Thread 26 - the one with the last minute panic buys

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Thanks @GoblinDaughter for the title

It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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You all definitely DO need Blokus - it’s fab

@eastmidswarwicknightnanny

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Has anyone used Alza.co.uk? If so would you recommend them

Thanks

Thanks @SkintSanta you are amazing

I never knew i needed the hide and squeak eggs but now i have 2 sets coming my way.
Does anyone have a john lewis code? I was hoping there would be another x amount off x spend but i can’t find one. I have £130 of stuff in my basket 😳

Oh the Hide and Squeak eggs are amazing, I buy them for every child I know for either their first birthday or first Christmas!

All the presents sorted and wrapped. Dh stayed home this morning so we can wrap presents. A good pile for both of them. I shall not buy anything more for them.

But I would like to buy something for me :)

@doublemix

20% off Matalan code if any use NMEE2-5WE-01FSF8-D0C

Thank you but unfortunately it looks like it has already been used

@whoknows1230 I've PM'ed you

@eastmidswarwicknightnanny

No probs. It's a multi use code for me so feel free to save and reuse as required

Bloom & Wild 20% code
Expires midnight tonight 15/12.
I hope it works/helps someone

Has anyone else had issues with Zavvi? (Same company as IWOOT.) I ordered about 10 items in mid-Nov, and have received 2 items from the order. The others either are sat in status "processing" or with "expected dispatch date" of 27th Nov.

I chased them but got back an automated response to say they are aware of delays.

I don't know whether to give up and order elsewhere.

[quote SkintSanta]@eastmidswarwicknightnanny

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Apologies I never knew hermes did student discount!

@Chunkychipsohyeah I’ll PM you a £5 off £30 for Lakeland. I also have £10 off £60 at Lakeland - 1277 6516 4811 9806

Not much, but 10% off at bakedin for stocking fillers (& I may have treated myself too!)
TAKE10OFF

Thanks to whoever recommended online home shop for weighted blankets. I caved and ordered a teddy fleece one on the evening of 13th and it came today! Amazing service. Just hope it helps DS sleep... Have also had great service from TheProfanityPixie on Etsy after I screwed up paying for a custom order (not bargainous but handmade and sweary ).

@SomethingInTheWaySheCooks you are the absolute winner of all 26 threads!!! A snow machine, wow that is THE best christmas purchase I ever read on here, so impressed

May I be cheeky and ask if anyone can send me a studentbeans discount code for EE please? I only have Unidays and can't get a code which I need for DS' present. Many thanks

@JoHo123 thank you so much, order now placed with £5 saved, much appreciated! So grateful for the kindness on this thread!

I’ve just phoned boden about my order that I placed on 24 nov & they have said it won’t be here until jan. it’s not a prob for me as it’s an add on gift my dd hasn’t asked for so I’ll give it her when it arrives but just a heads up incase anyone is ordering.

Need a present for my Dads partner. Don’t know her that well. Perhaps between £15 and £20.
Also, something to wrap up for 21 and 18 year old niece.

Sorry to be so vague, I’m just desperate to finish my shopping 🙈thanks

I’ve just seen another thread that says the shitting flamingo is in stock at Very. I’m sure someone was looking for one... although I think maybe that pp got one in the end?! Anyway, in case it helps anyone!

@duckduckswan a wax melt burner and melts set might work for your dad's partner? this one here is £15
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/916548777/wax-melt-and-burner-gift-set?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=wax+melt+burner+gift+set&ref=sr_gallery-1-25&organic_search_click=1&cns=1

@SomethingInTheWaySheCooks

Oh dear I’ve just bought a snow machine 😂 and I can’t even recommend it as it wasn’t bargainous 😊

Wonderful! What do you plan to do with it? Cover the garden with snow? How long does the snow last, is it a sort of foam or is it like the snow from snow makers you get in ski resorts?

Okay, this might help someone, though I appreciate it might be a bit random...
My five year old has been asking and asking for a John Adams Golden Coin Maker but they are almost impossible to find or at least I've found it to be so.
But I have had luck with Starlings Toymaster which is a toy shop in Norfolk. They had it for £8.99 plus £3.95 post. Very pleased!