Thread 5 - show us your haul

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I got the M & S beauty calendar last year and loved it. It felt very indulgent and I used a lot of the products and ended up buying some of them again. Used some as presents too so will definitely be looking out for it again this year.

This was my haul back in June when I last took inventory so I dread to think now, I darent get it all out 🙈

I got a Selfridges advent calendar last year - so indulgent but I loved it. Will def get one this year.

First time poster but these threads are great - particular thanks to Reastie -have used them for a few years now!

This year I have ordered:

Mermaid blanket (DD - 5) - arrived and is lovely
Shark blanket (DS - 6)
Shark bed (kitten - 10wks)
Personalised pencils and cases from studio for both kids
Bargain Lego set from Boots for DS

I am on the look out for deals on a Maxi micro scooter (unlikely, I know), Ghostbusters Lego, bride and groom Barbie and Ken and of course playmobil advent calendars if anyone spots! DS is an Xmas baby too so I have double the amount to do for him!

Still no shark bed for me - delivery was meant to be 6th September at the latest and seller isn't replying to emails...cheeky mare

What are these £5 build a bears? I have £20 worth of reward vouchers from DD's party.

gingerbread thanks I'll look at those.

He wants to play Pokemon go but he has an android tablet and just a very very very basic phone - is there anything cheap I could get to play that on? I know there's the watch thing but you still need a smart phone.

amber they offer 2 selected bears for £5 each - it's because it's national teddy bear day or similar?

There are only a few £5 bears in each shop, some have none but most do have some even if it's just 2(!)

RJL would your DD like a stop animation kit like this animate-it.com/get-the-software/ which is currently on offer.

My nephew had this and it kept him busy for hours. I bought him a morph character to go with it.

monster reading stand comes in purple or green. £13 book people
Extra 5% off £30 spend with code AFSAVE

Some of the Lottie dolls have gone down to £9.99 on Amazon again
butterfly lottie
pirate lottie
lighthouse lottie

Have just looked it up - they have both those bears, lucky as I'm not around tomorrow at any rate!

Anyone got any clues on the Sainsbos toy sale? I know it's usually a weds in Oct. Have historically done very well at those.

My kids don't know about build-a-bear

In my defence they love bears from pound land, and we could have 50 of them for the standard price!!

Dare I ask how much a Selfridges advent calendar was and what it contained?

I got the Hotel Chocolat tasting box from this thread last year and cancelled the subscription ASAP. They rang me today (an 01425 number) to offer me another big box for £6.95 with a free hot chocolate and then I could cancel the subscription again, so like last year I think. The chocolates went down very well with my dad last Christmas so hoping to use it again as a present if the dates are long enough. So might be worth watching out for a phone call if you signed up last year.

Just got email from Clinique spend £45 and get 7 piece gift free

Thanks flan I got one of those charm bracelets

Hotel chocolat is delicious. Last year their had a winter limited edition chocolate which was pink coloured and tasted like port - they were divine! No idea what they were called, but I shall be looking out for those!

I'm tempted to buy a vodka advent calendar... But it's £100... But does include some unusual brands. Anyone tried one before? I've also seen him advent calendars. Or I could just buy a nice bottle of belvedere or grey goose for £30-£40 instead. Hmm

It was £60, which is ridiculous but it had some good bits - tweezerman tweezers, rodial, ole henriksson etc. Really good brands. I loved opening it everyday.

I'll definitely consider it when they release it this year. I bet it will sell out fairly quickly.

The New Baby Annabell that also wets is reduced on Amazon to £36.99 from £49.99 which is a best price on camelcamelcamel so I've snapped one up for DD-

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_9?k=baby+annabell&sprefix=baby+anna

Hope that link works.

15% off weird fish and free delivery

AWEE29

I've just ordered the reindeer game thank you mummyshortlegz.

My postie is now saying " hello, Santa's here" when he delivers my parcels

( feeling very thankful my postie is lovely)

The next clearance section on the website is worth a look. Picked up some girls double pack lego PJs for £9.

Wood and libertine good hauls