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Thread 3 - the one where things get serious

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Reastie · 22/09/2026 15:23

All my plans at getting organised in the last thread left me as I realised the thread with referrals was already up and running, so the one I set up I'll link to once the current one runs out!

Welcome one and all to this safe, warm and fuzzy place for people to share discounts, bargains and Christmas gift ideas both online and IRL. Please note the tone and intention of the thread and join with spirit as generous as DC helping themselves to the Christmas chocolate celebrations Smile .

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lemoncurdcupcake · 01/10/2026 21:11

Theraffarian · 01/10/2026 20:53

  • Add a plus sign (+) and any combination of letters or numbers right after your username and before the @gmail.com symbol. 1, 2, 3]
  • For example, if your address is [email protected], you can use name+[email protected], name+[email protected], or name+[email protected]. 1, 2]
  • Gmail ignores everything from the plus sign to the @ symbol when delivering mail, so all messages arrive in your normal inbox. 1, 2, 3]

That's revolutionary!

jocktamsonsbairn · 01/10/2026 21:51

My P Louise box arrived today, it’s for a present and I do t want to open it - did anyone else just order the micellar water? Were there two inside or anything else ? Not sure whether to open and check but can’t work out how to open it without spoiling the box. I trusted it last year so hoping for the same!

Overherelikeeeyore · 01/10/2026 21:54

jocktamsonsbairn · 01/10/2026 21:51

My P Louise box arrived today, it’s for a present and I do t want to open it - did anyone else just order the micellar water? Were there two inside or anything else ? Not sure whether to open and check but can’t work out how to open it without spoiling the box. I trusted it last year so hoping for the same!

Just the item. No invoice or anything.

hugsandpugs · 01/10/2026 21:54

Theraffarian · 01/10/2026 20:53

  • Add a plus sign (+) and any combination of letters or numbers right after your username and before the @gmail.com symbol. 1, 2, 3]
  • For example, if your address is [email protected], you can use name+[email protected], name+[email protected], or name+[email protected]. 1, 2]
  • Gmail ignores everything from the plus sign to the @ symbol when delivering mail, so all messages arrive in your normal inbox. 1, 2, 3]

Oh I may try this, though would the plouise still not recognise the same address/bank card may be being used?

hugsandpugs · 01/10/2026 21:56

fishfingersandchipsagain · 01/10/2026 19:21

What is “the usual +1 Gmail trick”?

Did you use the 15% off before or after the other codes? Thanks

FinallyGettingFree · 01/10/2026 23:53

@Justkeepsmilingxa bit off-topic, but pls could you explain how your candle warmer lamp moves up and down? I got one last year and it said it was adjustable but when it arrived I just couldn’t work out how to do it!

Freya1542 · 02/10/2026 00:55

FinallyGettingFree · 01/10/2026 23:53

@Justkeepsmilingxa bit off-topic, but pls could you explain how your candle warmer lamp moves up and down? I got one last year and it said it was adjustable but when it arrived I just couldn’t work out how to do it!

loosen the screw in the middle of the upstem, just the top half with the shade on moves up or down @Justkeepsmilingx

fishfingersandchipsagain · 02/10/2026 00:58

Theraffarian · 01/10/2026 20:53

  • Add a plus sign (+) and any combination of letters or numbers right after your username and before the @gmail.com symbol. 1, 2, 3]
  • For example, if your address is [email protected], you can use name+[email protected], name+[email protected], or name+[email protected]. 1, 2]
  • Gmail ignores everything from the plus sign to the @ symbol when delivering mail, so all messages arrive in your normal inbox. 1, 2, 3]

Mind blown!
thank you @Theraffarian that will be very useful.

Theraffarian · 02/10/2026 06:00

hugsandpugs · 01/10/2026 21:54

Oh I may try this, though would the plouise still not recognise the same address/bank card may be being used?

I used all the same details for delivery, paid via PayPal , didn't put my phone number in just the first 5 digits followed by zeros so don't know if it matches phone numbers

Theraffarian · 02/10/2026 06:01

hugsandpugs · 01/10/2026 21:56

Did you use the 15% off before or after the other codes? Thanks

I used it after x

FinallyGettingFree · 02/10/2026 07:07

Thank you so much, @Freya1542!

IlovePond · 02/10/2026 07:51

Unfortunately, the PLouise Welcome Mystery bags have now sold out. I also tried stacking the codes on an order and whatever glitch was allowing multiple codes to be added was no longer working for me this morning.

sillygoof · 02/10/2026 09:01

Boots x Bubble beauty icons bag, £35 but worth £72. Went down very well with my DD last year when she was nearly 12 and new into skincare.

https://www.boots.com/boots-x-bubble-beauty-icons-gift-set-10399306

Starbright102 · 02/10/2026 09:07

Iv had an email from amazon saying i wint be charged for the jumpers because seller hasnt confirmed the order

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:26

Deck

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:26

The

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:26

Halls

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 02/10/2026 09:26

Halls

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:26

With

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:27

Boughs

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:27

Of

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:27

Holly

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:28

Fa lalalala lala lala

munchbunch12 · 02/10/2026 09:28

Tis the season to be jolly!

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