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

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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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I've never used them so can't vouch for quality.

Thank you for the JL link. Dd needed a water bottle, so got a Chilly's bargain. My contribution is the accessorize sale. Just picked up some bargains including this backpack for her to use for her pe kit, down to £4.80. Lots out of stock but worth a look through!

Also got the gin - just because everyone else was

Thank you for the John Lewis heads up I've ordered ds a Chilly's bottle as he thinks my water bottle keeps water significantly colder than his

@EvilHerbivore

Thank you for the John Lewis code, did 2 orders and got the gin (sheep baaaaa!) and an Andy Warhol print

Can you use the code more than once??

Lovely bargains tonight. I got some alphabet cookie cutters free (just paid delivery) from JL. And picked up some stocking fillers in the Accessorize sale too. Thanks all.

@greyinganddecaying I’ve just tried to get a second gin set on the same account and it won’t let me. Might try with a different email.

Thank you for the John Lewis code @hiredandsqueak. I've treated myself to a nice looking reed diffuser for only £4!

I managed two JL orders as set up another account in my husbands name. Now have 2 presents so happy with that. Thank you

I’ve just bought a Fjallraven Kanken backpack from Urban Outfitters for £57.60 down from £80 which I think is cheaper than you can find in most places.
It’s in their sale for £64 but if you sign up for their newsletter you get an extra 10% off and it’s free delivery.
www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/fjallraven-kanken-mint-green-backpack?category=SHOPBYBRAND&color=030&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1
I’ve been looking for one for ages - I chose mint green but they have a pale blue one too.

I’ve just done another John Lewis order using a second email address so 2 gin sets on their way, two presents ticked off for £7.

I am looking for a double sided easle for my kids. They adore pink so bonus points for that. Doea anyone have any recommendations or bargins thanks

@Merriwicks not sure if it’s a bargain but hobbycraft has one reduced fro £30 to £20

@christmascaker thanks ill have a look!

@Merriwicks
Ikea does a good one
www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/mala-easel-pink-20253001/
We have it in blue

@Merriwicks @Christmascaker the hobbycraft easel is a bit of a pain in that it’s foldable so the middle section is removable however the slightest touch collapses it so we ended up super gluing it in place. The first one we got had screws that had split the wood but we didn’t unpack it until the night before dd’s birthday so that wasn’t good. Hobbycraft customer service were good and arranged a replacement but we wouldn’t buy again.

Thanks for the advice, Ikea one sounds like it’s worth the extra £2

I've recently discovered this site selling cheap books and stationery, looking for a replacement for the Book People. The mystery book bundles are good value.

This kids Christmas activity book looks good. There's no minimum spend to qualify for free delivery.

beesemporium.co.uk/collections/childrens/products/santas-christmas-activity-pack

@voiceofreason thanks for the tip, i have their kitchen and love it. Didnt even think to look in ikea
@berts thanks for the review, i think i will avoid that one. It is going to be one of the bigger presents so I dont mind spending more to get a decent one that isnt going to annoy me

@princessbear80, thank you for the Cult Beauty box tip. Ordered one for DD. That I may keep for me!

Made it onto the first thread. Have already done a bomb on Lisa Angel and Rex London .

Wanted to share a book bargain I found - the whole Acorn Wood collection in a lovely-looking hardback on Amazon here. Have got it for a 2yo for this Christmas. The board book versions are also reduced to £3 each and well worth it. No rush rewards as well .

If anyone has any leads I'd love to find some nicely priced cuddly woodland creatures, and a discount on B. Toys, especially the toy car keys and one of the phones.

Has the JL code expired? I just tried it with some wine glasses as I'm down to one I don't really like & couldn't get it to work :(

Another one saying thanks for the fab JL code. Bought some hot chocolate bombs for a November birthday ( was very tempted to use it for hotel chocolate set for me). Only had to pay £2 to collect in store as I have to go back to town anyway as clarks have sold us an F & G pair of shoes.

@lucysmam, keep trying. Took loads of attempts for DH.

Also, are you logged in and signed up to My John Lewis?

My gin is dispatched! Speedy!