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Thread 11 - The one where I missed out the Shitting Flamingo

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RainbowZebraWarrior · 21/11/2025 10:39

Hello folks and welcome to the ongoing Christmas Bargain threads, which are hosted annually by the Amazing Reastie. I'm just caretaking for now.

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, please.

Please post 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!

Latest referral thread here:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5444936-bargain-referrals-thread-8?reply=148566906

Let's keep those bargains coming!

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running2 · 21/11/2025 20:08

Can anyone remember how low the candle warmer lamps went for Prime day?

fishfingersandchipsagain · 21/11/2025 20:39

Ughy · 21/11/2025 11:50

Now, bear with me as this is about to get pretty niche…
I have a baked bean fan in my life and have set about making my own baked bean advent calendar for them this year.

Heinz 6 pack (200g) are currently on offer on Amazon from £4.25 down to £3.26, plus 74p off when you buy any 2 and 5% off when you buy any 4, meaning you could get 24 x 200g tins (usually £1 each in supermarkets, sometimes 2 for £1.50) for £10.91 or £10.26 if you S&S and then cancel.

To make it even cheaper (and add that critical element of advent calendar jeopardy) you could go for 2 of the above plus intersperse with some supermarket own brand (typically 24 or 25p each), costing you £8.78 (…plus your own sanity).

Note, these are the smaller tins rather than full size.

Right! Off I go to carve some doors out of a cardboard box… 😳

This was a great deal when you posted it @Ughy but now reduced even further!

£8.85 for 24 tins

Thread 11 - The one where I missed out the Shitting Flamingo
Dormouse1940 · 21/11/2025 20:46

Doc Martens early black friday stockroom sale:
https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/the-dms-stock-room?utmsource=email&utmmedium=email&utmcampaign=Newsletter-UK-Week-34-AW25-BFCM-Stock-Room-Open&kx=LlScFx3b0qFw9l-pX2OF-MQ-ykCHQhPFNgDXqdia8.UxTK8F

If you sign up for the newsletter/ first order you can get another 15% off which stacks. Just got DH a pair of boots that were £170 in store the other day for just over £100- and with free p&p too!

(ETA: also on topcashback)

AlfiesMum42 · 21/11/2025 20:56

weebarra · 21/11/2025 18:00

I haven’t researched anything yet, but DS1 is at college studying professional cookery. He’d really like a deep fat fryer (apparently a pan of oil and a wire basket won’t cut it). Obviously as it’s a household appliance he doesn’t want it for Christmas, but his 18th birthday is two days before so…
Any thoughts as to the best place to get a good one - not huge as our kitchen is full of gadgets!

Have a look on nisbets they a a catering supplier so Industry standard but have a sale on.

Glindala · 21/11/2025 21:04

Callipygion · 21/11/2025 19:25

Has anyone tried one of these Mystery Guides? It popped up on my Facebook feed and looks good, but is it? They’re £20.
I am desperately scrabbling in the dark to buy something for my son & daughter-in-law and am wondering about one of these!

Yes, we did the Cardiff one of these. It was quite good and took a good couple of hours. It's a good way to see a city and sort of like doing an escape room.

Madboys2 · 21/11/2025 21:05

For anyone who was having issues with getting their £20 AnthroPerks code to work. I had already signed in and had Chat review my account/items with no success.

I had left a few non discounted items in my basket but they were all listed as no further discount on them so the Perk wouldn't work. This evening, the restriction seems to have gone and have finally managed to place a jellycat order after trying all morning.

heartofsunshine · 21/11/2025 21:09

This is such a great thread! Thanks everyone!

I need to get 3 of the small Neom pods and 3 oils. They have 25% off at the moment, same price on Look Fantastic.

Can anyone see them any lower anywhere?

Thank you!

Restlessinthenorth · 21/11/2025 21:10

Puffalicious · 21/11/2025 19:51

Okay,

PS5 hunter here. They have the disc with Fortnite on Very & Smyths.

Would I get another 20% signing up for Very? I have an account already, but DP could open one with his email? If so this would be amazing!

What's the Smyth's offer?

Thanks!

Yes, if you open a new credit account, you will get an extra 20% off the sale price with Very. I opened the credit account but paid on full so haven't actually had to use any credit

cymrumam · 21/11/2025 21:28

Madboys2 · 21/11/2025 21:05

For anyone who was having issues with getting their £20 AnthroPerks code to work. I had already signed in and had Chat review my account/items with no success.

I had left a few non discounted items in my basket but they were all listed as no further discount on them so the Perk wouldn't work. This evening, the restriction seems to have gone and have finally managed to place a jellycat order after trying all morning.

Thankyou managed to place an order finally

valentinoandme · 21/11/2025 21:34

@Madboys2 thank you soooo much for this!! Tried to order a Jellycat with the voucher this morning and it wouldn't let me so just gave up. Just tried again now after your post and it worked!!

