Thread 6 - the one with Otis and the Christmas miracle

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@Cupofteaandbiscuits and @NewtyCutey loved the happy reunited story with Otis.

Greetings and welcome one and all to a friendly and joyful corner of mn - the Christmas bargain thread. Here, we share Christmas present purchases, ideas, links and discount codes, with the aim to spread the Christmas magic and joy and reduce the financial stress.

It's a very busy thread, so see the tips below for helping everything run smoothly and avoiding repetitions of Cookiegate etc al. It's a lovely, friendly bunch and I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for building such a warm, fuzzy and generous spot on mn. I know I've save so much over the years and am so grateful to all of you for sharing.

Pull up a sleigh and relax with a mulled wine and mince pie, for Christmas has nearly arrived!

@ me if you need anything or you want to let me know anything - the thread moves so fast I can't always keep up so this really helps

A few pointers to make everyone’s life easier and the thread be as useful as possible:

• It’s handy to put in bold the bargains so they’re easy to spot
• No affiliate links
• No need to place mark or post messages of hello or thanks at the start of a new thread - use the ‘watch thread’ button
• Be nice or leave

The current referral thread for sharing referral codes https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/4940918-4940918-bargain-referrals-thread-6 . Please use this rather than this page to share referral links to make the sharing fair.

To make clicks links, you set it up like this only without any spaces apart from between the website and the word(s) you’re writing: www.bargainsahoyeveryonecomehere.co.uk

Thanks @RainbowZebraWarrior for the instructions below.
To make something bold, put this star * either side of the word you want to bold (with no spaces in between)

So starhellostar would look like this.

hello

Obviously use the * not the word star

Some of the below is copied and pasted from previous years, so do @ me if the links don't work

Stock informer is a handy site http://www.stockinformer.co.uk/default.aspx?fullsite=1

Camelcamelcamel is a great amazon price tracking tool http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com

The following links compare price products including postage
www.find-book.co.uk
www.find-cd.co.uk
www.find-dvd.co.uk
www.find-game.co.uk (as in PS4/xbox etc)

They were in the normal kids section and I just sorted by price low to high.

How much do you tip the bin men? There are loads- maybe six?- in our local team. Do you do it as a single tip or individuals?

Thanks @tabbycat985 just used your code. DD will love this

Getting ready for New York means that I’ve missed most of this thread. Just wanted to give you the heads up to check your Asda rewards app coupons on Friday, there will be a coupon drop.

Thanks for this, just ordered a couple as stocking fillers!

Don't suppose anyone else has a Vodafone code going spare they can pm me? Been trying to get one for days. Thanks

@TheRedheadMummy thanks for the kinetic sand. My kids are 10&13 and still love this stuff. Great stocking filler

Have a look at the potion lab. There a bit more pricey but there presented beautifully. One of my dds favourite presents

@Mads96 I guess all your calendar codes have been snapped up but would love one if they haven’t ☺️

Thanks. Looks like they were all snapped up already.

Real life shopping at Sainsbury's. Can't say I was overly impressed, but that's probably because we have far too many toys here already so don't want 'big things.

I was disappointed in lego, hot wheels etc - none of that was 50% off, although there were some smaller discounts.

I took a couple of photos of some of the better deals, and a really cute Bluey set.

Would you mind linking this please. I can't find it on Amazon at that price. Thank you so much.

Sainsbury’s toy event, some decent discounts on selected Lego sets

Sainsbury’s toy sale - some decent Lego sets discounted

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who mentioned where they’d seen Halloween themed hot chocolate bits.

Just put out the hot chocolate station. Next stop will the Christmas one 😃

@Cos1970 i want those mugs!!! So cute! Where are they from?

Oh no, sorry about that. Guess with such a good price they wouldn't last long.

@Memo88 did you happen to catch the price for the lego friends space set in the first pi ture?

I’ve got a 20% off full price orders over £50 for Lakeland if anyone wants it, has to be used today.

I’ve also got a 20% off full price orders over £50 for Lakeland if anyone wants it, has to be used today. PM me if you want it.

Eek no sorry, but those photos were all taken of the end of aisle sale display so it is included in the sale

I got them last year, I think they’re from Home Bargains, the Poundshop and John Lewis.

Sainsbury’s have a very cute ghost mug this year 😃

Molton Brown have 20% off everything until 29th October.

For those still looking for family games i picked up a game called Okay Genius in homebargains for £2.99 (currently £12 on amazon) sand mini dobble frozen and disney princess for £1.99. I havent played okay genius yet but it sounds like it would be rigjt up
Our street and its in a lovely expensive-looking box so would make a good gift

Oo this is a really showing as 2 for £7 for me! Total bargain