Thread 8 - the one with Poopy the troll

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@NobodyGivesADamn thanks for the title

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)

My DNiece has been having then since she was 4.

The ingredients are all in little sachets, so parental help is needed to open them, but all very safe ingredients.

On the other hand, my DD had her first one at 7, and also completely loved it.

We use these in our school nursery. Great for the 3 and 4 year olds to dig in the digging patch. Really sturdy.

Good morning all
just seen this on John Lewis
make a excellent gift
https://www.johnlewis.com/estee-lauder-the-glow-effect-skincare-gift-set/p112258520?irclickid=1Ff1xJRrIxyKRF4SKGSfxVZQUkCWKo12mwPPx00&irgwc=1&tmcampid=99&s_afcid=af_43360_Discount

This is the set, sorry not good with links

Dd has a Wednesday Adams, she's a doll collector has shelves of them, I will ask her how to get one. She tends to buy any special ones directly from Mattel, they often sell out within minutes of release though.

@OhRex So dd bought hers when released from Amazon, she thinks end of September. I've looked and in the alternative sellers there is a new one offered for £47. Dd would buy at that price to be certain of getting her hands on one she says but dd has spent lots on dolls when I don't see the attraction it has to be said.

The bridal beauty company have just released a new mystery box - £150 for £800 worth of products

www.thebridalbeautycompany.com/products/the-ultimate-mystery-beauty-box?se_activity_id=188136522113&syclid=csitusmemges73accsmg&utm_campaign=The+Christmas+Edits+have+Arrived+📣_188136522113&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Crimpit BOGOF offer is back again, but you can’t mix products unfortunately

This looks like a great book for young football fans amzn.eu/d/hvkYMax

@OhRex Enid is available at Very, as is Wednesday but you need to preorder her stock expected middle of November x

Maybe a bit niche but only curls have a ln offer for a free sample pack with £3 delivery. Saves £5.

Brilliant thanks for this!

Just to chip in about nutcracker dolls! They were originally used for cracking nuts, hence the name, and had strong mechanisms in their jaw to do this. As people liked the look of them as a decoration they gradually changed to be ornamental rather than functional but you can still buy the occasional one that does the job. Also, they were given to people to ward away evil spirits and are symbols of good luck in an old German tradition.
sorry to derail the thread but thought some people might find it interesting!!

Can I ask how people get the decent codes for Argos (e.g. £10 off a £60 spend)? I got sent £7 off £75 which just doesn't have the same vibe 😂
Thanks!

@GoodIsGoodEnough mine was for a new customer email sign up (you could sign up with a different email address).

Thanks so much for the microscope recommendation- ordered this morning :)

I need to get a camera that prints for a child that doesn't have a phone. Is Polaroid still the one to go for? Is it the instax mini? Any other recommendations? Thanks so much from a technophobe!

They’re a bit spendy, but Victoria Beckham beauty has a free mascara when you spend £75 (no code) this weekend and Jo Loves has free shipping until 31st December (no code).

For the poster who was after Elemis moisturiser, they have a gift set with the day and night cream for £140 plus a free gift with the code SKINBOOST

Just reposting this for those asking for Argos codes…..

Just seen this on another site.
not sure if it’s already been posted but may help with a new email.
Argos have brought back the newsletter signup code £10 off £60, after temporarily running the promo for a few days earlier in the month. Terms states that it will run until 29/01/2025 so good for Black Friday period. Code comes through in a couple of minutes. Works on most things on site, excludes gift cards and wont work in conjunction with other codes.
https://competitions.argos.co.uk/marketing_sign_up/m/Default.aspx

@rhubarbhandsoap thank youuuu! 😁

For anyone looking for teen skincare The Ordinary currently have 23% off everything on their site including sets.

Thanks @Justkeepsmilingx and @rhubarbhandsoap - will try that!

There’s 40% off at Claire’s accessories. I would never pay full price there anyway
They have a lovely Grinch range, although so too so Primark, Pjs etc

@Keeponkeepigon the shovel is genius thank you, Toolstation is the ideal present shop for my mum, can’t believe it hasn’t occurred before!

@wibdib I love the nutcracker so I’ve ordered the dvd so I can enforce it on enjoy with small child. Good spot

Any deals or offers on Victoria secret sprays? My eldest is after some.