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Thread 17 - the one where we have a small bit of festive escapism

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Reastie · 03/11/2020 16:15

With this lockdown stuff I can think of no better distraction than Christmas! Online present hunting will he even more important right now too.

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ClaraTheImpossibleGirl · 05/11/2020 23:18

Smyths early Black Friday deals available here

If anyone can point me towards some reasonably priced elf on the shelf accessories I'd be grateful; I'm sure I got some Poundland ones last year but haven't seen any this year. I'm not a massive fan anyway but the DC love it and after the year we've had I want to make a bit of an effort!

thaegumathteth · 05/11/2020 23:38

@ClaraTheImpossibleGirl wilko for elf stuff

CoffeeAndEnnui · 06/11/2020 00:33

25% off at Accessorize with code WONDERFUL if you sign up for their reward scheme...

It is entirely possible that you can use the code without signing up now that I think about it but I'm not entirely sure whether an account needs to be linked to rewards to qualify. Trial and error may be required!

Fanceeepant · 06/11/2020 06:17

50% off sanctuary spa gift sets on early deals here's the Link for them.

Bluewavescrashing · 06/11/2020 06:22

Any matalan codes about, please? My DCs are freezing and need extra vests and leggings for school. Ta

Chocoholicmumma · 06/11/2020 06:41

Asda food delivery Xmas slots are open

sorryiasked · 06/11/2020 06:44

Brand Alley have done lovely www.brandalley.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=doorstop Nordic home animal doorstops for £15.
I have no need if them but an sorely tempted by the penguin and the mouse (the dinosaurs cool too)

1122christy · 06/11/2020 06:55

@ClaraTheImpossibleGirl Poundland deffo had some things yesterday when I was in but The Range has loads of elf things

Gurufloof · 06/11/2020 07:01

My hygge bands came yesterday, I was expecting better to say how much they usually cost. Luckily I got the 5 for £15 so i dont feel robbed.
I have seen the same sort of thing in local markets for 2 or 3 quid. I mean they are nice enough, but I'm very glad I got the offer. Thanks to whoever posted it.

Givealittlebit · 06/11/2020 07:04

@PinkDaydreams I ordered one a while back when they went really cheap and apparently amazon are 'having trouble sourcing' them 🤷🏻‍♀️

PinkDaydreams · 06/11/2020 07:17

@WithIcePlease I was looking at the twist seal and had my mind set on one, but then I've read many reviews saying that they are rubbish! So I then looked at the Autoseal and the same with those, apparently the closure is very delicate and easily breaks. I'm now going to look for the contigo Byron which is a snap seal and has so many positive reviews. That was the one that was £7.50 the other day and I'm kicking myself for not getting one!

Littlemissindecisiveagain · 06/11/2020 07:17

Photobox has up to 70% off on credit for items including calendars, just ordered mine so i can do later in the year.

Chocolateteabag · 06/11/2020 07:24

@duckduckswan - I read on another thread yesterday that someone had tweeted M&S customer services and been told they are not doing any Friends & Family 20% offs
I guess they'll say because of their new Sparks cards which do individual offers but they also have just posted their first ever loss

VividImagination · 06/11/2020 07:36

These wee candles from Amazon would make a nice gift!

Thread 17 - the one where we have a small bit of festive escapism
WithIcePlease · 06/11/2020 07:39

Thank you pinkdaydreams. I have 2 byrons from offers. There'll be more soon I'm sure

DillieDoily · 06/11/2020 07:45

Are there any good deals on nice chocolates this year, like the Green & Blacks tasting boxes of previous years? I bought loads of those last year to give as teacher presents etc as they looked great for only £4.99.

CompleteBarstool · 06/11/2020 07:52

[quote PinkDaydreams]@WithIcePlease I was looking at the twist seal and had my mind set on one, but then I've read many reviews saying that they are rubbish! So I then looked at the Autoseal and the same with those, apparently the closure is very delicate and easily breaks. I'm now going to look for the contigo Byron which is a snap seal and has so many positive reviews. That was the one that was £7.50 the other day and I'm kicking myself for not getting one![/quote]
I bought the Contigo Byron for under £10 in-store in Asda about 2 weeks ago - not sure if the offer is still on though

Serg · 06/11/2020 07:54

Anyone else eyeing up the Yankee Candles TSV pre-launch on QVC.
Another good deal with the referral code...

PinkDaydreams · 06/11/2020 07:58

@CompleteBarstool ASDA??!! Thank you :) my local Asda is only small but I will have a look Smile

bookish83 · 06/11/2020 07:59

@DillieDoily

Are there any good deals on nice chocolates this year, like the Green & Blacks tasting boxes of previous years? I bought loads of those last year to give as teacher presents etc as they looked great for only £4.99.
There was a qvc deal on hotel chocolat chocolate the other day on here New customers get £5 off or there were £10 referral codes

It looked pretty good! Their dates are never brill but you would hope xmas themed choc would last until then!

recklessgran · 06/11/2020 08:01

Free next day delivery at ALL BEAUTY with code NEXTDAY1 no minimum spend and valid for the next week .

shipperssss · 06/11/2020 08:05

I have just used my QVC Elemis bargain for the first time, I've used Elemis a lot before but never the pro collagen range (need it now I'm growing DC3, they've aged me) it feels lush on my skin.

So just a quick thankyou to whoever posted the deal, I'm tempted to buy it again at the price it is, seen as I'm never going to be able to stretch to the £75/pot of the marine cream (I know it's slightly smaller than the £75 ones)

Ihopeyoudance · 06/11/2020 08:06

@VividImagination

These wee candles from Amazon would make a nice gift!
I bought some of these a while back and wouldn't recommend them at all. A bit cheap and nasty looking and smelling I thought. I wouldn't have liked to have bought them as a gift.
InDreamland · 06/11/2020 08:16

@bookish83 I posted this QVC Hotel Chocolat deal a couple of days ago. You get 5 stocking filler selection boxes for £29.98 + £4.95 p&p. If you use a referral code you get £10 off which would make it worth buying.

If you need a referral code there's loads on the referrals thread or I can PM you one.

InDreamland · 06/11/2020 08:18

On the dates for the chocolates, on the Q&A it says dates last into 2021 so fine for Christmas gifting.