Nightwear with Cozee Home TSV 02/12/24

[Brissles]

Not heard of Bon Marche ? Where do you live ?

 

[Battiola73]

If you go on the Bon Marche website they have a list of shops. We have four within a 12 mile radius near Portsmouth. Hopefully there’s one near you.

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

I live near Cambridge which doesn’t appear to have one on the list!

There is one in Saffron Walden but the main factor is I’ve been completely housebound for 17+ years so even if there was one within 1 mile I wouldn’t have known about it!

Thank god for the internet! X

 

[Battiola73]

I live near Cambridge which doesn’t appear to have one on the list!

There is one in Saffron Walden but the main factor is I’ve been completely housebound for 17+ years so even if there was one within 1 mile I wouldn’t have known about it!

Thank god for the internet! X

I’m disabled and can’t remember the last time went to the shops. Must be at least 10 years. I knew there used to be one in my local shopping centre but checked online to see if it was still there.

Totally agree with you about the internet. I’ve been having home groceries delivered for around 20 years now. In the past as it was cheaper paying the delivery costs than getting a taxi there and back. We have an awful bus service here and none of them go to the local supermarkets as they’re all out of town. Friends used to take the Mickey out of me for having home deliveries but a few of them phoned me up during Covid to ask how it all works as they needed home deliveries.

At least when you order stuff online, you know it’s in stock and therefore no wasted journeys to the stores and it not being available.

 

[Stockton]

Lorraine Kelly is Bon Marche Ambassador

 

[Cashers]

Update on my first ever Cozee Home order. Arrived today, going back tomorrow! It's huge!! And rather bulky, that massive collar does nothing for me. The whole garment is pretty shapeless to be honest. I fell for the hype and now have to pay return postage!! Will I never learn??

 

[Turandot]

The problem I have is not only the bulk but also the effect on the hair. I suffer from static and Cozee home stuff as well as other brands make my hair stand on end . I like fleece but it’s limited for me. I try to stick to cotton or modal.
I had a Cozee bed set but storage was a nightmare so it had to go.

We had a Bon Marche in Ilford but it closed down. Used to enjoy browsing there.

 

[Brissles]

Update on my first ever Cozee Home order. Arrived today, going back tomorrow! It's huge!! And rather bulky, that massive collar does nothing for me. The whole garment is pretty shapeless to be honest. I fell for the hype and now have to pay return postage!! Will I never learn??

You need plenty of storage for Cozee Home stuff. I bought similar before lockdown and when I took it to the charity in a huuuge black bag I whispered the words "good luck"

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

I’m disabled and can’t remember the last time went to the shops. Must be at least 10 years. I knew there used to be one in my local shopping centre but checked online to see if it was still there.

Totally agree with you about the internet. I’ve been having home groceries delivered for around 20 years now. In the past as it was cheaper paying the delivery costs than getting a taxi there and back. We have an awful bus service here and none of them go to the local supermarkets as they’re all out of town. Friends used to take the Mickey out of me for having home deliveries but a few of them phoned me up during Covid to ask how it all works as they needed home deliveries.

At least when you order stuff online, you know it’s in stock and therefore no wasted journeys to the stores and it not being available.

I began typing this on Weds but crashed…
Oh I’m really sorry you’re in the same/similar boat…
I’ve got a chronic illness which I’ve had since I was 21. Mid forties now.

Also battling more acute illness(es) these past few years too.
I’m “lucky” I have a carer in for a few hours each day bc I can’t do much at all for myself…
She goes to do her own shopping each week so will get me the odd bits I need..
But my main shop is done monthly via Tesco online…
Have done it for 2 decades like you and I have to say it’s an amazing service.
As you say a lot more people needed it and used it during covid (and since), but I was lucky enough to get priority access to some slots then.

The price of delivery has increased esp for the times when I have someone here to do it for me but still mostly good value.
And my only option!

Also offers me freedom and some independence to choose items.
Can’t imagine how people survived with it in my situation before - very reliant on others I guess - but now if I’m well enough I can order undies and clothes online - and all manner of everything via Amazon too!

Imagine QVC was a real boon back in the day too. And now for convenience but not quality or value?!

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

Lorraine Kelly is Bon Marche Ambassador

You’re not selling it to me!

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

Not heard of Bon Marche ? Where do you live ?

I asked my carer this - she is 30 years older than me mid 70’s…

(And no the irony that she cares for ME and not vice versa is not lost on me! I’ve had younger carers too over the years but she’s great and live in dread of her “retiring” - she already did for my main career….)

She laughed and said it’s because I’m not old enough!!

Mind you, the models on the website look younger.

Also never having a local store - or seen one…

The other one I feel is alike is Peacocks?

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

Update on my first ever Cozee Home order. Arrived today, going back tomorrow! It's huge!! And rather bulky, that massive collar does nothing for me. The whole garment is pretty shapeless to be honest. I fell for the hype and now have to pay return postage!! Will I never learn??

Oh dear what a shame.

Glad I didn’t go for it now, either (sorry!)
It did look nice on screen…

Have you seen the M&S teddy fleece cardi?
Looks less bulky and only £20 atm…
There’s a zipped version too.
But not as soft as I imagine the Cozee home one was…

Teddy Fleece Dressing Gown | M&S Collection | M&S

When you need a cosy layer for chilly nights, this teddy borg dressing gown is the perfect solution. Regular fit, with an easy no-fasten front. Dropped shoulders and splits at the hem create a relaxed feel. M&S Collection: versatile styles in modern shapes with unique and playful details.

www.marksandspencer.com

 

[Cashers]

Oh dear what a shame.

