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Hi,
WhS have 70% off the Hairy Bikers Curry book at the moment. So it is now only £7 instead of £25.
I am going to receive a copy for my birthday next month.
:iloveyou:
You're my new BFF.
I'm now the proud owner of a brand new copy of the Hairy Bikers Great Curries book for £7.00.
And I also bought Rick Stein's Venice to Istanbul book which has lots of recipes that appeal for £6.00 (better than 75% off).
I did look at Hairy Bikers Meat Feast but decided there wasn't so many recipes that I'd use.
WHS have lots of hardback cookery books at 65% + off:
Jamie Oliver, Nigella, Mary Berry, HFW, Tom Kerridge, Nigel Slater, Gordon Ramsay.....
Thanks to the other posters who offered advice re my 'mission'.
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:iloveyou:
You're my new BFF.
I'm now the proud owner of a brand new copy of the Hairy Bikers Great Curries book for £7.00.
And I also bought Rick Stein's Venice to Istanbul book which has lots of recipes that appeal for £6.00 (better than 75% off).
I did look at Hairy Bikers Meat Feast but decided there wasn't so many recipes that I'd use.
WHS have lots of hardback cookery books at 65% + off:
Jamie Oliver, Nigella, Mary Berry, HFW, Tom Kerridge, Nigel Slater, Gordon Ramsay.....
Thanks to the other posters who offered advice re my 'mission'.
Hi Pollycat,
My new BFF.
I'm so glad that you have finally got your Hairy Biker Curry book. I can't wait to start using mine.Save 12K in 2026 no 16
Fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons0 -
As I wear a dress size 30/32 I never find anything to wear in CS.
However, I was out and about in town for the day and realised that the weather was not as warm as expected and I was in a sleeveless top! Having no car to pop home, and being unable to just pop into a shop and buy something (there are no plus size shops at all in my town!) I popped into a CS to see if I could find a shawl, poncho or pashmina or something. I didn't care what it looked like, I decided I would grab the first thing that was half-suitable then give it away to another CS near me once I got home.
I spotted a smart black shrug, full length sleeves, waist length with a waterfall front that could be left loose or tied up. It was extremely well-made, must have been expensive, but it was only a size 20 --- 6 sizes too small!
I tried it on in a fit of mad optimism and to my amazement it fits me like a glove!
I paid £1 for it, and far from throwing it away, it became a staple of my wardrobe. In fact, it never goes in the wardrobe because I wear it almost every day -- I am wearing it even now!
£1. Amazing!0 -
Now that's what I call fateI tried it on in a fit of mad optimism and to my amazement it fits me like a glove! Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
I haven't been in shops properly this week but did pop in sue Ryder today with do. I got a lovely white laura Ashley cotton and linen t shirt type top with lovely detailing for £3 . I've seen a fashion photo of the woman I want to be and so I'm setting out to recreate the outfit. So far I've got my £3 white top. Some £5.99 Hobbs sandals off eBay and I need a pair of light coloured jeans and ideally an unstructured blazer (or will have to borrow one off dd) so I am hopeful of having the outfit that cost about £100 in my possession for £150
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This C/S shopping malarkey is proving much more expensive these days since the hospice sales ceased with all it's wonderful 50p bargains
Anyhoo, today's, probably overpriced, finds from the community shop ......
A FatFace, linen, bucket-type sunhat, still with tags, £2.50. At least it's fold-uppable and might save me from sunstroke!
A Harvey Nichols, (didn't know they were a 'brand"?), as new, black lacy, 100% cashmere, crossover 'ballerina stylee' cardi for £3. It is as light as a thistle and will be very useful over summer dresses.0 -
A good time in the charity shops in St John's, Worcester today (the bit of Worcester over the bridge!)
Older son wanted some shorts - found in a different charity shop yesterday. But I bought GREEN ONES, how silly of me :-/ These will be going back but today was lucky to find 2 cream pairs, one from Next, one from H and M, which are to his liking.
A grey Hollister T shirt for younger son which he is incredibly pleased with - nice quality fabric.
And for me, a White Stuff tunic dress with different coloured leaf print.0 -
Oh dear.....the lovely sunshine prompted me to have a little tripette to a nearby market town this afty. The Oxfam charity shop there had some of the brand new Ted Baker stuff. Was sorely tempted by two items - a black and bright blue tweed, cape stylee coat with button fastenings that sort of make sleeves. Beautiful fabric but was priced at £39....found it online at £150. Also a black padded jacket with lots of pockets, zips and tweedy flaps and with a gorgeous flowery silky lining - would be fab for next winter, also priced at £39. (can't find it online to check the price).
I RESISTED THE TEMPTATION :rotfl:
I think the hot weather helped - might not have been so strong if it had been a chilly day!
(but I keep thinking about both items:o)0 -
If you're still thinking about them this morning, it justifies a return visit.Oh dear.....the lovely sunshine prompted me to have a little tripette to a nearby market town this afty. The Oxfam charity shop there had some of the brand new Ted Baker stuff. Was sorely tempted by two items - a black and bright blue tweed, cape stylee coat with button fastenings that sort of make sleeves. Beautiful fabric but was priced at £39....found it online at £150. Also a black padded jacket with lots of pockets, zips and tweedy flaps and with a gorgeous flowery silky lining - would be fab for next winter, also priced at £39. (can't find it online to check the price).
I RESISTED THE TEMPTATION :rotfl:
I think the hot weather helped - might not have been so strong if it had been a chilly day!
(but I keep thinking about both items:o)
I personally cannot imagine spending £78 on two items of clothing from a chazzer, but if it's within your means, go for it!Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0
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