Thread 3 - The one with the unhinged crab 🦀

[Reastie]

I certainly don't want an unhinged crab for Christmas

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.

Home bargains are good for this. My 9 year old likes claw clips and the flower ones seem fashionable at the moment. In home bargains these are 99p.
If you have a Claire's near you they are also good for bows (though pricey).
Scrunchies and hairbands are not that popular where I am.

We saw the Nee Doh advent calendar in our local Smyths tonight for £24.99. Sold out online, so looks like it might be popular. We didn't buy it as we already have a lot of the Nee Doh Nice Cubes and the Pastille type ones. Really good for kids with sensory issues (they are a bit like fidget toys / squishy)

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/sensory-toys/fidget-toys/needoh-advent-calendar-2025/p/251820

Hello I buy rugby boots for my son through an eBay store which sells brand new sports stuff as seconds. There are some good deals normally. The store is called sports bay clearance https://ebay.us/m/z39i29

Crystal advent calendar, 50% off voucher.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FKH3386J/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_QHD61N9VY0D9DVHS2321?linkCode=ml1&tag=p133gl11ts-21&linkId=b5a93147200390d201502508b9c5b739&fbclid=IwY2xjawM-ecZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBKRlB3S0JIR0lFaG1kUW5FAR7Q-ZtvKsnsEnaKegtEw6CU9qcGStCwNLYZRJrlGedR7AjV5bEGWT9qqwkhlg_aem_ulqIRugj16IfGHIiWReRcQ

Set of 3 squishmallows from £24.99 down to £9.99

My DC are too old for them now but thought it might be useful to know for someone?

Jaques London have 30% of site wide with the code BIRTHDAY30. I think it might work on sale items but I haven't checked out yet.

@sparkleghost we recently got some of these as an addition to our train track. You can use them with Duplo blocks to create a raised train track and you can be so much more imaginative with it.

Duplo train track connectors

Did you manage to get it to work in the end?

Thanks very much, just ordered this!

Which voucher code works here please? 🙏🏻

@Reastie heads up that we're over 900 posts now 🎄

@trivi

It may be account specific. I don't see a voucher either (normally just under the price)

Also very behind this year!! Paper chase at larger tescos have some cute desk accessories my dd loves, she’s 9. I bought some cat highlighters.

Barbie unboxed birthday tower is down from £25 to £10 in Tesco and Amazon. I have bought one for my other dd who has just turned 6 as she loves unboxing if that helps?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barbie-Party-Unboxed-Doll-Accessories/dp/B0FBGZM3RS

Thanks @MerryMischief

They also have

• really nice sets of “tipsy conserves” (and regular ones) with automatic 20% off food gifts
• nice chutneys
• and they even do various conserves with personalised labels
• all with 10% off with WELCOME-10

The discounts don’t stack, but seem very good value.

I’ve bought quite a selection as we have a few people who only want consumables this year.

I just wish there had been an option to have them delivered closer to Christmas because it’s going to annoy me having to store them for 3 months.

@Georgieporgie29yes just got it to work - left it a couple of hours so perhaps they were overrun with Mumsnetters!

Just bought this halloween slime with the 50% off voucher bringing it down to £12.99. Good alternative to sweets.

@Jfw82 perfect, thank you. Mine has just gone through too, now here’s hoping I’ve guessed the sizes right!

@Londonmummy66 I just wanted to say thank you again for pointing out Les Nereides jewellery on TK Maxx. They arrived today and are absolutely gorgeous. Amazing savings.

For anyone who doesn’t know them - really high end costume jewellery - the brand that Fable try to emulate. I’ll post pics tomorrow.

Thanks very much, love these ideas ❤

Just had a quick look online, the cat on vacay range will be v much up her street, thank you!

Can anyone recommend some books for a 15yr old please?
She likes dystopian stuff.

Wool by Hugh howey is a trilogy - literally couldn’t put it down. Should be suitable for a 15 year old !

Good shout. I got the ice cream set for £25 (half price) last Xmas after seeing it on these threads. My 20 month old loved it and still does

Ive never shopped here so cant vouch for them but they have some cool tea light holders, oil burners etc and are made in Britian https://www.glosters.co.uk/

And for the person who has literally everything, wonderful (and expensive!) tiled matchboxes. If I used candles I would be trying to justify a flamingo! https://jolaing.com/collections/ceramic-matchboxes

Wow, those matchboxes and coasters are lovely @naiveandrestles!

Oh that’s good to know, hopefully the current collection goes in next year as the leaf hoop earrings are calling my name for Christmas time but too expensive to justify.