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Christmas bargain prequel thread 1

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Sideorderofchips · 08/01/2026 19:10

Come one come all to the annual prequel thread

This is for the all year round bargains for any special occasion especially Christmas!

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saminamama · 14/07/2026 23:27

Notlongnow1 · 14/07/2026 19:47

Sorry, that's weird! I did add it! Let's try again...

Ordered! Thank you

Theimpossiblegirl · 15/07/2026 08:26

Notlongnow1 · 14/07/2026 19:47

Sorry, that's weird! I did add it! Let's try again...

Perfect for my nephews, thank you.
I also ordered an owl and cuckoo whistle each to annoy their mums..

saminamama · 15/07/2026 09:30

Has anyone got an Argos code

Moonnstarz · 15/07/2026 21:47

I know lots of people bought the Fahlo bracelets for Christmas and I wondered how everyone else was getting on with these. I noticed the other day my daughter's turtle seemed not to have moved in a while, and now noticed it says the tracking has stopped working. I know they say it may only last around 6 months but I had expected longer. I have messaged them but think based on date of purchase they will say it's over 6 months and to buy another.

Cuwins · 15/07/2026 22:10

Moonnstarz · 15/07/2026 21:47

I know lots of people bought the Fahlo bracelets for Christmas and I wondered how everyone else was getting on with these. I noticed the other day my daughter's turtle seemed not to have moved in a while, and now noticed it says the tracking has stopped working. I know they say it may only last around 6 months but I had expected longer. I have messaged them but think based on date of purchase they will say it's over 6 months and to buy another.

My partner had 1 penguin disappear a month or so before the 6m mark so it was automatically replaced by another

Notlongnow1 · 15/07/2026 22:37

Theimpossiblegirl · 15/07/2026 08:26

Perfect for my nephews, thank you.
I also ordered an owl and cuckoo whistle each to annoy their mums..

I did the same 😂

InbetweenDreams · 16/07/2026 00:25

Moonnstarz · 15/07/2026 21:47

I know lots of people bought the Fahlo bracelets for Christmas and I wondered how everyone else was getting on with these. I noticed the other day my daughter's turtle seemed not to have moved in a while, and now noticed it says the tracking has stopped working. I know they say it may only last around 6 months but I had expected longer. I have messaged them but think based on date of purchase they will say it's over 6 months and to buy another.

We had both our original animals lose their trackers, and replaced with new animals. One of the replacements lost tracking again and was replaced again. Then, as some people said last year, one of the original animal’s trackers picked up again so now we have two dolphins on there which is pretty sweet. It was especially nice for my DD to see that the original was still alive as she was pretty worried when it stopped tracking!

SpottyBumPony · 16/07/2026 07:39

SAVE50 for 50% off the ht diamonds summer sale. JEWELS stacks but I couldn't stack any of the other codes

SpottyBumPony · 16/07/2026 07:40

Does anybody have an experience of a kids gps tracker watch? A recommendation would be helpful x

VeruccaSalty · 16/07/2026 09:02

Lego Botanicals set £24.75. says down from £45 but I think you can usually get it £35 on Amazon

Lego plants

Cuwins · 16/07/2026 23:00

Character.com have a big sale apparently ending tomorrow. I find the quality hit and miss but have brought Bluey pjs and t-shirt for £3 each and paw patrol joggers for £2. Perfect stocking fillers for DD and at that price I’m not worried if the quality isn’t great

lovealongbath · 17/07/2026 07:49

Can anyone recommend a silk pillowcase.
my face looks like a crinkled chip this morning , any advice appreciated 🥴

Addictedtobeauty · 17/07/2026 07:52

I got my silk pillowcases from Marks and Spencer last year. They were in a sale at the time but now £30. Costco do two packs (I’ve seen in store) but I can’t recall the price.

Beautyfox · 17/07/2026 08:04

lovealongbath · 17/07/2026 07:49

Can anyone recommend a silk pillowcase.
my face looks like a crinkled chip this morning , any advice appreciated 🥴

I picked one up from the JL sale (instore) a couple of weeks ago. It was a Slip one (which are my favourite because they are great quality). It was reduced to £34 which is the cheapest I’ve ever seen this brand. No choice of design though, it’s pink and flowery but my DD loved it.

MulberryPeony · 17/07/2026 15:45

I got a silk pillowcase from M&S via Ocado the other week. Introductory offer I couldn’t resist but I still look at the Slip ones.

Flubadubba · 17/07/2026 16:04

This looks like a good bargain- Squishalongs Harry Potter set down ti £5 from £18ish.

https://amzn.eu/d/03oTaA8s

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/03oTaA8s?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5472616-christmas-bargain-prequel-thread-1

Restlessinthenorth · 18/07/2026 07:01

Boots have a cosmopolitan beauty box available currently. It's not something I usually buy however there are some bits on it I already wanted for myself and then a good number of full size products that are very trendy; byoma, laniege, Sol de janiero etc. I will split it and keep those as stocking fillers for my teen.

it's fantastic value at £55 but the code MSE10 brings it down to £45. That's my stocking shopping started!

FlorenceBlack · 18/07/2026 07:44

Whistlefish have any eleven greeting cards for £12 this weekend.
I’ve made them into gifts in the past, very well received by elderly relatives, by putting a selection of cards into a nice box and adding a pen and book of second-class stamps.

saminamama · 18/07/2026 07:46

Restlessinthenorth · 18/07/2026 07:01

Boots have a cosmopolitan beauty box available currently. It's not something I usually buy however there are some bits on it I already wanted for myself and then a good number of full size products that are very trendy; byoma, laniege, Sol de janiero etc. I will split it and keep those as stocking fillers for my teen.

it's fantastic value at £55 but the code MSE10 brings it down to £45. That's my stocking shopping started!

Blimey that’s a belter! Ordered

Restlessinthenorth · 18/07/2026 07:51

@saminamamai know, right? I never find bargains so I'm super pleased! I was after trying the colour wow and wanted a setting spray and handbag sized sunscreen so those things alone probably cover the £45. I know my teen will love all the other bits!

WinningBV · 18/07/2026 08:11

Restlessinthenorth · 18/07/2026 07:01

Boots have a cosmopolitan beauty box available currently. It's not something I usually buy however there are some bits on it I already wanted for myself and then a good number of full size products that are very trendy; byoma, laniege, Sol de janiero etc. I will split it and keep those as stocking fillers for my teen.

it's fantastic value at £55 but the code MSE10 brings it down to £45. That's my stocking shopping started!

Thanks for this, I always miss the Boots bargains but I've ordered this and even better I had £47 of Boots points so it was entirely free! Delighted.

Mom2manykids · 18/07/2026 08:14

Restlessinthenorth · 18/07/2026 07:01

Boots have a cosmopolitan beauty box available currently. It's not something I usually buy however there are some bits on it I already wanted for myself and then a good number of full size products that are very trendy; byoma, laniege, Sol de janiero etc. I will split it and keep those as stocking fillers for my teen.

it's fantastic value at £55 but the code MSE10 brings it down to £45. That's my stocking shopping started!

Omg thanks for this, my 17 year old will love it

värskekapsas · 18/07/2026 08:15

Mimi and Lula have 50% sale on, still loads of stock available and so many lovely things for a little girl! Great for a birthday drawer as well. I wanted to buy everything but had to choose what I like the most 😂

MadeForThis · 18/07/2026 09:27

The festival box looks pretty good too and boots advantage gives me 25% off.