The Lothian Life Shop!

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All are selected because their products are appropriate to articles we are publishing or to the principle of ethical green publishing. But we’re not just asking you to shop here to benefit us – in many cases you will find better prices or deals online so you are helping yourself too!

Not sure how it works? You may find our Guide to Internet Shopping useful. Then use our search box to find specific items or browse the stores directly.

But first, here are a few current special promotions:

To celebrate Amazon’s 10th anniversary they have launched  some amazing 10 day deals on top brands in electronics. Amazon has also reduced the minimum purchase necessary for free delivery – now you only need to spend £5!

Tooled-Up.com  have introduced some Voucher codes as follows:

£5.00 off orders over £50.00 Code is 5POCT08ALL valid until 30/11/2008
10% off all Torches. Code is 10POCT08TS Valid until 30/11/2008
10% off all Garden Vacuum and blowers. Code is 10POCT08VB

The Body Shop has introduced several great offers.

As a Love Your Body member, you can claim 20% off your early bird Christmas Shopping.
And there’s free standard delivery!LD000789 to checkout

The Avon Shop has several offers until November 26th:

1. U by Ungaro Eau de Parfum for her with gift worth £40
2. Bond Girl 007? Eau de Parfum with free beauty bonus bag
3. 2 for £10 on selected make-up - Save up to £10
4. Buy 2 or more color trend make-up products and get a free clutch bag!
5. MagiX Face Perfector - Avon’s secret weapon for complexion perfection - Save £3
6. Oasis Watches from £15
7. Anew Flash Facial Revitalising Concentrate - to help target the signs of ageing - Save £6
8. 5 piece jewellery box for £15 when you spend £5 on selected jewellery and fashions
9. Half price Dry Oil Body Spray - Only £2.50
10. Free standard delivery when you spend £20 or more. Enter voucher code ATD

Healthy Direct have released a new voucher code giving 10% off orders over £30. They also have free delivery.

• Offer code: Autumn08
• Expires: 01/01/2009
• 10% off any order over £30

With public transport becoming more attractive, the Trainline is now offering to send you an email as soon as cheap advance tickets become available to buy. It really pays to book in advance as you could save up to 39% on your ticket, compared with just turning up on the day.

NOW VISIT THE STORES!

CHARITIES:

ActionAid works in over 35 of the world’s poorest countries. You can sponsor a child from 50p a day.
10 million children die every year before reaching their fifth birthday. Your donation to Save the Children can really make a difference.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Avon is a world leader of beauty and related products You’ll often find good bargains in the clearance section and discounts on multi-buys.

The Healthy Direct web site has lots of information on health issues as well as offering vitamin and health supplements.

A global retailer of toiletries and cosmetics, the Body Shop is committed to environmental protection and respect for human rights.

HOMES AND GARDENS

Bathrooms

Plumbworld have one of the best value and easiest web sites to shop from. There’s always something in the online clearance section and you get quick responses to any queries.

Household

Betterwear offers exceptional value for kitchenwear, cleaning products and gifts

Everything for the Home and Garden from this popular department store

For relaxed contemporary living both indoors and out, the Cotswold Company offers high style that won’t break the bank

Household and electrical goods from Tesco

Electrical

BT Shop sells a surprising range of digital products, including Britain’s largest range of home phones, home networking equipment, digital cameras, MP3 players, home security products and much more, not to mention their very poopular Broadband offers.

Over 15,000 IT and technology products from dabs.com

Micro Direct is one of the UK’s leading IT distributors so give them a try, whether you are buying new or upgrading.

PCWorld customers love Collect@Store – especially when they’ve reserved goods at web-only prices!

Household and electrical goods from Tesco

DIY

DIY Tools

Award winning online supplier of tools, fixings and accessories.

Tooled-Up.Com

DVD Rental

Free trial, no postage, no late fees, cancel any time. You can’t lose!

Flowers, Garden Plants and Equipment

Eden4Flowers offer flowers, gifts and hampers for every occasion, with next day delivery

Greenfingers is one of the UK’s leading internet and mail order garden companies with thousands of products online.

OUT AND ABOUT

Rohan clothing is highly practical and versatile for a range of outdoor activities. They also have comfortable travel gear for all climates.

Online prices for travel insurance are up to 30% cheaper than call centre prices. Choose from single trip or annual deals.

Great deals on flights, hotels and car hire

Outdoor kit and camping equipment from Field and Trek

The very latest bikes, in car audio and entertainment as well as child seats, outdoor leisure and equipment, motorcycle accessories and workshop equipment.

Impartial service finding the best deals in train tickets.

The Post Office isn’t just for stamps and pensions! These days the Post Office offers Credit cards and good deals on personal, travel, car and home insurance as well.

TASTEBUDS

Buy wines, spirits and champagne from an award-winning wine merchant.

Save time and fuel with home delivery groceries, including Tesco winestore

Wines and spirits from Waitrose, through John Lewis