Thread 8 - the one where it's time

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Thread title inspired by the 'it's time' Christmas trend as it's now time for Christmas now halloween is over!

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.

This looks amazing (for me)
do QVC do referral codes?

I don’t know what your budget is, but have you also seen the heated gilets (‘vests’ they call them, as well)? Lots on Amazon…

@Ssfb3 they do, I've just added mine to the referrals thread.

I’d scroll back through this thread and look at some of the ideas for uni students plus also Etsy or red bubble are good for small gifts related to their passions

Thank you! I’ve just used it.
I’ve started using the Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm and it’s like magic for my skin. Since hitting perimenopause my skin has been awful so dry I had to moisturise at least three times a day, but not since using this, what are bargain!

What about something like this? Spin Master Games Perplexus Go Stairs Orange amzn.eu/d/g2HrPha
my kids (including 14 year old) are obsessed with theirs at the moment (tho they have the slightly bigger one at £12.50 which is out of budget). We've given a few as gifts and everyone has reported back when they've finally finished it.

@Ssfb3 that's amazing! I switched skin care to Trinny London after I ran out of the Elemis cleanser but although the other trinny skincare is amazing I don't like the cleanser half as much. So thanks for using my code because I think I will treat myself to the Elemis bundle.

Incidentally, last time I bought the qvc Elemis bundle I sold the body products on eBay. I think I made about £20 doing that which made it even more of a bargain!

Thanks for the Elemis info, have given my dm a nudge as she gets this for me every year!!

That’s a good idea, I’ll have a look. The poncho looks super snuggly but he still has to be able to type.
thanks for the ideas everybody.

Thanks for all the suggestions for gifts. I’m away to spend a few hours on Amazon searching all the lovely suggestions.

Does anyone have any ideas where I could get a glasses stand (spectacle type not drinking!)
Ive seen the usual ones online that are a wooden face type thing but I was hoping for a little bit ‘different’ maybe personalised.

@Sabb123 Try Etsy, they do lots of personalised options.

Ahhh I love their stuff, thanks for the reminder, somehow I’ve fallen off their mailing list.

@Sabb123

As Rainraingoaway21 suggested a lot on Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/glassesholder?is_star_seller=1&locationQuery=2635167

Thank you for the Elemis QVC post and referral, perfect for my sister ☺️

The Dyson V8 is currently on offer at Argos
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3261341

@Sabb123 they have some lovely ones in Dunelm, I’ve just been looking at them. They have an octopus, reindeer, cockapoo etc. not personalised though

Good offers on Miele too. I've been watching for a while. £100 off C3.

Also posted in Housekeeping, Amazon currently discounting this model down to £109.99

For those wanting to take their first foray into robo vacs and not too pricey 🙂

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N1GF1KZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp%3Bpsc=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Another request! We're really underwhelmed with the amazon fire kids tablets - the kids are still fighting over an old smartphone to watch YouTube kids. Can anyone recommend an android kid friendly budget tablet or smartphone?! There's so much on the cheap end of the market I don't know where to start!

I hated the amazon ones, SO SO SLOW, that's because they dont have removable storage.

I went for this a year ago, its on offer! Ive had no issues and i bought a removable micro SD card, all the apps etc are stored on that and that stops it being slow :) My son uses it all the time no issues

@Blessedbethefruitz they have the Disney tea time dolls in Costco and Moana has soft hair but it is the girl rather than baby. I don’t recall exact cost but around £20 I believe.

Thanks for QVC Elemis reminder. I also had a £5 discount cost me £60. Nice Christmas present for myself.

My tesco has them. Maybe ask a staff member if some will be coming in?

Hope you find one. My son likes the white choc and I usually buy online at ££, but tesco has that one too this year so I'm happy.

If anyone likes the chocolate covered meringue bars from Flower & White , they have 50% off and free delivery for orders over £30 . Code BLACKFRIDAY . They also do vegan ones and marshmallow but I’ve not had those , the white chocolate with raspberry meringue bars are lush though . All there stock is included , so they also have gift sets etc too.