Thread 2 - the one with the return of the buns

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@jumpingintosummer thanks for the inspiration for the thread title, I’m now singing ‘return of the buns’ to the tune of ‘return of the Mac’

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link or the last word next to the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

If you’re posting anything specifically for me please do @ me or I may not spot it. It’s helpful if when sharing bargain info you bold it to make it easy for people to differentiate between chat and bargain links.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here to use for if you’re posting your personal referral link to others.

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it

@Daisy829

Not a bargain as such but if there are any bath and body works fans, next have started to stock their items online. Candles are 2 for £35, soaps 2 for £10 & they have some body care products on 3 for 2.

Thank you so much! Game changer!

Superdrug has a half price offer on some Simple products today.

The sheet masks might be useful for stocking fillers.

Free delivery over £15, or £10 if you have their (free) Health and Beauty card. Free “order and collect” in store.

They have lots of other offers today.

@ Grrrpredictivetex I may be having temporary brain failure but I can’t see that advent calendar on The Works website - are you able to provide a link?

@CottonHeadedNinnyMug Thank you so much for the Robert Sabuda recommendation, I’ve never seen his books before and they are gorgeous - perfect gifts for my nieces.

Crazy that the bbw at next range has nearly sold out and it hasn’t even been officially launched yet apparently. Fingers crossed they will get all the seasonal stuff in ASAP. There are even rumours that there will be three stores in the UK!

@NaturalBlondeYeahRight that would be amazing. I stocked up at the end of last year and did a massive order from the US so still working my way through it all. Such nice stuff. The candles are fab. Be great to see some seasonal stuff. I guess selling through next is a safe way to test the water

I know! I was excited when I heard about this.

www.aldi.co.uk/ahoy-wooden-play-boat-with-sandpit/p/711867466717600

Wooden play boat with sandpit, £60 including postage. They have been (and still are) £200 from the company direct, £150 in argos so a pretty good buy. I am getting one for my daughters 2nd birthday even though its not til March 🤣

Oh god imagine if they actually open bbw shops.
I would be in my element.

Managed to order 2 candles and 3 bubble baths because of a lovely poster on here messaging me to tell me next sell them now.

Popsa has 50 per cent off photobooks with AUG50

@Notlongnow1

Presumably it stops being a bargain if you consider having another baby so you can justify buying a beautiful ball pit? Asking for a friend.

🤣

@Carrotcakeforbreakfast

Oh god imagine if they actually open bbw shops. I would be in my element.

Managed to order 2 candles and 3 bubble baths because of a lovely poster on here messaging me to tell me next sell them now.

I'm clearly late to the bath and body works crowd, what scents are particularly nice? There's so much to choose from on the next site when I don't know what I'm looking at 😂 thinking I'll treat myself to some posh bubble bath as baby #2 is giving me the worst PGP and a bath offers some short term relief!

[quote triplechoc]@CottonHeadedNinnyMug Thank you so much for the Robert Sabuda recommendation, I’ve never seen his books before and they are gorgeous - perfect gifts for my nieces.[/quote]
We have the Alice in Wonderland one and it is magnificent. I put a range of them in my amazon basket last year and waited to see which would drop the lowest and was glad it was this-the cards are particularly impressive!

I'm also here for the info on the bath and body works scents! I'm eyeing up warm vanilla sugar but worried it might be artificial and cloying.

My fave bbw is into the night but honestly there are so many lovely scents. Rose and Ivy is also beautiful as is champagne toast, Japanese cherry blossom, into the stars. There’s just so many!
Warm vanilla is more an evening winter/autumn candle to me.

Black cherry merlot is my favourite B&BW scent! I am so excited that they have started selling in Next, I will definitely be placing an order when more is in stock.

Dinosaur fingerings for £6 at poundland. They had the raptor and t rex at my local, which are only £7.50 at the entertainer but used the savings on some colour change pens (perfect for stockings!).

Just been in our local British Heart Foundation store and next to the till they had a basket of brand new Claire's Accessories stuff 3 for £1! It's the unsold sale stock. Not sure if it's the same price in all branches but definitely worth a look 🙂

I have Peter Pan done by Robert Sabuda and it is wonderful I was so impresdimpressed, but it is very intricate. I intend to give it as a gift but can't decide how young is old enough to trust any of the children I know with it. Maybe nephew's 7th birthday.

@Annie1290 I've not tried the bubble bath before so I'll report back.
Candle wise I really love the "winter" one.
To me it smells like Christmas orange and clove. It is lovely.

Last year I had hot cocoa and scream for Halloween. That was sweet but I still liked it.

I don't usually have them in the summer but this year I had laundry day and light it for an hour after giving the house a blitz and it smells lovely and fresh (but quite powerful)

I couldn't get any handwash but they've all been lovely. I have coastal walk in the downstairs loo at the moment and recommend that and I always get the autumnal ones too.

Hopefully they'll start stocking them in store soon so you can go and have a good sniff.

@happytobemrsg for my 2.5 year old I'm planning on getting them the Little Tikes Giant Slide for the garden. We have the smaller Little Tikes slide but my DC need a bigger one.

Other than that they mostly play with their older sibling's Playmobil and Schleich animals.

For those that love the pop up books but have younger ones I can recommend "midnight creatures" and also "secrets of winter" shine a light books.
Not sure if they're still in print but usually available on used book sites.

Hiya it might be a bit early but i'm looking for some nice festive tableware and placesettings etc (got the wooden reindeers!). Every year I leave it late and end up picking up bits and pieces in Asda or Sainsury's or ordering stuff from Amazon that's a bit dissappointing as I can't see it in advance. Can you keep your eyes out and tag me if anyone sees nice red festive tableware - bonus if its a bargain as well but decent quality too. Thanks for the Boots links got some palettes for DD. Missed Blokus but got it on the wishlist xx

Hello bargain hunters, what’s the best way to watch out for bargains on Amazon - do I put things in the wish list and keep checking back or is there a better way?

@Allmyarseandpeggymartin
Go on to Camelcamelcamel and put it what ypu want to track. It will email you when its at a price you want to pay. You can check on there what is the lowest price its been too