Thread 15 - the one with turkey delight

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Thanks @bizzey for the title

Hope all are well.

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.

@pasinphoebe also worth bearing in mind if it does come back into stock at Very like @WhyDoesItAlways suggested if you open a credit account you can get 20% off.

DS asked for the Jurassic World Lego which was £120 and I got it for less than £60 with a deal and then 20% off

Longchamps bag
Glossier, Pixi, The Ordinary, Mario Badescu skincare

Hoping for some ideas!

DS3's school backpack has had a burst zip. It's one with gamer controllers all over it- blue/red. I got it in TK Maxx in summer- matching lunch box & pencil case. He's very upset. He's using an older one at the minute, but looking to replace it.

I bought the 'Gamer' one from Smiggle the other day £25 instead of £42 ( no way would I have paid that!). It's a decent match but the Smiggle branding is so obvious & I don't want him getting teased. He's 11, has ASN (autism/ adhd so emotionally & socially much younger despite being academically able) so it wouldn't bother him, it's just the other kids I worry about, especially as he'll want to use it for secondary.

Any ideas for a more grown up gamer backpack, or do I just buy a Nike/Adidas/ North Face so he fits in?

It's so hard as he gets older.

Couple of Jo malone candles on tkmaxx just now £44.99 rrp £56

@Puffalicious do you want to try to get the same one? You could photograph it, reverse image search it, and see if it’s still available somewhere.

How about this from Debenhams: https://www.debenhams.com/product/citycomfort-glow-in-the-dark-gamer-large-backpack_p-c17a216f-f698-45d0-895a-576ca5021994

There’s also PlayStation branded ones at Debenhams and next eg https://www.next.co.uk/style/ST037396/T63892

@RepetitiveMotion thank you! Off to Google I go 😊

Or maybe this from Deichman https://www.deichmann.com/en-gb/p-02088454

theres a lot out there…

@Frozenhobby

If you can't find a promo code Laithwaites do HC stuff ... if you use a referral code you would get £40 off a £80 spend. Mines on the referral board if you wanted to try

I had missed this one in my search & think it's probably a decent shout. I suppose I think if Debenhams are selling it, it'll be decent quality. That's why I went with Smiggle, as I'm sick of zips/ material bursting.

He's a Nintendo player, and they're harder to find. But this one is cheap enough I won't be devastated if he decides it's too young by secondary school- it can be given to younger cousins.

Thank you.

Can anyone recommend some lovely hand cream, ideally boxed or as a gift set, around the £15 mark? For my 65 year old MIL

Does anyone know of any codes for Smyths please?

@slithytoveisascientist

This a lovely company, 20% off first order if you sign up

https://theenglishsoapcompany.com/product-category/collections/kew-gardens-collection/

Ah I'm looking too! My almost 4 year old has completely changed his mind and the toy I bought (in sept!) for him he no longer wants-instead he wants something twice the cost...and he told Santa yesterday and apparently wrote it on his nursery Xmas list

I got some Joules hand cream last year in a gift set. It was a flowery smell and excellent quality with a lovely feel and smell. And my sensitive hands didn’t react which surprised me as it is very scented- but in a good way. It was from a Boots set but I reckon any joules stuff would be similar…

Can anyone point me in the direction of the Christmas referral thread please?

I think I remember on here a few people recommended drawing boards that have a button to clear the screen, they looked like an ipad? Any recommendations for specific ones please?

For the bag it might be best to buy a plain one and then you could add patches?
Fashion bags never last as long as real rucksacks. Go outdoors usually have a good selection and better deals in store if you're near one.

Bargain referrals - thread 6 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/christmas/4940918-4940918-bargain-referrals-thread-6

How are people getting the Argos codes? Does anyone have a spare, looking at £50 spend. Thanks.

If anyone is looking for a gift for teen / older girls and women, the Glossier brand is always popular with this age group and their You perfume (which seems v popular) currently has 20% off.

This means you could get the rollerball for about £22 or the solid perfume for £26 (you would also need to pay delivery).

https://uk.glossier.com/collections/the-gift-of-you

just in case that helps anyone.

in terms of beauty items for (probably) a slightly older demographic, Trinny London has 20% off gift sets and there’s a couple of good deals there too around the £30 / £40 mark.

I'm after the Moncler digital 150ml aftershave can anyone recommend most bargains way to purchase please?

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