Thread 14 - the one where I'm still not sure what a cheese spoiler is

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Welcome to Christmas 2025!

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 here and share around the joy/referral perks.

@ruralwanderermany years ago I bought a homebrew set from Wilkinsons which was amazing and so well received! Not helpful I know as they’re no longer around - but I swear I’ve also seen them in places like the Range at a good price

As some others have mentioned, Naked Wines is good. They promote smaller family owned vineyards, so not usually wines you would find in your local supermarket.

We did it in Osaka, we booked it through Get Your Guide

I bought this for my parents and so far they’ve loving it

@ihavespoken I just for all cold in the bath and forgot about my face mask as I was excitedly buying poinsettias and trees and decorations from Gardening Express!! Thanks so much as I’ve just got shed loads!!

Also I can’t remember who advised about the alpaca bird feeders but I ordered one and got a v sweet message asking me if I knew why they’d had a flurry of orders!!

ive been away (at an Xmas market of course) so maybe others have reported int his already.

loads of M&S sparks offers today on the app too so don’t forget to check!

My two for 99p 6 7 christmas jumpers have been refunded, even though they are also still marked as dispatched.

That's exactly what happened with the ladies Christmas jumpers a bout six weeks ago.
What was even worse was that I tried to leave a seller review and the seller was able to block it. I wasn't impressed with Amazon allowing that.

yeah looks like 67 has turned into a big fat 0 😪Sorry for giving everyone hope of a bargain. Mine are still showing as dispatched tho it's already refunded and I suspect they never existed! will have to think of something else 67 to torture/delight them with now.

What would be a lovely jigsaw for a 5 year old boy please
( he is a very smart little fellow and a dab hand with the puzzles) ?

@Yeknom Wilkos are still online 😊

@Karistyleaftea https://www.wentworthpuzzles.com/the-world-of-animals-multipack-puzzle these are beautiful and so well made. Discount for signing up to the newsletter I believe.

Free lip duo on the elf app today

Revolution beauty are doing the £5 Friday again, and have some of the Sali Hughes stuff in there, but not as many christmassy gift sets as the last time.

All Products https://share.google/Up14pjpBJLkXxy5y8 I love these but they are expensive! We have the animal train!

Thank you for the new thread.
Just posted on the old thread about a gift for my dad. I just had an idea about a terrarium, has anyone seen any shops selling them? I have one a got a few months back from Lidl but they never have them near Christmas. He already has everything he needs for his garden but I don’t think he has much in the way of house plants other than a few orchids 🤔.

@Moonlightfrog

this chap is local to me and well thought of. I think he makes to order and will
work to your budget

www.thelittleplantpot.co.uk

And Terrarium Tales on Instagram

@hiredandsqueak, I've just bought this kettle during Black Friday and its very good. It boils to different temperatures depending on the type of beverage. The keep warm feature is really useful too. There are other brands who produce similar models

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0D2NXJDP8

Ohhh @keepincoolthanks for the kettle info. I looked at this on Black Friday but didn’t buy it. I’m due some Amazon vouchers from work so I might treat myself

Ooh looks good I think a kettle is definitely the way to go.

Thanks for the Lakeland free delivery I also noticed I had 20% off £50 spend so check your app peeps

@ChristmasMad1 - we also did a sushi-making class in Osaka. I booked it through TripAdvisor and it was great.

Went shopping IRL today. New look have a sale on and some really good value clothes and accessories x

The works have a deal currently which is now 4 for £20

My husband has the same taste and also had the wilko homebrew kit! Maybe google for a comparable alternative? Or do they have it online?! Dont forget extra co2!