Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 1 - welcome 2025

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Evening all!

Welcome to the first prequel thread of 2025

These tend to run slower than the run up to Christmas ones but doesn't mean there are no bargains!

Happy Christmas Bargain Shopping!

@LePetitMamando they have a theatre near them that do behind the scenes tours? If they happen to be near York the grand opera house does them with a cream tea afterwards.

or what about making up your own theatre related goodie bag? Something like this bag https://amzn.eu/d/0BIkYSK then filled with things like https://amzn.eu/d/5VPil3B https://amzn.eu/d/iw6Q64N and anything else related.

I would just raid Claire's for this one tbh!

Hello!
I am looking for a step counter for a 7 year old please. I'm sure there was talk of a watch style one on this thread? Can anyone recommend please?
Not wanting to spend too much please.
Thanks all!

My 12 and 17 year olds have this one. It's a smart watch which connects to their phones so might be a bit more than you need, but they do like it. It's about £35 (varies by colour, pink and pale blue also available) https://amzn.eu/d/eWRJjix

This Nails Inc set from QVC looks like a good buy and could be split: qvcuk.app.link/DOlefJg4hTb

Can anyone recommend a silk pillowcase for around £15?

Pairs Scotland have a sale on limited lines but with cracking discounts. They sell natural fibre & luxury socks.

www.pairs-scotland.com/collections/sale

Cult beauty have a spin to win today only, I assume it’s on their website (I had an email). I won a £50 voucher with no minimum spend, I stocked up on suncream but it’s good for sol de janiero sets or summer Fridays which teens love.

It’s not on the website. Could you share the link from the email?

It must have gone viral without them expecting it to as they’ve now stopped it - sorry @fishfingersandchipsagain

No worries!

Hi all.
Not sure how long this deal will be on (or if it’s even any good) but Amazon have this Olay skincare gift set down to £18.50 instead of £74 (apparently) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DBQ8FMMC/?tag=gb038-21&psc=1

@Clucket87
thanks for sharing ordered for myself.

Thanks for this, I’ve ordered some!

Would anyone have an Argos code please? Spending £60. I don’t seem to have had any for ages, so not sure if there are any current ones.

@Arewesureitisntbedtimei got my daughters from tk maxx randomly but was in store- might be worth a look?

Versace The dreamer EDT is currently £20 in Boots for the 100ml bottle.
I’ve not smelt it, but might be good for a present.
https://www.boots.com/versace-the-dreamer-eau-de-toilette-spray-100ml-10150424

I've had that @Clucket87 I know it's technically an aftershave but a nice smell is a nice smell! It's lovely, really fresh and almost lemony on me. That's a good price.

@CarrieMoonbeamswith a name like The Dreamer, I wouldn’t have noticed it was for men! I clearly need to be a little more observant!

Tweezerman Disney mini slant tweezers are reduced to £4 each in store at boots. I bought 2 for teenagers & they were reduced further on a buy one get one half price! They are normally £16 but I'm not sure I would ever have paid that

John Lewis have the Apple Watch Series 10 £100 cheaper than the Apple Store.

https://www.johnlewis.com/apple-watch-series-10-gps-42mm-aluminium-case-sport-band/p112608936?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Don’t forget TopCashback (and buy JL vouchers through Blue Light Card if you can) to save an extra tenner or so.

Has anyone spotted some good bargains for 4/5 year olds? Something fun like stomp rockets or other things that fly? Thank you!

This might be good for a 5 year old girl- down to £6.50 from £18- just got one for DD who will be 6 in Sept.

Playmobil Racing Unicorn
https://amzn.eu/d/bjBkNL2

has anyone got a jet 2 flight voucher please?

Melissa and Doug ice cream sets are generally quite popular on here and the middle of the range one is down to £30.99 which looks to be about as low as they have done this year.

As I think loads of you will have them, does anyone know if they'd be suitable for a 2 year old? Says 3+ but I can't see why.