THREAD 7 - The one where we were briefly homeless and something about a bin called Jeremy

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Will request this is deleted if someone more official beats me to it or if Reastie returns!

I'd get your wx DH to consider cancelling tbh. It's definitely a scam and you can tell when they take the mini torch out of the advent calendar that there's nothing behind some of the other doors. I don't know how old your kids are but it could be very disappointing for them as it's being described as stuff you would get in cheap christmas crackers. Sixty odd quid is a lot of money. Hopefully he paid by credit card or PayPal.

I got the free shea Body Shop code to work and although had an old account, I wasn't in the love your body club which after one click to sign up gave me 20% off site wide. Thanks for the tip!!

I spent over £35 as picked up one of the gift sets for my DD (paid £20 instead of £25) and a charcoal face mask for me (£16 instead of £20) so qualified for free delivery.

I found a review saying likewise & have sent him it. I'll check how he paid. Kids are 22 & almost 20, so no big drama there - they're all outdoorsy so I get why he thought this would be a good idea.

He is very compulsive with purchases. For a highly regarded professional he's still a bit of a numpty sometimes🫣

Same. I never use Asda!

🎄 Fleece Winter Jackets for Women UK Fashion Warm Soft Fluffy Coats Causal Solid Color Long Sleeve Full Zip Jacket Elegant Callor Lapel Cardigans Ladies Teddy Fleece Outwear Gifts for Daily Holiday : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion
£1.97 amazon bargain

I think I need to do a bit of a present review before I buy anymore now. I have been stashing things away all year for 2 children's birthdays and Christmas which all come close together and I've now not got a clear idea of what I've got overall. I've spent a small fortune on these bargain threads too! Thank you @reastie 😂 I have things in the loft, under bed and in cupboards! __

This is such a great idea, but I’m sceptical of the website. Lots of AI, no reviews and a Facebook page that was only created 4 days ago. Have any of your orders arrived? I hope it’s legit as it’s a lovely gift idea.

Oh gosh, I hope not I ordered a few. I have used PayPal tho so hopefully if any issues I’ll get a refund.

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@MissBoomBastic you mentioned on last thread,

Guinness World Records Football Edition 2027 £5.98

Can someone please remind me of the code for extra discount on Ulster Weavers please

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@Qwerty21 EXTRA50

Someone recommended a present app called Gift List to keep track of things.

I started reading the kids my new Harry Potter book last night - it is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't wait until Christmas 😆

I previously posted about a shoebox gift donation thing I'm doing - have decided to go with the 10-14 age range as it's the least popular one. I can't add anything with liquid/gels etc, any food, or any war related items etc. I'm stuck for ideas apart from some nice pens and stationery.

Thank you for the bath toy recommendations! Barista set was £15 on Argos and the foam faces look great so have ordered both of those 😁

They haven’t as I’ve only ordered on the weekend. She sells her items on whatnot and has loads of reviews on there, that’s actually how I come across her 😊

Wow, excellent price!

thanks for the head up

It is genuine she has a what not sellers page too. I actually watched her stream on the weekend. She’s absolutely lovely 😊💕

do you love local to your mum? Having looked through the last year calendar I would say you’d likely have 4/5 things she wasn’t fussy for… so could you perhaps buy her 24 food gifts you know she likes and wrap them in tissue and present them in a Christmas bag instead? Just buy them when you’re doing your weekly shop for the next few weeks? Then she gets 24 things she likes.

@BodyBoarder - comb/hairbrush, scarf, gloves, (depending where in the world your box is going), small fold up crossbody bag, cute keyring, socks, toothbrush, toothpaste- if allowed - tissues, solid shampoo bar, soap.

If you know the sex of the recipient, then if it’s a girl: emery boards, hair ties, period pants in a couple of sizes.

I have ordered this, thank you!

I've used the footballsbest4u site for replica football shirts before and was impressed.

However, I'm now needing a replica rugby shirt for my niece. Anyone seen a rugby equivalent to footballsbest4u?

I think I will brave Groupon again as £4 cheaper than Degusta which almost covers the postage.

Thanks. Is it only a one use code?

@snoopinginstlye @Serg I bought a couple of different jackets like this and also the £3.48 jeans and they all got cancelled. I saw somewhere that it is a way of getting your details although the jackets were never charged for and the jeans were refunded so only the jeans people got my credit card details i assume.

It doesn't seem to work