Thread 6 - the one where things are getting organised

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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.

Hope you're all well. I've just put in a big Temu order for stocking bits and bits for work. They gave me £8 off my next order yesterday as two orders I had are arriving late and, when I contacted customer services about something, they also gave me a 20% off voucher, so I saved £20 on my order!

Thank you to the poster who posted about plastic tat

I respectfully decline to accept you opinion and would ask you to shove it somewhere someone might care

Anyway.

Did I miss anything good?

Re: Heated blankets, etc.

There was an article recently reviewing various types in case anyone is interested:

https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/dec/27/best-electric-blankets-heated-throw

Btw: Does getting our very own thread 🧌 mean we’re finally cool?

Also trying to find a deal for the switch 2 and two games (Mario and donkey kong). I was hoping that I might get an Argos code but no luck yet! It’s just so expensive I can’t bring myself to buy it…

I have a £3 off £30 code on Argos, but I'm thinking of buying from Curry's as they have Switch + Mario + steering wheels for £432. That seems like a good deal. Then buy Zelda separately, as games are more likely to be reduced (Zelda was on Amazon, not sure if it still is).

Can anyone recommend a milk frother? The wand type for a milkshake loving teen.

I got these a few years ago, they were good

fab-bricks.com/

The IKEA one is great.

I bought an aerolatte hand held whisk from
lakeland with one of the discount vouchers two years ago which was one of my dd’s fave presents so can recommend that. I think it was about £10 with the discount but prob gone up a bit since then.

Another plea for help I’m afraid, I swear my eldest is literally testing santas patience this year any idea where I can buy individual figurines? Like little people etc, she is wants figures like her family for her doll house (she did say this ages ago but I had hoped she had forgotten about it) l so I’m trying to find a girl red hair a baby a lady red hair and a lady blonde hair 🫣 short of just buying massive packs of little people I reckon this is one Santa may have to miss off the sleigh

Have you seen tender leaf dolls? Not sure they’d be the right size but they sell them individually, definitely there’s a blonde lady and a baby. ‘My small world’ shop stocks them

Etsy? https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/933275910/customized-dollhouse-family-art-dolls

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1601962140/family-made-to-order-posted-within-7?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=custom+dolls+for+doll+house&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&frs=1&loc=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=cd435cf9-bb5c-4288-aac9-24730daf3805%253ALT5670fbb7a3c951da21952032276574f154c38333&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=cd435cf9-bb5c-4288-aac9-24730daf3805%3ALT5670fbb7a3c951da21952032276574f154c38333

I second this milk frother recommendation!

The Kinder chocolate advent calendar is reduced on amazon and it looks lovely.

Looks lovely but the new price is showing as £16 for me. £3.44 used

this needs to be a thread title !!!!! i wish you good luck in the hair harvest

Does anyone know if Smyths has particular discount periods or is black friday likely to be the next? I'm after an exclusive game.

Could you link to this please?

@BarryKentPoet here it is l bought one earlier thank you to @mumonthehill for the original post ☺️

Kinder Chocolate House Christmas Advent Calendar 2025, Fine Milk Chocolate with a Milky Filling, Pack of 24 (234g) https://amzn.eu/d/f1DmzJy

Thank you!

Omg @Houseofsardines & @Londonmummy66 I could kiss you once again Christmas saved bc of this thread thank you thank you thank you just what I was looking for 💛now I shall get back to my piles of plastic tat I’ve been hoarding… Ho Ho ho 😜

Certain Lego gives you 5,000 worth of nectar points on Argos! Which I think equates to £25

Have you a link to these so I don't have to click on every set?!

I think all of the responses to the "hysterical women of Britain" post have been the highlight of my day. Love this thread. ❤️

@MaryGreenhill thanks for doing the link! I am rubbish at it.

Ah you are welcome 🤗
Thank you for the heads up 😁