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Thread 25 - The one where 8 inches is big enough

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Reastie · 28/11/2021 21:26

Thanks @Carrie76 for the title. Just for everyone’s info - the chat was about tablet size 😁

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 Thanks

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MWestie · 02/12/2021 13:29

Has anyone ever come across a Minecraft Polar Bear keyring at all?

It's on my DD's wishlist and I naively thought it would be something quite widely available but I've searched online and it's really not!

Any tips or advice most welcome, thank you 🙂

lolarabbit · 02/12/2021 13:32

@Thisisbatshit
I second idea of a lightbox (maybe with a set of fineliner pens?). I got this cheap one from Amazon and it's been fine and is bright enough to trace onto paper and card.

Allhallowseve · 02/12/2021 13:40

Last day of Smiggle sale

livingthegoodlife · 02/12/2021 13:40

@lellyo could be tempted at that price....

Elmotickler · 02/12/2021 13:43

I’ve had so many bargains from this thread this year that I am almost finished which is a record for me. I’m now only looking for a secret Santa gift for a lovely lady I’ve never met in real life. She’s always cold, likes yoga, smellies and nail varnish. Alcohol is ok too. I’d love to get her something special and a bit unusual for £20 to Inc P&p. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Redundancygirl · 02/12/2021 13:46

Of course now the Nike discount (Game21) is finished my teenage boys have decided they would like Nike hoodies. Are there any other Nike codes around? Many thanks.

dawnky1983 · 02/12/2021 13:52

@Itsfreetobekind if you go on to Baker Ross on a device you haven’t used before it may pop up with a 10% off if you sign up for emails?

Friedbanana · 02/12/2021 13:54

Does anyone know if £629 (down from £1099) is good for a balsam hill 9foot Christmas tree unlit , or am I better off waiting till January?
www.balsamhill.co.uk/p/bh-nordmann-fir-artificial-christmas-tree?sku=2810158

IggyAce · 02/12/2021 13:56

@Thisisbatshit how about these slightly over budget but there maybe codes or cash back available.

I’m loving the Gary chat while I munch homemade mince pies & thick cream.

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 02/12/2021 14:00

Ah so gutted this morning - came home ready. To get festive to find my rare Spode Christmas tree covered cheeseboard delivered, found it on Etsy at great expense. The bottom half is smashed to pieces, I could cry. Now waiting for them to reply and it’s put me right off decorating now!
Don’t even think Gary could cheer me up…

LilithImpala67 · 02/12/2021 14:05

@MWestie have you tried Etsy? I got a minecraft skeleton keyring off there this year as it had to be a specific type of skeleton apparently for my DS.

reasysteady · 02/12/2021 14:12

Anyone know where you can get a massive bar of chocolate from (prefer Dairy milk - but happy with anything at this stage!)
From a actual shop - I'm so fed up with online and all the packaging it creates!

BlueFlavour · 02/12/2021 14:13

@NaturalBlondeYeahRight
Ah I’m so sorry. I know that feeling, everything is just wrong and shit. Poor you. Flowers. Just don’t think about it for a bit, make yourself a cup of tea and get away from the disaster area until your sense of perspective comes back.

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 02/12/2021 14:17

Thanks @BlueFlavour - it’s not that big a deal, just was looking forward to it. Never dealt with an Etsy problem before so I hope it goes smoothly.

Greenfingers35 · 02/12/2021 14:18

@Thisisbatshit

Bloody Gary. For weeks now I've gad that discount code in my sparks. Clearly no one is using it so now they are trying to give them away in a raffle. Even then no one wants them. Just give me a sodding 15% off clothes please M and S. What are they going to try and have us "win" next. FFS.

Any ideas for my loveky DNeice. She is having a tough time having just started High school with loads of bullying, no friends and now she is school refusing. She is in to art (and would like alcohol brush pens but they are waaaaaay over budget). Looking to spend about £20. Got her sisters things they could use as a family (3 kids). I'm stuck for her. What are your 12 year old children wanting? Thanks as always for the ideas.

How about some sort of jorunal for your neice, theres some lovely ones for children/teenagers help to get their feelings on paper. That and some nice pens to fill it in with.

something likes this biglifejournal-uk.co.uk/products/big-life-journal-teen-edition?currency=GBP&variant=30103602593855&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&wickedsource=google&wickedid=EAIaIQobChMIjJbpoKfF9AIVWOJ3Ch1mKwvJEAQYASABEgJu6vD_BwE&wickedid=495278331808&wv=3.1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjJbpoKfF9AIVWOJ3Ch1mKwvJEAQYASABEgJu6vD_BwE

Froppysue · 02/12/2021 14:27

@reasysteady

Anyone know where you can get a massive bar of chocolate from (prefer Dairy milk - but happy with anything at this stage!) From a actual shop - I'm so fed up with online and all the packaging it creates!
Morrison’s and b&m both have the giant bars of dairy milk.
Itsfreetobekind · 02/12/2021 14:34

Thanks will do @dawnky1983

sorryiasked · 02/12/2021 14:46

@Carrie76 I'm happy to post if you want to pm me but do check on royal mail website for the cost of onward postage as it'll probably be high.

MandScookiesrule · 02/12/2021 14:47

Hi, for those still looking for squishmallows. I had given up my search, but found a full crate today in my local Aldi an hour ago (Bolton centre next to Sainsburys/Morrisons if anyone is local). Obviously just been put there today and had all the Christmas ones (tree, angel, Mrs Claus, reindeer etc). I’ve been looking for weeks, so worth another trip maybe incase they’ve appeared near you Xmas Smile

sorryiasked · 02/12/2021 14:51

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Thread 25 - The one where 8 inches is big enough
greyinganddecaying · 02/12/2021 14:51

Hi all - I'm looking for recommendations please
1 - 16yo girl I don't know well
2 - my OH, mid-40s gamer, but we seem to have all the gaming paraphernalia so I'm out of ideas!

Thanks Smile

sorryiasked · 02/12/2021 14:53

@Carrie76 500g uk to Ireland is £7.45!!

Thewiseoneincognito · 02/12/2021 14:58

🎅🏼🎄 TOP TIP FOR THE DAY 😁😁😁😆

Elevate your 79p Home Bargains gift bags (and any other ones with removable handles) by Ironing the ribbon handles! Remember to always remove the white sticker on the base and the clear plastic hook (hair dryer melts the glue so they peel off easily). I switch the attached tags to plain ones too et voila!

Honestly it makes a huge difference (if you’re OCD like me)

lonsdaleshorts · 02/12/2021 15:03

@reasysteady

Anyone know where you can get a massive bar of chocolate from (prefer Dairy milk - but happy with anything at this stage!) From a actual shop - I'm so fed up with online and all the packaging it creates!
My local b and m had the 850g dairy milk last weekend. £6.99.
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