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Archives for February 2007

cost of Freeview Box
Hi Has anyone found a really cheap freeview box. I have decided to get rid o sky as little one only really watches cbeebies and I only watch E4. Can anyone recomend a make and the cheapeast around? Thanks
mattress for 2 year old
Hi i am looking for a replacement mattress for my 2 year old, his mattress is very lumpy and u can feel the springs coming up, very uncomfy lying on it, we lie next to him to settle him to sleep and we get really sore backs from lying on it! This mattress was from argos, a cheap one, as it came with our eldest boys…
Molton brown on QVC 4/03/07
Hi Everybody I've had a leaflet come through in todays post advertising the Molton Brown Todays special value gifset on QVC (shopping channel). It goes on sale at midnight sunday 4th March. U can either order it online via the website or by using their freephone number. http://www.qvcuk.com/ Its a 10 piece set consisting…
Poundland Mega FLAKE Choclate Offer
Poundland are selling 5 flakes for a quid Easily The Tastiest Choclate Around Its a Deal Of The Week, Get In Their Quick
Diddy Kong On DS less Then £25
Been watching this one on Play-Asia for a while and its been out of stock for the last couple of weeks, but had a look today and they are selling region free versions of Diddy Kong on the Nintendo Ds delivered to the UK for less than £25. Its the US version as well so all the text is English too, just ordered a few to sell…
1000 extra points with shed at Tescos
Just discovered that Tescos are offering 1000 extra points when you buy a greenhouse or shed throught the Tesco Direct site. Offer is valid until March 7th Heres the link: http://direct.tesco.com/q/buylist/id.490.aspx Hope it helps some one.
M&S food offers for March 2007
These are some of the offers that are available in stores, not all stores have every item. The offers finish at different times, depends on stock levels. These offers are half price: Small and medium Oakham chickens are now £1.84/kg. Large Oakham chickens are now £1.89/kg. Oakham chicken legs are now £1.34 for 750g. Oakham…
has anyone ever bought from baby's mart
Hi All I have found the travel system I want £50 cheaper on baby's mart than locally, however I cannot seem to find any online reviews about them. Has anyone had any dealings with them? or would you be able to help me find some reviews. Thanks Shim
When is the next Laura Ashley Sale
Hi, I need some new bedding and really like Laura Ashley, but won't pay full price, does anyone know when the next sale is due. Thanks in advance. Louise
Any cheap and best toaster?
My toaster got burntup today...not sure whether short circuited? Any suggestion of a cheap and best toaster?
Lidl Scotland Greek food specials
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070305.index.ar11 :j From Monday 5th March Scottish Lidl are stocking Greek food and drink. A brillant excuse to try some diff kind of food. Which are normally quite expensive to buy in the super markets. Tzatziki Flavour Peanuts 200g 69p Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 250g 79p Roasted…
Wanted: Wireless mouse/keyboard
Right, I'm after a wireless mouse/keyboard, so I can use it at work, so I don't want to pay a huge amount for it. I'm wanting the mouse to have a dock, so it can charge up over night, and I won't be caught in the middle of some work, by a mouse not working. The keyboard's alright, I guess, as it takes a long time for the…
'The Natural world' shops in administration
Just popped into the Birmingham branch and EVERTHING is half price. Picked up an 'Orgasmatron' head scratchy thing for £4 A Smartlab, Stars and planets learning kit for £7.50 sadly the website doesnt show these offers. Might be worth a pop into a branch to see if they are also doing the offer? (have done a search on here…
Iceland
I've got at home, a fella and a flatmate who both drink coke like it's going out of fashion. Just popped into Iceland for something and noticed that a bottle of coke is £1.50 with 50% extra free. So you're getting a 3L bottle for £1.50. I'm stocking up!
Online Wine Clubs
Does anyone have any experience of online wine clubs? I've started to learn a bit about wine recently and would be interested in joining an online club to get away from the big branded wines on the supermarket shelves. I've looked at a few websites and noticed they all do introductory offers, but which club do you think is…
Free Rubber Stamp
https://www.vistaprint.co.uk/makro2 free personalised rubber stamp but you do have to pay about £3.00 for postage, still not bad
Best place to make money from old toner cartridges?
I did post this on another board, but then realised this one is probably more appropriate. I've got a bunch of empty toner cartridges (10 to 15 or so, mostly HP) that I want to get some money back from. Can anyone recommend a company that will pay a good price for them and pick them up? And no, I'm not donating them to…
Tesco Reduced Clothing
Hi all ive just been in to the Tesco Extra in Great Yarmouth and got some bargins for my little boy. There is loads of clothing for kids men and women reduced. I checked 6 items on the price checkers and they were coming up at either £1 or £2 on most items. Didnt check the men and womens clothing as i didnt have time. I…
Where can i get cheap Epson 760 cartridges
Im after some black and colour cartridges for my pritner,it has been over an year since i brought some so dont know where to look for the cheapest. Thanks
Free Thong or Shorts when you buy the bra at La Senza.
http://www.lasenza.co.uk/promo821005.asp?s=55 Also some half price babydolls too http://www.lasenza.co.uk/half_price_babydolls_nightwear.asp Free delivery over £35. I couldn't find a promotion code, but don't forget Quidco 10%. :T

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