Thread 3 - the one with the bad bitch energy

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Last couple of years, Aldi have had packs of varying size Christmas gift bags at a very good price, not seen them yet this year so fingers crossed!

I ordered starfish on 19th and got a dispatch notice today. I did chase on Tuesday and they came back saying they were overwhelmed and I could cancel so I’m sure they will refund if you follow up with them and don’t want to wait. I said happy to wait and had a lovely (not a bot) reply.

Great tip about the gin crackers @IlovePond - I will be taking a trip to John Lewis tomorrow

Does anyone know anything about Mylee nails? My 12 year old DD wants the starter kit in Boots, the star gift, but I don’t know anything about nails so I don’t know if it’s suitable for her age/beginners.

They’re good. You need a lamp for them if it’s the gel ones. You get blue light discount on the mylee website too- I think it’s 20% and they do bundles on there too.

And they’re ok for a 12 year old to use? She’ll be able to remove the polish? Thanks for replying x

It is hard to remove the polish. You need to soak them- the mylee solution is quite strong. The actual polish is great quality-they last two to three weeks. Wouldn’t want to say whether they are okay for a 12 year old though. The gel can weaken your nails (the same as all gel nails). I would choose mylee over cheap brands though.

Does anyone have a referral for muck boots?

I got this too. It's absolutely great- brilliant photography & text. DNeph will love it.

I would not go for gel nails for a 12yo. They absolutely wreck your nails. I know so many people who have to keep on with gel nails indefinitely due to the damage.

Nails inc have lovely vegan/cruelty free sets and there are quite a few bargains like this one https://nailsinc.com/products/euphoria-highlight-5-piece-nail-polish-set

There are actually quite a few bargains the outlet section including a Christmas / gingerbread themed collection nailsinc.com/collections/outlet

I'm trying to do the P.Louise order but no matter what I do it's adding a free gift of 'Bad bitch crystal energy lip duo' which won't allow any codes to be used with it. So frustrating!

Has anyone seen any good deals on the Spicery or similar? DS has just started university and is cooking for himself for the first time and I think he'd really appreciate this kind of thing

I ordered Starfish on the 18th and received mine today. Very lovely stuff and all full price on the site now - can't remember why it was on such a big sale, was it closing a UK warehouse or something

Have done a p.louise order too!

Now I just need really cheap teen boy gifts...

even if you add the codes at checkout? you might need to remove codes, let the order be over £50 and then re-add them in the checkout stage

apologies if you've already done all that

Sorry to be a pain is there a code to get a discount? I've tried AUTUMN40 but its not working. I've only got the remarkable football grounds book in the basket

Depends whether youre happy with her having gel polish / lamps / acetone to remove. They need to be soaked off as someone else said, with acetone. I'm a nightmare for picking / peeling them which definitely damages your nails.

The Mylee brand is good I find the colours quite mature. I prefer the bluesky brand for the colour selection. Its time consuming too. When she first starts doing them id guess around an hour.

55% off cards at snapfish code: CARD1026

offer till 4th October.

Some nice Christmas designs

Thanks for the nail advice everyone - I think we’ll stick with ordinary polish for now.

Lovely toddler gift here - Orchard toys big jigsaw tractor, £1.99 including delivery from b&q (it's 12.99 on Amazon):
www.diy.com/departments/big-tractor-puzzle-brand-new-and-sealed/5011863300270_BQ.prd

Yes I got two.

Should have asked before I ordered, but is p Louise suitable for an 8 year old? (Items which don't say bitch)

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OLDFRIEND gives 50%

Thank you so much, I got remarkable football grounds for dh and remarkable rugby grounds for my dad. £12.50 each

Yes I’d say so my daughter is 9 and uses it 😊

How did you get them for that price? Would love to buy for my nephew but full price is a bit out of my budget

On the subject of Plouise the new Halloween collection is out and they have brand new obsessed for less sets in the scents blackberry pie, sour watermelon and raspberry laces.

They are currently buy one get one free for £27 😍 not sure how long the offer is on for.