Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread

TrulyMadly

Serendipitious wrote: »

Hugs and strength always welcome, thank you both.

I'm mostly OK, just feeling a bit insecure as my hours have been reduced at work - which makes it no longer viable, so, like Pacifica, I have to start looking and at nearly 63 I just don't feel like job-hopping again but needs must.

On the bright side, today I'm grateful to live on this side of the pond, I definitely won't starve, and I'll soon have a new duvet to curl up in!

All shall be well....

I think most of us dislike change......I certainly enjoy staying in my comfort zone. But sometimes things come along that challenge us in a good way and you look back and see it was for the best.......and another quote for you seren....."This too shall pass"

Hope you have a lovely snuggly sleep tonight with your cosy duvet:)

hornetgirl

(((x))) Seren

Jelly_Biactol

miss_corerupted wrote: »

Sounds nice. I'll bookmark it. We are off bread atm though. I'll try a casserole or something first

Risotto is a good one for the slow cooker. Idiot-proof:rotfl: (I never have much success making risotto the usual way:o)
Mushroom Risotto recipe from Tesco...
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/mushroom-risotto-slow-cooker-version-290.html

Serendipitious

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Well, as expected, the pink Ted Baker boxes have found their way onto eBay.

There's one at £45 plus £2.98 P&p

Surely it won't sell?

I ticked the sold listings box to see what they've been going for, max seems to be £30 so far.

rose28454

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Well, as expected, the pink Ted Baker boxes have found their way onto eBay.

There's one at £45 plus £2.98 P&p

Surely it won't sell?

For a few years I bought the Soap and Glory Star buy before Xmas and sold a few on Ebay. But that only last a couple of years and then everyone cottoned on. There were obviously loads of the Ted Baker Chests for sale judging by the amount on E-Bay and £2.98 POSTAGE!!! You couldnt post a t-shirt for that. I used to charge £10.00 for the Soap and Glory boxes and thats what it cost me and that was circa 2010 ( I know cause it was the year it snowed and I had to walk to get them and fell and cracked my head on the frozen pavement on the way home)
So I think there will be a fair few of these appearing at car boots sales and you would be lucky to make £5.00 at car boot for them.
But best wishes to any elite who managed to get some for Xmas and bday pressies

bargainqueen8

hampydoodums wrote: »

Ordered a couple of these earlier. You can personalise them with photos, delivery is about 28 days but for 84p you can't complain .

Ordered from the same company over 5 years ago and they were great little cosmetic purses then. Went for a larger size this time - use mine for the gym to pop little bits in. Recognises your IP address so can only use the code once (see first post in link). For my second order I had to place order on my phone and turn off the wifi. Thanks to hukd.


http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/personalised-cosmetic-bag-various-sizes-inc-xl-84p-delivered-artscow-2589098

thanks for posting this hampy mine came today,much better than i was expecting,brought it for a friends birthday shame its not until november.:)

Jelly_Biactol

Gawd, I think I need a holiday:) It's just too grey and dreary at the moment. Anyone else in that frame of mind?:think::think::think:

miss_corerupted

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

Risotto is a good one for the slow cooker. Idiot-proof:rotfl: (I never have much success making risotto the usual way:o)
Mushroom Risotto recipe from Tesco...
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/mushroom-risotto-slow-cooker-version-290.html

ooo I love mushrooms

springdreams

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

Gawd, I think I need a holiday:) It's just too grey and dreary at the moment. Anyone else in that frame of mind?:think::think::think:

Yes, me. But my DS is in year 11 and needs to spend all his time between now and the exams revising, even during the school holidays. So I've booked us an all inclusive holiday for 2 weeks in Turkey for when the GCSEs end as we're both going to need it!! And I've also booked for a 5 night holiday in Lapland for December.

It is a bit of a while before either of them, but at least it is something to look forward to.

Where are you thinking would be good for you?

miss_corerupted

bargainqueen8 wrote: »

thanks for posting this hampy mine came today,much better than i was expecting,brought it for a friends birthday shame its not until november.:)

Ooo that must mean mine is on its way as well. I ordered something for secret santa