Thread 4 - the one where Herd Mentality is great fun

[Reastie]

In message two are the links and info from last year - if anyone has anything they'd like me to amend or add, please do tag me and I'll update.

A reminder not to post affiliate links in the thread but that MN do change amazon links shared by posters into MN affiliate links.

Please do watch the thread rather than post to mark place to make it easier for everyone to keep up and find relevant info.

How to do click links -

• Do two
• Paste in your link without a space between the [ and the start of the link
• Do one space at the end of the link
• Write what you want to appear instead of the link
• Put 2 at the end without a space between the end of the word(s) at the end and the ]]
• So it looks like [[http://www.reastieschristmasbargains.co.uk www.reastieschristmasbargains.co.uk but with no space between the and the start of the link and the next to the here

I hope that makes sense…

Present tracking apps might be of interest eg Santas bag, gift list.

Here are some useful websites:

Amazon free delivery tool here

Aliexpress [[http://www.aliexpress.com www.aliexpress.com . Useful tips here from sorryiasked: Aliexpress is a Chinese site that sells everything! Assume all branded stuff is fake. I personally wouldn't buy baby toys or electronics from there as I don't have faith in the product safety. But for fan merchandise, dolls clothes, "lego", household items etc it's great. Check the size guide on clothes and lower your expectations!
Use a seller who has a 4.5 star rating or higher.
You can pay via PayPal and there is an excellent tracking system, but be aware express postage is usually 2-3 weeks and standard postage up to 2-3 months.

Bargainmax 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 although be aware reviews of the site is mixed

Toys for a pound here

Any additional websites or recommendations to add - just let me know . I should add something about Ali express maybe as we’ve had that before…will get my brain thinking about what other sites/products have been popular.

Thanks @Reastie 🎄

Jumping in and placemarking.

I need ideas 😇

I’m sure they’ve been talked about before but I can’t find it, has anyone got any recommendations for a 3d pen? Dd has been asking for one for a couple of years now so I’d like to get her a good one if possible but not break the bank!

If you shop a lot at Next they are doing 20% off next branded homeware (says select customers only) it automatically calculates at checkout.
It just showed as a banner when I was on the website logged in.
Ive bought some bedroom stuff that we have been thinking about and also the usual xmas reed diffuser that I get every year!
Looks like all their xmas stuff would have 20% off. Im considering an xmas oven glove 😂

Lovely These threads really show the spirit of Christmas

The Jolly Postman is also half price at WH Smith for those that want to avoid Amazon

Joining again!

Yay new thread

Thanks to PP on the last thread for the heads up on the Hot Wheels monster truck! My nephew will be over the moon, and the original price was out of my budget. Now I just need to find something equally impressive for his brother...

extra 10% off sale stuff at the White Company with EXTRA10

@Reastie Thanks for new thread 😊

Just got a bargain on boots.com. Selected fragrances have £15 off - I ordered Chanel Bleu which is included in offer for £66 (RRP £82) BUT then took a chance and added code ‘SAVE10’ which is 10% off on orders over £60 - it only worked!!! Just got it for £59.40! Saving of £21.60 - I’m very happy 😃 Not sure how long offers are on so be quick!

Super seconds festival w a range of seconds and end of line products from UK makers - today and tomorrow here.

@IamChipmunk which reed defuser do you normally get from Next?

Big thanks to the PPs who suggested wet brushes - a new t k maxx opened this week by me and so I picked up two for my girls, plus the jolly Christmas postman which I LOVED as a child.

The Works have got some Christmas books in their 10 for £10 deal now - some seem a bit naff but they have classics like the polar express, the night before Christmas and the snowman and the snow dog which we picked up on 3 for £5
Lots of new things in the 2 for £12 or 3 for £15 section too.

Christmas bits starting to appearing in primark this week too - little Christmas Day outfits etc although more in the baby section - couldn't find anything good for my 3year old!!

Can I be cheeky and ask for a discount code for next please if anyone has one?! Thank you!

Ooh I'm early for this thread! Whoever asked if 18 months was too young for jolly postman, it's part of our advent books we do for bedtime and we've had in there since the kids were tiny and they loved it then and still do now!

Thanks@ Checkinmylist1 will head on over to Boots now.

Whoever was talking about Robert sabuda on the last thread, he does have a lion witch and wardrobe version, but it's very much more about the images than the story. It does not have the full story in it. It's amazing though. But it's also rare to find a copy of

Some codes for micro scooters which are good through til November

Thanks for new thread.

@PumpkinSpicedTea
I get the Festive Spice. Its really nice and xmasy. They do them in different sizes and designs. I went for the red santa light up one this year.
I have had the big one with the berries in before.
They also do candles but I like the Aldi festive ones which are usually bigger for less money.

@User236792 No sorry I don't have any tips for Prime Day, just stuff I have in my saved list I am watching hoping it drops! 🤞🏻 I do find bargains seem to be better now though than at Black Friday. Last couple of Black Fridays have been disappointing for toys.

Silk pillowcases mentioned on the previous thread, I got dds from Amazon jasmine silk I think, it’s silk one side cotton the other so it doesn’t slide all over the bed, it was around £20-£25.

Thank you for the new thread reastie!

@HelloItsMeAgainHello my DC also love We're Going on an Elf Chase - we have the paperback rather than the board book though (but the board might be more suitable for an 18mo old!)

@Someaddedsugar the Chronicles of Narnia books are here, no idea why my phone wouldn't let me post a photo