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.

@Elpheba re: cold feet. Search 'heated insoles' - they're rechargable inserts for shoes. A little bulky - so you might need to get a size up in the shoes you're going to use them in. The ones I've seen have a remote control so you can choose when in the day you turn them on. Think they only last a few hours, so wouldn't heat your feet all day, but good for when out and about/driving etc? I can't recommend a particular brand - a disabled friend has some and uses them in the evenings...

You can get orthopaedic chargeable insoles. They have a remote to change the temp and last around 6 hours I believe but also take as long to charge. Will hunt for a link but we got them for MIL last year at around £40 and still going strong.

@Elphebai think @PurpleSkittleand I mean tbd same ones. https://ortorex.uk/p/heated-shoe-insoles-rechargeable-inserts/?utm_source=Google%20Shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=539680&utm_campaign=21584188742&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21584188742&gbraid=0AAAAAC3vQDsawONzeHzwBmfHgHrAqyxEG&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI96G_1uK5jwMVnppQBh1mQCfpEAQYByABEgJQ9vD_BwE

@IlovePond

Which gift card were you thinking about? If you read the details for the gift card you want it should say if it can be used online (for instance I've just read the Asda one and that mentions online use)

I bought this children's book about birds as a stocking filler at an excellent price and its gorgeous! Wish the other versions were this price An Anthology of Exquisite Birds (DK Children's Anthologies) : Hoare, Ben: Amazon.co.uk: Books

I was thinking Starbucks, Asda or Liberty @Justhereforthechristmasthreads

Thanks - still thinking about it.

@IlovePond every time topcashback has an offer I use it to buy a gift card , always Asda online one and have never had a problem redeeming them .

There’s a couple of very cute kids Winnie the Pooh oodies for £13.50 on the official site, other reduced items for slightly more too.

Link

I've just used someone's link and registered at topcashback - got my brother £25 gift card for pub dining and got myself £7 back so thank you so much.

Lego 3 in 1 playful cat is £20, or 2 for £20 in Argos

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4464862

I have just picked up 2 for £20, for my niece and my goddaughter.

Boots have selected Tonie characters on 2 for £20.

https://www.boots.com/tonies?criteria.promotionalText=2+for+%C2%A320+on+selected+Tonies+-+online+only

I got both Care Bear characters for my niece, but there are 21 different characters innthe offer - some more for little ones, some conservation ones.

Anyone else having trouble with the soccer04 website. Not letting me pay.
Also if anyone has any ideas for a Christmas present for a mid 20s female Thai teacher who's coming to England for the first time this Christmas, I would love to find something original and that she can take back easily

DD would quite like a Lego cat- are there any other creator sets that would work with that offer, do you think?

I can’t remember if it was on the pre-bargain threads but for Playmobil Luna Skye are having a clearance. I’ve bought from them before and have just ordered the Wiltopia bundle to break up into a main present and some stocking fillers. If you go on the menu there are some reduced advent calendars as well.

Luna Skye Playmobil

I’ve been having problems even just trying to load the site 🤔 maybe down for maintenance?

These sticker by numbers books are great stocking fillers, my older teens still love them! The paint by stickers ones are great as well although a bit more expensive, but there are some good reductions here - this one is £4.76 Sticker By Numbers: Ocean (Activty Book for Adults): Amazon.co.uk: Igloo Books Ltd: 9781835442128: Books

These ones are good for younger children - this one is £4 Amazing Shiny Sticker Art (Mosaic Sticker by Numbers) : Igloo Books Ltd: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Lego minifigs have released a Spider-Man spiderverse collection of 12 figures today. They are in blind boxes and not a bargain but you can use an app called Minifig Scan (white and yellow logo) to scan the QR code on the box to see which minifig is inside.
Might be fun as a home made advent for a Spidey fan.
This app saved us a fortune and much disappointment!

At the top there is an arrow going up and down, press that and it will give you the most recent posts

@CoffeeandChocolatepleasethanks for the sticker book. My 11yo loves fish. This will be perfect for her

The same app works for the lego F1 mini cars too. Saved us lots of duplicates getting the specific ones that my son was after.

This looks great for my DD who is turning 13 in January - thank you!!

Thanks @WeMeetInFairIthilien for the Argos Lego cat. It’s a 3in1 build and my daughter will love that it can be built as a pigeon! I got the P for pizza game too.

This is quite spenny to start with but might be of interest - Origins have a free full sized Plantscription SP25 moisturiser using code MOISTURISER if you spend over £70. https://www.origins.co.uk/special-offers

They have some gift sets on there but prob only a "bargain" if you always use Origins and are restocking anyway.
Free delivery and you can Klarna too

Sorry I’ve been searching but can’t find a post about Good Housekeeping 5 for £5, did I imagine it or can anyone point me in the right direction please? 🙏🏻

@dottyaboutstripes think the offer ended 31/10/25

but here is original post by @LostMyRubySlippers

LostMyRubySlippers · 31/08/2025 11:29

Realfastfoodie · 31/08/2025 11:14
Is there a link or website for this? Thank you!
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It says 3 for £3 at the top but when you scroll down it’s 5 for £5
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I got one for m&s this morning, used it straight away online along with my sparks 20% offer, cashback was payable straight away so effectively £25 lipstick for £14.55 very happy 😊