Thread 5 - the one where it's OCTOBER already!

[Reastie]

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.

@ILoveCatsAndKittens the Philip Ardagh book Did Dinosaurs Snore? is funny with unusual facts, though it is from 2001 so only second hand and some facts may be out of date!

There are several choose-your-own-adventure type books, eg Dinosaur Canyon or Choose Your Own Evolution: Go Extinct or Survive? You Decide!
I think I want those, too!

Finally, the Natural History Museum shop is great for ideas, it has dinosaur Guess Who and Monopoly plus tonnes more books, toys and homeware.
(Can be used as inspiration for bargain hunting elsewhere, though it does support the museum!)

These are tempting, but I do not have the willpower to keep them until Christmas!

I am trying really hard to wait and see if TU do 20% off

I really like a pair of their autumn PJ's, the ones with coffee, croissants and cinnamon whirls on, and I'm waiting for the same thing!

Checking in thank you for the new thread @Reastie

Off the back of your post, I emailed them about my own order and got a reply to say they have shipped a large back log of orders and to please be patient. I will wait.

Thank you for this!

Can anyone remember if Micro Scooters offered discount last year for black Friday or any other event please?

Thank you!

I know the legend kits from the spicery have been popular gifts in the past, they're currently 33% off

https://www.thespicery.com/currylegend/the-books

Sorry, it’s for the Disney store.

Derwent are gold standard but might be too expensive- they do have good Black Friday deals usually. I also like finenolo 72 coloured set - about £11.50 on Amazon. They aren’t great to blend, but that prob doesn’t matter with colouring in

If you subscribe to them the send you a 20% code x

Thank you. Yes I don’t think we need gold standard!

Does anyone know how long it takes PayPal cashback to track? I ordered a few things after it was recommended on here but I’m not sure if it’s worth sticking with.

I know I missed s few pages but when did we start threats 🤣

Just a heads up about the candle lamp. I have a lot of Yankee candles and it will not fit a large jar candle of there's underneath. Its lovely though so I'm testing it with a small jar candle to see if it works. Then I'll need to decide if I keep it or not as really wanted it for my large candles

I don't use pencils in my colouring (mostlymandalas), I use Stabilo pens point 88 which are very fine for detail - often on offer with Cult Pens or Amazon

For the person asking about dinosaur items, I really recommend this book. It has been read cover to cover many times over the years (incl by me during the kids long bathtimes). The pictures are gorgeous and they've (I've) learned so much so it's definitely for all ages:Amazing Dinosaur Book

Edited to add website (!)

This company is in the super seconds festival somebody else (sorry forget name) posted about

Super seconds festival

Thank you that’s another idea

@weareallqueens I signed up for PayPal cashback after reading about it on here, but only part way through September for category "fashion". I had an email on 30 Sept stating I had earned £2.26 (assumed because last day of September) and email says will be paid into my PayPal balance within 7 days.

🤣🤣🤣

I think it says upto a month, if you click on the spend it tells you estimated time till you get the cashback.

However re PayPal cashback, I remembered that you have to select a category every month, and as the thread title says.... it is now October. But I can't remember how to do this on the app. Help!

I can’t see anything on mine to select for this month! Weird how it’s been on there the last couple of months though!