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

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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.

Hex rubber coated are my preference - one pair easy to store, more need a rack. Teen DD has used 2 x 7.5kg mostly but moving up to 10kg now at a similar age. Granted she uses them in the gym.

Brilliant find, thank you! I have had this vanity case before and it's really well made and looks good on my dressing table. Have bought for daughters and a wee treat for me 🙂

Yes! Ours is 2 years old and used daily. My children can use it independently, including my 7 year old. You can use the fancy chocolate flakes, which are delicious, but the powder works just as well.

I remember my brother having some, I think they were called Mighty Max. I have no idea if they still exist!

I have this one from John Lewis, I’m sure the velvetiiser makes beautiful hot chocolate but this one was £39 and goes in the dishwasher.

I really want to buy 3 of those Ted Baker sets because they are such a bargain but I only really need 2 🤣

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mp/phoenix-fitness/15kg-dumbbell-set/_/R-p-8415ddb8-8891-4cf4-898b-cfe778cc37a1?mc=8415ddb8-8891-4cf4-898b-cfe778cc37a1_c1&c=black

@BionicEar a set like this enables you to build up the weight as you get stronger

I think there's specific threads on Mumsnet for skincare (probably also teen skincare). I'd probably ask there first and then come back for advice on how to get a bargain. That said I think Cerave is meant to be quite effective. My now 13yo DS needed a prescription strength cream - used it for a few weeks and no problem since

Thankyou, I didn’t realise there was a specific section for this on mumsnet! I’ll have a look

I’m in Ireland and went to buy the Ted Baker sets in Boots €42😡

@hugsandpugs That CeraVe blemish control is on Amazon prime deal at the moment for under £9. Not got personal experience but my niece uses it and she seems to know what’s she’s doing with this sort of thing!

@hugsandpugs my teen has sensitive skin and cerave was not good at all for him but the best thing we’ve tried is the Face Facts range which you can get very cheaply from Tesco and often Home Bargains. I’m a skincare junkie and really investigated the ingredients and the Ceramide range is so good that I’m now using some of it myself. The serum, moisturiser and cleanser are all only a few pounds each and they are fab. We’ve stocked up on all of them now as my son and daughter use all three.

so it isn’t fancy for a gift but they do all come boxed so you could make a hamper or whatever. If you manage to get it from somewhere like Home Bargains, the serum and moisturiser are less then £2 each and the big cleaner is about £3 I think. However, they are not too much more at Tesco.

it is the green and white boxes you’re looking for.

google the Face Facts ceramide range if you are interested - the ingredients all check out.

@RestingGrinchFace1 Smyths have an Elf (movie) Polly Pocket-esque toy available for pre-order. I think it’s released in November.

Just to counter the velvetiser positivity. We don’t find it easy to clean or quick at all.

ours always needs a scrub after especially the whisk as that doesn’t always get clean after doing the water and washing up liquid run. I have to use a small bottle brush to get that clean.

also you’re stood there twice as long once waiting for it to make the drink and then again waiting for it to clean.

so you end up either leaving your drink to go a bit colder or drinking it stood up in the kitchen.

It annoys me greatly that the jug isn’t submersible. I’d really like to just chuck it in the sink and wash it.

ive not checked the newer one to see what if any improvements might have been made.

i bought dd a different one from procook but haven’t tried it as it’s a gift

Sainsburys TU 20% off is now live! Loads of Christmas pyjamas.

Something very gentle like cerave, or if you want to go a bit more on trend, one of the Korean brands - my teen likes byoma and the ingredients tend to be good. I bought them the Korean edit from boots and they loved that, if you’re looking for a gift. £35 and came in a lovely box. I found the ingredients tended to be on the gentler moisturising rather than stripping side.

Having been through acne, I’d go for medication from GP plus skincare that helps maintain the skin barrier. Or if you’re talking about occasional breakouts rather than acne, I’d go for very gentle cleaning and moisturising skincare. Cerave isn’t very cool, but it’s quality and nourishing and recommended by our dermatologist.

There’s 20% off Tu clothing at Sainsbury’s and Lidl are starting their wooden toy sale on Thursday I think. If you get their app you can get 20% off.

I know this thread is usually about gift bargains but Sports Direct/Frasers have heavily discounted christmas Decs at the moment. Lots of Gisela Graham...which is pricey usually.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/searchresults?descriptionfilter=Gisela

The Space version of the popular Birds and Animals books is heavily reduced for Prime day!

https://amzn.eu/d/1VuBNJZ

If anyone has a uni days account, WHsmith are doing 20% off over the next 4 days (includes sale). They do have some Lego in the sale so worth a look. Free delivery over £30 too!

I’ve just managed to order 2 x Charlie Mackesy’s new book. One for me and one for a friend for Xmas. I’ll be meeting him after an event this month so will be able to get them both signed 🥰 also got Newton faulkners new vinyl album.

Can anyone please recommend some headphones for a 13 year old that will connect to a keyboard? I'm assuming it'll need to be wired audio jack connection. Budget around £20-30. Thanks!

Thankyou so much I had been waiting for this, Xmas PJs etc all sorted :)

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Thanks for this it looks absolutely amazing. Ordered it for my kid

Some good stocking fillers on prime day deals

Minecraft bedding size single https://amzn.eu/d/5yTOB2l

Big set of acrylic markers amzn.eu/d/7mW

Cute cafeteria amzn.eu/d/9yt

Popular contigo mug amzn.eu/d/7fj

Cute Nivea set amzn.eu/d/dVPDbpY