Thread 18 - the one that Reastie didn't set up

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See post 2 for some (hopefully) useful links.

@Rubyroo73 My son says Juno records is good.

He’s currently repairing an old 1970’s one. From scratch including the electronics.
Annoyingly I thought it worked, so all my gifts are redundant until he’s got it working.

Aldi have Christmas shaped kids ones, and they also have some fancier looking ones aimed at adults which look really good!

Hi all,

Does anyone have a code for the official Nike website ?

Dd has decided she wants a football shirt and since I've really struggled with her presents this year , I'm more than happy to oblige but wouldn't mind bringing that eye watering price down abit

@Pachangas not helpful for Xmas but you can hire ride on vehicles for birthday parties, companies like Kids Party Wheels (and many others). Not cheap and you'd need to hire a hall as well, but might help if he has a birthday coming up soon?

There's a fruit picking place near us in Herts that has a little electric go kart track in the summer but not helpful a) in winter or b) if you live elsewhere, but they do exist!

@tabbtabbycat985 I could definitely put this to use if you still have it and definitely can't put it to use. I can get the school teacher a nice bottle and some flowers

@OfHardy I can get you 10% with Blue Light card if you want?

@ImHavingAnOldFriendForDinner that would be amazing! Thank you

I've been to lots of soft play type centres that have go karts. If your budget can stretch to it, at Alton towers they have a bit with ride on cars that can go around a track that looks like real road with traffic lights etc. Honestly my son was in heaven and would have spent the entire day only on that ride given the chance. You get get 2-4-1 vouchers on certain food packets to help with the cost too

@OfHardy I'll pm it to you.

The milk might help, but possibly more for maintenance.

I think Martini has a good idea with the olaplex/ mask.

www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/best-vinyl-record-store-online-uk-b1810188.html

Please try not to use Amazon. We've used Norman's and Vinyl Tap. For unusual stuff Discogs is great.

can anybody recommend the best reusable hot drinks cups that actually stay hot please

@Room4onemore Contigo. Expensive but worth it - will stay hot (or cold) and will not leak or spill.

Thanks for the Charlotte Tilbury tips I’ll take a look. For the lady with the knotted hair smother it in conditioner the get a tail comb and just slowly un pick it piece by piece, should work if you’re patient!

@BalanceNotSymmetry Sainsburys are so soft fleeces and wash well

@Room4onemore the thermos king metal ones

Contigo for spill proof and easy drinking, sho for their goblet type cups but not for drinking on the go and I have a stanley one which I use when I want to keep It warm the longest.

@Pachangas My DD was exactly the same last Christmas, desperate for something to ride on with no effort! We bought her a hoverboard and a go-kart attachment which she happily zooms around the house on!

@dancemom i have £6 off £60 spend if you still need argos voucher

The Yeti ones are excellent. I make a hot drink before I leave for work at 7:30 am and the drink is still piping at 5pm when I finally get chance to drink it! The Beast ones from Amazon are a cheaper alternative.

Yeti, for sure. Their stuff is bombproof.

@Turtleoo which area if Herts is this in? It sounds great!

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Thanks for all the onesie suggestions 😊 I’ll go take a look tomorrow

Has anyone seen a short, black puffer jacket in stock anywhere (approx age 11/12)? Needs to be fairly puffy and warm, not a lightweight one, about waist length. H&M have an ideal one for approx £20 but not in the right size!