Thread 20 - the one with Christmas?

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I'm taking a punt that this one might see us until Christmas. Will likely live to be proved wrong but let's go with the punt!

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'm dithering over buying a sunrise alarm clock, so two questions 1) would anyone recommend one and what features make a "good" one 2) anyone seen any on offer? No particular budget, just want to get the right thing for the best value

We have three Lumie clocks here, I thoroughly recommend them!

We have the Lumie sunrise which is a basic model and is fine in the guest room, the Lumie bug for ds, but the Luxe 700 is the main one we use. We had one of the old bulb ones before these. A sunrise alarm has made a huge difference to my mornings (at least before I had a newborn 😂)

Are you spending over £10? I found adding a lip balm or shower gel helped.

Weird that some people are only getting £5 referral credit...mine says "Offer £10, Get £10".

Any ideas for a small token gift for daughters male form tutor at secondary school. Don’t normally buy but he’s been very helpful this year. He’s a maths teacher and self confessed nerd. Doesn’t drink, no sweets/choc ,no coffee.

also, any idea where to buy nice cake decorations for a Christmas cake.

new look has 25% off (almost) everything if any use to anyone.

A nice notebook and pen?

Either a mug, a note book & pen or a personalised one with Mr … engraved on it.

For all of the above you should be able to find something suitable on Amazon for around £10

CALVIN KLEIN Eternity - After Shave for Men £13.55

Womens Slipper Memory Foam £12.99

Burt's Bees Lip Mask £4.35

Polly Pocket x Care Bears Dolls £9.99

Hot Wheels Shark Chomp Transporter Playset £10.99

Stitch Light - Officially Licensed Lilo and Stitch Lamp £9.60

Oh Dear, Look What I Got!: from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury £6.17

Thanks for the Hot Diamonds codes- they also have additional 50% off outlet at the moment so I got a lovely necklace for £25 with free delivery.

9yo daughter decided to ask Santa for Pusheen stuff for Christmas, has anyone seen anything in real life shops please?

I have bought a plush and poster book from Amazon but would like some clothing (I have seen the t-shirt from Next that's got Macaroons on but I feel like the actual Pusheens are too small).

I'd ideally also like some "bits", hoping someone may have noticed something whilst out and about. Thanks!

I've had a Philips Lumie for about 13 years, so a very basic model but its still going strong and the only alarm system I'll ever use!

Some nerdy/geek socks?

There's always pusheen at claires accessories, if youre looking for stuffies, mugs, cups, stationary, little bits and so on :)

Edit - hmv usually has pusheen too but I couldn't vouch for what, I only go in once a year 🤣

For a Maths teacher and self confessed nerd, how about a variation on a Rubik's cube? You can get them in different shapes and designs e.g.https://amzn.eu/d/67EzR2z

Or maybe a little Lego set? Socks with maths equations on them?

This site are great for mathsy gifts but when I have ordered before , delivery was slow so may not get here in time for you. Might inspire some ideas though!

https://mathsgear.co.uk/

Kenji has cheap Pusheen stuff.

I have an 18% discount code for Sephora if anyone needs one

I know HMV stores used to sell Pusheen, I havent been in since the summer though.

@44PumpLaneMiniso sell lots of Pusheen online and you can get it delivered.

Thanks all for the Pusheen recs- I'll be at the Metro Centre tomorrow which has Claire's, Miniso and HMV so I'll pop in to each of those stores and hopefully pick up a few bits- much appreciated!

Please may I have it?

I’ve sent a PM

My local Claire's Accessories had a whole Pusheen section when I was in there last week. They also had 50% off absolutely everything, but I don't know if that's a store-wide thing or not.

B&M have Pusheen plush ‘blind bags’ in but they are big rather than a small blind bag. Look good for about £10 and a decent size!

Sorry - too many people to tag but

For the maths teacher the present indicative website has a lot of good ideas - I quite like the idea of giving a teacher a "paper aeroplane a day" calendar to arm him for his disruptive classes....

For the runner - its probably too late for this year as there don't seem to be any available in the UK but a mini running buddy belt pouch is really useful - big enough for a credit card/park run barcode/key and an emergency £10 note. I use mine all the time and not just for running https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187742821784?_skw=magnetic+running+pouch&itmmeta=01KCGX57RC2VSK60BGWR7EYBKN&hash=item2bb6581d98:g:~XEAAOSwRhhoFsKa&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cCqYjZoo%2F%2BF%2Bq7nUWlKz74okV7puh0y%2BSRBUBxr6aPRLVjG39I%2FZX%2Fa%2BviVey07kGRuNWEGpN3tRBYUPt1aJ6B9We2lMovt4zP%2F36vBdvfDgBNqJ1Z3I09yx0xg19xYPwFbaA%2FgGcz1v0ogRLqlzDzws2PFpJA2%2F5CBhy40zl41todNiXYzun8i8CTrnn6u9ge%2Bjgpv%2FZhnCTt%2BrPfJ4KSiow3rjqS865S31gNiBvs3h1qNTN6rRegwE3J2miLG%2B2Sp1KpWhnx8dPvw29JTMgN6CTBTmG5DCLcCq2cpL4Zpw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMwPyUneRm

Pintails candles half price triple wick Christmas candles with code SPARKLE. Not sure if it stacks with a £5 off from the referrals thread though.

Oh that's fun- thanks! There is a big B&M next to the metro centre and Smyth's so I'll be there tomorrow and I'll go see if I can find any!