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Mixer recommendations
I'm looking to buy a stand mixer, happy to spend a reasonable amount up to £200 but not wanting to pay kitchen aid prices. I make bread, once a week, and cakes about once a fortnight. I don't need it to do anything else so don't need any attachments beyond the dough hook, beater and whisk. I've looked at the Swan Retro…
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wtb- 4 pairs tennis shoes (different sizes)
A posh place e aregoing on holiday to, requires dedicated footwear (NO trainers!), if 'using' the tennis courts.. looking to buy 4 x pairs for our group, sizes will vary- any multi buy discounts about? Need to be good enough for day to day wearing, afterwards..
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blooms faux flowers
has anybody used them. They have some lovely flowers there but dont have a good service record
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Baby Hair Clips - no metal or surounded by fabric
Hi all, I want to buy some hair clips for my daughter. I have bought ones before but they have fully exposed metal alligator clips and my wife prefers not to use them until our daughter is older. Where can I buy the ones that are protected by a layer of cloth or not made out of metal? The ones my wife buys are all instore…
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I would like to buy a garment steamer
Anyone any experience. Or are they a waste of money.
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I would like to scan twenty years worth of paperwork
I have an attic full of paperwork I would like to scan. Some is sentimental stuff. Others are work related etc. We have a printer with a scanner at home but it does only one sheet at a time Scanning things like coursework (still referred to but once in a blue moon) would drive me to tears if done one page at a time and it…
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Clothes for husbands placement at outdoor centre
My husband has an 8 week placement (part of university course) at an outdoor educational centre (council run) starting end of April. He doesn't have a kit list, they apparently don't have one and he did ask for one. Has been advised that they provide a waterproof jacket (as it's branded with their logo) but needs to…
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Buying from QVC help please!
Sorry if this is on wrong thread! I've seem some orla kiely house things I want on QVC website but currently just advertised as a "normal" price. I note on there website lots of things have "special" prices- should I hold out and wait for a price drop? Is this how QVC shopping online works?! I've never used there website…
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Russian Revolution Centenary gift ideas
Weird post, I know. I'm trying to find a gift that specifically commemorates the 1917 Russian Revolution for my friend's 40th birthday later this month. I can't find anything online and have no idea what to get for him. Does anybody have any ideas? My 21st birthday was in 2005, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of…
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Fridge Freezer
The gap where my FF sits is 69cm. All FF's seems to come in either 60cm or 70cm. I currently have a 60cm FF and it looks so small in the gap. I can't seem to find any (under a grand) that are around 64-68cm. I was wondering if there is anywhere else that stocks them I've not looked at yet? I've looked at Curry's, John…
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Soft top/non elastic trainer liners
For my mum due to medical issues cannot wear normal socks as they get too tight. Saw a pair on Amazon - £18 for one pair!!! She's willing to pay that for six pairs - soft top socks are expensive as it is
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Budget vacuum cleaner
I think Im going to have to buy a new vacuum cleaner but I am on a tight budget so dont want to spend any more than £30 to £40 quid. an anyone recommend one? Dont mind if its bagged or bagless. :)
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Where to buy Insulated/Down Jacket
I would like to buy a decent insulated jacket (750+ fill) for less than £120.00. As the weather is warming up this might be te right time to bag a bargain for next winter, not bothered about brand. So any help with good websites etc thanks Arthur
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Looking for some 'value' gravel grid
About to do my driveway in gravel (likely 20mm stone) Seen the gravel grid stuff that stops the gravel moving - I've very keen to reduce maintenance and prolong it looking good. Problem is it seems to be about £17 per square metre which seems a huge amount for a piece of plastic. Anyone know how to get it cheaper? I need…
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Carpet tiles - any deals?
If only the pound shop delivered.. hehe Looking to do a 15 feet square front room, and approx 4 x 24 hallway- that has a large alcove at side, another 4 feet x 8 feet.
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Towel & Teatowel experts
I am reaching out to anyone who can help me purchase towels & tea towels please. I have spent years buying cheap tea towels and bath towels and finally I have had enough. Fed up of repurchasing towels that forever shed bits, tea towels that are either too soft or too hard and towels that fade. Can anyone recommend some…
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Laptop discount and deals?
I need a new laptop and have been hunting around for some bargains. I've got up to £750 to spend so any discounts would be much appreciated. I see Very.co.uk are offering 20% off but their range is a bit limited. Currys seem to be the only other option though, apart from the manufacturer websites. Ideally, I'm after:* 13…
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Help buying fridge freezer
Hi A bit lost here. My old Bosch did me well for over 20 years. I've given up idea buying second hand. Any help with what I drilled down to below would be much appreciated. Any feedback welcome. I'm looking for big freezer space, removable door seals, reversible door and must be automatic defrost and ideally A++…
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Are these light panels actually any good?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232152923778 Any advice on whether they'd actually be any good? Looking to light a room that's about 5m X 3m or so. It doesn't have to reach into the corners but a nice even flow of light would be nice. Would be looking to get two of them.
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Legit Doc Martens retailer?
Hello MSE folks, Hope I'm posting in the right place - please do let me know if I've got it wrong! I'm trying to hunt down a pair of Willow Pascal Doc Martens (now out of stock on the official website) and managed to track some down being sold at a discounted rate by a website called "Aireville School". It claims to be a…
