Thread 3 - the one with the speedily written title

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It's early September and we're already on thread 3 - wonder how many threads we'll get to this year! Any bets? Mine is 29!

If you have a referral link for a website, do post it on this thread

See post 2 for some (hopefully) useful links.

How does postage work on something like AliExpress? I was under the assumption you have to buy in bulk and then it's extortionate postage and it takes forever to get here?

Lands End further discounts (ends today) - just bought some lovely fleeces for my kids and my niece and some swimwear for me

Extra 30% off all Sale items (saving you up to 88%) + 40% off all Full Price styles + Free UK P&P (when you spend £50).
During checkout, enter the code PBHT in the ‘Add a Promotion’ field on the ‘View Shopping Bag’ page.

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@TwinsAndTiramisu lots of things have free postage on Ali Express (but lots of things also say they do when they actually don’t!) no need to buy in bulk but they do take a while (a month or so normally) to arrive. I’ve ordered lots from there over the years and never been disappointed, you just have to take some time to search for the best deal.

@TwinsAndTiramisu the best thing to do is to load up your trolley and checkout all at once. It'll tell you postage will be 8 weeks but I've had stuff arrive in days. Most isn't bulk buying but you can bulk buy.

If go on to sites like Urban Outfitters, Firebox etc you can search for inspo and then look for the items on AliExpress

Smyths Toys have this tub of 24 mini squishies which might be good for advent calendars?

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/sensory-toys/fidget-toys/toy-mania-tub-24-mini-squishies/p/208226

@TwinsAndTiramisu here's some example searches (results are customised a bit towards what you've previously searched for if you're a previous customer so this is skewed towards me)

@Irritatedmum

My £5 birthday voucher doesn't take the postage off 😩

Burts Bee cracker which contains a lip balm and a hand salve reduced to £3.92. I’ve bought for teacher gifts!

amzn.to/3quzVf8

That’s a great price, thanks!

@sorryiasked , thank you for posting about the Christmastimeuk sale.

I have just ordered 30 items for £19:75, plus £3:95 postage. My walls will be very heavily decorated this Christmas.

Is there any discount code for the Christmasimeuk site ?
It looks fab !

@BalanceNotSymmetry have you tried the cheese cavern in Lichfield? Don't know if they stock but worth a try

@bizzey couldn't see one but I shopped in the sale section

@sorryiasked thanks for replying!
I have got a lovely basketful ready to check out from the sale section .
I am just being greedy !!

Have a look on wish, shein and blippo. I've bought lots of kawaii/cutesy bits from all of those places in the past for my dds (14 and 10 this year) and been very happy with them 😊 Shein is definitely my favourite as I can buy homewear bits, clothes, stocking fillers, tacky decorations and the matching pjs all in one place (and free returns if it isn't quite right!) Also there's always a discount code!

Boots have their regular £10 Tuesday offers today.

There are a couple of Soap and Glory bundles which might make suitable presents, as might this Wet/dry eyeshadow palette.

Thank you. I remembered about them on my way home from work. I’ve looked online and can’t see that they do it but will try to give them a call today.

Thank you!

Thanks for the Burts Bees tip. Bought some for teacher gifts!

I've had an email today from The Entertainer who seem to have a decent sale on toys.

If anyone was after the Harry Potter kids hoodies from Dunelm the blue Ravenclaw is online now in a medium (none of the others are showing yet)

Dunelm kids Ravenclaw Fleece Hoodie

Thanks for the Burt’s bees. Have bought 3. Don’t know for whom yet though.

HC Velvetiser deal here

Molton Brown gift

Thank you for the Burts gift. I’m a teacher and they’ll are perfect for my colleagues.

Has anyone done any shopping with what a new initiative.the pre loved bit?

EBay* bugger off autocorrect

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