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Thread 28 - the one with the amarillo bulb and winter cheery plants

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Reastie · 15/12/2021 09:23

Thanks @OyTheBumbler for the title. Now, does the Amarillo bulb grow the place or the song?! Grin

I’ve finally Blush updated the referral thread link in the post.

Wonder if this thread will get us to Christmas now we’re getting closer to being done.

Just wanted to say a huge HAPPY CHRISTMAS to everyone on here. Thank you for posting all your links and sharing codes etc; it’s made Christmas so much easier for so many people and I know I’ll be thinking of you all on Christmas Day.

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WeeFae · 22/12/2021 15:35

@TheGriffle

My YesChef Christmas meal box should be delivered tomorrow, I’m quite excited to see what it’s like seeing as it was 50% off. Thank you to the person who suggested them.

I can highly recommend Greene King brewery customer service, ordered some beer and beer glasses and 2 of the glasses were wrong, sent them an email asking if they could replace the wrong glasses, they resent my whole order again! They responded on Monday and it was delivered today. Dh is very happy with his double beer order.

Mine is due tomorrow as well, and I really hope it is ok! I don't have any back-up food and I have a chemo session tomorrow so wont really be up to last minute food shopping. Fingers crossed!
Twinkleylight · 22/12/2021 16:45

@Haveyoubrushedyourteeth thank you, I'll have a look later on tonight. I saw a small squishmallow in B&m yesterday for £14 which was too expensive for the size.

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 22/12/2021 16:57

@Haveyoubrushedyourteeth

If anyone is looking for squishmallows I've just done my Christmas food shopping in Morrisons and they're selling off their festive ones. They're much bigger than the Aldi ones and reduced to £6. I spotted Santa, a snowman and possibly a penguin. Just in case anyone is still looking and is feeling brave....
These are Morrisons own version so not official squishmallows if that is important but for £6 they are lovely - i've picked them up from the shipper every day I have been in work but have so far resisted as I have Aldi ones and I don't nees any more. Worth noting they were £12 on Monday, £8 yesterday and £6 today. Our store had deers and penguins left
TwinkleTwinkleLittleStarFightr · 22/12/2021 16:59

@TheGriffle and @WeeFae let us know what the YesChef quality is like. I was tempted but decided not to risk it.

@WeeFae I hope your chemo isn’t too bad!

RainbowPhilosophy · 22/12/2021 17:16

Paperchase have an up to 50% sale on and 50% cashback on Quidco. I am staying strong (so far) as DH has already pointedly mentioned that "We do not need any more wrapping paper!"

SpamIAm · 22/12/2021 19:58

@Fubbs I don't think Liz Earle have best before dates. There is a deal every month on the website though for the cleanse and polish, instant boost skin tonic, skin repair plus a free gift.

Getoutofbed25 · 23/12/2021 00:01

@ one small step I have a code for Argos if you need it

Getoutofbed25 · 23/12/2021 00:02

@Onesmallstep67 do you still need a code?

Araisaris · 23/12/2021 00:21

@buckeejit thinking of you and your family ❤️

nocutsnobuttsnococonuts · 23/12/2021 00:43

@2lostsouls

Some stuff with good reductions in the Entertainer - just got the drawing game CATS for £4 or £5. Looks like a much more expensive gift. It’s now a gift to the kids from the cat.
Just a word of warning @2lostsouls if its The cat game you are referring to with the furry bit on the box, its not the most suitable for children. We had to remove some cards as some weren't family friendly. Off the top of my head there was American Pie, giving birth and im sure there was one relating to porn! Not the wholesome pictionary with cats i imagined playing with my 10 and 7 year old (at the time!) 😂😂😂 plus the whiteboard pens weren't the best!

The dog game was fantastic though and perfectly suitable for all ages!! 😁

Onesmallstep67 · 23/12/2021 00:58

@Getoutofbed25, no I’m sorted thank you. I got a code sent to me last night. But thank you for checking in on me.

Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting · 23/12/2021 06:51

Ugh. DH has just informed me that he needs a couple of packs of woven boxers. I'll have to go in a Real Shop 😩 any good bargains around? I have Sainsburys TKmaxx and M&S close by. Thanks

Tinitiny · 23/12/2021 06:58

@Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting

Ugh. DH has just informed me that he needs a couple of packs of woven boxers. I'll have to go in a Real Shop 😩 any good bargains around? I have Sainsburys TKmaxx and M&S close by. Thanks
Omg mine just did the same. And some ‘nice warm socks’. Could throttle him. I’m going to brave TK Maxx as it’s next to M&S (food pick up —gin top up— ) but not very hopeful.
Tinitiny · 23/12/2021 07:00

Also, do any of you lovelies know where I can pick up a ready baked gingerbread house? DD5 has asked for one and there’s no way I’ll find time to bake one 🙈

Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting · 23/12/2021 07:04

@Tinitiny might bump into you then Grin

Br1ll1ant · 23/12/2021 07:13

Our M&S food store still had ready to construct gingerbread houses

Tinitiny · 23/12/2021 07:27

[quote Waveafterwaveslowlydrifting]@Tinitiny might bump into you then Grin[/quote]
Lol indeed. Along with a lot of similarly flustered wives I imagine 😂

Tinitiny · 23/12/2021 07:27

@Br1ll1ant

Our M&S food store still had ready to construct gingerbread houses
Ooooh I didn’t even think about that. Thank you @Br1ll1ant
PastelGiraffe · 23/12/2021 07:54

Assume everyone is on top of this but the Boots sale has already started online and there are loads of great bargains on premium beauty like Lancôme, Fenty, Laura Mercier, Nars, Clarins etc. they won’t last long though!

IggyAce · 23/12/2021 07:56

Braved M&S for the party food shop left home at 6am and popped to Asda for veg and other fresh stuff back home with a Greggs bacon butty and coffee for just after 7:30. However still need to get bread as the shelf was empty at the large Asda so will walk to the smaller store in our town centre later.

2lostsouls · 23/12/2021 08:40

Yikes - Thank you @nocutsnobuttsnococonuts ! Proof that I shouldn’t twitch on something just because it’s cheap. It says 16 years + online (it’s already wrapped) which I totally didn’t notice. Think that’ll be going back when I can be bothered.

chillimice · 23/12/2021 09:06

@2lostsouls we play the cats game with our 10 & 12 yos and it was a real hit (but I do check the cards - I can't remember porn.. will have to look closer!!!! Shock) and as @nocutsnobuttsnococonuts says def get different pens as the ones in the box are rubbish

PeachTea1 · 23/12/2021 10:16

Picked up a pair of faulty sheepskin slippers from Sheepers for £10 they've arrived this morning and I can't spot the fault! I've been sent the original ones and they're £40 faultless.

www.sheepers.co.uk/product/faulty-womens-sheepers-lucky-dip-faulty/

TwinkleTwinkleLittleStarFightr · 23/12/2021 11:44

Thanks for that @PeachTea1. I’ve just ordered some for me Xmas Smile

spudjulia · 23/12/2021 11:46

Don't suppose anyone has an Argos code they won't need? Kids present delivery disaster so I'm panic buying at Argos click and collect Confused. Thank 🙏