Going on our annual b&m/home bargains trip what do I need?

[nocutsnobuttsnococonuts]

So next week we are going to bognor and they have a home bargains and b&m down there! Im going without children so hoping to get some stocking fillers, Christmas treats and gifts! What things shall I look out for?
Any gems hidden in either one?

My dds are nearly 12 and 8. 😁

[fairydustandpixies]

Teeheee about going to Bognor to shop! Sorry OP! Before I moved away from there a couple of years ago, I always shopped in Brighton or Pompey! B&M where I live have giant tubes of Pot Noodles for £5, my kids have always loved them so I've bought a couple as (very large) stocking fillers!

[Bananaman123]

Op for your slush machine, ebay have sellers doing 5l syrups for them for about 20 quid and goes a long way

[nocutsnobuttsnococonuts]

Thought I would update! Went to both but wasn't overly impressed. I couldn't find the hot chocolate snowmen or toppers both would have been great for dds.

I got some big gift boxes (30×30cm) as I'm doing a clothes mystery box for dd1 and an lol one for dd2. A slush puppy maker for dd1 (which dh is now sulking about as he loves them and I should have bought him one too!) Wrapping paper. Smores pop tarts. Lol dolls for dd2 that were reduced to £6.

Then stocked up on toiletries, snacks and cat food!

I did get some matching pjs in matalan though which was next to home bargains which I was most excited about 😁

[myhobbyisouting]

Home Bargains -

Mug huggers
Snowflake mallow toppers
Reece's pieces advent calendar
Dr paw paw balm
Countdown to Christmas cushion
Bumper bag of m&ms
Camper van biscuit tin
Tinsel nutcracker man

[burglarbettybaby]

Are you on the Home bargains fan page on Facebook.. Lots of ideas. The snowmen are a massive massive hit. Also YouTube have great videos of recent hauls. Would love a trip myself

[Muffinhead12]

This is a pic from eBay but the one they sell in HB!

[Muffinhead12]

Ooo our home bargains had so much good stuff in on our most recent trip so hope you enjoy! They had a white chocolate/hot chocolate melting snowman which I have tried and tested, will put a pic up- would make a nice stocking filler.

Lots of nice bath bombs.

B&M had a Butterkist movie night gift set. Had a bag of popcorn+ two popcorn holders and a pic n mix.

[Aroundtheworldin80moves]

HB have a unicorn make up mirror which I think lots of preteen (or young teen) girls would love.

Stationery sets with pencils, sharpener, eraser etc all set into the ruler.

Lovely notebooks.

Willis have some rather interesting bits online, so I need a visit there shortly.b

[MinnieJackson]

Does anyone know if HB have their big cinnamon spice candles in yet?

[Mrsfussypants1]

Also home bargains. I picked up a really cute Initial rose gold note book £1.99 and a rose gold metal pen that has moving glitter in the top part £2.69. Lovely quality and ive seen similar in Next for 4x the price.

[JinglesWish]

From Home Bargains, they’ve got lovely Christmas lip balms, bath bombs and hand cream. And all of the sweet treats. The gingerbread biscuit “mug huggers” are gorgeous. So are the mini candy canes and the reindeer chocolate covered spoons!!

@nocutsnobuttsnococonuts have a look at Boots for Harry Potter make up, they’ve got the cutest “Hogwarts acceptance letter” make up palette. It’s £12.50, but also in the 3 for 2 deal. They’ve also an adorable “time turner” key ring lip gloss and a “snitch” cheek highlighter and a ink and quill liquid eyeliner. I love the range for myself, but would also be perfect for a teen

[buckeejit]

B&M have lovely red velvet initial Christmas sacks if you can find your letters!

Home bargain - twix tops, the best biscuits!
Koka noodles, granola, good crisp selection! Tempo tissues, cat litter, webbox cat treats.
Microwave popcorn packs

[FuckKnowsMate]

B&M have a mirror with LED lights which is also a Bluetooth speaker too. It’s about 20 quid so maybe pricey but if your daughter is getting into make up etc she might like that. I’ve put it on my Christmas list and I’m 27 😂

[Lovemusic33]

And bubble-t bath products (bath bombs, salts etc..)

Gingerbread candle (HB)

[Lovemusic33]

Flashing bath bombs I think in home bargains.

[WhatWouldYouDoWhatWouldJesusDo]

Flat marshmallows with snowmen faces to top hot chocolate.

They have some lovely, Christmas decs. I got a miniature carousel for my tree.......think I paid £1.29 or something like that. It wasn't much........no doubt the garden centre will be selling identical ones for £15 plus a kidney 🤨

[Laurendelight]

Christmas crackers, chocolate coins, mugs, mirrors and they have good stocking filler toys.

[Mrsfussypants1]

Home bargains have a really cute Totes bauble with a pair of socks on with a rainbow on £1.79 Rrp £5.00.

[Pansypath]

Haha @nodogz I agree they choose you.

Not got a HB near us but we do have a B&M. I would say some American sweets or biscuits for stockings.

I also got dd a desktop magnetic fidget thing - a black base with loads of moon and stars that are magnetic to build sculptures with if that makes sense.

I also stocked up on Christmas wrapping paper.

[Polly111]

This video tells you what’s new in B&M at the moment www.extremecouponing.co.uk/whats-new-at-bm-october-2020/

[nodogz]

Surely the bargains in B&M choose you - you can't know in advance what you'll get and that why it's so fun.

And dog jumpers!

[purpledagger]

B & m has some nice eye shadow palettes sets.

[nocutsnobuttsnococonuts]

Thanks everyone!!

Haha! Sounds funny saying shopping destination, its more to go to b&m/home bargains and the massive sainsburys there. I dont drive so going with my mum, its a bit further than we'd normally go so not somewhere we go often.

I live near Brighton, We normally go to Oxford Street in October half term for Xmas shopping but not sure I want to head into London right now!

Its probably good for the purse not to have a b&m or home bargains too close 😂

Dd1 who's nearly 12 has mentioned make up but doesn't have any yet, so thinking mascara, eye shadow palette and some lip gloss. Shes not particularly girly (more goth/funky style)

They love a hot chocolate or bath bombs so definitely on the list!

[purpledagger]

I went to Home Bargains and B&M yesterday and both had lots of nice items:

Bath bombs £1.50 - £2 in Home Bargains

Lip balms sets (in both stores but B&M has the edge)

Swizzlers mini perfume set (£5 B&M)

Jelly Xmas lollies - I bought elf ones for 59p in Home Bargains.

Home Bargains had some science sets eg crystal growing and bath bomb making.

B&M had mini speakers, headphones, phone chargers etc for your elder child. Also lava lamps.

[Figgygal]

Annual trip
God I’m in our HB every week looking at what random biscuit offerings they have this week
Love it

Can’t stand b&m though it just smells of cheap plastic