Leafywool · 21/11/2025 21:36

Dormouse1940 · 21/11/2025 20:46

Doc Martens early black friday stockroom sale:
https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/the-dms-stock-room?utmsource=email&utmmedium=email&utmcampaign=Newsletter-UK-Week-34-AW25-BFCM-Stock-Room-Open&kx=LlScFx3b0qFw9l-pX2OF-MQ-ykCHQhPFNgDXqdia8.UxTK8F

If you sign up for the newsletter/ first order you can get another 15% off which stacks. Just got DH a pair of boots that were £170 in store the other day for just over £100- and with free p&p too!

(ETA: also on topcashback)

Edited

WOW thank you for this!!! My dd wanted a pair of Docs for her birthday a few days before Christmas but I didn’t think I’d be able to get some cheap enough so had said no. Managed to get her a pair of platform lace ups for £85 down from £200. She’s going to be thrilled. I forgot to do Topcashback but still a total bargain. Thanks again!

EastCoastExile · 21/11/2025 21:40

@Straysocksyou could start with one of the Raspberry Pi advent calendars for him - they are really good, filled with various little tech projects.

Isittimeformetosleep · 21/11/2025 21:44

Dormouse1940 · 21/11/2025 20:46

Doc Martens early black friday stockroom sale:
https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/the-dms-stock-room?utmsource=email&utmmedium=email&utmcampaign=Newsletter-UK-Week-34-AW25-BFCM-Stock-Room-Open&kx=LlScFx3b0qFw9l-pX2OF-MQ-ykCHQhPFNgDXqdia8.UxTK8F

If you sign up for the newsletter/ first order you can get another 15% off which stacks. Just got DH a pair of boots that were £170 in store the other day for just over £100- and with free p&p too!

(ETA: also on topcashback)

Edited

If I click on this link it says page not found and I can't seem to find anything about the sale, what am I doing wrong?! It's been a very long day sorry!

HouseWithASeaView · 21/11/2025 21:47

@oatmilkisntsobadwe got MIL one of the Fahlo bracelets a few years ago during Covid and she enjoyed it. When we were all stuck at home, she liked to see what her polar bear was up
to!

Leafywool · 21/11/2025 21:47

Isittimeformetosleep · 21/11/2025 21:44

If I click on this link it says page not found and I can't seem to find anything about the sale, what am I doing wrong?! It's been a very long day sorry!

I had to copy and paste it as it hadn’t hyperlinked properly. Try this - https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/dms-stock-room-footwear-accessories/c/04b80000

The DM’s Stock Room | Dr. Martens

Step inside the DM’s Stock Room – an exclusive shopping experience open for a limited time only.

https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/dms-stock-room-footwear-accessories/c/04b80000

Talisin · 21/11/2025 21:49

heartofsunshine · 21/11/2025 21:09

This is such a great thread! Thanks everyone!

I need to get 3 of the small Neom pods and 3 oils. They have 25% off at the moment, same price on Look Fantastic.

Can anyone see them any lower anywhere?

Thank you!

They had them cheaper on TKMaxx up to at least a couple of weeks back. Can’t see any now but it’s worth having a look through the new in stuff everyday (Neom rarely appears in the searches) just in case.

imnottoofussed · 21/11/2025 21:54

I think tkmaxx still has some Neom oils. If you search for essential oil or diffuser you might find them. Neom doesn’t work in the search bar

if buying from look fantastic try code 40PLUS as this sometimes goes extra discount

StrawberryThief1930 · 21/11/2025 21:54

managed to get my anthroperks voucher to work. Thank you @Madboys2 i had pretty much gjven up. my tween will love the keyring.

Ewock · 21/11/2025 21:56

oatmilkisntsobad · 21/11/2025 19:55

Thank you. I will get one. I vaguely remember the chat earlier about which animals move around and are more fun to track but can’t recall which ones were favoured. Do you happen to have a penguin and would you recommend it?

I've only ordered them today. But if ai remember correctly people said about the turtles and whales moving around quite a lot

nothingtoseehereatall · 21/11/2025 21:57

Two bloody accounts with Anthroperks and neither have I got the voucher for. Endless bloody emails with 15% off sale or whatever but £20?
not a sniff 😭😭😭

Slater22 · 21/11/2025 21:59

Anybody got any discount codes for Holister? Late request from niece 😫

Delahot · 21/11/2025 22:01

Is the Celtic & Co code not working anymore? Had a request for some gloves and thought I’d try there as people were happy with the quality.

nottinghall · 21/11/2025 22:02

looking for suggestions for giftable lip balms, please? thanks

Donsyb · 21/11/2025 22:04

ISimplyDontBelieveIT · 21/11/2025 17:25

Oh I've just noticed this thread! I've posted this in S&B but it might make more sense here.
I’m planning to send all my nieces a piece of jewellery this year. They’re aged between 19 and 26, and there are five of them, so I’m hoping to make the most of Black Friday discounts. I’m looking for decent quality necklaces, ideally initial ones. Budget is around £30 each, but I’d prefer buying something that’s been reduced from a much higher original price so that the quality is better (not to make it look like I spent more). Any recommendations?

Hot Diamonds and Monica Vinader would be good places to start- normally lots of discount codes on here

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