Bargain thread 1 - Christmas shopping on the hottest day of the year!

[Reastie]

Title inspired by the sweltering heat today but I’m still planing Christmas!!!

Thank you to chips for keeping the seat warm for me.

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Thomas & Friends Cave Collapse is 19.99 on Amazon - I think that the quoted RRP of over £70 is wrong, but it is still by far the cheapest of anywhere else...

Random, but worth keeping an eye on the Superdrug website for their starbuys.

Emporio Armani currently half price and 55% off ghost: www.superdrug.com/Star-Buy-Weeklies/c/star-buy-weeklies?q=%3abestBiz&articleQ=%3abestBiz

Oral B Toothbrushes half price: www.superdrug.com/search?q=%3aname-asc%3asuperdrugGeneralPromotionText%3aBetter+than+1%2f2+price+on+selected+Oral+B+Toothbrushes+%26+Toothpastes

@Dreamingofwalden I was thinking the same the other day when I opened a new soap! (Ended up keeping most of mine )

Has anyone got any recommendations for travel mug with build in coffee press, or seen any deals on them please?

Actually, any recommendations for a coffee subscription too?

@Mumto3thatsme

Has anyone got any recommendations for travel mug with build in coffee press, or seen any deals on them please?

Is this any good? www.dailyespresso.co.uk/best-portable-travel-coffee-mug/ The Bodum mug is £12.99 on Amazon at the moment Bodum Travel Press Set Coffee Maker with Extra Lid, 0.35 L/12 oz - Black www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0042RU4X0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_quKnFb4W8HTZQ?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I’ve heard good things about Pact coffee - might be worth a try?

@tinyradish the balance bike says 2+ but I agree it won't last past age 4

If anybody looking for a toddler Montessori board this seems like a good deal www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085WJTJD3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ezKnFb32N0MD7?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Hi, I'm kicking myself as last year there was a set of 6 transformers in home bargains for about £34/£40 but it's not anywhere to be seen now, if anyone see it anywhere on their travels can you let me know please? It's going for £90 on Amazon / e-bay!

Haven't even started reading the tread yet but thank you Reastie as usual for these. They've been life savers the last couple of years and I need to get started ASAP.

Currently on Mat leave and starting university in September so the budget for this year is so small compared to normal and with a barbie obsessed 4 year old I'm going to need bargains

Saw some cheap barbies in home bargains and there are some barbie things in the Argos sale. I also got some really cheap boxy girl dolls and capsule chic from the Argos sale as they were cheap as chips.
Argos also got some barbie on 2 for £15 that looks good deals.

Some great deals on Superdrug - that will sort out a few Christmas/Birthday presents for me. Thanks packaging.

I gave five as presents and kept four in the present stash but have happily used them this year. 😁

Sorry, that was supposed to be in response to @IHeartKingThistle. I’m stuck under a fidgety baby 🙈.

Aw fidgety baby!

@Shitfuckoh probably too late aa im just catching up with this thread but lanke kade do wooden dinosaurs which are small but beautiful. Available from isaacs treasures, yes bebe etc. Worth looking on Facebook to get a rep code- usually 10% off

Not RTFT as I keep trying to catch up and falling into shopping rabbit holes based on your excellent recommendations! Got some lovely stocking fillers from Rex London for my tweens (tiger balm, cat and dog plasters) and pressies for some 8yo girls (bath bombs containing a tiny unicorn, pretty paper straws and bunny fairy lights) and considering the alphabet ring holders as presents for the DCs to give to their godmothers and grandmothers. Thank you those that suggested those shops.

@Gracesquirrel try primrose and bear on Instagram/ Facebook. She makes personalised tshirts as long as the design isnt copyright (obviously!!) The quality is really good

Last post i promise 😂 i discovered solace jewellery this year- its hypoallergenic which is all I can wear. Decently priced and pretty pieces. Get 15% off with FIRSTORDER

Anyone any idea if duplo have sales? DD is frozen obsessed and loves duplo. Have seen the frozen ice castle but cheapest I’ve seen is £40.
I spotted this sylvanian families house reduced from £70 to £17.50
www.argos.co.uk/product/9372588?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=ixxwitlqt&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:629-618-1342%7Ccid:9560115724%7Cagid:101739083447%7Ctid:aud-378671944447:pla-891165903268%7Ccrid:422913087357%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:6380642574204181603%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1007230&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9560115724&utm_term=9372588&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=101739083447&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Nj5BRCZARIsABwxDKJy5pFmf5DogTgGJaTsTpjX-h_qVFuKxlqDLr5chWEqs6WdIfF7JhQaAv4iEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The Swarovski pens are lovely, thanks to the PP who suggested them.

Sorry if this has been posted, I’m a bit behind on the thread.
Argos have this Jurassic World Super Colossal Velociraptor for £17.99, was £50.

@Nearlyadoctor I can't seem to find the exploding kittens link . Can't work out search on the app

@polkadotpjs - it’s linked twice on this thread 12/8 about 9pm

@Serenity25 fab bargain, thanks!!