The one where there’s 20 days til Christmas

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Posting on behalf of @reastie hope you don’t mind 🎄 🎅

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)

Aww yay glad you managed to get some for him. I ordered the merry Christmas ya filthy animal one for DS at his request 😂 just hope he doesn’t get in trouble at school for it being ‘offensive’. Was actually surprised when it came back at how good quality it is and nice&soft! Should last him for next year easily too.

ELF is one of the best Xmas films, enjoy the musical! I’m not jealous at all 😅😝

Mine tracked straight away with TCB too

The Gazelles are apparently what all the girls are wearing at DS1's uni- which he's told me on the phone after I've ordered for me 😀. He did follow it with 'But you can rock it, mum' 🤣. Bless him. He's v cool (like his father, not me!) so I imagine they'll be an excellent choice for cool auntie points.

I got loads of cool auntie points last year with bargainous Vans on here last year for DNiece.

Check out Simply Be for her size & colour- only place discounting them that I can see.

Thanks so much for the Handsome Dan info. There were a load of poor reviews online, so was a bit doubtful. That's really helpful. Thanks.

What are the flower and white bars like? Is it all about them being gluten free? I hâte to let a bargain get past me……

I order ALL the time. With 3 boys I've been a constant customer over the years. Buy the £2.99 return label as it's cheapest way. Great prices & customer service I've found too.

@TherebytheGraceofGodgoI at least one of us got it if that’s the case lol. I’ll keep the tab open on my phone so I can keep an eye on any stock coming in.

This was me too.

I love their products. Was recommended on here 2 years back & I've consistently bought from them as everyone I've given them to as gifts loves them. I've bought more, including their beautifully packaged sets, this year. They're a kitchen top company, made in UK & organic. Prices are excellent. Smell gorgeous & their throw & burn time is excellent too.

They have around 10 offers everyday at the moment- different scents/ items.

Great to hear about the quality. DS2 chose the 'Jingle Balls' one 🙈.

Elf the Musical was £££ , but it's a special treat. We saw an amateur production a friend was in 2 years ago & he's not stopped talking about it since: so if you see a local one I'd recommend it.

Ah thank you puffa. She’s just into a 6 so I think we should be fine! Browsing myself now for things I don’t know I need yet!

Haha I seen that one on there 😂

I can imagine it wasn’t cheap! another fave of ours is Polar Express and our local ish cinema is doing a pyjama party for polar express showing a few days before Xmas so contemplating that 😍

Is this the gazelles? 🙈

Is there a Lisa Angel code better than 10%? I'm sure I've seen posts about them before and now I need to place an order! Many thanks

I'm having the same problem. I can't find gazelles. I think people are buying the vl courts as they are similar to gazelles

Yes - they're fine

@WhyDoesItAlways can you share what the codes for pooch and mutt were please?

@supersun23 there's a series of books by Ben Aaronovitch about a magical policeman that's really good and meant to be surprisingly active. Like if harry potter was a police officer. Called Rivers of London.

Can anyone recommend an add on gift for a 3 year old boy please? £15 ish or less would be great please

What’s this please? I’m on the look out for longe wear.

Also if anyone can share the pooch and mutt deal I’d be very grateful ☺️

It’s the sock shop they are doing womens/men’s lounge wear £13.99 each or 2 for £20 with the code LOUNGE20.

Also stacks with Socknews10 for 10%off

If you spend over £40 there is free delivery & free gift of your choice.

The pooch & mitt offer has ended now

The offer has ended now unfortunately x

No worries, Thanks for letting me know x

L’occitane offer

20% full price items and free delivery.
Add something as small as a soap travel box and choose 3 gift bags for free plus a sample of four cosmetics. So essentially all of it for £2.40 including p&p

Thanks for the info @Youreabadbanana - I missed that one!

Hi @hugsandpugs - I am on the L’Occitane site and can’t see that deal. Has it finished or is it hiding in plain sight?

Thanks

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Code for 20% off.

Then it gives you the option in basket for whether you want to add gift wrap (lets you select up to 3) and down towards bottom of checkout bit is where you add the samples. Shows as one but four included x

Thanks. Found it. It’s just for separates rather than sets which is still a bit pricey for me. I need 2 sets and I’m out of budget now!