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Reastie · 07/11/2019 06:47

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Muddlewitch · 10/11/2019 09:15

@applepinkierainbow there was a thread in the Christmas section recently about the styling heads, might be worth a look.

We got DD2 a hairdressers one from eBay a few years back which was pretty good. DD1 had had some of the toy ones and they hadn't been that good and had broken quite easily so we got the hairdressers one for DD2 and it was really good, the hair was a bit longer and more real feeling too so didn't get the cursed tangles some of the doll hair type ones get. This was a few years back so I'm not sure which one we got but there are lots for £15-£25 if you look for 'styling head' in the 'salon and spa supplies' section of eBay.

Vebrithien · 10/11/2019 09:17

Anyone looking for beautiful, handmade sterling silver jewellery, the code GIFT20 will take £20 off of a £60 or more order at Henryka. I found them via Esty, and they were brilliant! Perfect luxury Christmas present for DSis (got the cognac amber bee)

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Muddlewitch · 10/11/2019 09:30

wireless charging pad £6.79 on Amazon at the moment, DS1 has this one and it works well.

Some of the Anker power bank portable chargers have 25% off at the moment too like this one down to £17.99. They are really good quality, I've had one for a few years and still going strong.

doctorboo · 10/11/2019 09:37

@loopylux The graffiti artists that my husband knows have a mixture of stuff, but they all seem to have a stash of stencils in their kits.

Penguinbeaver · 10/11/2019 09:40

Not so Christmasy but Clarks have 20% of boots with the code AWBOOT may help in this cold wet weather?

I'm looking for good quality but bargainous PJ's for my dsil to be. Any recommendations please?

NoWordForFluffy · 10/11/2019 09:41

@BeauticianNotMagician81, you need the new Nectar app and you can convert your points from Weds this week on the app to use in store only.

Fuckingfuckssake · 10/11/2019 09:44

I'm very late to this party but did I see a recommendation for one of those glow pad writing thingys a while back? I paid no attention at the time but have just seen a friend's children playing with theirs and I realise my DD would love it. Also, thank you for the magazine help.

ReindeerPoop · 10/11/2019 09:47

Do anyone’s DC have the vetch smart watch? It’s currently on Amazon for £28 which looks good on CCC. Just wondering if they are any good?

Bluewavescrashing · 10/11/2019 09:51

@ReindeerPoop my DS has the vtech watch. He thinks it's great. Games, takes photos and videos. £28 is a great price.

Tooner · 10/11/2019 09:52

Geek store have a Harry Potter adult onesie reduced to £9.99 from £29.99 for any fans. They also have a few other sale bits, marvel and the like. I love the Guardians of the Galaxy slippers but hve nobody to buy them for

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Carrie76 · 10/11/2019 09:53

@Fuckingfuckssake I picked up one of the drawing tablets in TKMAXX my dd loves it. They’re on Groupon as far as I know

tinysnickersaremyfavourite · 10/11/2019 09:55

This is blatanty stolen from hot deals but worth a mention. I'm super behind so apologies if it's a repeat.
Cath Kidston have a sale with some dece t reductions and code wonder gives free p+p. Apparently the p+p discount won't show until the end of the checkout process.

Barbarara · 10/11/2019 09:57

Has anyone else got very broody reading this thread? I can try chanting I do not need a baby for Christmas! I do not need a baby for Christmas! but it didn’t work on the DrB’s soap or the fudge Confused

tinysnickersaremyfavourite · 10/11/2019 09:57

Anyone explain please what the leapfrof ice cream thing actually does? And would it be worth it as a 4th birthday present or is thst getting too old?

Nordicwannabe · 10/11/2019 10:03

@Fuckingfuckssake - do you mean LCD Writing Tablet They were posted about a month ago (I got one for DD) and the black ones and pink ones are still the same price.

Not sure whether someone also posted a bargain for this type of glow pad tablet (back-lit, and as you draw with the special pens it glows through in different colours) so not sure whether that's more what you mean. Can't remember what the bargain was with those though.

Courtney555 · 10/11/2019 10:06

Has anyone else got very broody reading this thread?

Casually dropping in that our unexpected twins are due the week commencing Christmas Eve and ending New Year's Eve.

Don't run in either family. So terribly inconsiderate of them to disrupt our Christmas.

That's why this thread has been brilliant. Getting everything as prepared as I can. DS is mainly done, so if they steal the show, he's already sorted and DM can take him and his pressies to hers.

Here's our daughter. With our son about to boot her (not for the last time no doubt) on the nose.

Merry Christmas Flowers

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Tooner · 10/11/2019 10:08

Giant lifesize Thor wall sticker from House of Fraser by Graham and Brown reduced to £4.99 from £25.99

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Also Smyths have the Allstars Family Fortunes game half price at £9.99. Great Xmas day game for all the family.

Tooner · 10/11/2019 10:09

Twins...What a fantastic Xmas present Courtney. Fabulous scan photot.

imsorryiasked · 10/11/2019 10:10

@Courtney555 too much time on these threads - you got yourself a BOGOF deal Grin
Congrats tho (and to all the other bumps)

bakingcupcakes · 10/11/2019 10:15

That's an awesome scan picture Courtney!

Tooner · 10/11/2019 10:16

Oooo this is pretty.

Rackaphile set of 4 Soy travel tin candles at Amazon for £8.99 (prime). Perfect for anyone looking for a nice gift under a tenner. Gorgeous tins to use afterwards too.

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Gustavo1 · 10/11/2019 10:17

40off40 for 40% off £40 at man cave. Really good men’s skincare.

Courtney555 · 10/11/2019 10:19

Thank you Smile

I honestly can't thank this thread enough for how prepared I am. It's been an absolute lifesaver.

I'm forever searching for bargains to share, I feel like I've had so much value from this thread that I really must find something worthy to contribute!

DaisyChops · 10/11/2019 10:21

@applepinkierainbow my dd had the chad valley styling head that's £12 on Argos, it was fine, we could do scalp plaits etc in it but the baby born one does look nice if it's a main present

nickdrakeslovechild · 10/11/2019 10:28

Reastie primark do lovely star scarves. I got one from there and everyone askes about it.

Ebay shop yanshop1866 has the floor is lava game for £7.89 and free delivery. It's still £29.99 on Amazon. My DD is obsessed with this game so pleased I got it so cheap.

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