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I have no idea what thread number we're on now

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)

Kinetic sand? My daughter loved hers from age 2ish and still plays with it at 5

Agatha, I'm a bit late replying, but I screenshoted the original offer (which I think is still on) Here it is:

ETA: there's also free 24hr tracked delivery and a free gift when you spend over £40

@sherbertdibdab UsefulThingsUnder£30Thread I think this is the one you're looking for?

Ooo I might head in to see if there are any left. That's a fab deal! Thank you @hugsandpugs waves to a local 👋🏻

It is! I’m sure they are around £9.99 - £12.99 a pack notmally? Hope you manage to find some and a big hello to a fellow welshie! 👋

Heads up re the glossyboxes which were 5 for £25, I have just opened the cardboard outer of the first one to pop it into a gift bag only to find there's no inner glossybox, just the contents wrapped in tissue paper so don't open the cardboard lol

@sherbertdibdab these might help:

https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/nov/08/knives-spoonulas-and-a-kitchen-goddess-the-19-best-gifts-for-cooks-and-foodies

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/nov/23/best-christmas-gifts-2024

https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/dec/06/christmas-gifts-you-loved-most

Apologies if this tip has been shared already but many moons ago a much wiser than me Mumsnetter recommended buying bags like this to wrap presents in to cut down wrapping time.

I bought two patterns in two different sizes and have been using for each child for 5 years for stocking presents. So much easier than wrapping in paper plus so easy on Xmas eve to know which presents go where… and I think the number of bags I have will do me for at least the next 5 years… So whichever poster the tip is from, Robert and I salute you, and hope it’s a helpful tip for other posters!!

That is a great tip. It takes hours wrapping and sticking tiny fiddly things for stockings!

Free delivery at Mountain Warehouse ends tonight! And the code MWAW20 gets you 20% off everything, including clearance items. Perfect for some bargain socks! 😁

According to my Amazon account I purchased these in 2020 and they are still used here so they've lasted well

amzn.eu/d/eOiBajG

Revolutionised wrapping presents for me.

On the wrapping bags front - I use fabric drawstring bags that will last for ever - sites like the clever baggers sell plain bags in a multitude of colours plus iron on decals to decorate the with

I have £5 off £50 at Argos if anyone would like it? (Expires tomorrow night) 🎄

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my Jellycat ramen bowl hunt..success!

@LetMeJustCheckMyCitrusPocket I’m delighted for you!

Can I just check before I spend more money! Is Santa10 all that works on oddballs after spending 40 to get a free hat?? Thank you.

You could try SLEIGH15 see if it's still working.

Most supermarkets have a toy basket that they ask customers to fill each year for charity. That might be a nice thing to do if you have noone that can use it.

My daughter has bought printed 'vouchers' on Etsy to give in lieu of the actual gift. I think you can get pretty much anything made to suit and not expensive.

I have a 20% discount but it’s on full price items only

Morning all, I'm looking for a specific Driver cover if I can please ask for your help!

Daphne's Highland Cow Driver Head cover......it's out of stock everywhere I can see.

NOT the hybrid cover, it's specifically the Driver head cover I need.

American golf have allowed me to buy it and then cancelled my order as it's out of stock.

So if anyone golfs and knows of any local or niche stores I could ring up and ask if be very grateful for the info please.

Pic attached. Thanks for reading.

Yes please @rhubarbhandsoap if it's still available!

@cymrumam what about a nice frame for one of the photos?

Sweaty Betty have an extra15% of their sale leggings today. Code is LEGGINGS15 Most are at least half price before the extra discount so a nice present for any running nuts or gym bunnies. have just restocked my leggings drawer with two pairs delivered for £80 when undiscounted each would be £95 (not that anyone pays that anyway....)

I am another one with Sockshop parcel lost in transit. Also sent on the 11th.

It’s full price that I’m after - some beano and Sesame Street boxers for ds! Would really appreciate 20% if you aren’t going to use it yourself.