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Fossil smart watch for hubby’s 30th
Hi everyone I’m trying to plan gifts for my husband’s 30th in February (I’m currently on maternity leave so having to plan ahead on just statutory pay!). A nice watch is always a good gift for a ‘big’ birthday and I know he likes Fossil watches so I am thinking of getting him one of their hybrid smart watches. I have seen…
Anyone got an Alexander & James sofa?
Need a new lounge suite. Like the Alexander & James Hudson which we’ve seen in a large independent furniture shop. Can’t find any reviews for this brand online and the short warranty worries me as they’re not cheap. Anyone got experience? Specifically in how long their sofas last. Alternatively, where is good to buy sofas…
Lime hybrid matress
I am thinking about getting a new matress and keep seeing the lime hybrid matress on groupon. £100 for a double. It looks good but I'm struggling to find any proper reviews. Has anyone bought one and if so is it worth it??? Any advice is welcome 👍👍
SCS - negotiate discount
We are looking to order a suite from SCS which they claim is reduced by 50% although in truth their price is nearer the true value of similar suites in DFS etc. Has any one experience of negotiating a further discount particularly in view of the plethora a bank holiday deals now on at furniture shops. If yes how & what…
Quad for 5 year old
Morning all I am trying to find a suitable size electric quad bike for my 5 year old son noot more than £100 ideally any one seen any? The only ones I have seen so far have been far too small thanks
Assembled furniture
Hi all, Just in the process of moving into an unfurnished flat. I have like 0 DIY skills so Flatpack is not an option Can anyone recommend a shop that does cheap but good quality ready assembled furniture?
Instant Pot
Not sure where to post this but ? I live in Singapore and saw this post in a Singaporean Forum. I'm interested in any answer I might get here: ' The seal on my 40 plus year old pressure cooker has broken. Looking to replace with an Instant Pot. Two possibilities:…
Walking shoes
Any suggestions for reasonably priced walking shoes/boots?
Heated clothes airer
There are some posts about this but they are a bit old so thought I'd start a new one: I have seen these: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5428797 https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7076006 There is also this which uses cold air but doesn't have good reviews: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3139590 Alternatives are things like…
Jewellery purchase.
Hello forumites. I'm considering buying some Gold jewellery for a special occasion. I found a company called Glamira which is based in Germany. They seem to have a good reputation but I wondered if any MSE forum members had any experience of using them. Thanks in advance for any information.
Weighted Blankets - Good?
Read quite a bit about weighted blankets and how they are supposedly better for you. Has anyone got one or had experience with one?
Skillet Pan, Worth Buying?
I like steak. I'm pretty good at cooking them at the moment but wondering if I should invest in a proper cast iron skillet pan for steaks? I use a griddle pan and although they initially stick a bit, they're okay after loosening. Just wondering if a skillet would REALLY make a difference or would it just be very much the…
Looking for cheap photo prints A4 size please
Hi all, I want to print 80 photos, which have been optimised for A4. Can anyone suggest somewhere please? A local store, of a national chain, stated £7 each. I thought I'd misheard her 😂 Thank you in advance Nikki
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