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.

Amazon haul; I was happy with (nearly!) all of my things. Couldn't believe the massive box for £11! Best items were travel jewellery box, packing cubes, scrunchies, halloween decorations.

It was all on par with Shein really. If it comes back with 50% or above I'd buy more.

Here's my recommendation for a gift for older adults. It's random but it's honestly SO good! It's a little pill holder- it holds a LOT. I have mine in the car with literally everything in it, all labelled up with little stickers. Only £1.52 today!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DXVDGXXZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_amznbzr_ppx_yo_asin_title&s=bazaar

Thanks, just got two Laneige lip glazes for £23.94 instead of £19 each in Space NK.

Thanks @Freshair87 - I just bought myself some SDJ oil to try, (far too expensive, usually), and Wella haircare from ASOS.

BTW: Lots of haircare reductions at ASOS and on some Laneige, Hello Sunday and SDJ products.

I bought some handmade mug storage sets. Hard to explain but it a little handsewed bag that covers a mug that has pockets and a middle bit so you can pop sewing/art stuff in and then just fold away

I also am pleased with Haul order. Got stationery (folders, rubbers, sharpeners), some little tools, washbag, mini telescopes (good quality), cactus coaster tree, twisty frogs which hold plants up and some accessories for £12. The only things not great were tote bag and a laundry bag made of pure polyester

Got my haul order. A few bits for my classroom displays, felt for sewing, some autumnal decs, stickers, the telescopes for stockings, fine for £12 but I would have been disappointed at full price.

The Houses of Parliament shop has a further 20% off sale prices.

Cardboard playset for £1:80. It's intended for KS 1 and 2 and will go though a letterbox.

Pens are 9p each. They have several items of baby clothing which are well discounted.

I really love this elaborate fair-isle style 60% cotton 40% polyester jumper which is £22.05.

Postage is £4.95, free for £50+: if you work or live nearby you could try click and collect.

If you're tempted to try some of the Houses of Parliament biros, it's helpful to know that there's a 3 for 2 on stationery which overrides the extra 10% off. You don't see that until checkout, which confused me for ages as it when I added another to my basket all the biro numbers changed. Instead of 9p each it added two more categories, biros at 10p and others at 0p.

So, these pens/biros, which it says were originally sold at £1.50 each, are now 9p each or 3 for 20p.

Have you had a look on the site FlexiFidgets? They have some really cool fidget toys, I’m looking at one for my son

I follow these most years and thought this may be of use to someone. Lakeland voucher that came with a mag subscription.

Thankyou for the heads up for ASOS beauty discounts -I got DD some things on her wishlist (Gisou hair mask, Sundae body wash, Kayali mini perfumes all a few quid cheaper :) )

National Trust has a few nice bits in its sale.

shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/sale.html?p=2

Thomas the tank train set, normally £24.99, now £12.99

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D7VT3JX9/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_dl_6E0ZPMDCTC57DZZZAREW?linkCode=ml1&tag=p133gl11ts-21&linkId=79a709cee4473cfdb4529a5da5c64074&fbclid=IwY2xjawMdX_tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETAxZGZtSVRKN3g1Z3ZKemFSAR41NewFzxTCgMmx6OH4HcwnHKEzp51SHjWnDtowja2E8d4TGBjtYFaE_eBUuA_aem_042gegs-xOVgFtMNaiDZgg

Hi,

TKMAXX has some good perfume online at reduced prices.

For example:

MJ Daisy: £32.99 (RRP £73)
Escentric Molecules - various available, e.g. 04 EDT 30ml: £29.99, (RRP £70)
Gucci Bloom set of 4: £39.99, (RRP: £109)

They also have Juliet has a Gun, YSL Opium, Acqua di Parma, Estée Lauder and Clinique, amongst others:

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/beauty/womens-fragrance+perfume

I know most people are seasoned buyers on here but if anyone buys on Amex don’t forget to go through the Avios app for extra points and sometimes discounts too.

Ooh thanks for this one of my friends DD is autistic non verbal and I’m always on the lookout for new sensory bits to put away for her birthday (not Christmas related I know but still grateful for the recommendation 💛)

This Pokémon encyclopaedia seems like a great price to me - my 6 year old DS absolutely loves his! He got it as a gift last year so unsure how much my friend spent on it then, but under £6 for it seems like a huge bargain as it’s a lovely chunky hardback book.

https://amzn.eu/d/fOVLkUz

Could you please tag me on the referral thread or pm me please? I’m useless and can’t find. Thanks

In case people didn’t buy Blockus when it was massively discounted a couple of years ago, it is currently £12.99 on Amazon which is the cheapest I have seen it for a while.

I bought this a few months back and thought it was a bargain at ,£8!! Even more of a bargain now! Slightly jealous that a could have saved a couple.more quid!

@happytobemrsg the science museum has some NASA stuff

Scout Store have NASA hoodies and patches significantly reduced in their Outlet. The hoodies are great quality.

@happytobemrsg this is a really nice book as a gift for a child interested in space, the whole collection are lovely quality https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mysteries-Universe-Discover-best-kept-secrets/dp/0241412471/ref=asc_df_0241412471?mcid=09a82179c9833d84b8ee6a8967dde757&hvocijid=7020861553859778079-0241412471-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7020861553859778079&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046629&hvtargid=pla-2281435177658&psc=1&gad_source=1

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