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Christmas bargain prequel 4 - the most we have ever had!

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Sideorderofchips · 31/08/2024 16:43

Wow we are filling these threads!

Thread 4 so we don't lose track

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ALovelyCupOfNameChange · 03/09/2024 20:39

beccarooney · 03/09/2024 20:18

Thanks for all the bargainous posts so far. I was wondering if anyone could please recommend a reasonably priced but good quality set of meal prep containers - set of 4-6. Would like to get some for my DS. How much do you need to spend to ensure they are truly food safe? Thanks all :)

Aldi had some plastic ones in this week.
I’ve got Ikea glass ones they are brilliant. They can go in the fridge, and then into the oven. They have different tops depending what you want, so plastic or wooden. I’ve got the wood and they are fantastic. They stack nicely in the fridge or empty in the cupboard.
They also do plastic and metal ones.

okayhescereal · 03/09/2024 20:39

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:37

Thanks for the suggestions... the wooden ones are too young for him. He'll be 6 just before Christmas. We have the playmobil one and he loves it but specifically wants a double decker 🙈

Ohhh...lego??

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5794531?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=mrixxwtxm&istBid=t

ALovelyCupOfNameChange · 03/09/2024 20:41

@SnowJamz
someone bought my dd these https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/beesmart/product/wooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=531573&awc=18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc&utm_source=AWIN&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ShopForward+CSS&utm_term=531573&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_c_id=27705.EAIaIQobChMIpeaAgbeniAMVB4pQBh0pTSGHEAQYFSABEgL1d_D_BwE&af_click_lookback=7d&af_deeplink=true&af_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_force_deeplink=true&af_ios_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_media_type=web&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_siteid=531573&campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fshopforward.nl%2F&cks=18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc&is_retargeting=true&media_source=affiliatewindow_int

they were a bit shit. So I wouldn’t recommend them.

mine do love an actual box of milk tray though. Poundland do small boxes. And they get their own

Wooden Chocolate Box, 12 Piece Play Food Set With Box By Bee Smart

Wooden Chocolate Box, 12 Piece Play Food Set With Box by Bee Smart, the perfect gift for £24.99! Explore more unique gifts in our curated marketplace.

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/beesmart/product/wooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set?af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_c_id=27705.EAIaIQobChMIpeaAgbeniAMVB4pQBh0pTSGHEAQYFSABEgL1d_D_BwE&af_click_lookback=7d&af_deeplink=true&af_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_force_deeplink=true&af_ios_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notonthehighstreet.com%2Fbeesmart%2Fproduct%2Fwooden-chocolate-box-12-piece-set%3Fsv1%3Daffiliate%26sv_campaign_id%3D531573%26awc%3D18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc%26utm_source%3DAWIN%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3DShopForward%2BCSS%26utm_term%3D531573&af_media_type=web&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_siteid=531573&awc=18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc&campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fshopforward.nl%2F&cks=18484_1725389064_a03a0974cb87128089a072c1be8b0bcc&is_retargeting=true&media_source=affiliatewindow_int&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=531573

hby9628 · 03/09/2024 20:42

Also ordered a heated throw. I've ordered it with my step dad in mind as he does feel the cold (he's 84) however I also think my sil would appreciate this so I'll decide closer to the time. Great find.

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:42

okayhescereal · 03/09/2024 20:36

Also a wooden one in ELC - https://www.elc.co.uk/shop-by-age/1-2-years/Early-Learning-Centre-Wooden-Double-Decker-Bus/p/548932

Started writing 'wooden toy double...' and google suggested 'wooden toy double...barrelled shotgun' - wtf?!

🙈🙈🙈

A reflection on Google or your previous searches, I wonder? 🤣

Luhou · 03/09/2024 20:42

Little live pets dalmation reduced to £25 at argos

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3418345

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:44

I saw this but thought it looked a bit small... and I'm worried that he would be upset that it wouldn't be ready to play with immediately... he'd think the elves had screwed him over!

IsThisIt2021 · 03/09/2024 20:47

@BananaWoman999

My eldest has always been obsessed with buses. So toy buses have always been a thing on his want list (he’s now gone on to collectible buses). The happy land bus was the best double decker bus where you could put people in. The Lego double decker sight seeing bus is great too, although it was released past my sons “put people in” phase. He has it on display!

