Thread 13 - I do not need a baby for Christmas! I do not need a baby for Christmas!

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I've just doubled up to the max amount and got replacement switch joy cons and a game. It came to 114 so just paid the difference.
Could have spent another 100 but its limited this year. Boo.
Getting the voucher on the app was super easy, but would recommend that you go in the shop first to work out what you want to spend, then download the appropriate value voucher.

@LiverbirdNo1 the sub patroller on Argos looks good (and has an extra 15% off), my DS also 4 has asked for the air patroller, not played with it yet as for Christmas but that looks like a nice toy aswell....I keep telling myself...he does not need both!!

Can anyone recommend where to buy a beautiful but not expensive artificial Christmas tree? Our previous one just looks so small so would like one 7-7.5 foot tall. I'd be happy to spend more to get one that's going to last for years but with a grabby baby and hyperactive 3 year old, I'm expecting it to just fall over a lot.

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7ft tree at Amazon with a £30 reduction here (so £29.95 delivered) make sure you click to add the voucher. No idea what it's like, but it's a good price

Have you got any local garden centres close by youscumbagyoumaggot? We have a couple near us that have a really good selection of artificial trees at xmas. I much prefer to go and look at them before I choose rather than take chances online

My current tree must be 10 years old & was £15 from Boffer - that was def value for money. We just keep adding extra decorations to cover up any flaws now

Thanks @DaisyChops I will take a look. He’s just getting into Paw Patrol, so I don’t really know much about it but I need some extra ideas to hand out to family as it’s his birthday on 18 Dec as well!

liverbird dd loves paw patrol, her most played with bits are the cars with the pups so personally use your budget buy his favourite characters with cars, then a few of the pups on their own. I think the entertainer has them on offer and if you sign up for the birthday club (you can add 8) you get a 20% off code. the lookout is awful, fell apart all the time and the plane rarely got played with. but the patroller and jungle car both get lots of use but are pretty big!! if it makes you feel better dd got them around 2 and still loves them at 7 and they are perfect condition still a long with the pups/cars. very hard wearing.

Thanks to everyone who has patiently explained the nectar double up, and app use.

I have managed to participate for the first time this year (always missed the double up window, so never got vouchers in time etc) - went to Sainsbury’s, found what I wanted, did a rough total and then exchanged points on the app. Quick and easy, and the voucher was available immediately.

Will have a very happy ds at Christmas as got him a switch game he has been after for ages, and also got a few bits for his sisters’ stockings.

Thanks again, everyone.

Did my Sainsbury's double up shop this morning. Voucher appeared straight away on the app. There are still some reduced toys - I got 2 £13 lego sets on a 2 for £15 offer, then used the double up voucher. So £26 of lego for £7.50 of points. Was a random offer though, only 2 sets seemed to be in it with a tiny note on the price tags!

do sainsburys sell the switch lite console itself, or just the games, does anyone know? thanks

Can you use the m&s codes on the 2 for £25 onesies? Have tried a few and not working. May have just been used. If you can does anyone have one I could use pretty please?

@cccameron I haven't been to look anywhere yet, just online but was definitely hoping to see it in person before buying. We have a garden centre nearby that might be a good plan.

@andi76 Thanks, that looks really good in the pictures but reviews aren't so great. I don't think I've got the confidence to buy something that big online in case I have to faff with returning it.

Zavii have a t shirt and Lego deal for 14.99 plus 1.99 delivery.
Buy any item of clothing from those in the offer and get the Jurassic park Lego minifgure set free . The Lego set is selling for £20ish so this is a good deal . Don’t forget cashback with topcashback either .

@notlongnow1 you can't use the 20% off on the onesies unfortunately.

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@fuckingfuckssake makes sense - amazing deal as it is. At least I can stop trying now, thanks.

Grindelwalds escape Lego is currently half price on Amazon£10 it's a beautiful small set.

Thanks for the m&s codes. I used one of the first ones posted. Got nearly £200 worth of stuff for £158 so really pleased. Will post my codes if I get any through.

Does anyone know the cheapest place to buy yankee candle car air fresheners please, the ones that clip onto the air vents? I normally put a car freshener of some sort in dh stocking :)

@nocutsnobuttsnococonuts Thanks so much, always useful to know what actually gets played with! I will take a look at The Entertainer too.

Funko pop Harry potter advent calendar is down to 29.99 on Amazon, lowest price ever I think.

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