Thread 10 - not that bloody unicorn off mumsnet

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Yes, fuck off unicorns. They suck.

Thread 11, the one where we destroy the British economy by spending all our money in China.

Love, the Christmas Thread Grinch

Has anyone actually used that icing tool or anything similar? I have never got on with any icing gadgets, much as I would like to, as using icing bags leaves my hands aching after a while.

stealth I've not tried that particular icing gadget, but i've never got on with them either. Much prefer a bag!

Stealth - I can't use an icing bag at all. My hands go after a while! I've got this one and it's pretty good for being a bit more in control of the icing. I'm sure better bakers than myself are better with the old school bag.

I'm seriously considering getting DH one of these... I can't look at unicorns in quite the same way now...

Looking for bargains for baby who will be 5 months at Christmas. Any ideas?

My Hype bag has just arrived too- really pleased with it for £3-odd- hope the recipient likes it too
They also put a mini bag of haribo in the parcel which made my day need to get out more

sophia do you have a jumperoo? Not a bargain as they are ££ but you might be able to find a deal on one
My DS was same age at his first Christmas & that's what we got him
Can't really remember what else as its a few years ago.... just books & bits & pieces I think as a lot of other people were buying for him too

You know unicorns are popular now. Same as mermaids.

Last year it was something else

Year before it was people desperate to get snow glow Elsa. And something people ordered but never came.

Closer to Christmas there will be other things. The point is to help each other get what we need to for Christmas. I can't even buy a mumsnet unicorn as they don't deliver here. Am I moaning that it took up the last two threads? No.

Bit late but I've been on holiday so just catching up, but someone on the last thread was asking about large dinosaurs. This isn't a cuddly one, but I bought this for my son last year, it's a remote control dinosaur it's about 3ft long and 1.5ft high.

It's £9.99 with free delivery, it comes deflated so looks a lot smaller when you receive it

Anyone know of any photo sites that will do an A3 poster cheap? I need to get two 'Captain Bollocks' ones as gifts for fans of the small crimson one.

The unicorns aren't on my radar (sob!) but I love seeing all the different items available.

Pink I think Photobox has 40% at the moment

Sophia - wait till next week and in the sainsburys toy sale all their toddler and baby toys will (probably) be half price. They have done this the last two years at least. I just filled a stocking with these when DD was 6 months so stacking cups and bath toys and 'naice' wooden toys.

Other presents my DD got included a sit in walker car thing and books, clothes etc. They dont need much at that age!

Ahhhh bollocks, I'm nowhere near a computer on the M&S advent calendar release date (staff training day thing, miles away from anywhere) and they sold out really quickly too didn't they last time?

I have absolutely no interest in the unicorns or in buying anything remotely related to them but I have been really enjoying the unicorn aspect of the thread. I even showed DH the Robert in the washing machine. It's all good fun.

Thorntons have 20% off think it's just for this week as its chocolate week CHOCWEEK16 excludes hampers and gift sets tho

Well said SideOrder.

My Hype order arrived today too, however I stupidly ordered 2 on the same order but only one has been delivered, despite the delivery note clearly stating 2 .

I've emailed their customer services and am awaiting their response.

Just leaving this here:
Socks
Fun character socks - £2.00 off if you subscribe to their newsletter. Definitely getting a pair of Frida Kahlo socks for my SIL. Possibly also for me...

Also, does anyone know how long the Book People take to deliver? I can't see any indication of it on their website.

Not a unicorn fan but don't mind that, its the referrals that drive me nuts. I loved the threads about 4yrs ago, all about the bargains! 🏬
Coronation street colouring book in Sainsburys for £5. Perfect for a fan (my grans stocking!).

Oh dear I missed a drama! My dd loves unicorns but I'm not buying the things posted. It's still nice to see ideas. Remember people, Christmas cheer!!

Chips I'm surprised it took so long for someone to have a wee moan, surprised VQ hasn't had a moan about me

Thanks Toblerone

Anyone else remember the poster a year or two ago who really had a vendetta about the slightly OT chat? That was bonkers

I'm still trying to find the best place to buy a giant unicorn you can't stop the madness yet!

Usually the moans happen in the prequel thread I have to say!! Roll on payday next week. I have a list as long as my arm to get. Meanwhile has anyone seen a bargainous pink hairdryer at all for a 'grown up' 9 year old

Ah it's that time of year. You know, the ones that go along the lines of, "I don't come here to chat / see stuff about x / keep your pointless nattering to yourselves and give me bargains!"

Wasn't it Scotland-related somehow last year?