It's the return of the Christmas bargain thread - 1 - the one where it's the first one of the year

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This post is a work in process and if you have any links you’d like to share or would be good to add then please do let me know. The general consensus for the thread is to share any bargainous links, ideas and/or discount codes or information. No affiliate links (is that the right word?) And any referral links to the separate thread linked below. This is a warm, friendly, kind and cosy corner of mn filled with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate - let’s keep it that way!

If you have any referral links then please post on this thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5212180-bargain-referrals-thread-7 and share around the joy/referral perks.

I think I need to stop reading these threads, I’m saving so much I keep shopping for more 🤦‍♀️

I know right, I have been on chat with Amazon and they are refunding me what I have been overcharged but it’s definitely put me off using haul again or recommending it to anyone else

Yep definitely Amazon I have been speaking to their chat this morning and they are refunding me the additional charges has put me off using haul again though

Boots £10 Tuesday. Couple of bits that might be helpful for stocking fillers

Make up brushes

Light up mirror

Soap and Glory mini

Body mist trio

Lip balm trio

I have just had 50% off Amazon haul - so the offer may be back on for some.

It's really hard to buy books for someone who's a big reader. I never buy my bookish friends books unless I know they haven't read them!
I think book nooks are quite popular with that age group, different themes available.
https://www.google.com/search?q=present+indicative&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari&zx=1756202956692&no_sw_cr=1 This is a great site. As is this, I think they are owned by same group
https://www.theliterarygiftcompany.com/

My Amazon haul just arrived… I would say 50% great for the pennies I paid, 50% straight to landfill /charity shop as quality is poor.

Thank you just got DD some perfume.

Is this 50% for all or 50% off for "school items"? I can only see for school items?

Ooh what were the really rubbish bits if you don’t mind sharing?

My cycling gloves have arrived from Amazon. Brilliant present for a grandson

A make up bag, shoe covers for inside suitcase, a tote bag and an headphone case cover.

Good quality were travel jewellery boxes and a phone case.

It gave me 50% off everything

Mine is only on certain things like stationary, clothes. It's not on everything

Any ideas of brand / nice bottles of aftershave for teenage boy? He’s very into his different scents so open to a range budget wise. Any pointers on best place to buy appreciated

I have just over £18 of stuff in my basket with Haul - no discount

What age? The boss fragrances are Dior Sauvage popular here with DS early 20’s and his friends. Boss often have one scent or another 1/2 off at boots.

Same here

14 but has the collection of a 20 year old haha

DD2 will love personalised ketchup - thank you for this idea!!

@alfiebest

Guy Laroche Drakkar £13.51 for 100ml

Merci Finest Milk & Dark Chocolate Box, 8 Flavour Varieties, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Treats with Gold-Wrapped Bars 250g £4.89

For anyone doing the personalised ketchup, I did this a couple of years ago for my son but I also got a label to personalise a jar of Nutella.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1578294569/personalised-nutella-chocolate-spread?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=personalized+nutella&ref=sc_gallery-1-1&pro=1&frs=1&loc=1&local_signal_search=1&plkey=9296ca398df548c60ed5f51e9ca51e4a60bfa201%3A1578294569

He loved both of them

I always recommend wooden pull along toys for that sort of age. They look pretty, are sturdy, and my daughter loves hers so much as she started walking that she still won't let me get rid of it (she's 12!)

This sort of thing: https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/tooky-toy/wooden-pull-along-chameleon-784896?clickref=1110lo6uGMN&app_clickref=1110lo6uGMN&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=genieshopping#colcode=78489669 or https://www.jaqueslondon.co.uk/products/wooden-fox-pull-along-toy?currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=01c52d3d54a2&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22883812516&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22883813461&gbraid=0AAAAAD-mWWomaj5u-VxpY_gDQYChzfXSL&gclid=CjwKCAjwtrXFBhBiEiwAEKen1xkiGCzzKrseeaITsabuW8EDSiC7pbH5XbikrzqgW79O3Mi_7djUgxoCl6UQAvD_BwE

Ah so glad this is back!! Checking in :)