Hudl2

So, I've been looking to buy a tablet or a small laptop for a while. The Other Half spends most of his evenings on our only laptop, so I never really get a chance to browse for much longer than 10 mimutes at a time.

And so, today I bought Tesco's Hudl2 and I couldn't be happier.

I'm far from being tech-savvy. I have a ridiculously old mobile phone, I have no idea how to use Snapchat and I've only just discovered Instagram. See, definitely not tech-savvy. And to top it all off? My mum recommended the Hudl2. God I feel old.

Aaanyway, I love my little pink Hudl. It looks good, it's light and does everything I need it to do. I read several reviews which said it's a great little tablet and that you can't get much better for the price - I was sold...especially as I am a bit of a coupon expert.

The Hudl2 retails for £129. I paid £20. I was so damn impressed with myself.

Ok, I did have a £50 gift voucher from my dad, but I still managed to get an impressive £59 pound off-get in! 

I normally spend my Clubcard vouchers as soon as I get them, but this year, after moving house twice (ugh!) I forgot to change my Clubcard address. And so, my landlord stole my vouchers! I know, how ridiculous is that? But, after a very nice phonecall with Tesco customer services, I was told I'd receive all my vouchers, even the stolen ones, in November, a whopping £25 in total. Woo!

I then went on to 'boost' these vouchers - between now and December 14, Tesco will double the value of all your vouchers, so I actually had £50 to spend. And then I basically threw all my other vouchers (£2 off when you spend £20 etc.) at the poor cashier. Boom - Hudl2 for £20.

Eat your heart out Martin Lewis.

Now I'm off to play with a virtual dog, after checking on my virtual city. Money well spent.


Photo from SavvyAnnie

A yellow cushion

A yellow cushion. Thats' all I really want. And I can't bloody find one.

Admittedly, I'm very picky. But there seems to be a lack of yellow cushions on the market. Granted, I could click a few buttons and get one delivered to my door by tomorrow morning, but with things like curtains, cushions and duvet covers, I like to get a feel for them before I buy them. But I'm running out of options.

Our new bedroom is basically grey and white, with a hint of yellow in the curtains, and I managed to find a gorgeous yellow chunky knit throw (which was £30 when I bought it - damn it!) to put at the end of the bed. But it needs more. A yellow cushion.

I've been to Ikea, Dunelm, Range, Matalan, Wilkinson's, Sainsbury's and Tesco - most of the big shops I have locally. My next step will be the dreaded busy high street. I can't say I'm looking forward to it.

Ah well, to give you an idea, this is the sort of thing I'm looking for. No wool effect one as it would be too "matchy-matchy" with the throw, no huge patterns as it wouldn't go with the flowery bedding and no words or writing...it's just not my thing! Really, I'm not that fussy...

If you find something, anything similar - pleeease let me know!

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