Thread 6: Oh FFS Colin!

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Here you go @Reastie

Hmm maybe I should qualify that with "my 1980s Christmas's in my early teens". The 80s were very different in their approach to child raising, Im not suggesting early teens should be on the liqueurs before Mumsnet jumps on me

They had the Santa sacks with the initials on in the b and m in Arnold in Nottingham today if anybody is looking.

I just got the buns for £3.08! Yesssss! They only had 1 and it won't be delivered for a while but I finally got 1 yippee

In the Clearance display today my local branch of Boots had a few Christmas gift sets "brought up from the basement," ie old or discontinued stock, marked at £10 each. There were 3 different Bare Minerals sets, including this one. On the Bare Minerals website those lip glosses are £18 each.

There had other discontinued items - I got two Clarins moisturisers for £10 each - and some smaller gift sets (can't remember the brands) at £5.

Not sure if it’s been mentioned before ( only been reading last 2 threads). But this website is fantastic for stocking fillers bargains . Stock changes all the time so worth checking weekly.

toysforapound.com/

Checking in!

I was in the original factory shop today, some bargain bits in there.
Lots of fidget toys including spinners with a bouncy bit for £1.50 (perfect for dds stocking!)
Nice notebooks with characters on inc baby yoda for £3
Packs of 3 books of dot to dot (squares game), hangman template, tic tac toe template. With instructions on the back. £1 per pack. I bought one of each and will split into stockings.

Big long boxes of pringles with little pots inside of different flavours for £6.

Also a reminder, check out charity shops. Today I picked up brand new dvds for 99p each, brand new logo game for £1.99. And Facebook marketplace, ive seen loads of big toys like dolls houses really cheap recently. (Saves building if you buy it second hand 🤪)

Crayola Washimals Pets Tattoo Shop playset is down to £6.50 on Amazon at the moment - can't link on my phone but it'll come up on a search. My Dd is too old for these now but has enjoyed them in her stocking in the past.

@ItsAllBlahBlahBlah walkie talkies? My 4yo loves them.

@Haveyoubrushedyourteeth

Crayola Washimals Pets Tattoo Shop playset is down to £6.50 on Amazon at the moment - can't link on my phone but it'll come up on a search. My Dd is too old for these now but has enjoyed them in her stocking in the past.

Thanks for this! DD5 loves these abs even DD9 will join in!

Thanks for all the brilliant suggestions. I've earmarked walkie talkies for next year as his brother is only 2 in Jan and doesn't talk much so I'd like them to be a joint present. Can't wait though, it will be great fun 🙂

Lots of stockings and sacks in my local B&M, the silver ones look great too!

Not as much Halloween stock though

@AnotherOne4

Can anyone remember the jewelry website/deal that was mentioned. I've tried searching, but can't find it

Was it hot diamonds?

40% off with MSE40 and free delivery with JEWELS

Found this unicorn at Hamleys. Claims to be £16 but is in the 2 for £15 offer.

They also have a bigger version reduced from £70 to £24 in the sale section.

Got my joe and seph toffee sauce today it has a November date on it. Also got the mushroom popcorn to go with it can't wait to try it out

I may have mentioned the Christmas threads to DH who has now said let's go to the big B&M about 5 or 6 miles away at the weekend for a nosy (never been before!). Does anybody need me to look out for anything?

25% off new season at Quiz clothing til midnight
20% off new season at New Look til 10pm code GIVEME20

Thanks for the Rosa Parks book link @SpamIAm. Got it for school.

That was it! @Pissinthepottyplease Thankyou

Hi all, not Xmas related but please could I have some ideas for an boys 11th birthday, very smart loves reading, Harry Potter Minecraft etc but looking for something he might not have.

@sittingonacornflake We are huge Lego fans and we’re nurturing 3 year old DS’s love of it! He was given a set for his birthday which was a Mickey and Minnie space set £16 on Amazon. The instruction book had outlines of kids hands to help them understand how to put the parts together. A set like that might be good if they want to help build. DS managed to put together more than we were expecting.

@IggyAce I bought one direct from Jasmine Silk last year, on the recommendation of someone from these threads. The one sided one on Amazon is cheaper direct from jasmine silk, £15.

I actually bought the 22 momme one for £40 and it's been lovely. Washed every week, so cooling (I hate being hot in bed) and it really does help me to avoid bed hair.

www.jasminesilk.com/silk-pillowcases/c53

@ItsAllBlahBlahBlah what about a yoto player (depending on budget). Added bonus of future present option of cards for it which are also nice and small!

[quote MrsLeclerc]@sittingonacornflake We are huge Lego fans and we’re nurturing 3 year old DS’s love of it! He was given a set for his birthday which was a Mickey and Minnie space set £16 on Amazon. The instruction book had outlines of kids hands to help them understand how to put the parts together. A set like that might be good if they want to help build. DS managed to put together more than we were expecting.[/quote]
Oooh that's really clever with the instructions! Thank you

@NightOwl19 I came on here to recommend the John Lewis sewing machine as well. I bought it for myself as a complete novice and find it easy to set up. Lovely colours too. They pop up on eBay quite often as well (is the JL110 not the mini) The mini John Lewis one pops up too but I don’t know anything about that one.

Anyone else feeling a bit obsessed with scouring the internet for bargains thanks to this thread?!