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Archives for April 2009

I am looking for the thread of marks and spencer dresses
Hie Can anyone help me pliz, i have tried looking for the link for those marks and spencer autograph dresses last year which had gone done to £15 they were originally for £75.They were for a bride or for braidsmaids If anyone can help i would really appreciate it.
What's a good but straightforward TV for a pensioner?
My father-in-law is after a 22" TV (24" or 26" at the biggest) when he moves into his new home shortly. He's in his 80s, wears glasses, and he wants something that's very easy to use, simple remote control with fairly large, easy to follow buttons, etc, no complicated menus and planners. He can't get to grips with our Sky…
Westfield shopping centre free parking
Westfield shopping centre in shepherds bush west london is offering 2 hours free parking up till 30th june.. open from 9 til 9pm and resturants open til midnite.... i went there on monday and was pleasantly surpised...:j
Argos Additions returns help please??
Hi all, i've been trying alllllllll day to download a returns label from the additions site http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/rf/add/static.do?page=help1 but i cant for the life of me get it to work - the link just stalls. Does anyone have a different link or the an idea where i can get an alternative?? I've already emailed…
Looking for sub offer to Essentials Mag
Hi, just wondered if there is any special sub going for Essentials Mag at the moment. I really like it but reluctant to sub without a special offer or free gift. Many thanks.
Does anyone know any sites that sell cheap designer glasses
As the titles says thank you
Laptop Needed
Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me. Im looking to buy a laptop for my sister and the budget is between £300 - £350. I don’t mind which make in particular only that it has around 2GB Ram. Also are there any websites which work with Quidco so I could get some cash back? Any help would be fantastic. Thanks
Robert Dyas Bank Holiday Deal
Does anyone know if Robert Dyas are doing their usual Bank Holiday offer? That is make a small purchase this week and then get a voucher for money off on bank Holiday Monday?
MindSpa
Hi all I just wondered of any of you out there had purchased the MindSpa on: www.Meditations-UK.com and what you think of it? Whether it is worth £195.00? I'm considering and have searched on review site but reviews are very neutral / bland and don't really help in my decision-making. Any REAL purchasers out there who can…
Piz Buin Allergy Sun Cream
Hi, Anyone seen Piz Buin Allergy Sun Cream on offer anywhere. This Sun cream is the only one that helps with my prickly heat, but its about £11-£12 a bottle - ouch! Am looking for any BOGOF's or discounts on it. Have checked Boots and Superdrug recently and they hadn't any offers. Thanks Jo!
ASDA Interview Suit £25!
One for the fellas. http://direct.asda.com/george/men-s-clothing/suits/jackets/the-perfect-fit-suit/SET11,default,pd.html?cm_sp=grgoffers-_-panel1-_-area3 Official MoneySavingExpert.com Insert Asda's selling a suit for £25 (a single breasted black jacket for £19 and matching trousers for £6) online and in-store, where…
Radley £40 off handbags
Hi, I'm a newbie on here so I hope this is posted in the right bit! Just found this on the British Heart Foundation website. Still a shedload of money to buy Radley bags even with the money off but if anyone was already planning to treat themselves then its ideal! (and i hope its ok to cut and paste from someone elses…
Tesco Delivery Problems
I was expecting a delivery today. I have heard nothing! I checked my account to ensure I had got the date right and it says delivered!! I called them, but the system is down so they can't help at the moment. Anyone else having problems?
Buying cigarettes online...
Hey everybody, I have been doing a few searches online and found that you can buy bulk packets of cigarettes online for cheaper than popping down the shop everytime. Has anybody done this? My parents used to live abroad so I'd buy a pack of 200 duty paid cigs for about a £5 and bring about 2,000 back and one pack of duty…
Superfit fraud
I found out that someone had been using my card to shop from superfit, which (after some searching) I found is some sort of discount sports nutrition website. So I immediately contacted my bank to stop my card and then contacted superfit to alert them to the fraudulent transactions, but my name and home address were not on…
asda toiletry offers
went into local asda today in toiletry department they have alldays liners 52 pk 50p peach bubble bath 39p white bubble bath 55p shower cream 50p asda talc 35p plus various other offers on imperial leather shower gel etc
Cheapest Gift hamper Challlenge
Hi, Just got around to signing up after being a frequent reader for ages. Was really interested in the idea of the website myboxofdelights(co uk). I love the idea of sending a personalised gift hamper to my daughter away at university. Due to the credit crunch i've been trying to keep spending down. Anyway, I thought it to…
Accurate blood pressure monitors on sale anywhere?
Anyone know where I can buy an accurate,reasonably priced blood pressure monitor?
Real Nappy Week Sale
Ends on Sunday 3rd May. http://www.friendlybaby.co.uk/sale.html Also a special offers page with 20% off all Tots Bots Multipacks that end on Wednesday (tomorrow). http://www.friendlybaby.co.uk/special-offers.html
Pedigree Joint Care-2 4 £5 at Asda
I've already posted this in the Freebies section under the Joint Care sample offer, but thought that people who already had the money off coupons might not revisit the thread, so.... I used two weeks worth of £1 off coupons(received with the free sample) so only paid £3 for two packs! HTH:D

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