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.

Playmobil medieval castle...

RRP £79.99
Currently on Amazon for £57.99, cheapest I've seen it in the couple of months I've been watching.
I was planning on waiting until Black Friday but maybe I should bite...?

@poostinkywink I ordered some make your own crackers from The Works - £2 for 6 - I’m going to fill them myself to avoid plastic tat and make sure the contents are good!

For our grandparents last year we made bramble gin/brandy and sloe gin as well as various chutneys. We gave them those with a nice candle and a framed photo of the kids. This year we’re going to a local glass blowing place and making baubles that the kids can pick the colours of and blow themselves. We’re also going to do some forced paperwhites and hyacinths in a bowl for them to have on their tables in Jan/Feb which a local garden centre sells.

I try to get things that can be used up rather than “stuff” for the sake of stuff if that makes sense?

Same! Their black bomber is to die for 🤤

Here’s a link to the crackers - I bought plain kraft ones but there are different designs.
https://www.theworks.co.uk/p/craft-kits/make-your-own-christmas-crackers-set-plain-kraft/5056285538368.html

I got some from Aldi a couple of years ago. I got cluedo but they had other games too, I think they were about 9.99 a box so it’s worth keeping an eye out for them

@dizzygirl1 The Dunelm teddy fleece blankets are gloriously soft, light and snuggly and have gone down really well as gifts for all generations in our family and friends. They have a range of colours and sizes...

https://www.dunelm.com/product/teddy-bear-throw-1000162540?blanketSize=130cm+x+170cm&colour=Teddy+Orange+Umber&defaultSkuId=30533626

@Smurfmurf thanks for the heads up on the QVC hotel Chocolat deal. I’ve got this before and got a few gifts sorted and a few left over for stockings!

Just shouting out about this again this is my THIRD order from my protein, Ive bagged my other half matching joggers tshirt and hoodie. Fab quality, 2 have arrived already!

use CYBER for 45% off
spend £45 for free delivery
Use one of the many referral links in the refferal thread for £15 credit

2 people have used my link so thankyou! this time I managed to get this tshirt for a quid! Dont forget 8% back with top cashback :)

Happy to PM my code if you'd like

I just get "code invalid" on my protein for the cyber45 code and even the referral codes on clothes :(

Are you using 'CYBER' ?

Thanks to the previous poster that mentioned Ulster Weavers - I think I have finally completed my parents gifts for this year 😊

You can get a free trial pair of On That Ass boxer shorts (suggested on a much earlier thread by someone). It's a monthly subscription for £10/pair so you need to remember to cancel. The Men's Originals have really fun patterns and come in a very cool-looking sealed bag.

I saw this sweet little set in Home Bargains yesterday for £16.99. I thought that was an excellent price hth 🤗

No problem @WomanOfSteel I really appreciate you asking 😊

I got the cream one for my daughter with a matching cushion and agree they are gorgeous - we fight over it!

Lakeland have free delivery this weekend

love their stuff but £££ without a voucher

My Protein are spamming me now as im their biggest customer, shame they did it AFTER i ordered. Use code SHAKER at the checkout

I love a good blanket but the sherpa/Teddy ones always bobble in the wash after one use for me. Is there a trick? I don't tumble dry. My regular super soft fleece ones don't do this!

https://www.karenmillen.com/womens/new-in?banner_30offeverything

30% off everything at Karen Millen

Please help you lovely lot. DS5 is after Beast Lab and it’s the only thing he wants but I cannot pay £90 for what is essentially a plastic shark figure. It’s reduced to £78 just now, but even still that’s a lot of his Christmas budget. Does anyone have any idea of how to get it cheaper or do we think with Black Friday coming that I might get it then?

My degustabox advent calendar arrived this morning and it’s as big as other years 🎅

Any advice where to get perfume the cheapest?

@hoopdeloop

Very have it for £78 sign up for a credit account for 20% off which would bring it to £62 then Quidco also have some cash back offers for very.

@Delahot I’d be really weary of using Snowdonia cheese, I revived a hamper for my birthday and the cheese was awful, the cheddar was literally crumbs that had been squished together to make a wedge??