargain one I got for £20

I'm considering ordering quite a few of these football kits. What actually is the difference? For example, is the badge actually embroidered or is it printed? These kinds of things make a difference to my exacting teens! Thanks.

@Puffalicious unfortunately not

@Puffalicious I would assume they are fakes at that price?

[quote thaegumathteth]@Puffalicious unfortunately not [/quote]
Is that about the embroidered badges? If so that's a shame.

Thank you so much @Daisy829 - the earth squishmallow has arrived and it is amazing! DS will absolutely love it. Thank you so so much again!

[quote RJnomore1]@Puffalicious I would assume they are fakes at that price?[/quote]
I would assume so, but then again I wondered how they can operate so clearly online if they're fakes? Morally I avoid fakes as the money inevitably funds criminals activity, but if this is a proper website that other MNers have ordered from I wondered if it was different? The football clubs charging £95 for a kids' football kit are criminals themselves in my view!

@Delahot Hollies Lollies do alcoholic confectionery which might be nice in your gift.

hollyslollies.co.uk/

Not affiliated at all, just a happy (repeat) customer for quirky stocking fillers.