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.

I received a free box from you last year which my boys absolutely loved so thank you 😊

@WhyDoesItAlways I second this, not to expensive and weve had ours years and still working great

i got one sent already, thanks 🥰

Heated throw or heated Oodie?

necklace or bangle ? Cushion or one of those cuddle cushions for her bed. A cosy throw ? Would she use a nice mug and push hot chocolate or is that too foodie

Mine has arrived today. I’m a bit disappointed with them to be honest. Which fragrances did you get? I got a 3 wick in Oakmoss which isn’t particularly Christmassy, a classic in Gingerbread Cottage and a petite pot in Santa’s Shortbread.

Glad so many of you found the BubbleT advent calendar tip helpful!

My Joe & Seph popcorn finally arrived today, it has been stuck in the Royal Mail system for the last week so was worried! Really happy with the variety of flavours. I would like to gift some to the nursery as a Christmas gift for the room, would love any ideas of things to go with it/how to gift

Argh don’t suppose anyone knows anything about Hot wheels and bat wheels?! 🫣

My youngest is 8, he’s a massive bat wheels & hot wheels fan. I’m trying to find Jestah, Ducky & Buff die cast cars. I can see Buff on Amazon but can’t find the other 2 at all. Mattel said they don’t have any in stock and can not tell me where I could possibly find them.

Hes also asking for Racer Verse hot wheels. I’ve got him a pack of 4 from bargain max but the 3 packs I ordered are identical and they can’t send different ones 😬

I’m hoping one of you lovely lot may have seen some on your travels as I’m at a loss and going blind from googling!

Hi, I got a three wick in Christmas tree forest, a classic in incense and embers, a mini in fig and honeyed pear and a mini in Santa’s shortbread. I’m sorry you are a bit miffed.

Hi, does anyone have a spare Argos code that they would be kind enough to send me please? I will be spending £180 and any amount off would be great.

if anyone is looking for a nice chocolate gift I can highly recommend these and they look far more expensive than the £5.60 in the Christmas packaging: www.boots.com/monty-bojangles-christmas-town-choccy-scoffy-cocoa-dusted-truffles-tip-top-gift-130g-10267428

I also have a couple of money off codes if of use to any of you:
£10 off £60 spend at White Company - HJKLN7DH3
£5 off £20 spend at Build a Bear - 20061725345915345

I have a £7 off a £75 spend if you'd like it? PM me

They did say 50% off RRP which mine isn’t. I have emailed them. I guess it’s the risk you take with a mystery box and you might not get the scents you would have chosen.

I ordered a black snood and haven’t heard a thing since either. Hmmmm.

If anyone has a Blue Diamond Garden centre nearby they have a sale on their clothes including Christmas socks, sleepwear etc. Plus if you have a loyalty card (free to sign up) you get 5% off.

I got some thick slipper socks, green cord skirt and a fluffy fleece half zip top.

Can I also say a huge thank you to everyone who contributes to these threads each year. I ‘donated’ £10 to a bogus charity yesterday (I even gave him a coffee cream chocolate out of the tin 😩) and was feeling really 💩 but this has reignited a bit of my Christmas spirit.

https://www.greenhousepeople.co.uk/products/3338/digital-maxmin-thermometer-green/

i really rate this one.

Just seen that Harry Potter double is £7.98 on Amazon.

I got a shipping confirmation from the snood this afternoon 🤞

I emailed this morning and I now have a dispatch email from them.

I have also had a snood dispatch email.

Ooh I’ve just had a shipping notification as well!

I guess that's the risk with mystery boxes of anything. Mine also arrived today and I got a mini Santa's Shortbread, classic Oakmoss and Gingerbread Cottage and a 3-wick Christmas Tree Forest. I'm really pleased, will use the 3-wick as a hostess gift for a party and probably use the Oakmoss in the new year as I may have gone slightly overboard with Christmas scents already!

Thank you

I feel I’ve been slightly unlucky to get less in the box than others. Mine wasn’t 50% off RRP so I have emailed them. I think the Oakmoss smells like aftershave and I have the 3 wick in that.

After almost 3 weeks I received my Sephora order. It was exacerbated by Evri but trying to contact Sephora was appalling.

I am never, ever buying online from Sephora again.

My hotel chocolate grand advent arrived today, I’m so glad I got it it’s fantastic for half price. Absolutely no way would I have paid full price though