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Thread 11 - the one where pandemic is good & very replayable

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Reastie · 17/11/2023 18:11

Thanks @GoatsareGOAT for the title. Luckily, she was referring to the board game peeps!

In message two are the links and info from last year - if anyone has anything they'd like me to amend or add, please do tag me and I'll update.

A reminder not to post affiliate links in the thread but that MN do change amazon links shared by posters into MN affiliate links.

Please do watch the thread rather than post to mark place to make it easier for everyone to keep up and find relevant info.

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SpoilerFree · 19/11/2023 22:22

Any tea/coffee bargains? Want to buy for a group teacher/ta present as kiddo is in special school so a lot of staff involved!

XmasShoppingsister · 19/11/2023 22:46

A nice present for William Morris fans. A 4 pack of guest soaps in a gift box/book for only £6.50, less than half its normal price.

Namenumber3 · 19/11/2023 22:50

redjoker · 19/11/2023 22:11

I just managed to get this for 5 quid. No delivery fee. But I had to go via a Facebook advert for them so no way to link it sorry. However they did offer me a referal code which I'll put on the other thread.

And they are doing 30% off with added free delivery.

Thank you. I just googled it and it took me to the site. Also Topcashback !
Theses are so perfect for stocking fillers.
DH buys me the Laithwaites advent calendar as part of my Christmas present every year. I usually save a couple of bottles to put in a stocking or two but now I don't have to!

fishfingersandchipsagain · 19/11/2023 23:08

When were Aldi getting the heated blankets in? I could have sworn it was today because I put it in the diary, but I went to two different ones and asked about them and they looked at me like I had two heads. Did I imagine it?

thaegumathteth · 19/11/2023 23:09

MamaK19 · 19/11/2023 22:11

We have my nephews here for Christmas, ages 9,10 & 11 any ideas for stocking presents please 🙏 we have a 3yo so I have no idea really!

Bottle of prime if they're allowed it
Sweets
Fidget toy
Punching pens (flying tiger have them but loads of places do)
Some kind of body spray / deodorant
Gloves
Snowball shaper
Bug magnifying pot
Arts and crafts stuff
Binoculars
Torch
Cake in a mug cake mix

dcadmamagain · 19/11/2023 23:12

fishfingersandchipsagain · 19/11/2023 23:08

When were Aldi getting the heated blankets in? I could have sworn it was today because I put it in the diary, but I went to two different ones and asked about them and they looked at me like I had two heads. Did I imagine it?

It’s This Thursday x

Maharajah20 · 19/11/2023 23:18

Can anyone help?? I had a code, off instagram, I think for 50% off steven Brown art. Had it in my basket then added a loyalty code. This has cancelled out the 50% off code and now I can't remember or find again the original code. I had put it in earlier in the evening.
Has anyone seen or used it ?? Thanks 🙏

clpsmum · 19/11/2023 23:19

Maharajah20 · 19/11/2023 23:18

Can anyone help?? I had a code, off instagram, I think for 50% off steven Brown art. Had it in my basket then added a loyalty code. This has cancelled out the 50% off code and now I can't remember or find again the original code. I had put it in earlier in the evening.
Has anyone seen or used it ?? Thanks 🙏

New50

Hotchocolatemousse · 19/11/2023 23:22

MrsChristiesChristmasCake · 19/11/2023 19:57

Any good ideas for a gift for a (male, 30s) hipster foodie? Not coffee because he's very particular about that! 😅 Any bargainous tips? 🙏

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@MrsChristiesChristmasCake this is my go to gift for fussy foodies and myself!
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/chocolate-macadamia-biscuits-200g

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/chocolate-macadamia-biscuits-200g

Maharajah20 · 19/11/2023 23:23

@clpsmum THANK YOU so much!! Just saved me nearly £60!! 😃

clpsmum · 19/11/2023 23:23

@Maharajah20 you're very welcome xx

fishfingersandchipsagain · 19/11/2023 23:24

dcadmamagain · 19/11/2023 23:12

It’s This Thursday x

Thank you! Annoyingly I’ll be out of the country so hopefully they won’t be too popular and will still be there at the weekend.

IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile · 19/11/2023 23:28

Dock and Bay have a good sale on, 50% off some lines. Have just bought all the kids new ponchos for next years holiday. I bought everyone hair wraps from there last year and they are fab.

MrsChristiesChristmasCake · 19/11/2023 23:29

@redjoker Looks interesting, thanks!

kkr168 · 20/11/2023 00:05

Thanks @Sunnydays41 & @Tiredmummyof3 I've ordered her a hoodie & joggers, hopefully she likes them. Took forever to find anything in xs, their site doesn't filter well at all.

PurpleSkittle · 20/11/2023 00:15

@redjoker and others, I'm working on the theory that a lot of shops have gone in early with their deals and that Black Friday itself (ie 24th) might be a bit of a damp squib for bargains this year. So I've decided not to hold off and to just go for stuff when it looks like it's a good price (while also thinking that I can potentially return an earlier bought item if I see it significantly reduced later on)...

HulahoopsBBQbeef · 20/11/2023 00:33

Not sure if it’s been posted by tartan weaving mill have an extra 20% off their autumn sale. Lots of gifts including Lambswool scarves for £12 after the discount. Love these silver earrings for £20 including delivery or free delivery if you buy anything else Silver thistle earrings

Scottish Thistle Silver Earrings With Am

Model: HY9145_NA

https://www.thetartanweavingmill.co.uk/products/scottish-thistle-silver-earrings-with-am?variant=42919517356199

butterflymum · 20/11/2023 00:40

@Eaglefree and @Straysocks stra

you could consider something from the Wacom range. Argos have several on offer at moment.

cinders222 · 20/11/2023 01:01

how long does it normally take for the 20 percent of code to come from Hot Diamonds

PeskyPotato · 20/11/2023 01:48

BeauticianNotMagician81 · 19/11/2023 18:23

Are Heelys still a thing DS7 keeps going on and on about trainers with wheels Grin. Has anyone seen any deals at all?

If he's not after branded ones, go sports direct they sell their own brand ones.

Lastminutebride · 20/11/2023 06:11

cinders222 · 20/11/2023 01:01

how long does it normally take for the 20 percent of code to come from Hot Diamonds

I’d like to know this too. I’ve signed up, have received 2 emails reminding me I’ve got something in my basket but haven’t yet had a discount code offered. I only sugned up yesterday though.

Lastminutebride · 20/11/2023 06:13

Any recommendations for a good drinks bottle for a primary school child. It needs to not be see through though so the teachers can’t tell she’s got squash in it!
after something that doesn’t leak or break easily. She’s managed to break her metal smiggle bottle and it now leaks! I’m sick of buying bottles

Elpheba · 20/11/2023 06:31

@Lastminutebride I swear by metal Klean kanteens- we have insulated and non. Kids have had the same ones for years now. Can buy replacement caps if they get chewed up but I haven’t needed to do that either.

MerylSqueak · 20/11/2023 06:42

@Lastminutebride Sho do smaller size ones.

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