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

[Reastie]

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.

@ruralwanderer - lots of people on here had major problems with Biscuiteers not filling orders and then having to be chased for refunds, so please be careful if you are ordering from them

It was in the summer sale... His grandad likes to shop early for Christmas..🤣

Thanks for the heads up, I'll see if I can delete my post.

is there a minimum spend for this? Says not valid for my cart

Oh this is a great idea thank you! Like the idea of a voucher for a coffee shop near the office so he can treat himself to a fancy drink one lunchtime or something - plus sweet treats.

DD has been invited to a birthday sleepover the week between Christmas and New year 😩 so I'm now on the hunt for a bargain for a 12 year old girl for no more than £20, 'she likes, like, pink and bow like aesthetics'. Help please!

Is there anything in Boots 3for 2 - lip glosses and body sprays ?

@Justkeepsmilingx Boots star gift is a pink makeup bag with brushes and lip gloss etc I'm leaning towards just getting that for £19.50, only problem is it's called 'merry kissmas' and it's a birthday gift!

Big pink bow cushion? The Range had this one and I’ve seen some similar from other shops for around £10.

I think Asda had a pink bow blanket on offer recently.

M&S have bow design pyjamas, fleece ones. They're lovely and snuggly, bought some for my nieces.

@GiddyDogloads on Asda George. Bows are definitely a trend this season

https://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html?q=Bow

If anyone is looking to stock up on wine for the festive period, Laithwaites still have wine Advent calendars for sale at £79.99 - 23 mini bottles and a full size prosecco, plus a little gift. If you bought 2 you get 25% off with code SAVE25ON90, which would be £119.99, with free delivery. Works out at 2.50 a bottle. The wines are really nice and are all in glass bottles. They make good stocking fillers / gifts.

There's also a gin calendar available at £57

https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/gifts/advent-calendars

My daughter and her friends have all been loving the Daise range of shower stuff, especially the foamy one... it's been 3 for 2 in Boots so you get quite a few bits for your money... it's lovely colours too.

Thanks reastie, shouldn’t the new thread be 15 though 😂

as everyone says these bows are super in - I keep seeing an influencer with a beautiful pink bow mug so that’s my suggestion - they’re bound to be in most supermarkets/home shops and could put some other girlie bits in it.

Would anyone have a tiki Tonga coffee welcome referral code? I think we can both get £5 off x

Bargain bow mug!

https://www.dunelm.com/product/bow-glass-mug-1000270773

I’m toying with a bow cushion from Asda now I’ve been looking at bows 🤦‍♀️🤣

Thanks for all the 'bow aesthetic' suggestions. I think I'll just fill a little basket with bits and bobs seems there's plenty to choose from!

@Iwaboite re the Bruder vehicles - cheapest weirdly was often smyths but they have very limited range.
many of ours we got from Playpolis (somewhere in Europe but didn’t have issues with postage) - or some niche farming supplies store I can’t find the name of.
plenty on vinted but varying condition (you can buy spare parts from Bruder but now big import/postage charges).

Can you make a joke of it and put a sticker over the kissmass and say ‘Birthday mas’ and just put although it’s for Christmas thought you’d love this in the card

Thank you to the pp with advice regarding Fahol bracelets. I emailed with out order numbers yesterday evening and just had notification that Ram have recieved them. I ordered on 21st Nov, they said it was on its way to RM on 29th. And only now showing that RM have them today
No idea if its them or RM that's the issue. But they're on the way.

@Justkeepsmilingx cute idea 😁

I’ve had a Christmas fail with a bargain. We bought DD a revolution beauty advent calendar but we got the 2024 one that was shared on here. She came into our room squealing that she had a 20% gift code in her advent. Of course on close inspection it expired in 2024! She is autistic and unlikely to let this go.
Has anyone got this years and could tell me the generic code in this years? If there is one? Last years is REVXMAS202420 and I’ve tried variants of that.
If anyone has this years and wouldn’t mind sharing it would be amazing! She’s clutching the piece of card as she has become slightly obsessed with it.
failing that I’ll just pay for 20% of her order!

Revolution have 20% off first orders if you have another email to set up a new account?