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hugsandpugs · 05/12/2024 22:47

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)

Find Book - Compare book prices from dozens of UK retailers.

Cheap Books. Compare Book Prices from dozens of UK retailers and buy at the best price. News, reviews and more.

http://www.find-book.co.uk

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Moonshine5 · 10/12/2024 22:25

Can anyone help, I'm looking for a cocktail making kit for a secret santa. Not more than £12 please

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 22:26

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:15

The sock shop advent calendar socks are down to £29.99 for 25 pairs if that’s any good?

That would be perfect but I can’t see it on the website? Am I being daft? Thanks

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 22:27

ruralwanderer · 10/12/2024 22:15

@Sneezein3 , have you looked at Vera Tucci? They were doing mystery bundle of 10 pairs of fluffy socks for a tenner last year and arrived really quickly. Only downside is some of them are mink so though they're really warm and comfy, I question my ethics every time I wear them.

Thanks just looked at this and it’s sold out, would have been perfect thank you x

nightcap · 10/12/2024 22:28

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 21:37

I’m in between a 10 and 12, I went for a 12 cause I wasn’t sure how the sizing was either and they fit me perfectly. Roomy but not massively baggy if that makes sense. I think a 10 would have been tighter than I’d have liked X

@HoneyPea I'm the same - between a 10-12 usually and went for a 12 in the loungewear and glad I did, it's perfect! Think the 10 would have been a bit tight (but I have a pot belly so if yours is flat you might be more true to size)

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:31

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 22:26

That would be perfect but I can’t see it on the website? Am I being daft? Thanks

https://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/sockshop-25-pair-christmas-sock-advent-calendars?colour=Women%27s%20Multi

these were the ones but just checked and looks like they are now sold out! 🙈 Think us lot on mumsnet has taken all their remaining stock 😂

SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Bamboo Christmas Sock Advent Calendars

"It’s Christmas socks for everyone! Get excited for the season with these giant SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Bamboo Christmas Sock Advent Calendars! In designs made for men, ladies and one specially for couples to share, our luxury advent calendars give day after...

https://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/sockshop-25-pair-christmas-sock-advent-calendars?colour=Women%27s+Multi

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hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:32

On another note has anyone had a dispatch email from Loccitane yet? I had a confirmation email but nothing since 😬

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Rubyroo73 · 10/12/2024 22:36

fishfingersandchipsagain · 10/12/2024 19:24

If all else fails, Amazon Spain deliver to Portugal.

Thank you - great idea!

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 22:37

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:31

https://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/sockshop-25-pair-christmas-sock-advent-calendars?colour=Women%27s%20Multi

these were the ones but just checked and looks like they are now sold out! 🙈 Think us lot on mumsnet has taken all their remaining stock 😂

My own fault for ignoring all the sock talk! Should of known better I remember a few years back when we all bought loads of sock shop stuff with stacking codes!

bizzey · 10/12/2024 22:38

I had been having a bit of a wobble over the Sock shop Lounge wear !!

But all the extra endorsements are making me feel better 😂.

Quick question on washing and drying though.

2 x ds's have free use of tumble dryer in their accommodation....so obviously use it a lot !!

Are these ok in TD or should I absolutely reiterate...dry naturally!

If they are going to ruin them I might return them and replace them for women's ones for me 😂😂!

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Nestnearlyempty · 10/12/2024 22:39

I have been to both TKMaxx and Home Bargains this week IRL. TKMaxx are selling packs of 6 luxury crackers for £9.99 and exactly the same contents are in the 6 deluxe crackers in Home Bargains for £5.99 or £10 for 2 packs. TKMaxx had more designer designs on the outside but the Home Bargains came in perfectly nice designs with a choice of 3 different ones in the store I was in.

i actually bought the £3.99 for 12 crackers as I wanted to open them up and add a little gift and that was super easy to do with the cheaper crackers!

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:40

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 22:37

My own fault for ignoring all the sock talk! Should of known better I remember a few years back when we all bought loads of sock shop stuff with stacking codes!

I’d never even heard of them before until my Vodafone rewards gave me a free pair 🙈😂 now I’m ordering what feels like most of their loungewear combos 😂

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hby9628 · 10/12/2024 22:40

@Sneezein3 sock shop have these. You would have to buy several packs but they are all in individual crackers which is nice

keyworker15 gives more discount taking it down to £42.95 inc delivery plus you get a free gift

www.sockshop.co.uk/products/mens-and-ladies-6-pair-sockshop-christmas-cracker-gift-boxed-bamboo-socks?colour=Multi

hby9628 · 10/12/2024 22:41

Oh sorry cross post with @hugsandpugs

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:43

hby9628 · 10/12/2024 22:41

Oh sorry cross post with @hugsandpugs

The cracker would make a great gift too! And you can split them up individually then which is even better and saves on wrapping them up 😂

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hby9628 · 10/12/2024 22:44

@hugsandpugs I think the cracker socks look gorgeous
I'm tempted to buy some just for the sake of it!

comewhinewith · 10/12/2024 22:45

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:32

On another note has anyone had a dispatch email from Loccitane yet? I had a confirmation email but nothing since 😬

No despatch email here either

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:49

hby9628 · 10/12/2024 22:44

@hugsandpugs I think the cracker socks look gorgeous
I'm tempted to buy some just for the sake of it!

Me too! 🙈

Was thinking I could put one each in with my mum and dads presents for them to open too!

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worriedaboutrash · 10/12/2024 22:50

Anybody got a Smyths code? 🙈

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 10/12/2024 22:53

@hugsandpugs i haven’t had a dispatch email but just checked my a/c and one order is showing as shipped. However, I did place 2 orders and the second order is not on the account at all 🤔

hugsandpugs · 10/12/2024 22:58

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 10/12/2024 22:53

@hugsandpugs i haven’t had a dispatch email but just checked my a/c and one order is showing as shipped. However, I did place 2 orders and the second order is not on the account at all 🤔

Thanks for this, just checked mine and looks like it’s shipped too even though I’ve had no confirmation of this via email

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Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 23:04

Cracker socks are perfect 🤩 thank you both x

Sneezein3 · 10/12/2024 23:10

@hugsandpugs @hby9628 I’ve ordered extra and might keep for me! Got a free pair too!

Trainstrike · 10/12/2024 23:13

50% off in Claire's I know I know - yet another changing deal from them! Buy 3 get 3 free is still valid in store. Squishmallows and those horrible Mini Brand ball things are included, ours love them in the stockings.

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 10/12/2024 23:22

@hugsandpugs no dispatched email either. Will track to see if mine has been shipped yet.

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