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

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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)

@fishfingersandchipsagain last year from being on here I got a lovely 12 days advent calendar of socks for half the rrp and they were very good quality.

I'm sure they did a ladies and men's version and I'm 99% sure it was the white company...?

I'll look back and try to find- it was a Black Friday deal I think.

We have one & it’s great! 😊

I think it was white stuff

It was white stuff. I'm wearing a pair now!

Tesco do Clubcard 'offers?'

I thought it was only 'Clubcard prices'

Anyone know any deals for:
Yeti water bottles - £40 for a water bottle is leaving me a bit 😮

Black suede adidas samba - adult size unfortunately. Budgets nearing the demolition stage so bargains very welcome!!

Thanks. Can you use the hotel chocolate pouches in it too?

Depending on the size and colour you need Urban Outfitters and ASOS have some New Balance 530s which are reduced. I think I might also have a 10% discount code for New Balance if that helps?

One of my favourites and I never see it out and about now! The last time was in an old-fashioned sweet shop, they had a big jar of it individually wrapped, I was thrilled! So maybe somewhere like Mollies and then put them in a glass jar?

I’ve had a search and though these ones aren’t in the most glamorous box, they do get good reviews compared to other ones I’ve seen!

beechsfinechocolates.com/collections/christmas-collection/products/150g-turkish-delight

Posting all these old thread purchases, I've realised something! I'm a sheep 🐑🙄

If you decide to cook the cinnamon buns replace the yeast all the other ingredients will be fine! I found 2 boxes the other week in the back of the cupboard, first batch didn't rise at all but replaced the yeast on the second box and they were perfect!

Did someone mention the Radio Times offer is back? Does anyone have a link please? I can find 10 issues for £10 but I have a feeling it was less last year.

Me too! 🤣🤣 I'm being very restrained this year!!

Some instore bargains to share! Poundland had some lip oils for £1 each, a mango one and a coconut one. Lots of other beauty and makeup bits very reasonably priced.
They also had electric shock pens for £1.50 which I bought as a fun addition to the girls stockings!

Primark had some fun shaped bath bombs for £1.30. I got a rainbow flag and rubber duck one. They also had bubble bars and shower mousse and shower gels looked similar to lush. One was a similar name and packaging to the snow fairy.

@jocktamsonsbairn I am hoping Yeti might do something for Black Friday as have a few things to get. They are amazing though so recommend even if you do have to pay full price.

I am looking for bouji gardening gifts for my dad. Budget up to £200. I usually get him a Whichford pot which he loves but wondering if there is anything else that is a guaranteed hit but that he won’t already have.

That's interesting that they cancelled your order, because they told me they couldn't cancel mine when I emailed yesterday, as it had moved to fulfilment, but it hasn't been despatched yet.

@WaitWhatOh

this and if you scroll further down you'll see several others

Are these any good? (You might have to scroll a bit to get to the Victorian jars.)

Sorry, shouldn't try and post when I can't sleep at 3am! I notice you want the jar, rather than the sweets. Sorry about that.

Don’t know if it’s already been posted, Ethique are closing down so have 60% off everything- lovely natural soap/shampoo/body bars

ethique.co.uk/

Also Thankyou for advice on 530’s, think I will bite the bullet and get them before they go out of stock!

Not the fanciest of boxes but B&M do one which is pretty nice they also do bags of mini fry’s Turkish delight which you could get a couple bags and then put the individual mini bars in a nice jar or something

Some big reductions at the perfume shop

I just had a look at my teacher club card and in the coupon section i have £5 off a £20 spend on clothes.

https://socalbbqshop.co.uk/shop/bbq-outdoor/yeti/drinkware/junior-bottles/yeti-rambler-jr-kids-bottles/ Try this company - they often have deals but yeti are not cheap but they are worth the cost - if it’s for a child the attached link is to a junior yeti and they are £25 - I have used this company a couple of times - no problems and great customer service.

That should say Tesco not teachers!!