Thread 3 - Christmas bargain thread, no clever name just OMG last thread has 999 messages!

[aurorie11]

Hi all

Was about to post about a bargain and saw thread 2 is at 999, hoping to post a link to this as 1000, wish me luck!

I still haven't received my magazine subscription gin - has anyone else? I can't remember who it was to contact too, does anyone know the email address? Ta

M&S had a small amount of Christmas cards and wrap in this morning - just in the normal card area, not a dedicated Christmas section although it was being discussed by staff! I didn't go upstairs to where the Christmas gift/decoration section usually is so not sure if anything is out up there.

H&M currently have 20% off kidsware if you’re a member of their (free to join) club. I’ve ordered some character things for DS1’s stocking (Santa here is brings clothing that Mummy might not quite run too) and some plainer tshirts as he needs some now. Click button wasn’t working so lovely live chat person sent me a one-time code instead.

No particular bargains but just a reminder that HEMA have some lovely things. Free delivery over £20 and current promotion has 15% of if you spend £35/20% off £50.
I'm covering this flannel toddler duvet cover

I’m already halfway through a packet of 75p gingerbread matchmakers

Boots had some v v v discounted toys in store today. Bought a 6 in 1 peppa pig board gam for ages 3+ today and a shower sticker set for £5
Good size boxed gifts
There were telly tubby shower gels and other bits too
Check in store

Just bought 4 x Yankee candle gift sets on Groupon for £9.98 each (50% off).

Thanks "@crikey". What colours would your recommend from Fjallraven?

Does anyone have any suggestions for toy money that would be suitable for a 2 year old?

@confuddeledconfuddel Le Toy Van do wooden play money that's bigger than the plastic ones. Pricier though.

Harry Potter gifts reduced in primark today. I loved the golden snitch bag down to £5. See pics.

Also the lady looking for ice cream truck toy see pic. Asda £5 lights and sound ice cream van.

Singing thanks for HP reductions info, might head there tomorrow. Was it just HP bags reduced or other HP stuff too?

There was purses and bags, badges and I’m not sure what else. Not a huge amount more. It wasn’t the home type stuff . But the bag is cool 😂

Tinc advent calendar and my the works order arrived today so exciting. 🎄

confuddeledconfuddel Could you just put some actual 1p and 2p coins in a purse for the toddler? Play money can actually cost more than the real money value it represents! I’m guessing at 2 that it’s to play at shopping, so only pennies and tuppences would be needed really. A little purse or pouch for the coins (only need a few of each - maybe 10? - so 30p total) and it’s a great play experience for not a lot of outlay.

Thanks @Rockhopper81 and @WreckTangled.

Unfortunately I can't use 1p's as she isn't 2 until Nov and EVERYTHING is still going in the mouth. She just loves purses, zipping them open and closed and taking everything in and out of them. Most play money seems the same size as well though. So maybe washed 2ps and 50ps night work as they are quite big.

Tesco have a new Harry Potter design reusable shopping bag for £1 - might be a useful "gift bag" (only has Tesco written on the underneath)

I have a bright blue Fjallraven bag, can see the dirt so a darker colour might be better. The pink ones tend to look a bit bedraggled, maybe not your husband's colour of choice anyway...

I’ve been to the Works today and managed to get 12 books and a few packs of stickers for £11! The stickers are great for stocking fillers but the books are all lovely, they have a 5 for £5 offer on books suitable for all ages as well as a selection of games/craft sets on 2 for £10 including science kits (volcano eruptions/rocket making) or nail art design/jewellery making sets - well worth a look if you’re wanting to bulk out the gifts fairly cheaply!

@confuddledconfuddle
My dd has this which I got when she was younger as everything went in her mouth and she still plays with it now at 9 (asd though so younger playing age) you can always get a little purse to go with it, highly recommend, and no choking hazard as most okay money coins start at age 3 for that reason. You can get paper money too cheaply from eBay.

Play, not okay

Ooh just had an idea for play money - poker chips! here

I’ve linked to cake toppers... what’s wrong with me tonight
here
I’m out now lol

@confuddeledconfuddel

If it’s the actual act of opening/closing a zipper and putting in/taking out the coins, what about plastic counters instead? I had a very quick search, and these on eBay are just over 3cm in diameter, so not too tiny, and are £3.12 for 25 (mixed colours - just under £3 for be gold coloured); or there are these from PTS (I’ve ordered teacher ‘stuff’ from there before - think delivery is free over £5?), which are just under 4cm and are £5.70 for 50 in gold (red/blue/yellow/green are cheaper).

Just a thought really!

Jammiebammie - posting at the same time!