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.

Apologies if it's already been mentioned, I've missed a few pages. Pick a pine tree is £1.68 on Amazon. Price shows at £4.99 but if you click on 'Other Sellers' it is available at the lower price.
Dear Father Christmas is also currently £2.76. That one is well loved here.

I was lucky with an oodie from fivepoundstuff last year, definitely real, in a bag with full labels.

I've just had this email

The Oodie website has up to 60% off almost all things at the moment.
Oodies are down to £35.60
Sleep Tees £29.60

Pokemon Squishmallow type sleeping plushies are down from £40 to £30 at Smyths, not sure how long for!

Thank you - just ordered one for £18 delivered. Plenty of codes out there for 5% off (every little helps) - I did a search and TANYA5 took 5% off

Hoping you clever lot might have some ideas for me.
My 7 year old daughter used to ride a horse that she fell in love with. Unfortunately, it moved to a different part of the country. She's had a lot going on recently and really misses the horse and has asked for her for Christmas. Obviously, that's impossible. Any ideas for what we could gift that she might love?
So far she has had photos printed, in various forms, a build a bear horse that she has made etc.
I'm thinking a locket and have seen some other nice ideas, but not sure what else on a budget I could get.
Many thanks 🙏

Smafolk have their mystery bags at the moment, bigger sizes have already sold out, I think maybe it started a couple of days ago. I've had some gorgeous girls clothes in the past, if you like bright scandi style.

@VelvetThunder what's the horse's name? Could you get something personalised with that on it? This is for a baby name but if the horse had a nice name you could do something like this - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1492508296/sterling-silver-name-necklace-custom or a friendship bracelet type thing?

A photo blanket?

Hello hoping someone can help - DH has very sadly lost both of his parents in last 18 months and would like to get him some kind of gift but not something with photos or their clothes - any thoughts please?

@Threeboysadogandacat there's always eBay...

@Slater22 is there a special place that his parents used to go? Could you book to take him there as a special connection to them?

Hello sorry can't remember who asked for the moana doll, I can't find mine. It was a Disney animators one if that helps from FB marketplace

@Slater22 sorry to hear that - I've lost both mine in same time & it's very tough. What about a tree or something inscribed-either with words or phrases that meant something to them or an in joke, or a trip to a treasured location? Alternatively find & enhance & frame an old photo of them?

@IggyAce Not much to go on but I checked something this morning on Boots website and had no problem picking up a few hours later.

@Slater22
How about a couple of apple trees in memory of his parents? You can get patio size ones if you have a small garden or a balcony.
Or you can 'buy' a couple of stars..https://buyastar.uk/?source=star25&gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBgDPlDk1DFNtREWcwTnwq848JOBgHzWiGuOKJb3q_CaRJvhirSfnJRoC-SUQAvD_BwE and name them after his parents.

A friend of mine bought silver cufflinks with loved ones' handwriting engraved on them. He had kept birthday cards which were signed from the loved ones, so the cufflinks say 'love, XXXX'. They're beautiful and a really lovely memento.

www.inscripture.com/filter/handwriting-jewellery/
This company does cufflinks, key rings and other items.

@buckeejit I’m tempted!

@lemonsmum

I would second the Boots or Superdrug own brand for things like face wash, cream etc. Boots have specific offerings for oily vs dry skin.

If you're after something more like serums Essence is very good value and I find superisingly effective. They do fun things like eye gel pads, lip masks, anti spot gel that 11 year olds might like?

You can buy on Notino which I think there were some codes about for on this tread.

@villamariavintrapp I have loved these in the past but according to their website they are not shipping to the uk at the moment. Have you managed to order to uk?

@lemonsmum My 11 year old DD has asked for byoma, she has had simple for the last year and Byoma seems to be the next step up, and the packaging looks cool. Good ingredients and nothing that's going to irritate young skin.

@TheresNoTelescreen oh no, that's a shame! I haven't ordered as the sizes I want are sold out-sorry about that!

Just seen this friends oodie on Amazon (prob not a oodie branded one) but great for any friends fan like me! £31.99 but 30% off voucher which can be applied and taken off at checkout so works out at something like £23.49 😍

@Smileatthesmallthings thanks but so far everyone I’ve messaged has already sold them