All the other double decker buses he’s had over the years have either been no way of sitting anyone in, or open top but seats too small for you figures.

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:49

IsThisIt2021 · 03/09/2024 20:47

@BananaWoman999

My eldest has always been obsessed with buses. So toy buses have always been a thing on his want list (he’s now gone on to collectible buses). The happy land bus was the best double decker bus where you could put people in. The Lego double decker sight seeing bus is great too, although it was released past my sons “put people in” phase. He has it on display!

All the other double decker buses he’s had over the years have either been no way of sitting anyone in, or open top but seats too small for you figures.

This is what I feared! I need playmobil to make one.... and for it to go on sale before Christmas!

Yeknom · 03/09/2024 20:52

@ALovelyCupOfNameChange we have that one too! I bought it in 2019 and still going strong!

IsThisIt2021 · 03/09/2024 20:53

@BananaWoman999

I remember feeling like that lots of times! The playmobil school buses are excellent, as is the coach but of course all just one deck.

SnowJamz · 03/09/2024 20:54

@NotMeekNotObedient Thank you, they actually look fab for a stocking filler for her 😃

@ALovelyCupOfNameChange Thank you. I’m glad you said you didn’t think they were good as that set was the only one on the list so far. Glad I didn’t waste money on it 😃

okayhescereal · 03/09/2024 21:03

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:44

I saw this but thought it looked a bit small... and I'm worried that he would be upset that it wouldn't be ready to play with immediately... he'd think the elves had screwed him over!

Fair enough! Funny how different we all are isn't it. My DS is totally obsessed with Legos, loves building things! When I was a kid I never had a 'set', I just had generic Lego and built stuff. His is pretty much all kits. He builds them and then his little sister brings it all to life.

Hope you find something!

xmasdealhunter · 03/09/2024 21:08

House of Fraser currently have discounts on a lot of their wooden toys,including a wooden portable dolls house (down from £17 from £49!)
Toy Life at Frasers (houseoffraser.co.uk)

ruralwanderer · 03/09/2024 21:21

Spotted on the latest Martin Lewis money saving tips email: six bottles of wine for £29.98 delivered. I don't drink wine so no idea if it's a good deal or if the wine is at all palatable but the link suggests that the usual RRP is in the region of £50.

JumpOrBePushed3 · 03/09/2024 21:37

@xmasdealhunter that dolls house is showing as £29.99 to me, even signed in

Yalz · 03/09/2024 21:43

25% off everything at Turtle Doves.

it still seems expensive to those of us who stocked up from their eBay shop, but it’s understandable not to want to give seconds as presents.

Clucket87 · 03/09/2024 21:49

Sainsbury's/Argos have some decent deals on.
Some of the Ninja pans were showing at half price on Argos (if somebody is after them as a Xmas present ( if somebody could make my husband buy me nice pans for Christmas I would be very happy!))
Or, and more Christmas appropriate, they have the habitat room sprays, reed diffusers etc with 25% off.

FoolShapeHeart · 03/09/2024 21:58

BananaWoman999 · 03/09/2024 20:37

Thanks for the suggestions... the wooden ones are too young for him. He'll be 6 just before Christmas. We have the playmobil one and he loves it but specifically wants a double decker 🙈

This one is wooden but looks less like a toddler one

Stardustmoon · 03/09/2024 22:21

FoolShapeHeart · 03/09/2024 21:58

This one is wooden but looks less like a toddler one

www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/routemaster-bus-toy

London transport museum has some lovely bus things.

llamajohn · 03/09/2024 22:22

JumpOrBePushed3 · 03/09/2024 21:37

@xmasdealhunter that dolls house is showing as £29.99 to me, even signed in

Check it's the right one

There's 2, this is the link for the one on the right.

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/toylife/wooden-portable-dolls-house-720805

Christmas bargain prequel 4 - the most we have ever had!
fourelementary · 03/09/2024 23:15

HeadOfGregor · 03/09/2024 19:51

I didn't realise how much I needed a heated throw until this thread 😂

I had this email from Frugi, it would be a lovely gift for a new baby

Thank you- ordered for my friend and colleagues Boxing Day due baby!! ❤️

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