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Tassimo Discs/pods
Hi, We bought a Tassimo coffee machine today for his birthday (half price) but does anyone know the cheapest place to buy the discs? Thanks
What's the best time to pick up the bargains?
Seeing as the supermarkets will be closing for two days from Christmas Eve afternoon; I was wondering if anyone knows at what time the perishables are reduced on Christmas Eve? I know I went into our local Asda at around 1pm last christmas Eve and got a boat load of massively reduced fish to put in the freezer.
Are you getting in those "Temptations!!!!" ????????
Merry Christmas Have you stocked up on temptations like Crisps, Chocolate, Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding, Stollen. Have you raided any of them yet??? I have given my chocolates as presents and am resisting getting in any cakes/chocs/pies/loads of puds as I know I would woof the lot speedily!!!! I've just had to replace a 6…
morrisons offer terrys chocolte oranges
one of morrisons fab offers buy 1 orange for £2.36 get 2 free, got 9 oranges for just over £7.......8 left now lol:D
Morrisons-3 for 1-terrys choclate orange
I heard a member of staff in my local store saying that TERRYS CHOCLATE ORANGE will be on offer from tomorrow.3 for 1.
Terrys Choc Orange & Cadburys Fingers B1G2F @ Morrisons
Hi as from monday 14 December morrisons are running a buy 1 get 2 free promotion on Terrys Chocolate Orange(£2.36 each) and Cadburys Chocolate Fingers(1.39 each) it is on all varieties of the 2 products, and it is on for a week or until stock lasts HTH
M&S Dine in for 2 for £10, back from Thurs 10 Dec - Sun 13th Dec
M&S have their Dine In offer this week from Thurs 10 Dec - Sun 13th Dec, where you can get a main meal, side dish, dessert and a bottle of wine (or non alcoholic alternative) for £10.:j http://www.marksandspencer.com/Dine-in-Pound-10-Offers-Instore-Food-Wine/b/198933031 Link to menu.
Expired - Morrisons festive feast £4 from Thursday 10th, 3 days only
I was in Morrisons today and a friend who works there told me about this deal. Available from Thursday (10th) and for 3 days only. The Festive Feast offer consists of: 2 of Morrisons The Best Tomato, Mature Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Soup (£1.60 each) 1 of British Boneless Pork Loin Joint (£6.50 each) 1 of Vegetable Pack,…
For the love of God - DO NOT BUY ASDA SMART PRICE FROZEN MINCE
As above - DO NOT buy it. From now on I will always buy premium frozen mince or fresh mince and just freeze it on day of purchase. It is absolutely FOUL. You cook it and all congealed white saturated fat spreads itself along the bottom of the pan. When cooked it smells like you are burning human flesh - I am not squeamish…
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