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.

Does the velvetiser go down much in price ever? I don’t know if I can justify £150 on hot chocolate

From my experience they don’t really go down in sales or whatnot. If you join the hot chocolat VIP club (fancy name for the mailing list) you get a discount you can use though.

That’s a shame about Debenhams customer service problems. I was just impressed at some of the prices 🙂

Debenhams seems to be a marketplace platform online. Items are sold by 3rd party sellers and returns seem like a nightmare.

Thank you so much!

We got our velvetiser from Amazon a couple of years ago, in the warehouse section (is that what it’s called, where they have damaged packaging or whatever?). It was perfect really and cost much less than usual. Worth keeping an eye out.

I have to agree, had the same issues and then delivered to the wrong address and wouldn’t refund me. Never again.

Thanks I ordered. Another family member ticked off the list.

Boots are doing an Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream set with four products for £27.90. I’ve wanted some for ages but been looking out for a good offer. I had a double points on my advantage card too.

www.boots.com/elizabeth-arden-eight-hour-cream-skin-protectant-50ml-10029058

This site may help

Hot Diamonds have a sale on some of their necklaces - they’re already reduced and a further 30% lopped off with code NECKLACE30!

thanks also for the Gisela Graham tip in sports direct of all places. The P&P was painful but I mopped up on some amazing decs plus excellent candles that I can shove in the present drawer.

https://hotdiamonds.co.uk/outlet-c28/hot-diamonds-outlet-c130/neckwear-c131

Thanks @hugsandpugs for the Smiths tip, used the 20% off to get some lego for DS2 bday in a few weeks and for DS1 for Christmas! Love a code that works on sale items 😂

thanks for all the replies re the Velvetier - I don't think I want to spend £150 on one, as I was thinking it to be more of a stocking filler type gift. He tends to mix Nutella into milk for his "hot chocolate" - would a velvetier thing work on that?

Tips on a good alternative one would be great - have looked at the John Lewis and pro cook ones (as recommended earlier) x

Thank you to whoever posted the link for the personalised glasses cloths. Mine arrived this morning and are great. £2! each - ideal stocking fillers.

Anyone ordering from the Sainsbury’s TU 20% off, there is also an extra 10% off with blue light that works on Sainsbury’s website and Argos website, I’ve just got 3 adult pairs of Christmas pj’s for £34.56!

I’ve also had bad experiences with Debenhams the last couple of years and have ended up deciding that even when the prices are low, they’re never worth it! I had an item shrink after 1 wash, shoes that are too narrow for feet to get into but loose ankle straps etc. Just not worth it in my opinion.

Adding my thanks for the person who recommended Rosemart for the personalised glass cleaning cloth , it arrived today and was such a clear photo , I’m going to have a look at some other bits now that the first couple were so quick to arrive .

Many of the sellers in Superseconds sale were selling nice silver drop earrings, either at full-price or in the sale. I may have bought some myself.

That search is filtered for jewellery and sale continuing this week, but if you’re not interested in sale things do a new search just for jewellery.

Dualit make the hotel chocolate velvetiser

dh bought me a dualit one a few years ago and it’s been great, about half the price. We use powders, syrups, Nutella etc

also use it for iced coffees in the summer, it’s been great

only downside is the hot drinks are more of a warm temp then hot but I pop mine in the microwave for 30 secs after, no one else does so I think i just prefer a very hot drink

Does anyone remember the discount code for multiple items? I've tried searching but I don't even remember if it was this thread or the previous one. Everyone wears glasses in my family so this sounds like a nice stocking filler for all!

We have a velvetiser and use it frequently, it heats and stirs so you can dump plain cocoa and sugar in with cold milk and it makes it into a lovely hot smooth drink with a bit of foam on top, much easier than mixing it by hand in a saucepan. I expect a cheaper version would be just as good though as the technology is pretty simple.

Yes it will mix anything in - we add mini marshmallows and they completely melt and make it really creamy and yummy.

Hello - I've never shopped from this website before so can't vouch for it, but there is a sale on: https://gymsets.co.uk/collections/dumbbells
We have adjustable dumbbells in our garage which are quite unattractive and a bit clunky but cheaper than getting individual ones.. they would allow your son to progress through different weights - they aren't cheap though £80 for one dumbbell in the sale

The Spot and Stripes one made a huge improvement for my teen DS. The packaging is a bit babyish but it really works.

What's the smyths offer please? I have looked and can't find it. Annoying I've done an order for DCs birthday! X