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.

Dd2 is a gym bunny and like Under Armour or Gym Shark. Proskins do good leggings massively reduced at the moment.

Has anyone tried one of those Stoov hot water bottle things advertised everywhere at the moment? DD1 is always cold and carries a hot water bottle around everywhere.

I'm looking for earrings for a 10 yo. Quite grown up and 'trendy' I'd like to get her something cool, gosh I sound like my mother. Mine is little so not at that stage yet.
Any bargain ideas, around £30 budget

For example is this likely to be a proper one?

Accessorize do some lovely sterling silver ones, about £15-£20 or next have also got some great ones! Not sure if Pandora is that price bracket but they pass the cool test.
I think the non-cool ones at that age are Claire’s Accessories basically.. weirdly I think proper jewellers are considered uncool too- H Samuel, F Hinds that kind of thing

That one isn't a proper one, I ordered it for my step mum, but knew it wouldn't be a proper one.

My dd is 9.5 and has these from next off her auntie, she never takes them out!

Sorry that was to @Ilovepugs2017

@IsThisIt2021 Smyths have talking James for half price and on 3 for 2 if that's any good??

Check your junk just in case.

But yes I didn't get the birthday code- I think they got wise to people adding like 8 kids for loads of codes!

@Ilovepugs2017 this one is likely to be a real one. I ordered it a couple of weeks ago and just had the label cut https://www.5poundstuff.com/products/blanket-hoodie-tie-dye4

Tk Maxx actually has great jewellery options- Rachel Zoe stuff is lovely. Kids seem to be v into Vivienne Westwood jewellery but I’d imagine that would be more than £30!

How do they come packaged? I know some people said they have labels off but would they be suitable for a Xmas gift? Was thinking of one for my mum but don’t want her thinking I’ve bought it second hand off eBay or something 🫣

The five pound stuff site has a navy one for £13.99 the £13.99 ones tend to be oodies/ kuddly's

I had this issue! Apparently if you’re not still signed up to their marketing emails, they don’t send the codes.
you can’t transfer the codes, unfortunately. I ended up signing up again using my husbands email and put the dob as end of November so I got the email the following day.

Luck of the draw. Some people got them in a Oodie cloth bag and some, like me, just got them in a plastic bag. Mine didn’t have a label, others you can see the remnants of a label that’s been cut out.

Have you heard of Lovisa?
They have some lush jewellery and not too expensive either :)

I bought 3 last Christmas and they were all real Oodies. The Avocado one, a dog one and a plain navy. The tags had been cut but were still readable. The one I bought for ds3 this year had all packaging and was, I think a huggle. It was thinner than the Oodies but was actually quite a good weight for him. I’d love the Rick and Morty one!

@LemonFrosting
Thank you, I did see that but it’s out of stock in every store according to their locator. I keep checking it, in the hope it comes back in but I think it’s one that is now “retired”.

talking James

Not a bargain as such, but if anyone is into Jellycat toys but not a fan of the prices, Keel & co toys really impressed me today! Bought a massive lemur which was really good value and it’s even softer than Jellycat!

This site appears to have talking James in stock
https://ibuygreat.co.uk/products/fisher-price-thomas-and-friends-talking-james?srsltid=AfmBOopRi1ym0X0_J-yjQR7cTpUyneMk1hbQrqN7Rtq9jtmSX9-lWZ-qv2A

@IHeartKingThistle I'd also vote for gymshark, they typically have a massive Black Friday sale where you can get bargains!

Does anyone know if Zapf are going to do the Baby Annabell advent calendar for half price again this year? I can’t remember when it was discounted last year and DD wants it again, but £40 is a bit too much for me to spend!

@Fueledwithfairydustandgin Facebook Marketplace has thrown up a couple of talking Gordon's for about a tenner. Sure you could ask the sellers if they'd post.

Does anyone have a John Lewis discount code?