Thread 7 - the one when dad needs bum bum cream

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Starting this in Reastie’s absence. Hope that’s ok.

Thank you for the us. Ordered some. Thank you x

Couldn't find the Marks offer on the app? Is there a discount code?

Think all app offers depend on what you buy. My offers are all for food at the moment.

@NotmySundaybest it was just showing in the sparks section on my app there was a 20% off clothing and then another for 10% off. Once I had added the offers to my sparks card they were applied automatically at checkout, maybe it’s account specific. There’s no code sorry.

I have NO Sparks offers. None. Since my 50p off when you spend £3 on vegetables expired yesterday.

[not bitter at all]

Sorry didn’t realise it was account specific. Hopefully it is helpful for some more people.
Glad it was useful for you @Igglepiggleandhisboat

Mine are rubbish - like 50p off something I never buy...

I didn’t have both of the codes you had but already had 2 for £16 pyjamas in my basket and then used the 20% off too x

I also have zero Sparks offers.

@Memo88 keep an eye on the Fleurtations (Nottingham) website. They are a florists but stock & ship a huge number of Jellycats. They have a few offers on at the moment but they do change so keep checking.

@Memo88 sorry, forgot the link.
https://www.fleurtations.uk.com/jellycat-christmas-soft-toys-2023-2.asp

Squishmallow glitch on the entertainer is back

Can you please let me know what the glitch is? I’m a few days behind…

I have never had anything good on Sparks until yesterday when I received an offer for a free pastry, no minimum spend. I suppose it depends how often you shop there maybe?

Looking for advent calendar advice please. A dear friend has had a troubled year and I would like to treat her to a special advent calendar. She mentioned her dream calendar would contain beauty items, but not make-up as she only wears mascara, luxury candles, tasty treats and other beautiful bits that she wouldn't necessarily treat herself to. I have spent hours trawling the Web, read a 1000 mumsnet threads on beauty calenders ( all one brand or heavy on the makeup). Help, does such a thing exist???

@IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile I don't think it does exist (and I've looked at a lot of advent calendars) as most tend to have makeup items in them if they're beauty... White Company could be an option but it's pricey. Alternatively could you get a fabric calendar with pockets and buy 24/25 items you think she would like? Not quite the same but I do this in a hamper box for DM and DF and for DPIL as I can't find the right advent for them and this way I know they get 24 little treats that they'll definitely like. It ranges from things like Fry's Turkish Delights to alcohol miniatures to hand cream or samples that I've managed to get at the beauty counters.

Daylesford could be another option @IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile but again it's pricey

@IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile

have you tried this thread? I am on it and posters on there are super-knowledgeable. Depending on your budget you could go for the lumene a/c or l’occitane or body shop or - very nice, but expensive - Diptyque or Jo Malone
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4917042-beauty-advent-calendars-2023-part-c-counting-down-to-christmas?latest=1

@IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile I’m making an advent calendar for my Granny with a little note of a happy or funny memory and then some little treats

I like the look of the Origins one. It's all skincare plus one candle. I love Orihins anyway though. £120

Alternatively, Neom have some cracking Wellbeing boxes at the minute. One of which includes the decadent massage candle. It wouldn't be something she could open each day, but she could use the products every day probably well into January (pillow mists, essential oils, wonder balm that sort of stuff is all wellbeing orientated) If you're a new customer, 20FORYOU gets 20% off. They often also give free gifts if you're ordering over a certain amount (£100 now I think)

@PeriwinkleForever

Glitch on the entertainer

Buy 2 squishmallow get cheaper one half price

But if you add the tigger or godzilla one it makes the other one half price instead so you can get a £50 massive one for £25

@PeriwinkleForever If you have their birthday code you can get big one and tigger for £23. Check your mails. I searched Entertainer birthday and found a code from last year that still worked.

It is expensive but Fortnum and Mason have a beauty one that has relatively less make up, there is fortnum and mason food one and vogue?

@IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile the Holland & Barrett calendar is called a “Beauty “ advent calendar but doesn’t have any make up items in it.
https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/25-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar-6100002110

thanks @poignant and @slithytoveisascientist