Thread 13 - the one where I'm dashing for the school run!

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Apologies for the rubbish title - I'm trying to get the kids ready and don't want my daughter to miss the bus!

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

If you have any voucher codes to share (or want to check for any) then have a look https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5212144-sharing-voucher-codes

The current referral thread for sharing referral codes here . 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)

@redjoker deans are amazing, had several items from them over the last year and have just ordered again.

Ticket to Ride board game is down to £24 on Amazon

amzn.eu/d/5itg7Ch

This is about as low as gets I think.

@redjoker This is what was in my Dean's hamper....think one product has been swapped in the latest version....

Which hamper was this please? It looks great.

@ChristmasJumperz tk makks had big bags of freeze dried sweets for around £7

Think that's their black Friday hamper.? The tins alone are great gifts!!

How old for? Look on Amazon for a busy book. They are a board book with stories and then little figures in to play with (usually 10)

Just had a look £7.50 on Amazon and Asda. £7 at the works

Amazon have got selected calendars and a few diaries on the 2 for £12 offer again this year. Most of the calendars are £10.99 so if you can find 2 you need it is a good saving.

@Addictedtobeauty Yes as someone else put it was their "wee black friday hamper". Actually came just packed in a normal box. Picture is of an email I got saying they've done a new, slightly different version as first one sold out. If you sign up to their newsletter get 10% off so it cost £21 something delivered as free over £20. One thing was bbe March but others well into next year. Looks like at least one thing in this version use by End Jan

@Tigger83 North face have some hoodie bargains in their outlet section.
Carharrt have some half price.

I’ve ordered my Deans hamper-thank you so much @Iwanttoputmytreeup and@redjoker .

Amazon have the Barbie style Moana dolls, busy book or jigsaws in that price range. Or Sainsbury’s have lovely Moana pyjamas under £10 too. Argos have quite a few Moana things too but I think most are over that budget.

www.argos.co.uk/product/tuc144726695

Has anyone seen a deal on Cuddle Cushions? I need 4 🫣.

They are ridiculously good value aren’t they.
I got 10% off my first order by subscribing as well.

Also wanted to say thanks, another item ordered I didn’t realise I needed 😂
But looks amazing and great value.

yes. Thank you!

Shortbread ordered! Thank you!

Estée Lauder have 25% off ‘almost everything, with code: EARLY

Online home shop have kids ones for £15 and adult ones from £20 if that helps?

cushions

Does anyone have any bargainous recommendations for hand creme..2 ladies in their 80s to buy for and like to get things they can use

Thanks for this as well @BourbonsAreOverated I've added the 10% and still just managed to qualify for free delivery!

@redjoker thanks for starting up the conversation and to @Iwanttoputmytreeup for the photos!

@sc0ttishlass Neom have 25% off with code SWEET their hand cream is lovely

Does anyone have any ideas for presenting concert tickets please?

I’ve done the scratch panel cards before and I’ve also done the wrapping the tickets in lots of boxes, and also attaching it to a helium balloon, and now I’m out of ideas 😂

Feel like this newer version might sell out as well 😂

For anyone that's used OHS before, what's their deliver like?

I ordered on the 15/11 and items still not here. No response from CS. And yodel keep alleging that they tried to deliver, which is a lie as I wfh so am almost always in.

I'm starting to lose hope that I'll get my items.