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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That's for tip about mountain warehouse free delivery I found a 20% off code to cust20

someaddedsugar those Eleanor Bowmer mugs are lovely! Adding them to my own wish list as I’ve already used the code

Can anybody reccomend some flash cards? I didn’t think it would be such a hard item to buy but the reviews are questionable on amazon and I don’t want a load of irrelevant cards or ones that say the word duck with a picture of a pigeon 🤣

@eastmidswarwicknightnanny thanks so much for that code. I managed to save £96 on my order. I needed 2 snowsuits for our winter walks to school, I got them half price in the sale, £16 off with your code and free delivery. Hopefully they'll last well into next year too.

Quidco are giving 25% cashback on orders from the JD Sports sale. TODAY only.

@princessbear80 the leopard one has been my go to gift for friends and family for a while now!

@xoxogossipgirl2020 the Jam Tart make gorgeous flash cards - the Christmas ones are fab. I appreciate they're not a massive bargain but they are lovely - our DS brings out his animal ones regularly to play with! We also bought him some Jaques of London wooden letters that fit perfectly with the letters on the reverse of the card so he can match them in pairs.

@Scanner20 I cannot see any offer on Very. Where did you find it?

Thank you for the John Lewis code. Ordered an enamel roastter for only £8 after discount.

According to HDUK, the Very code is PAPYW, @Raindancer411.

Downloaded an xmas gift tracker app and having a very satisfying evening adding what I have bought so far, theres even a notes section to add things like 'stashed in attic'. You can add if its bought/ ordered/shipping and if its wrapped and ready, love it.

@raindancer we just opened an account in DH name and then added this code to the order. £30 will be a credit to the account once dispatched etc
I've been a customer for many years and I don't get vouchers although my DM has in the past.

I get probably twice yearly Very discounts. I had a £20 one recently which I deducted from a Fitbit. I had a £30 one earlier in the year.

[quote BunnyBerries]Harry Potter fans...I know you're out there!
Zavvi has an official HP Christmas sack with HP Christmas jumper (+ socks, eraser, notebooks) for £19.99 (£2 delivery). A few jumper sizes available (M, L, XL)
www.zavvi.com/merch-memorabilia/harry-potter-officially-licensed-mega-christmas-gift-set/12270066.html[/quote]

This looks great, I guess it's adult sizes? Sadly the smallest size would probably swamp my 10yo

Some amazon finds

@BEE08

Argos have got two bath bundles for 4:99 each. I thought it looked good to bulk out younger ones stockings.

BEE, thank you! Ordered this set along with the Spider-Man one, lol bath set and little mermaid bath set. Nice little sets and perfect to gift with nightwear I'd bought in the sales. That's quite a few family and friends kids ticked of my list now.

Thanks for the JL code, just ordered the Harry Potter dobble too.

@noodledoodler which one did you get? I use a spreadsheet at the moment with a new tab for each year but it's getting a bit cumbersome. Does the app let you store more than one year so you can look back at previous years?

@whoknows1230 it was this one, there were loads on the app store, I chose this one as you can add photos to people profiles. Not sure if you can carry over years but it looks as though it should ok

Have just had loads of fun ordering Christmas presents from Rex London and Last Exit to Nowhere. Felt rough today and this was a welcome distraction. Thank you :) no codes from me, sorry.

@NoWordForFluffy @Scanner20 Thanks both

I've just ordered one of Superdrug perfume star buys. Emporio Armani Diamonds She 100ml for £34 delivered which is a good deal and the first thing I have for DM.

I have ordered a tee pee with rainbows on. All cotton material and I think 4ft x 4ft on the base. Only £30 on Asda

Thanks for the JL code! Got an after dinner mystery game for Xmas day

@NightOwl19

I have a 20% student discount code for newlook if it's of use to anyone?

yes please!