Thread 10 - The one with the rim and raisin and the violent creams

[RainbowZebraWarrior]

This post is a work in progress 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/5444936-bargain-referrals-thread-8?reply=148566906

Christmas tunes I reckon will be starting on the radio to.orrow folks. It's only 39 sleeps till Christmas. Let's get those bargains!

Nike have got up to 50% off atm, started today. If you're a member you get free delivery too

Will M&S have a Black Friday event? I have a 10% sparks offer for fashion home ware and beauty but don’t want to use it and then find a further discount next week

Thank you!

EMP have some fab, more unusual clothing but definitely not the most bargain out.

Not sure what sirt of thing you're looking for, but my son loves LOTR and one of his best presents a couple of years ago was a beginners archery course at a local club...

You can still get the bars on Amazon that fry’s do. Not posh but you could maybe put them in a nice tin or box?

£88 Nike

£4 Turkish delight 500g

Charlotte tilbury has excellent Black Friday offers on and free gifts with over £80 spend. I somehow ended up spending £200 on gifts and make up so got a make up bag, highlight and blush free. I have added my £20 off a £100 link to the referral thread if you’re a new customer! https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/black-friday-beauty-deals

@Delahot@LostMyRubySlippers
I bought these for my mum last year, she used to like the Thorntons ones, she said they were lovely. I have also bought the individually wrapped mini fry’s Turkish delight, you could buy a few bags and empty them into a nice box to make them fancy!

I just tried it, it didn’t work 🙁

I posted this earlier, but I think it was missed - EMP have 20% off today with code BLACK20: https://www.emp.co.uk/fan-merch/lord-of-the-rings/

Has anyone got any suggestions for a water bottle with the motivational measurements on the side that is easy to clean? It’s for my DM, she saw one the other day with the flip lid/straw but didn’t like the thought of trying to clean it, all of them that I’ve seen online seem to be the same lid style!

does she have a dishwasher? Both DD and I have one like that: bottle goes in bottom of dishwasher, straw comes out of lid and goes in cutlery section and lid with mouth piece flipped up goes on top shelf. U can also get long thin brushes for cleaning the straws I believe but we haven’t bothered. They are only used by 1 person and only for water so I don’t see they need a crazy amount of cleaning.

@ThegoldgrindThat was me - thank you! 🩲

Thank you for the bag recommendations.

Ion8 bottles - you can use with or without a straw. They are dishwasher safe and the wide straw is really good. They are not totally spill proof but otherwise they are perfect for what you describe.

Sometimes available at TK maxx

(Not all bottles are equally practical, even if they look the same. Ion8 are better than anything else I have found.)

Same! We'd never heard of it but played it on holiday as it was in our holiday home. We bought it when we got home

@Cuwins - hopefully someone can send you an Argos code but you could also get an Argos gift card through top Cashback - 3% cashback, then use it to pay?

@BeeKeeping tbis was my kids favourite outdoor toy. Rollercoaster

@ReastieI can’t believe you’re apologising! I think @FortnumsWeddingBreakfastTeaPlease said so eloquently holds true for many of us on these threads. Sending love & gentle hugs & good vibes 💐

And huge appreciation to @RainbowZebraWarrior for stepping in to keep the lights on in addition to their other Christmas-thread duties ⭐️

I can’t remember who asked about the Patch code: it worked fine for me. Off to check out the Monica Vindader BF sale <repeat: I’m just going to look…..>

I’ve just been asked for a striped dressing gown by 22 year old dd. She wants it look like an old man’s ideally green and red/blue!! I’ve just spent the past hour searching online and can’t find anything that fits the criteria. I’d be very grateful if anyone could help me 🙏🏽

Oh, that's odd and a shame - it worked for me when I used it only a few minutes before I posted it here, but I just tried again now and it isn't working for me anymore either (was definitely a generic code, not single use). I guess I was very lucky with the timing of my order earlier!

Can anyone recommend a beauty/toiletry set present for a 20 year who is into her make up and fashion please?

Something like the Dior lip oil would probably be well received but I need to stick to a £10-£15 budget.

I wondered about Sol de Janerio but not sure if that’s a bit young. What other brands are must haves?

Would either of these hit the mark?
Etsy or Piglet In Bed

I found this stripy one on Amazon but it's quite spendy at £55. Or if it doesn't strictly have to be stripy this checkered one is a bit more bargainous from Peacocks