Thread 11 - the one where I’m nostalgic for a cinnamon bum kit

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Thanks @Beautifulsunflowers for the title. It was close between that and E.L.F on a shelf and some others - too many to choose from!

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)

@Famousthehero I think I bought one of those sets maybe not for £20 but for £15. The range is really decent (Sali Hughes is the Guardian Beauty Editor or similar). I have ended up buying a couple of the items full price. Definitely a steal at £2.99 for stockings!

I was out and about today, picked up a Kevin The Carrot plush for DS at his request. Lots of toys in Aldi. Also popped to Asda, tons of Grinch clothes - I'm sure someone was asking on here about them.

Got DH a brill 'Tis the season for being greedy' Mr Men Greedy T-shirt which will make him laugh!

PS Anyone after a £7 off £75 Argos voucher you are welcome to DM me.

Hoping someone has a spare o2 code they wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks

I also have an O2 decoration code if anyone would like one please PM and I'll send it over

I'd love this please!

I have an £8 off £80 spend at Argos to be used by 20th if anyone needs.

The Japanese art of sashiko which a technique for mending and repairing clothes - is popular at the moment. There are a range of kits including some that have preprinted patches for applying to mend/embellish clothes and iron on transfers to work an area that incorporates a patch etc.

@Ardagusdubh casual style narrows it down a bit: have a look at https://merchantandmills.com/ and sewhouse7.com, also namedclothing.com and mademywardrobe.com. For pinafores, the Cleo pattern at tillyandthebuttons.com is well regarded. I’d avoid fabric unless very confident- part of the appeal of sewing your own is being able to choose and also, you need the right amount and type for the pattern/machine/skill level etc. If looking into knitting, she might prefer a yarn producer with a sustainability focus such as Garthenor, De Rerum Natura or CaMARose.
alternatively you could take her interest in upcycling and look at something like Elvisandkresse.com (accessories from fire hose) or Upcircle (lovely skincare from waste ingredients- but also a book on how to do this at home). For full disclosure, I have a £10 referral code on that thread.

02 decoration code (ends today)
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PS just checked Elvis & Kresse prices- NOT bargainous!

Sent you a PM x

I think it was back on Thread 6 we were talking about individual Christmas biscuits as gifts for colleagues. I saw some in Aldi today for 99p each and they were definitely vegetarian.

02 code for the decoration:

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Tried to use O2 code but it’s been used 😞…can anyone PM me one please

Any good deals on Hismile? Late request by the teen who never asks for anything so I'd like to oblige

I got some cheap in home bargains.

I think there was talk of 3d pens on a thread somewhere. I didn't pay any attention and it's typically now on my dd's list! Any help gratefully received

If anyone comes across another coffee machine and pod deal, please share! So wish I ordered 2 of the nespresso now!

New thread incoming in a min...

new thread

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Sorry about the above! Wouldn't let me type more than that or delete....

Superdrug have HiSmile on half price or Home Bargains online have a few at £2

I’m pretty sure this is the one as I bought it for my niece but it was a lot cheaper. I paid £15. Might be worth waiting until black Friday.

www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/arts-crafts-and-music/arts/3d-art/3doodler-start-essentials-pen-set/p/199195

I was worried this might be the case. Thanks for the info

Could you tell me where you found your promotion tab please? I can't find it and AI help is useless.