Christmas bargain prequel 2023 thread 2 - the one without a side order of chips

[InDreamland]

Hope everyone is okay with me starting this new thread off. Thread 1 is at 992 so thought best get a new one up and running so we don't miss any bargains.

With thanks to @sideorderofchips for all your work keeping these prequel threads going. Hope everything is okay and you'll be joining us again soon to reclaim your fab threads.

The prequel threads are kept going through the year in the run up to @reastie taking over for the Christmas bargains threads late summer/autumn.

Thank you so much @WhyDoesItAlways! And comes in under my £15 budget 🙌🏻

Well near enough anyway 😂

Picked up this Lego minecraft bakery set in sainsburys today for £4.25 - is £15.99 on Amazon

Amazon says ‘sparkling notes of lemon, shiny green apple and glistening peppermint leaves on a floral heart of rose and pink jasmine, nesting on a base of creamy vanilla, white musk and amber.’

I had a sniff before reading that and thought vanilla/musk. It’s sweet and I don’t think overpowering, albeit they’re wrapped in plastic. I remember the strong ones you could smell even through the box

Does anyone know of any smyths discount codes please? I need a £35 singing elsa doll...

LSA International Gin Balloon Glass 420 ml Clear | Set of 2 | Mouthblown and Handmade Glass | GN03
https://amzn.eu/d/byUjDSl

£17.67 for 2 good quality gin balloon glasses. Great price

Excuse my box room but home bargains had these giant lolly's for £1.09! They also had bags of barbie popping candies. Great stocking fillers

@Scout2016 £36?

Sorry if this has already been posted, I haven't read the thread just joining now!
Very have the Polly pocket treehouse for £19.99, its currently £57 in argos & £36 in the Entertainer so seems like a decent bargain.

There is a company that sometimes pops up in.these threads that sells cards- like traditional greetings cards not the personalised ones like.moonpig etc.

Can anyone remember the name? I need a few new home and good luck cards.

Thanks

@Soscrewed whistlefish?

@Whenasuitcasejustwontdo thank you! Yes that's it. I'll have a look now. Thanks

Thanks alot @Methenyouplus4 and @DrCharlotteKing for the Polly Pocket bargains! That's my little niece sorted ☺️☺️

Not so much a bargain but if you like fun calendars for the family then this years 100 Day Christmas Countdown Calendar has just been released this evening https://xmascount.com/products/christmas-countdown-flip-calendar

Just ordered a few bits in the Lisa Angel sale. Quite a few Jellycat toys included in sale.

Hobbycraft have a few Christmas craft bits in the sale - foam shapes for £2.50 - might be handy for any December boxes

If anyone has Bluey obsessed children, this carry along case is in Smyths for £25, it's practically impossible to find the granny costumes or Muffin & Socks for less than £50 each🫡
It's absolutely plastic tat & overpriced but my two have been asking for the granny outfits since last Christmas🥲

Just saw on Facebook that Baked In have been bought by a company called Treat Kitchen.

They seem to sell sweets in bottles / Jars (could be good for gifts). It might be worth keeping an eye on these for Christmas 🎄

Some bargain on travel style games in Sainsburys today. They had a lot of lego too, but none I needed

Thank you @InDreamland, I have lots of lovely things in my basket now.

Thus set of 20 pastel crayola pens is £3.50 on amazon which I thought was OK. Pastels seem to be very popular with my 7 and 9 year old just now. (Long wait for delivery, but fine for Christmas).

pens

This thread makes me happy 😂

I bought my first stocking fillers in the Prime sale the other day!! Minecraft Top Trumps for £4.

Thanks @sorryiasked I think I'll hold out for an 8 or 9 set. Or just get a few different graphic novels if some individual bargains pop up.

For those mentioning cards from Whistlefish earlier, saw this offer today. They are lovely cards made in thick decent cardboard.

Lakeland have free delivery until midnight, no minimum spend!