Thread 3 - the one with the dinosaur fingering

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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.

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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

evilherbivore different reasons but we are having a very tight budget Christmas too. My girls are similar ages as yours some ideas I have to bulk out the gifts,
Keeping an eye on facebook/olio/gumtree for free knick knacks, toys they might like. Currently looking for a TV for dd1 and picked up a couple of games for dd2 (free).
New backpack/lunch box rather than replace now - will wait until the back to school stuff is reduced.
Treat boxes - going to paint a big box and wrap up all those sweets/chocolates/fizzy drinks they aren't usually allowed.
Hit the charity shops for books/bargain gifts. Now is a good time as people are clearing out.
Printing off colouring sheets/craft ideas. Then put all materials together in a box.
Movie night hamper.
Ordering some fidget toys from shein/toysforapound.
Posters for their room.
Fleecey blankets (we like the primark/wilko or asda ones)
Cex or music magpie are great for computer games/dvds.

Basically I'm buying them things I would buy anyway (Treat food, replacing worn clothes etc) but presenting as a gift!

We bought a hot chocolate maker last year from aldi for £20, best purchase ever. That with some different hot chocolate sachets, marshmallows and a new cup each would make a lovely joint gift.

thanks for the cath kidston tip off, i got 3 folding shoppers and a small wallet which will all be given for christmas!!

Nice things on brandalley and INSIDER code gives you £15 off a £75 spend. Postage is £5.75 though. Lots of posh candles, art prints, kitchenware etc with good discounts.

@CaffeineAndNicotine

Also, you know those American sideways flags that people put in games rooms? (Typo website gave me the idea, but they have only two) but typing pennant flag into amazon only gives bunting. any ideas?

What do you want on the flag? Sayings like the Typo ones? Searching google for 'American pennant flag' or 'Typo pennant flag' came up with quite a few different options. Etsy also has various options. I had a US college one that was made of felt, so you could always make your own if you're crafty or on a budget!

@Thegirlhasnoname

There was me thinking I had got away with a £3.99 air fryer but woke to it cancelled this morning 😂

Just realised I’ve been focusing on DD (3 in Oct) for Christmas bargains when I will also have DS (11 months on Xmas day) to buy for too. What do you buy younger siblings when I’m pretty sure he will just want whatever DD has and probably be more than happy with wrapping paper?!

DD was 10 months last Christmas and we got her some Busy Books and musical books which have been popular during this year. Aldi have some musical nursery rhyme books in at the moment for £1.99 each

Playmobil are doing 3-4-2 on certain items at the moment - list is here www.playmobil.co.uk/onlineshop/sale/buy3pay2?sz=67

@SemiFeralDalek

Aye ‘Bargain Max’, are you sure it wasn’t Love Honey

@BittaOrange Between the prehistoric fisting and 10 inch fuzzy nifflers I can hardly keep up 🙊🤷🏻‍♀️

I think prehistoric fisting and 10 inch fluffy nifflers has to be up there for next thread title

I don't think we can go from fingering to fisting as a title! 🙈🤣

Scrabble junior is £12.59 on amazon

@NoWordForFluffy 😂😂😂 not sure what I've woken up to today. I Did have alot of wine last night but my god..fisting

Marks and Spencers had bottles of prosecco half price, it's a pink bottle. Thought of this thread as could be good to put away for Xmas. Also had bottles of white £7 down to £3.50.

In-store I should have said sorry!

Ooh. I'm going into town today, so I'll look for cheap booze, @PinkDaydreams!

[quote ItsAllBlahBlahBlah]@NoWordForFluffy 😂😂😂 not sure what I've woken up to today. I Did have alot of wine last night but my god..fisting[/quote]
And still the poor T-Rex misses out! 😔 🦖

😂😂😂

If anyone sees any microwheels play sets could you let me know? I think home bargains might have sold them at some point but not sure if they still do - going to scope today. They sell them on amazon but they're massively overpriced. Thanks 🙂

Not sure if it been mentioned but the body shop sale is on which includes this winter jasmine gift set for £14.60 from last years Christmas collection winter gift set it has nice sized bits and bobs in. Its an extra 10% off if you are a member atm which is free to do. I've brought one each for me and mum to use in the build up to Christmas to feel festive. Free del. over £30. I also picked up some moisturiser and stuff for £1 which might be good for stockings. Also the bath melts are £1.50 which is good to tick over the delivery limit

I've stuck my refer a friend link on the other thread for the body shop for £10 off if anyone is interested

White stuff have a good sale on and there is a advent Callander down to £12 and some Christmas crackers and balls full of body wash etc for £5. Perfect teacher gifts!

www.whitestuff.com/gifts-and-home/bath-and-body/green-pr-bath-and-body-surprise-cracker/

www.whitestuff.com/gifts-and-home/bath-and-body/green-pr-12-days-of-christmas-beauty-advent-calendar/

@DoucheCanoe I've bought a colour changing bulb with remote from home bargains. Under £10

Lidl had some Playmobil sets for £13.99 and Lego dots for around £10. Also Uno for £4.99

I have a argos voucher £5 off £40 spend. My local argos has shut and would have to pay delivery 😒 can't seem to find anything I need so anyone want it?

For this weekend only runs out mon!

Does anyone have a referral code for a yoto player?

Sorry please - that sounded very rude!