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Thrifty Autumn Challenge, freebies & more

Published 20 days ago • 2 min read

Hello,

How's your week been? It's all change here at Golightly Gardens, and the turning season brings a new thrifty challenge!

Yes, the Autumn Reset Challenge starts this week, and it's completely free to join in. Give yourself a little cosy season spruce up, starting with five nudges to improve your finances in the run-up to Christmas.

And of course we also have the usual sales, freebies, seasonal food inspo and other shenanigans for your perusal. Scroll down and enjoy.

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Sales, offers & freebies

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Sales, freebies and more:

  • ​Seasalt Cornwall sale - up to 60% off colourful relaxed fashion, plus 20% off all new season menswear & womenswear (automatically applies to basket, ends Sunday).
  • ​Boden sale - up to 60% off bright, fun garments. Includes dresses, knitwear, accessories, denim, MiniBoden and more. Plus 15% off new season with code '4F3C'.
  • ​Lookfantastic Advent drop - the calendars have arrived, impressively generous contents & a big saving on the retail price. Also get 20% off most beauty with code 'FLASH' this weekend.
  • ​Charlotte Tilbury sale - 20% off all around the shop, including beauty they've never offered discount on before.
  • ​NotOnTheHighStreet sale - up to 50% off all kinds of gifts, personalised items, jewellery, homewares, and more.
  • ​Dusk sale - up to 50% off furniture, lighting, bedding, home accessories, ornaments etc. Extra 15% off with code 'EXTRA15'.
  • ​B&Q autumn sale - up to 40% off kitchens, bathrooms, and lots of other home improvement and DIY.
  • ​Free cinema tickets - watch the re-release of 24-Hour Party People at screenings around the UK on 5th & 6th October.
  • ​Free train operator transfers - new government changes from Sun 20th Sept. If your train's cancelled, you can change for free to any other operator to complete your onward journey. Know your new rights!
  • ​Monsoon mid-season sale - up to 60% off some lovely well-made boho fashions, much of it suitable for autumn and winter dressing.
  • ​Urban Outfitters sale - up to 60% off streetwear for men and women, big brands, home and gifts. Huge sale, worth a trawl.

Recipe of the week: Figs & sweet potato

Yottam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's chilli spiked main course traybake.

That's it from me this week - have an excellent rest of the weekend, and hope you can join me for this Autumn Challenge.

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