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Reastie · 14/09/2025 19:30

I certainly don't want an unhinged crab for Christmas Grin

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IlovePond · 16/09/2025 15:25

@PudgeJudy - thinking of elderly relatives - I saw this little wipe clean storage bag today in Primark that I thought would be a handy storage container for people in bed/sitting in chairs to have next to them.

IlovePond · 16/09/2025 15:26

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nothingtoseehereatall · 16/09/2025 15:44

I got all excited about the crazy prices on M&S bags - then realised absolutely none of them are actually available online (all just says "find in store" alas).

Someone posted a few days ago about deals on Adidas Spezials but alas I missed it until it was too late. If anyone spots any others, please let me know, DD1 wants (another!) pair for Xmas.

Also, if anyone knows/ sees a deal on a good place that does photo prints of multiple pics, would be grateful! I've got a couple of posted size framed prints for years ago, like 10 x 10 little square photos or similar - but now very out of date and would like new but either I can't remember where I got them from or they have gone out of business!

IlovePond · 16/09/2025 15:49

Absolutely nothing in my local M&S re: sale today. However, as there wasn’t anything there at the start of the sale either, this shouldn’t have been a surprise 🙈

WhyDoesItAlways · 16/09/2025 15:55

Blessedbethefruitz · 16/09/2025 14:01

Ds6 needs the best tablet at a reasonable price for playing games and streaming tv on, android style, for which i can buy a padded case. Im keeping an eye on prime day, but I don't really know what im looking for, as we're not tablet users! Has anyone had anything that has lasted well?

DS has a Samsung tablet. I can't remember the exact model but it's in the galaxy S range. I have an app called family link on my phone so I can control screen time, downloads, apps etc to make sure its safe. It has a case and screen protector and is regularly dropped but keeps on working.

He did have an amazon fire tablet but the specs on those aren't the best and it ended up so slow and clunky he just got frustrated with it. Their app store is more limited than the Google play store on the Samsung tablets too.

Lenovo is another decent tablet brand worth looking at.

munchbunch12 · 16/09/2025 16:05

hby9628 · 16/09/2025 15:22

M&S sale is worth a mooch. Got some lovely handbags down to amazing prices.
Also some kids clothes left and some
Jo Jo Bebe Maman toys in the sale. Looks decent.
im going to pop to our local store on fri to see if anything in there

I got DH 2 pairs of cropped trousers and a t shirt for next summer, all at 70% off. Thanks to whoever posted about the sale!

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 16/09/2025 16:08

@nothingtoseehereatall Snapfish do collage prints in various sizes if that helps

Snapfish collage prints

lifelongfrugaleer · 16/09/2025 16:12

naiveandrestles · 15/09/2025 19:41

Any ideas for a 15 year old who has started getting into cooking (but not baking)?

A decent knife set?

Restlessinthenorth · 16/09/2025 16:14

Just jumping on to thank sleeves it was who shared the crocs deal. The leopard print ones for my daughter have just arrived and they are fab. She's so hard to buy surprises for but I know she will love these!

HopefulBeliever · 16/09/2025 16:17

Thank you for this - treated myself to the plum one.

Serenitesanta · 16/09/2025 16:22

HopefulBeliever · 16/09/2025 16:17

Thank you for this - treated myself to the plum one.

Can’t wait until I pick this up!!!
Gets great reviews so makes up for the one that couldn’t be delivered to NI

RaymondPeterfellow · 16/09/2025 16:30

Free postage code for anybody ordering from the National Trust shop. They have some lovely stuff!

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GRCP · 16/09/2025 16:53

naiveandrestles · 15/09/2025 19:41

Any ideas for a 15 year old who has started getting into cooking (but not baking)?

A Spicery subscription?

RatatatCat · 16/09/2025 17:18

Thought this was nice little stocking filler for baked potato loving teens/adults!

Broken12 · 16/09/2025 17:24

Loulouli · 16/09/2025 13:48

@Broken12 thank you so much, the item code is: AY9-189

Not in the sale unfortunately. Have looked at all the bedding and no Xmas ones at all are being added 😞

Theraffarian · 16/09/2025 17:28

@ChristmasMad1 my haul deliveries have both turned up just now , one that says it’s delayed until Thursday and the second that isn’t due until Friday . The tracking was out last time as well , in fact one parcel still says it’s not been delivered that came when I ordered during the first big discount sale . Hopefully yours will turn up soon .

Threeboystwocatsandadog · 16/09/2025 17:46

How do you get cash back through PayPal? I’ve studied my account and can’t see it anywhere.

BloodyBoilingInHere · 16/09/2025 17:48

Would anyone have a uni days code they wouldn't mind sending me please? 🙏

Zippymonkey · 16/09/2025 18:00

It’s boots £10 for Tuesday today and they have a few no.7 face creams and glycolic acid exfoliating pads included. They are usually £24-£27 each so good saving and a good gift for any female family members or friends

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 16/09/2025 18:01

Threeboystwocatsandadog · 16/09/2025 17:46

How do you get cash back through PayPal? I’ve studied my account and can’t see it anywhere.

@Threeboystwocatsandadog you need to be on the app I think. There's a section you can choose a category for 3% for the month (you can't change it once you pick one) and then there is extra ones like the 20% for George Asda

ChristmasMad1 · 16/09/2025 18:35

Theraffarian · 16/09/2025 17:28

@ChristmasMad1 my haul deliveries have both turned up just now , one that says it’s delayed until Thursday and the second that isn’t due until Friday . The tracking was out last time as well , in fact one parcel still says it’s not been delivered that came when I ordered during the first big discount sale . Hopefully yours will turn up soon .

Thank you! So far not turned up originally was due to come today now delayed until 19th! So finger crossed it turns up

Nestnearlyempty · 16/09/2025 18:41

Who wanted a NEOM well being pod? They are on QVC today with extra 20% off with code DEAL20. They are priced at £108 which would come down to £86.40. Plus p&p £3.95

www.qvcuk.com/neom-wellbeing-pod-%26-essential-oils-trio-collection.product.254277.html

WannaBeOrganised · 16/09/2025 18:48

Does anyone know this years soccer04 site for cheap kits?

Also, was the crocs deal direct from crocs?

Got to be organised this year! Not got much so far, but I have filled the present cupboard (for birthday party gifts) with smiggle sale stuff and some of the bargain galt science kits.

FortnumsWeddingBreakfastTeaPlease · 16/09/2025 19:07

How do I get the highly discounted haul rate please?

IlovePond · 16/09/2025 19:11

I think the deal has finished for now @FortnumsWeddingBreakfastTeaPlease but there might be another one soon.

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