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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Sorry that should have said SALEONSALE

Thank you @ScorpioSphinxInACalicoDress am browsing now!

@sorryiasked

Who was after the painter and decorator role play stuff? Is this any good?

That was me! This is perfect, thanks

[quote WisestIsShe]@TenCornMaidens I also ordered the spoons last year and they are cute. But they are also tiny compared to a normal teaspoon.[/quote]
... which is even better, surely? Good for making up a Christmas mug with hot chocolate sachet and marshmallows type gift. The sort of thing I've heard good mothers do only a rumour round here

Can't remember who's dd likes llamas but Lisa angel sell a Christmas dec for all of £1.20

llama Dec

There's also an alpaca one if she can't tell the difference 🤣

Thank you. Just ordered the lego architecture for DH. I never have a clue what to buy him but I think he will enjoy this.

Good reduction on a Disney princess book set

& got my brother some beers for £4 from John Lewis. Thank you!

I've just seen this frog eye mask with moveable eyes on amazon for just over £5. Cute

frog mask

Another one for the llama lover, bedding half price in Debenhams

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_306004271494_-1

They had those slushie maker cups reduced to £5 at Morrisons this evening. I know somebody was asking regarding them before

@Methenyouplus4 I was going to post the same - there have been some serious cases requiring extensive surgery, the magnets do terrible damage to intestines etc if swallowed. I read about a 4 year old the other day who had to have most of his bowel removed after swallowing some. So definitely not for those with any younger children in the house but obviously great for older ones

Thank pp you for the JL code, what a great offer!

Is the John Lewis website down? It's saying my access has been denied... maybe my husband has secret security control over me?!

@polkadotpjs what about a packet of noodles and a pair of chopsticks for your boy's stockings? [Cheap stocking filler and a bit of fun]

Just a warning about the frog masks mentioned up thread, they are a nice little gift but they’re best for little kids upto about five because they’re small and there isn’t much stretch in them. The eyelid isn’t guaranteed to close but my little boy loves his anyway.

Turtle Doves has a free pair of wristwarmers with a selection of ponchos and snoods. All items in promotion here.

www.turtle-doves.co.uk/collections/top-3-offer?utm_campaign=FAB+FOUR+FREE+GIFT+17th+August+2020+%28UMBqYT%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Has+bought+3+times+or+more&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzdXNhbm5hbWpvcmRhbkB5YWhvby5jby51ayIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIk1USlFUciJ9

Gap Outlet have 15% off when you buy 5 of more items - ends tomorrow.

That should be 5 or more

Thank you for Cath Kidston tip off. Got my sister (who is notoriously difficult to buy for as she has 0 hobbies but really likes cath kidston stuff) a saddle bag on the cheap

Thanks also @TenCornMaidens
I have an 11 yo and 13 yo boys, I’m already panicking slightly about their stockings
With dd I can go on and on and on

Looking for a nice jewellery, keepsake box for my dd 6.
Have you seen any?

I posted this last year. And prob the year before too. Credit card sized Christmas tree shaped light. Ideal as a token present you can post in with a card. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E95QBPA/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Great stocking filler here for ages 3-7. I've bought one for DS and two for the present drawer in anticipation of birthday parties once school starts... we'll see!

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0007VTA5S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_RI4oFb31MY50V?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Thanks for Kath Kidson link, 2 presents ticked off