Thread 25 - The one where 8 inches is big enough

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

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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

For stocking fillers and bulking out- highly recommend Tiger. I got DD a metal straw, cookie cutters, notebooks, pens, pencil case, photo holder, avocado growing whatsitthingy, face mask holder, a bauble, all as cheap as chips.

@sorryiasked thanks so much for offering and for checking the cost looks like I may as well pay the 14

I am most annoyed I paid £10 for the Percy tin already. Then ate all the percies and had to buy more 🙈

I’m also in a quandary. I ordered DH uncle and his wife a quite pricey candle and diffuser set but I don’t think it smells nice. I won’t return it as it got me a gift with purchase I want to keep but I don’t know whether to give them it as everyone’s taste is different, it looks nice and they may like it or get something else (and if so what!)

@PinkDaydreams

Has anyone been into Lidl for the wooden toys? Just wondering if there are any different train sets instore to the ones online?

@PinkDaydreams I just came on to tag you!! I went in today and they had a great selection. I left very happy with this selection. I nearly caved and bought Brio. So glad I held out now. At £5.99 total Bargain.

@PinkDaydreams me again. Pretty much same selection as online. Not brilliant for track - though I liked the construction set - but great for the trains. I have found it easy to pick up second hand track over the years but our electric secondhand trains are a bit worn out.

@Dreamingofwalden thank you so much!!! They look perfect! I was showing DH the brio ones the other night and he was insisting that I order the brio but I told him I'm waiting for the Lidl event....like you I'm also glad I haven't ordered the brio as those brio look great!

@Dreamingofwalden can I ask did you see any dressing tables in Lidl ? Its say they have cancelled them online 😔

Thanks all for the great suggestions for my niece. Too many suggestions to tag you all but your help was much appreciated!

[quote Picklesbaby]@Dreamingofwalden can I ask did you see any dressing tables in Lidl ? Its say they have cancelled them online 😔[/quote]
Sorry, I didn’t see any - though I wasn’t looking out for them. ☹️

[quote PinkDaydreams]@Dreamingofwalden thank you so much!!! They look perfect! I was showing DH the brio ones the other night and he was insisting that I order the brio but I told him I'm waiting for the Lidl event....like you I'm also glad I haven't ordered the brio as those brio look great![/quote]
We have a couple of Brio ones too but my boys actually prefer the Lidl ones. Win win!

Any suggestions for fancy bubble bath currently on an excellent discount? Just got allocated my boss in works secret santa. Single lady, youthful mid 50s, likes the finer things in life and enjoys nothing more than a good soak in the bath. She loves Neom but that is over the £10 budget

Quick question as I'm looking for advice from those more in the know, please.

Does anyone know if the Van's Old Skool platforms are still in fashion amongst the 17-18 year old bracket? I thought I'd just bought the normal ones, but somehow got the platforms and can't reorder as they don't have others in her size. I'm totally unfashionable so I haven't got a clue!

Thanks to anyone who can throw some light on this minefield that's teenage fashion!

@Squ1ggle my local Sainsbury’s had a discounted Habitat set of 3 shower/bath gels that was around £10

@Mumto3thatsme check out the olew products, Babipur sell them. Really great for curls.

[quote Ruralretreating]@Squ1ggle my local Sainsbury’s had a discounted Habitat set of 3 shower/bath gels that was around £10[/quote]
Thank you, I'll have a look

@Squ1ggle it was this one I think, or very similar. Looks nice, I bought it for a discerning friend

I was living abroad until recently and am only finally catching up on that series Miranda. Finale this evening, (spoiler: she marries Gary) and bloody hell but who pops up for a special guest appearance? Only the other Gary, the Mumsnet stalker! Verily, Barlow, you are the Ghost of Christmas Present 😁.

[quote Ruralretreating]@Squ1ggle it was this one I think, or very similar. Looks nice, I bought it for a discerning friend[/quote]
Ah looks lovely but it's shower gel rather than bubbles and I definitely want bubble bath for her. Thank you for looking though

My Yoshi bag(s) arrived

Very nice!

@Squ1ggle just a teeny bit over budget

Milton brown bauble

Milton brown

10% cashback on Feel Unique at Quidco, 13% at Top Cashback if you're a new customer, which brings the MB bauble down a bit.

@Squ1ggle

Any suggestions for fancy bubble bath currently on an excellent discount? Just got allocated my boss in works secret santa. Single lady, youthful mid 50s, likes the finer things in life and enjoys nothing more than a good soak in the bath. She loves Neom but that is over the £10 budget

How about this?

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Aromatic Foaming Bath 200ml

£8.50 on subscribe and save at Amazon

@MrsS92

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas to bulk out my 5 year old daughters pile? She has had a lot more spent on her than my 2 year old but my youngests things look bigger. I don’t think she’s old enough to understand the concept yet so just wanted a few budget ideas to even it out a bit. She loves being creative, and things like Polly pockets/barbies. I absolutely love this thread, thank you everyone

Does she need a new fleece blanket/ duvet set/ dressing gown/ fancy cushion - dd has one that you change the picture by wiping the sequins.

Is there anything boxed she's having that you can build then wrap it/ cover it with paper standing?

Alternatively get some boxes (even storage boxes you can later use) and put a toy that's a bit smaller in there? I've just had something delivered from Amazon that looks awful to wrap so I'll get the postage sticker off and wrap the box which will be easier plus it'll bulk out a lot as the box is double it's size. DD won't notice the size as it's a top toy on her list.

Remember to pile hers apart slightly so visually it's taking up more space- or if you have a small table put it behind her presents to stack the back ones higher?

Hopefully something there helps!

Where's got the huge gift bags this year? I didn't see any in B&M or HB

Not bubble bath but this set from nuxe at m and s is what I’m thinking of getting my very similar lady.
I have been browsing at M&S and found this: www.marksandspencer.com/huile-prodigieuse-gift-set-the-prodigieux-4/p/hbp60523868?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share