Thread 7 - the one where we have to find somewhere to hide the giant unicorns

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See post two for links etc and please let me know if I've forgotten anything good

Baker Ross (craft/small toys) code for £5 off a £25 spend by 31st dec. not sure if it works multiple times or if it is a one off; XPC16K

MrsCammy that's actually really good isn't it, too late for me though sadly. I've just this minute bought the lego city one. Off to bed now, contemplating how much money I could have saved at wilco...

My shark and mermaid blankets arrived today from twinkle deals. I only ordered around a week ago. Really impressed.

Thank you for the wilkos Lego advent calendar link. Now I just need to find one suitable for a 4 year old girl, if anybody spots anything...

Just saw these on Pinterest. Thought they might be funny and accurate in some cases

Darkswan , I would probably try posting in Potty training or possibly Sleep -- it sort of crosses over both topics so you'd probably get good advice on either.

(worth trying putting the nappy on backwards and gaffer taping over the fastenings)

darkswan duck tape now comes in cute prints and no so easy to remive from nappy. Have actually bought some kitten print tape for my dad as a fun tree present. He is obsessed with the stuff. Failing that zing had a thread in aibu last week where she sellotaped a nappy on. Lots of good hints on there.

Back to bargain hunting...

Thank you for the wilko lego calendar, wasn't willing to pay £20 for DP!

I've just decided that I can't live without a Christmas planner. Can anybody recommend one?

Could i ask how the hotel chocolat box gets to 6.95, checking on the website it says 9.95. Have I missed a discount code? Thanks

Splat game (cheap version of pie face) was £5.99 in home bargains today. Also idea for 4yr old advent - I've ordered a cheap bundle of shopkins from eBay and planning to put one in each refillable advent calendar slot for DD.

Thanks everyone. Duck tape seems to be the best solution. Now, to find some pretty and bargainous duck tape...

Thanks for that, luckiestgirl.

Trouble is, I was hoping to keep it roughly the same budget as, say, a Lego calendar. Any of those things end up at a lot more

Might have to be edibles. Not money, though - that doesn't feel right somehow.

stealth how about buying a where's wally (or where's wookie) jigsaw puzzle and putting a few bits in each window, or some other jigsaw which would be funny when put together.

Likeswan - with tractors you do get what you pay for IMO - the cheapest plastic ones tend to break v easily, whereas if you can find a metal one the do last.
Having said that - Siku Bruder and Britain are all good makes of model tractors and farm sets - ds1&2 have played hard with theirs for 2-3 years and mostly all still intact

Or a Lego toy which you make at the end with all the pieces and the building instructions on Christmas Eve.

^^ stealth

There are some Bunchems with about 50% off on Amazon at the moment.
Motion sand (a knock off brand of kinetic sand but still v good) is heavily discounted too although you have to pay for postage.

donthate Where was your mermaid blanket from? I think my niece would love one! or a unicorn

If I remember correctly, the Lego Advent Calendar is in Costco and is only £13-16 I can't remember exactly. Maybe someone else can double check, or I will when I go in next time.

Ooh I might nip to Costco tomorrow in that case!

BoaConstrictor we've got that Asda £18 CD player. It's been great except DD snapped the aerial off (picked it up by the aerial ) so the radio no longer works.

Moonbaby I like your idea of a shopkins bundle for an advent calendar ☺

Likesilver we are tractor mad in this house and I would say the best are the Bruder and the playmobil. Wow have an amazing combine too.
Been real life shopping today and saw a fab enormous crocodile duvet but it was £40. Have just found it for £18. £5 delivery but still a bargain. Have posted a link as they have Emma bridge water sets and other Dahl sets
duvet covers and cushions

Went to m&s for their 20% off and they had some gorgeous light up Christmas letters but lots of the letters had sold out. I was going to buy online as would have got 3 for 2 and 20% off but they weren't online at all. So confused anyone shed any light (up letters) on the matter?

Just popping my Emma Bridgewater referral code here. Gets you a free polka dot mug on a £30 spend and me £15 off a £75 spend. Just on the off chance that there is anyone who wants one (got my eye on the pink hearts range to replace my current chipped plates)!!

£6.95 hotel chocolate hotel chocolate I opened it, then opened QUIDCO and clicked through QUIDCO. When I opened the tasting club again it still said £6.95 so he fully it will track. Even if not £7 for hot chocolate and a nice box of chocolates for my dad is not bad. As long as I remember to cancel...