Thread 11 - The one where I missed out the Shitting Flamingo

[RainbowZebraWarrior]

Hello folks and welcome to the ongoing Christmas Bargain threads, which are hosted annually by the Amazing Reastie. I'm just caretaking for now.

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I skipped past the Fahlo bracelet mentions as I assumed they were suitable for children but I’ve just seen something about adults also loving them. So please tell me if you think it’s ok to buy for my 25 year old dd and what were the offer codes. Thanks!

@HalfasleepChrisintheMorning , I saw TKMaxx have some Real Techniques brushes.. not as cheap as the haul ones though

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/search?st=real%20techniques&sort=&facets=&page=0

Not what you asked for but a pp had mentioned that there was a free CT Beauty Light Wand worth £30 with Elle Magazine this month.

Someone asked about shortbread on previous thread. Just wanted to recommend Chrystal's shortbread.

They are local to me but are sold nationally. We normally just get a box (which comes with individual layers wrapped so you can space out the consumption) but they also do a gift tin.

They tried getting a new bathroom on Victoria Plumb as well! Luckily my card people contacted me to ask if it was me spending at those two places and, after I picked myself up off the floor, I said No definitely not! 😳 (£1000 at Lindt though!!! I wonder what they were buying!!)

I've had the Tefal one which was good. Its easy to filter the oil out. On offer at Amazon at the moment. There's also a Morphy Richards filter one that gets good reviews

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-Capacity-Cleaning-Stainless-F58-M2/dp/B01I06PEBU/ref=asc_df_B01I06PEBU

Abbott Lyon have 2 4 1 at the moment

Would appreciate recommendations for Raspberry Pi items. I am calling them items because I don't know what they are! I have a very techy teen who has not long discovered this. The sort of teen who needs a soldering extractor fan. An Idiots Guide To ... would be much appreciated.

Have you tried Direct Vacuums? They sell 'refurbished' vacuums at big discounts.
When DSIL worked for Black & Decker refurbished meant it didn't work when it came off the production line so was repaired.
They come with a 12 month guarantee and free delivery.
Bought one for my sister two years ago and she has been very happy!

25% off full price cosmetics at Escentual

Has anyone tried one of these Mystery Guides? It popped up on my Facebook feed and looks good, but is it? They’re £20.
I am desperately scrabbling in the dark to buy something for my son & daughter-in-law and am wondering about one of these!

Wonderbly have 25% off all books with code BLACKFRIDAY
https://www.wonderbly.com/uk

I haven't bought from them before myself, but have seen them recommended and I'm tempted now!

I've bought for myself (48) and my sister (51) 🤣 they do look really nice and you can choose the colour beads. I've also got one for my dd and chose purple beads as that's her fav colour.

Sorry the code a pp put on here was BUYFIVE to get 5 bracelets for £45 & they are £13.95 each so a fab bargain.

There's also a blue light discount

@Lashana £24 at JL

My brother bought 2 for my kids and we’ve not used them- I can go and have a look at them if you like?

@Callipygion haven’t tried those ones but we’ve used Treasure Trails quite a few times and found them good fun.

Okay,

PS5 hunter here. They have the disc with Fortnite on Very & Smyths.

Would I get another 20% signing up for Very? I have an account already, but DP could open one with his email? If so this would be amazing!

What's the Smyth's offer?

Thanks!

Thank you. I will get one. I vaguely remember the chat earlier about which animals move around and are more fun to track but can’t recall which ones were favoured. Do you happen to have a penguin and would you recommend it?

@ISimplyDontBelieveIT Abbot Lyon, definitely. I've got quite a few pieces now that I wear every day (earrings, huge earrings and a necklace I never take off) that have never tarnished.

I bought DS (adult) a Regatta one from Amazon at the beginning of this year. Paid about £52 but just looked and they're almost £10 cheaper.
Used mainly as a long, waterproof coat for the walk from the station to work, rather than a changing robe.

There is the cutest little lego set reduced to £13.50 on Amazon today. They're little plants but (imo) look like jellycats!

Ive got a regatta one and its just as good, the dry robes are longer on the legs though. Keeps me lovely and warm on the football pitch on a Saturday morning @PersisFord

I got my 9yr old these for his birthday this year, he loves them. They are so cute, I wish they did more!