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65 replies

Lilyloo · 19/08/2009 20:36

Thought it might be good idea to have any good deals people see on a thread for those of us starting early !

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frazzled74 · 16/09/2009 16:49

I have just had a quick look online to compare with others and think for £15 its worth a gamble. dd is only 5 so wont be buying her an expensive one for a few years, and it has to be better than the bratz one we have at the moment.thanks for info though.

stressed2007 · 16/09/2009 21:14

Please let me know if it is any good when you get it. Thanks

frazzled74 · 16/09/2009 21:56

will do

stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 12:48

Tesco have a load of childrens books reduced to £2.00 from £4.99; furthermore if you enter code Back2School at checkout you can get two for £3.00 - saving £7.00 off the normall selling price. It is free delivery. The books are as follows: -

Fifi - Learn with Me! Alphabet
Learn with Roary! 123
Little Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn
Hello, Makka Pakka! Press Out and Play
Very Busy Day, The
Little Miss Sunshine and the Wicked Witch
Super Sid
Mr. Strong and the Ogre
Happy Garden! Big Stickers Fun for Little Hands
Mr. Tickle and the Dragon
Peppa's Playtime
Murdoch
Disney Power Rangers
Bob the Builder
Disney High School Musical : East High Guide
Transformers Animated - Bumper Sticker Book
Primeval Tattoo Activity Book
Barbie the Princess Collection
Disney Cinderella

Look at www.tesco.com/books/ecoupon.aspx?Ntt=&N=4293801635

stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 12:55

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Little Learning Library (4 Books) by Eric Carle only £2.49 plus free delivery @ Tesco

Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle's much-loved collage art and large, simple text. This title is ideal for little hands to hold the sturdy board pages that are durable enough to withstand the rough and tumble of toddlers. Preschoolers will love learning with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"!

Look here www.tesco.com/books/product.aspx?R=9780141385112&bci=5360|S_Id

If you use a cash back site like quidco you also get money back

AnAngelWithin · 18/09/2009 13:00

i got 4 guitar hero games for the ds WITH the controllers as well, 2 of the ontour:the decades for £7.99 each and 2 of the on tour for £8.99 each from HMV. Great for the 4 boys i need to buy them for!!

stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 13:12

Dinosaurs Love Underpants £1.79 delivered @ Tesco

One for the youngsters! A really good delivered price!
Dinosaurs were all wiped out, A long way back in history, No one knows quite how or why, This book solves the mystery. You may wonder why dinosaurs became extinct, well here is the answer ...They were all wiped out in a mighty Pants War! Join T-Rex and the rest of the gang as they slog it out to gain prehistoric pants supremacy in this hilarious follow-up to the award-winning Aliens Love Underpants.

Look here www.tesco.com/books/product.aspx?R=9781847382108&bci=16|Special%20Offers

ChilloHippi · 18/09/2009 13:22

Is there anyone arty-crafty who makes things to sell that we could buy as Christmas prezzies?

stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 13:28

think there is a thread on this credit crunch board below this one about home made gifts - may be worth posting on that and I think there is an arts and crafts seperate board on here too?

ChilloHippi · 18/09/2009 13:33

thanks - I shall have a look.

nappyaddict · 18/09/2009 13:33

Thanks will definitely be looking at Tesco and Boots. Is it only online that they have sale or instore aswell?

Lilyloo · 18/09/2009 13:46

60% off activity trunk

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stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 13:49

think it is just one line - tesco have many more books on line then in the stores.

Lilyloo · 18/09/2009 13:50

half price toy kitchen

60% off dolls house

half price tool bench

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stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 13:52

good find. think you can get tool benches for £20 in asda or argos though if looking to save even more

nappyaddict · 18/09/2009 17:02

Anyone know how much delivery is from Tesco?

Seen a bubble machine that's only £2-£3 but won't be worth it if postage is say £5. And is a bubble machine an ok christmas present or too summery?

norksinmywaistband · 18/09/2009 17:04

Nappy I believe you can pick up tesco direct orders in store, so no delivery cost

nappyaddict · 18/09/2009 17:07

I think it's only free to collect in store if over £25.

Lilyloo · 18/09/2009 19:50

Not sure about delivery but think a bubble machine wouldbe fine for xmas

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LittleMissNosey · 18/09/2009 19:53

Thanks for the tip about the dolls house - just bought one for dd!

Nappy is right about Tesco - I wanted a doodle thing from there for a £5 but it wasn't worth it after delivery costs.

nappyaddict · 18/09/2009 20:25

Toys R Us have a fab dolls house at the minute too.

Lilyloo · 18/09/2009 20:29

sylvanian family lakeside lodge half price

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Lilyloo · 18/09/2009 20:32

Electric guitar £20 from £70 here

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stressed2007 · 18/09/2009 22:39

seen bubble machines in store at tescos recently so worth a look

stressed2007 · 19/09/2009 22:06

chillohippi did you have any luck?