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Spam Button
Hi Everyone Just a quick reminder for long term users and a heads up for new users , If you spot any genuine Spam on this board, could you all please hit the spam button, this helps the forum team deal with it much quicker if we all work together to get it bashed. Please don't reply to the spam as this will just keep it at…
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Your MoneySaving New Year's resolution in 3 words
Yes I'm a little early with the New Year chat, but that's just the sort of forward-planning trait I want to embody in 2023. Please tell me your MoneySaving resolutions in JUST THREE WORDS. I'll go first: Go out less
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Gift for a teacher - family member
I wondered if anyone here is a teacher, or has a lovely idea for a gift for my sister who has qualified as a teacher this year. Is there anything super useful I could get her for Christmas? Not interested in ‘best teacher’ type products, but more practical suggestions? Be good to get any insider perspectives 🙂
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Irish Lottery - A few questions
Hi there, I have never played the Irish lottery before and would like to ask if anyone here has as I have a few questions. - I am based in England and have a UK passport - Can I still play if I am not an Irish citizen? Also, can anyone confirm the actual official website. I am assuming it is this…
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Alternative to Kipling handbags?
OK I'm being a bit general with that title, what I'm referring to is probably classed as a "cross body" bag but they are all still a handbag to me! Now let me stress I am not particularly looking for a Kipling bag. I'm wanting something a little less expensive. What I am looking for though is a Kipling style of handbag…
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Best pregnancy freebies/samples — what am I missing?
Hi all, Just found out we're expecting and wanted to make sure I'm not missing out on any freebies going! I know there are a few of the big ones (Boots Parenting Club, Tesco Baby Club, Emma's Diary etc.) but would love to hear what's actually worth signing up for and what's just a way to get on a mailing list. A few…
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I want to buy a printer for minimal use and has reasonably priced ink
I want to buy a new printer, its just for printing labels for Ebay (perhaps 8 or 9 times a month) and the occasional letter. I have an HP inkjet at the moment and after a few years of being great it has become problematic nearly every time I want to use it. I dont want to spend a fortune as its not going to be used daily…
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I wanna....... buy a built in Pyrolytic oven and an Induction hob to replace my Freestanding Cooker
… I have the base unit, filler panels, and worktops sorted, just now looking at the appliances. (standard 60cm sizes) Oh and for ease of electrics, both need to be hardwired options, no plug and play. Would prefer makes like Bosch, but open to great value options, budget is £800 for both. If anyone has access to Which?…
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Sofa! I need not want a new sofa
My £50 eBay 2nd hand sofa is coming to the end of its life, I'm sitting in a dip/sunken hole and parts of the leather on the cushions are ripped I am now looking for a new or new to me sofa, ideally a corner sofa bed sofa so when have friends stay they are not on the blow up bed I currently use for visitors. I've looked in…
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Robot vacuum cleaner
I have a friend with some mobility issues and they are considering buying a robot vacuum cleaner. They have a mix of hard floors and short pile carpet. There is a Robot Vacuum cleaner coming up in Lidl. Does anyone have any experience of their vacuum cleaner or any other make of Robot Vacuum cleaner?
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Nice thick towels
Looking for some new towels . Where would you recommend....on a budget as it's MSE :)
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Looking for recommendations for a washing machine
I'm currently on the hunt for a new washing machine to replace a Zanussi that we have inheritated that is about 22 years old and isn't washing clothes as well as it should. I'm looking for a washing machine that is fairly quiet, has a load size of 9kg or more and I'm fairly open to brands. My partner is set on a Samsung…
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Best time to buy
It’s my partners birthday in December and I’d like to buy him a new watch. It’s more than I would usually spend as it’s a “big” birthday but I’m not sure the best time to buy. I looked on Klarna and it says that now is a good time to buy (but I’m dubious whether that’s just to encourage sales). Or is there likely to be…
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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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Looking for a 10inch drawing tablet for my son for Christmas
My 11 year old son loves drawing and sketching. He has asked for a drawing tablet for Christmas. I have absolutely no idea about them. I am not sure how much to spend. Just needs to be a decent enough size. I have looked on Amazon. The prices range start around £40. Can anyone point me in the right direction of what I need…
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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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Clothing Catalogue?
Is there such a thing nowadays? My aunt who is in her late 70s wants to buy some new clothes and wants a catalogue to browse through in her own time and I'm struggling to find any as it's all now online (that suits me but not my aunt). Anyone know of any, thank you.
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Zip Link Bed - Alternatives
Hi We've been away for a few days and slept in a zip and link bed. My partner is a really light (I mean really light) sleeper but slept much better as he wasn't woken up when I turned over/got up to go to the loo, like he would when we are at home. Our mattress will need replacing in a year or 2 and seriously thinking of…
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Free & cheap creative writing software
I'd love to get a little list of free/cheap resources for hobbying and jobbing writers going. Do you have any recommendations? To start, here are a couple I've used: Scrivener: 30-day free trial Helps with organising ideas, creating plots, structuring your stories/scripts/articles etc. The good thing about the 30-day free…
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4-in-1 sandwich, waffle, pannini, egg maker
Has anyone seen the above that isn't Salter make; as that's the only one I can find and it's out of my price range? I've Googled and looked second hand on G©©gle, Am*zon warehouse and F@cebook marketplace. I will use all the plates BTW, so it won't be resigned to the back of a cupboard. Thanks.
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Sunscreen suggestions needed
Hi, Hope this is the right place to ask. Can anyone suggest a 'as good as the brands' sunscreen. Both me and my son are fair and sensitive skinned. I usually get Nivea spray. Thanks