Glad I didn’t go for it now, either (sorry!)
It did look nice on screen…

Have you seen the M&S teddy fleece cardi?
Looks less bulky and only £20 atm…
There’s a zipped version too.
But not as soft as I imagine the Cozee home one was…

Teddy Fleece Dressing Gown | M&S Collection | M&S

When you need a cosy layer for chilly nights, this teddy borg dressing gown is the perfect solution. Regular fit, with an easy no-fasten front. Dropped shoulders and splits at the hem create a relaxed feel. M&S Collection: versatile styles in modern shapes with unique and playful details.

www.marksandspencer.com

Thanks TLL, I'll have a look at the m and s one. Agree, it did look ok on the TV but in reality it was rather thin and shapeless. Won't be ordering from Cozee Home again.

 

[Battiola73]

I began typing this on Weds but crashed…
Oh I’m really sorry you’re in the same/similar boat…
I’ve got a chronic illness which I’ve had since I was 21. Mid forties now.

Also battling more acute illness(es) these past few years too.
I’m “lucky” I have a carer in for a few hours each day bc I can’t do much at all for myself…
She goes to do her own shopping each week so will get me the odd bits I need..
But my main shop is done monthly via Tesco online…
Have done it for 2 decades like you and I have to say it’s an amazing service.
As you say a lot more people needed it and used it during covid (and since), but I was lucky enough to get priority access to some slots then.

The price of delivery has increased esp for the times when I have someone here to do it for me but still mostly good value.
And my only option!

Also offers me freedom and some independence to choose items.
Can’t imagine how people survived with it in my situation before - very reliant on others I guess - but now if I’m well enough I can order undies and clothes online - and all manner of everything via Amazon too!

Imagine QVC was a real boon back in the day too. And now for convenience but not quality or value?!

I used to have home deliveries even when I was reasonably able. It actually worked out cheaper to have it delivered than paying out taxi fares. Why search the shelves, put in trolley, put on conveyor belt, put back in trolley, put in taxi, take out a taxi and then put away. Much better to have delivery drivers bring the door and I put groceries away. Plus it saved my joints and back hurting. Added benefit that there’s no temptation to buy stuff that I don’t need.

I have a Tesco anytime delivery pass that costs £6.99 a month and you can have a delivery every day if you want! I usually have a delivery every 7/10 days.

There’s a lot of oldies in my road (me included) and a good majority of them have home deliveries. It’s quite usual to see Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Waitrose and Asda making weekly deliveries.

 

[historymystery]

I used to have home deliveries even when I was reasonably able. It actually worked out cheaper to have it delivered than paying out taxi fares. Why search the shelves, put in trolley, put on conveyor belt, put back in trolley, put in taxi, take out a taxi and then put away. Much better to have delivery drivers bring the door and I put groceries away. Plus it saved my joints and back hurting. Added benefit that there’s no temptation to buy stuff that I don’t need.

I have a Tesco anytime delivery pass that costs £6.99 a month and you can have a delivery every day if you want! I usually have a delivery every 7/10 days.

There’s a lot of oldies in my road (me included) and a good majority of them have home deliveries. It’s quite usual to see Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Waitrose and Asda making weekly deliveries.

Home deliveries are a boon, especially now public transport is so awful (assuming that's an option, which it unfortunately isn't for some people). Our small local town is OK for everyday needs, and we have a station and buses close by, but the public transport system has deteriorated so much over the years that a reliable service is now rarer than hens with teeth, so for clothes and 'big' items you've got to go to one of the larger towns, and if you use a car then by the time you've factored in the cost of petrol and car parking charges (which are astronomical in most of the larger towns round here, quite apart from car parking space being inadequate) then online shopping is so much more convenient and costs less. And who wants to wait for non-existent buses when you've a lot of shopping to carry?

 

[Toril]

I’m lucky in the fact that I’m healthy for my age and live within a short driving distance of Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Waitrose and M&S and so prefer to go in store for my shopping, while I still can. There are also a lot of smaller supermarkets nearby for top up shopping and a couple within walking distance. While a lot of my friends had deliveries set up during lockdown, I still shopping every couple of days to buy food because it was a chance to go out.

We used to have food deliveries when we worked full time but some of the substitutes that we received bore no resemblance to what had been ordered. At least going myself means that I get what I want and can choose the longest use by dates and the leanest cuts of meat.

We did all the Christmas food shopping in store last Friday so at least we know we won’t be fighting the crowds as Christmas approaches. I remember standing in a queue for nearly two hours a few years ago and didn’t want to waste my time doing that again. I’ll pick up the fresh things a couple of days before the 25th.

However, I do get home delivery from Iceland when I need to stock the freezer up.

 

[Battiola73]

We used to have 12 buses an hour starting at 6.15am and then a reduced service from 6pm to 9pm, with later start on Saturday and none on Sunday.

Now we get three a day Monday To Friday, no weekend service at all. Dependant on taxi’s to get to and from appointments.

 

[historymystery]

We used to have 12 buses an hour starting at 6.15am and then a reduced service from 6pm to 9pm, with later start on Saturday and none on Sunday.

Now we get three a day Monday To Friday, no weekend service at all. Dependant on taxi’s to get to and from appointments.

Public transport in most places in this country is a joke. And if you factor in the ever-increasing number of potholes that they occasionally decide to fill in with quality materials like chewing gum and brown paper then driving's a joke too.