Thread 9 - the one with a kink for L’Occitaine

[Reastie]

Thanks @Travelcrazy for the title. It really tickled me!

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)

Thanks@Reastie

Niece and nephew asked for flavoured gin and flavoured vodka Does anyone know of a subscription type thing I can join and then cancel with a good discount? Happy to use someone’s referral if that’s helpful. I’ve looked at the referrals thread and can only find Laithwaites which doesn’t appear to sell what I need. Suggestions welcome.

Thanks Reastie

I still have a 10% off code for Fairfax & Favor if anyone can make use of it? I am also on the lookout for a walking pad (as a Christmas present for postpartum me 🤣🤣) if anyone has seen any bargains? 🌈🙏

Oodie black fri sale has started. Some really good prices on there
They also have the most amazing looking blanket that is apparently bigger than a king size bed....wondering if DH might divorce me if I buy it.....

Niece and nephew asked for flavoured gin and flavoured vodka Does anyone know of a subscription type thing I can join and then cancel with a good discount? Happy to use someone’s referral if that’s helpful. I’ve looked at the referrals thread and can only find Laithwaites which doesn’t appear to sell what I need. Suggestions welcome.

Sorry. I didn't mean to post twice.

Thanks @Reastie . Has anyone seen Refy makeup on promotion anywhere, or even free delivery. Ideally I want to get the Hero collection. Thank you

Again not a bargain, but Bond Street Distillery do good gin.
They were at the Christmas Gift Fair last year and sold out of the blood orange gin. Xx

Really random/niche discount I know. But with anyone with children who have ADHD OR ASD the. STIX we're doing a good discount. Just go the their website and the offer pops up. We bought the Stix and they've been incredibly helpful to DD

stixmindfulness.co.uk

I bought one off of Marketplace if you don't mind secondhand, there always seems to be one floating around on there 😊

I’m sure there was a good deal on a gin subscription last year. It may have been craft gin club or something like that? I’m sure somebody will remember and post here but it might be worth signing up to emails from them ready for Black Friday

20% off at Beauty Bay when you buy 2 or more items using code

PARTYSZN

my L'occitane advent calendar came today and it looks good - not opening yet obviously!

@MamaK19 how about this one *https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-Pad-Treadmill-Absorption-Treadmills/dp/B0DCP2RQFM/ref=mpsa17?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HuTxkAKSQRsGuGHMAFfWvymH-WSJ1Jser0DMFiVVNK5WTva9P5iswF1vqVyYUKYOaWVThUYUrRdldK22lks42Wsf0V5MBPO0XJO4Zk9pA56rx8puWogGZv6vM456d6xo1cJ9n3UaZw0OHL5VAgNLxQPhMNBY-chYlkkX9LrdRVAxO5Iu0AkZv7EGagHRrmF8riFzS4b5LVVv0nT3pQ.1fyIjyESK4cQtxeuByAk3XIyYXQ1MxBr5Fdd0jrUk&dibtag=se&keywords=walking+pads&qid=1730748343&sr=8-7
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Argh sorry that was an awful link, I used stars at both ends too- sorry!

What's the deal on the l'occitane advent calendar plse x

@onedayatatime73 Lidl and Aldi have flavoured gin at good prices. I don't like flavored gin so can't comment personally, but lots of my friends rate them highly!

Hi no offer popped up so you mind sharing what the offer was?

Thank for the new thread Reasie. @redjoker where did you find the Hotel Chocolat caffe latte sachets please?

@hby9628 I know there was a discount at lookfantastic if you used code 40PLUS not sure if that's the discount the op used or if it's still working

I've got a 15% off single use code for Sock Shop, if anyone wants it PM me.

Not a subscription, but Firebox do lots of flavoured alcohol.

This looks like a beautiful book of The Nutcracker and just £6 at the moment

www.amazon.co.uk/Nutcracker-Enchanting-Pop-up-Classic-Fairytales/dp/1800783612/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1E8D3ROHTFEHQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LP4XdehvbnrMAFBBKKzMeVyiyfqdxi-Glc9QyONfzl_sdp34M8t0YEo2R1nWMYdlVrVhHke7eomF1Grg2wXbW8Z2Tv_fQ3pHvjUmnaji-8-cZsC3KwBW94nucQ48qAfyJY-vhMuf48wGpHDp21bTPQaHK5mWZmMjVKYu0a6kh5hLCOyUH8FSypqYwHIJE2HjbhPracZTgQy1gqCRBDYg7A.qrgBR6UB5jCRVk2rjZlW7U7UTUkbtGqX-FTgyoRh3hQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=nutcracker+pop+up+book&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1730749946&sprefix=nutcracker+pop%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1

Not a subscription but might be worth looking on Dropbox as they do bundles/ offers.

Also Discount Dragon sells old stock from craft gin club approx £20 or so per bottle. They had a Christmas gin on offer yesterday for £15 but it’s back up to £23 today.