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Warm lined boots for old bloke?
I'm in my seventies and suffer from chronic chilblains if my feet get too cold of a winter. What I need is a pair of comfortable warm lined boots that don't have a rigid sole, so that I can try to keep up my daily mile walk in almost all weathers. Anybody know of such a thing at a price that won't cause me to fall over?…
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Physical Catalogue Books
Hi all, Is there anywhere that will still sent out a physical catalogue for people to look at? My MIL has asked me to get some sent to her but I'm drawing a blank on where to get them! She doesn't use the internet so can't browse online. Thanks :)
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Buying a kindle and comparison / review sites in general?
I'm thinking of buying a kindle. Partly because everyone I know has got one so I think it's something I'm missing out on. I'm a bit behind the times with comparison sites when I buy electrical goods, so which are sites that are often used for reviews and prices. kind regards and thanks
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Tower fans
I made a note after the last heatwave to look for some good bedroom fans for the next heatwave in the black Friday / January sales. I've not spotted any particularly good deals has anyone else?
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Mail order wine from Europe -taxes?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me out. I don't drink much but when we do we have a specific wine we really like, maybe 1 bottle a month. I've just heard from our usual wine merchant that it's been discontinued by the supplier and they have run out of stock. Most of the UK wine merchants seem to only have the odd bottle…
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Which air fryer for 1 person
Id like to buy an air fryer, anyone bought one and pleased with it ? Theres a couple at Argos that look reasonable, priced at around £40, Tower T17023 and T17079. Is £40/£45 a good price to pay for a first air fryer ? Ive got a gift card for both Sainsburys and Argos that i could use towards the purchase.
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TapTap Send
We want to use this new(?) service to transfer some UK savings to my partners family in the Philippines We have been using Remitly which is fine; but TapTap offers a better exchange rate (Today) and no cash take out fee. We will save circa £15 on a £800 transfer. Question is Taptap legit? TIA Pete n Tita
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Vektra Kettle - Colour
I've seen these https://vektra.uk/collections/series-4 And was torn between black and stainless steel. What's other people's preference on colour?
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Dropper for eye drops
I am looking for an easy to use eye dropper. There was one in Boots Chemist called Auto dropper or Ezi drop but out of stock in my area. I am struggling to get my eye drops in (poor vision without my glases on) and I am wasting the drops. Can anyone recommend something reliable,and easy to use, as I'm to be on these eye…
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DeLonghi Bean to Cup Machines
Hello! We have an older DeLonghi cappuccino bean to cup machine (ECAM 23.460.B) which started leaking while under extended warranty. Noone will fix it at a reasonable price and so Currys refunded us the money. Looking to replace it shortly but it's an investment for us so am picking brains first 😄 What're people's views on…
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Outbuilding fridge freezer
After the cold spell in december my 17.5 year old F/F that is in a unheated extension. Decided to defrost its self. I now need a new one as I can't trust it to keep the temp correct. So have been looking on line it seems hard to find any and they all seem to be beko brand. I am not sure if there any others out there. Most…
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I need advice about wall beds.
Hello!!! I need advice! I'd like to buy a double bed for my guest room, but I would like to be able to use the room, for what im looking a hideaway bed or something similar. I like the style of Murphy's bed thinking in comfort and space saving, but my walls are plasterboard and im not sure if would hold the weight in the…
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M & Co - Gift Cards
On The M & Co administration advice page (https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2022/12/m-and-co-administration/) there's an entry ...."Gift cards are still being honoured in-store - but you'll need to spend twice the value to use them" My pensioner friend has £70 in cash-bought vouchers from Xmas - she tried…
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Seeking Cheap Ancestry subs
Looking for a cheap way of purchasing an Ancestry sub for 12 monthsie last year I paid £89.99 for 12 months worldwide - but that offer has vanished Any links that still work ?
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Where to buy small denomination Royal Mail stamps?
I've got a stash of 1st class stamps (that are the new barcoded ones) I thought if I used these, in combination with small denomination stamps I could make them up to the price of a large letter, or even parcels without having to spend too much. However when I enquired at my local post office they said that their smallest…
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Unlimited data, calls, texts and new phone?
Hii my mobile is currenttly falling apart (screen held on with tape. I am currently on an unlimited sim thats cost £16 a month. A basic camera etc would be fine but i need a decent size screen Looking a price hopefully under £25. Android is my preferred option. Any links please? PS i prefer unlimited as i know where my…
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The ordinary
Hi Has anyone used the ordinary for dry bumpy skins especially under the eye cheek area. I also get redness on my cheeks. Thank you
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Did I fall for the air fryer fad?
I've wanted an air fryer for almost a year now. I finally shelled out for the Ninja 400 despite my wife saying it looks too bulky and will just be a fad. I've used it twice now, and I think I might have to swallow my pride and tell my wife she was right. Pros: - Cooks quicker than the oven and doesn't need to warm up -…
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Clogs/shoes for flat feet
Hi all, Would really appreciate some advice / suggestions for footwear. Currently off work due to nerve pain in my feet, apparently caused by me having very flat and also pronated feet. I've been told I should wear my orthotics at all times, but wearing them in trainers is making my feet so much more painful! Specifically…
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Heated Clothes Airers
My sister was looking at Heated Clothes Airers over the Christmas period after a close friend recommended them. However, when she seen the price of them (£100 plus) she bought the actual heating unit itself, £30, and used her own clothes horse with a large blanket throwing over it, trapping the heat inside and while she…
