Thread 3 - the one with the dinosaur fingering

[Reastie]

Thread title courtesy of @ all LionMummyRoar

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

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.

Some top tips from thelegohooverer:

My tips are:
check out companies on trustpilot before ordering
be wary of companies that only have email/contact firms for customer services and no phone numbers or addresses (unless of course you enjoy meaningless replies from bots)
keep a list of what you’ve ordered so you can follow up if something doesn’t arrive. Sometimes it’s a numbers game where they’re betting on people not following up on missing orders.
check where things are shipped from, particularly if you need them quickly. I’ve got caught out waiting for the slow boat from China when I thought I was ordering locally.
I’ve started using Revolut to avoid putting in my main bank details (and it helps me budget)

Aliexpress have lots of stuff very cheap, order early as it’s all delivered from China here . Be aware some items are a bit knock off in quality and safety, check reviews and be aware. Clothes can come up v small and take the photos with a pinch of salt as a guide for what you will get.

Amazon free delivery tool here

Camelcamelcamel is a brilliant site that tracks prices on amazon here

Lisa angel sale is popular when on, apparently arrive nicely packaged too here

Magazine subscription offers here and here

Netpricedirect has discount toys and party bits here

Toys for a pound here

That typo was just in time, eh @reastie

Excellent thread title

Whoop, I'm in 🦕

Thanks @reastie.

Ive been following these threads for about 6 years, and to me they are as part of xmas as the big day itself.

Did you ever think when you started this, it would become an integral part of so mamy peoples Christmas planning?

Do you get a warm glow each year when you start thread 1? (You should).

Also, does anyone know IRL that you are Ms Christmas thread, or is it a super power secret?

Finally, do uou ever comment on other threads and if you do do you name change?

Enough fangirling from me! As you were.
🎄🎅🤶🌲

Checking in. Pretty clueless for the 2 year old and holding out for later for the 4 year old as she changes her favourites so often.

Checking in. Zara currently have loony tunes perfumes for kids reduced down to £1.99 from £6.99. There’s bugs bunny, tweetie pie and Daffy Duck
link

Claire's has a sale on. There's lots of 7th heaven face masks on sale (not the fabric face masks ) I bought a stack for my girls for a wee hamper

Fingering my way on to the new thread...

Place marking 😀 thread is ace

Has anyone ever used 66 books bookclub?

Seem to have some great deals Here

Place marking again - 4 months till Christmas Eve! 🤶🏼

@jumpingintosummer I used 66 bookclub recently. It felt too good to be true in terms of pricing but it was actually great! No issues at all

Here for the Christmas chat and the innuendo.

Thanks to these threads I have all ds's Christmas and birthday presents and the ubiquitous Blokus as a family gift.

Turns out I’m a Blokus sheep, I sent my dh the link and asked what he thought, well it was delivered earlier today. Think the elf will bring it as an early Christmas treat.

🦕

I normally start Xmas shopping in November but I am self isolating and want to try to start early this year.

Has anyone seen any bargains on hover boards? Or have any tips about the best kind to get?

I have no ideas for anyone else so placemarking for bargain ideas.

Both DC have birthdays before Christmas too 🙈

Dinosaur fingering?? I won't ask.

Oh god...the permanently offended of MN will be jumping into this thread if they see it in Active! 🙈🤣

[quote Bearyinlove]@jumpingintosummer I used 66 bookclub recently. It felt too good to be true in terms of pricing but it was actually great! No issues at all[/quote]
Thanks @Bearyinlove. I will give it a go.

Thanks for the new thread @Reastie brilliant name 🦖

This year is my first & given that we are on a tight budget this year I’m very grateful for all of the bargains!

Thanks for the kinetic sand & slide ideas for my 2.5 year old from the previous thread. I’m not great with messy toys (I just about tolerate play doh) which is why I’ve avoided the sand so far. Is it super messy?

I'm following but my neice has asked me for a North Face evolve 2 jacket. Sure, i said. Then I saw the price!
Any links to discounts? I don't want to disappoint but I also haven't got £140 to spend on a coat!

£140!