Thread 2 - the one where I try to get organised

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You are all wonderful and I’m now going back to my mince pie and stollen (never too early!).

Think they only have the M/L ones now as last night you could definitely select xs/s or m/l. Now if you add to basket then look on the basket it is M/L that’s been added. I ended up
spending over the £40 for free post with 20% off too as you get 20% off for first order

The size is at the end of the colour description. There doesn't seem to be a choice, and they are Australian sizes

These are all over Facebook marketplace. If you want it ready assembled, that’s your best option.

Thank you

I remember when we sold ours. It was snapped up in less than 30 minutes and collected within an hour of that!

I will have a look thank you

Daft question but what are the vases like? I've been trying to find some to go with the book for my sister. But the B&M and Home bargains near me had nothing. Thanks

I have a 7 year old and all the girls in the class seem to be in to bracelet making (threading beads and charms rather than friendship bracelets)

Can any post the link to the cheap bubble bath potion kit again please? I can't find it thank you

I am sure somebody asked about brown paper.

It looks like they have 3m here for £1 a roll.

https://cottonon.com/UK/roll-wrap/1687598-04.html?dwvar_1687598-04_color=1687598-04&cgid=sale&originalPid=1687598-04#start=70&sz=60

I have two teen DDs - 14 and almost 16, and this year I'd like to make them each an advent calendar, but not just for beauty, skincare and hair (though these will need to be key components!). Can anyone suggest any bargain additions so it doesn't cost me the same as my (hefty) mortgage payment?

Thanks in advance!

@AnotherNewNotebook , DH absolutely loves the little Japanese Kitkats. I buy them on eBay, usually get 10 mixed ones in a pack and they're all sorts of weird and wonderful flavours. They're only small but he really enjoys the novelty of them.

Buy Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz | Discovery and science toys | Argos https://share.google/j4WJ3tI6xJIXKoVqI

Air toobz is included in the argos 30% off toys code, I know it is still pricey but I've been watching it for a while and never seen it on such a big discount

@AnotherNewNotebookI’ve bought mini funko pops from advent calendars on Vinted- the office and Star Wars and I’m putting those in ours. @CarrieMoonbeams I love the Kit Kat idea thank you

@Puffaliciousthank you for the inspiration

Tales of Acorn Wood Magic paint book (water only) down to £4.50

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-Acorn-Wood-Magic-Painting/dp/103507608X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=ORT33TMSMLZL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rmLC_fGizxBVdAOQNhuXGJMb9Tgn26L10y8NDHly_vKPO3B7xBtUEtZqt_1B13pNUEJuGBDeilLbG8UfCBWIrwDvTg5B52sadKBC_nBb3GlwBMX2zEaDGWM7WVi1oQIrtwlJMgkePtjv6zRSLJngxjQ9ASbn5F4iwuVrbEbOV8OyyY3dWYXOqdOLuRO1cMmSXneerqRrWKSNh92Qz9JTpw.apRSyhvTjc5mhbdT0cP_pquKlCu1NrTWbv-UlaZvJLs&dib_tag=se&keywords=tales+of+acorn+wood+painting+book&qid=1789288524&sprefix=tales+of+acorn+wood+painting+book%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

@Nomdeplumeforthis1 and @CarrieMoonbeams, these are great suggestions, thank you so much! I'll definitely look into these!

Ah! I paid £5.22! Robbed I tell you l! 🤣

Little stationery items, sweets, Bitty Pop Funko, earrings, bracelets, stickers, keyrings, small fidget toys, crystals, small Xmas decoration?

Direct Cosmetics is a great website, I use it to buy Elizabeth Arden skincare. Lots of good deals on perfume too. They sell samples/GWP which might be useful for advent calendars/stockings. Free delivery with code FREESHIP35 if you spend over £35

https://www.directcosmetics.com/

Does anyone know if the Bloom & Wild code is not working anymore?

Does anyone know if Asda/George are planning another 25% off all kids clothes? I’ve a basket sitting here at nearly £100 and would hold fire for now if I thought a promotion was happening soon. Thank you

@Streetcornerchoir Yes, good idea, thank you. I used to love a pad of plain paper as a child, still love a blank notebook these days.
Might have a look at a page a day diary, wonder if they do such things for children and if she might still be a bit young. They could be an idea for next year maybe.

Hi everyone

These playmobil racers go on sale periodically on Amazon- they are great standalone gifts or a really amazing stocking filler for around a fiver. Ice cream one is £3.90 for me at the moment!

Such a random thing but I bought my two kids a clipboard each from Tesco and they love it for role play, think they were only about £2 each.

I can also recommend the Ticket to Ride kids game - we have the Ghost Train version and we love it here. My two are 6 and 9 now but we’ve been playing it for a couple of years.

@XxTigerlilyxx

Originally posted by @Ceejadess bubble potions here