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Coffee Beans & Coffee Machines
What coffee beans do you guys use and what coffee machines along with that? Im looking to jazz up my coffee drinking experience from home and I want to try 'boujee' style coffee beans, which you ground and enjoy the whole process - Ive heard a bit about making coffee this way yourself and it tastes much better/purer, with…
Tips will be guaranteed to go directly to hospitality staff under new laws
The change, which the Government says will be implemented as soon as Parliamentary time allows for it, will make it illegal for employers to withhold tips from their workers. Read the full story here: 'Tips will be guaranteed to go directly to hospitality staff under new laws' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
Water Distiller Recommendations
Could anyone recommend a water distiller, please. Just normal domestic use.
Restaurant vouchers for sending to US
Can anyone recommend good sites for sending a restaurant e-voucher to someone in the US? Ideally an open voucher not restricted to a particular restaurant. Thank you.
Concert ticket - Genesis - Cheapest way of buying
As I am experienced with 80s concerts, I am pretty much green about how to buy today for Genesis in Liverpool as there are so many sites with so many different prices. Is it best for me to just go to the venue and buy from there, not incuring booking fees, processing etc or is there one site that gets the best rates ? it…
Screenwash
B&M Screenwash - Has anyone used Screenwash from B&M? I don't know if I have to add water or just pour it straight in. My hubby is at work. I'm not going to phone him and ask hahaha Thebottle has NO directions of use lol
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Where have the freebies gone?
A few years ago I used to get lots of freebies and some just by asking for samples. There seems to be few posted on here now. Are companies not doing freebies anymore?
cctv recommendations
i need to install cctv system around house any recommendations would be welcome, if you have had a recent installation or even in past which is a good one i have seen this aldi one which seems quite cheap compared with some other systems, although will have to pay someone to install it which will add to the cost.…
Brita or other small water filter jugs?
I am looking to buy a water filter jug and am wondering if anyone knows of one that will fit in a fridge door shelf with a depth of 10cm?? When the manufacturers give the measurements they are usually 11cm+ but I am not sure how they are measured. That is to say if these jugs are wider at the upper part or the same depth /…
Ipad Pro 12.9
I am looking to buy an ipad pro, the 12.9 inch, 256GB newest version with the M1 chip for creative purposes (music/photo editing/Art/Design) I am looking around at deals via Price Spy and the cheapest is a place called "Lawrence24" https://lawrence24.co.uk/product/details/APPLE/Notebooks/MHNH3BA/0320FV87 Has anyone heard…
apple discount
I am a student and looking to buy an iphone from apple. What is the best way to get some discount? Thanks
Have mattress sizes shrunk in the last decade?
We just asked the landlord to buy us a replacement mattress. Old one was IKEA, new one also IKEA. Before ordering, we noticed that the size listed online was 135*190cm, which is smaller than 140*200cm I measured for the frame and old mattress, but got talked into buying that size because "it's just standard, don't worry…
Timber - looking for recommendations
I need to buy a boat load of timber (not for a boat) - prices are waaay more than when I looked a year ago. Best price I've found so far for 3"x2" is Wickes @ £5 a 2.4 m length. I need 90 lengths, plus 30 sheets of (8'x4' 12mm) plywood. Wood (geddit?) prefer new for consistency & quality, so don't want to trawl fleabay for…
mattress topper- sheets of foam?
need to soften up my mattress a tad, though topper prices i have seen are ridiculous.. what thickness foam would be needed, if i made a DIY version?
Is this site legitimate?
Hi, I know there are a lot of websites popping up that are scams / misleading...especially during the time of Covid. I am wanting to buy a couch from the website homesofacompany.co.uk but am unsure of whether it is legitimate...Does anyone know or can tell how to find out whether it is? It looks quite new and below says c…
Credit on a Debenhams Gift card
Have a debenhams Gift card was given after I returned some items in store and didnt have the original debit card. I asked before she added the credit can it be used on line and instore and she said '' yes of course as long as it's before the company shuts for good''. She missed out the minor detail they stop accepting gift…
Online Shops and Display of Products
Hello!! I was looking for a dress for my daughter to wear for an upcoming wedding. I was browsing John Lewis and followed a link to an article about summer dressing. The article was headed with a pretty dress that I thought would be suitable for my daughter, however..... using the filters provided (neckline, sleeve length,…
Windows 10 Licence
I’m setting up an old computer for my daughter to use and don’t have a licence for Windows for it. Do I really need to put £100+ for a copy of Windows 10, or is there a cheaper way?

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