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Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 2 -summer holidays loom

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Sideorderofchips · 19/07/2026 22:41

Onto our second thread with less than 6 months to go!

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Bringflowersofthefairest · 05/08/2026 11:40

toooldforbrat · 05/08/2026 11:13

DS always gets some pants at Xmas - he prefers the longer leg ones as he's chunky rugby player and as sales are on I'm looking for some.

I used to get him Oddballs but he says the recent ones are dreadful quality and only last a few months and not worth the money - whereas before they lasted years!

Are step one any good?

Any recommendation for bargain boxers for a chunky of thigh male?

British boxers are lovely. Nice length and don’t ride up according to my husband.
They have a good sale on at the moment too.

Sasha07 · 05/08/2026 12:26

@toooldforbrat my huge teenage son's like the Lazy Panda bamboo ones from SockShop and Yeswell brand bamboo boxers from Amazon, might be worth a look if he's not bothered about brands

Cuwins · 05/08/2026 12:36

Tesco had some offers on Yankee candle. A gift pack with large, medium and small jar plus 12 tea lights £20 down from £40- clubcard offer. And some single jars in the clearance too

PotatoesAreLife · 05/08/2026 13:43

My son didn’t like step one, said he still chaffed with them. He’s now in m&s ones.

Dalesway · 05/08/2026 16:10

Another Home Bargains one, a cheap stocking filler for teen/young girls. PawPaw Squishmallow edition lip balm. £1.79. A group of young girls looked very interested in them in my local store earlier.

imnottoofussed · 05/08/2026 16:43

Home bargains also has two Dior lip butters for £19.99 each in the online exclusive sections. Black cherry and lychee colours

IlovePond · 05/08/2026 17:52

Re: McArthur Glen - Denby pop up - this is probably on until BH Monday, (I went back today and bought some plates!)

The large Toblerones in the Cadbury’s shop are £14 for two or £7.99 each - choice of flavours.

Realfastfoodie · 05/08/2026 18:06

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Realfastfoodie · 05/08/2026 18:06

Fatface boxers for my ex-rower DH.

Misshollys · 05/08/2026 18:50

Dh got Hanes boxer briefs, he's a big man, and walking to try lose weight and these are good sizing and long length so avoids all chaffing.

Moonnstarz · 05/08/2026 19:01

Dalesway · 05/08/2026 16:10

Another Home Bargains one, a cheap stocking filler for teen/young girls. PawPaw Squishmallow edition lip balm. £1.79. A group of young girls looked very interested in them in my local store earlier.

Thanks I am going to be on the lookout for this! Sadly not in my store tonight but they did have the sol de Janeiro sprays and creams (I wasn't sure if this was an online only thing). The staff said girls were going crazy for it so not sure it will stay on the shelves for long!

User202242 · 05/08/2026 19:24

Boots has some introductory offers on their new advent calanders! The Macmillan one is back for £44 and my mum LOVED this last year (mid 50's) full of liz earl, No.7!

toooldforbrat · 05/08/2026 19:25

Thank you all for the boxer recommendations!!

Ewock · 05/08/2026 21:02

Sorry to be a pain someone mentioned a beauty box from Boots (the advent calendar post has reminded me) but I cant find it. Does anyoneone know? Thanks

Talisin · 05/08/2026 21:11

Ewock · 05/08/2026 21:02

Sorry to be a pain someone mentioned a beauty box from Boots (the advent calendar post has reminded me) but I cant find it. Does anyoneone know? Thanks

Probably the Cosmo box but I’m afraid it’s out of stock now. It does say more coming though.

deeplybaffled · 05/08/2026 22:06

DH strongly recommends step one and won’t wear anything else for long walks or hot weather as he says they avoid chafing😬

Chocolateteabag · 05/08/2026 23:41

My DH really likes the longer length bamboo ones from Oddballs - I know the original poster said her son didn’t like Oddballs - but had he tried the bamboo ones? They have a separate gusset section
DH is yet to get a hole in a pair (and he can usually manage it in a month!)

Notlongnow1 · 05/08/2026 23:51

@toooldforbrat my dh wears kula and rates them. Wash better than step one imho.

NortyTorty · 06/08/2026 08:33

DS2 swears by Step One - he wears the longer ones. DH doesn’t like the Step Ones and wears Oddballs. DS1 doesn’t like either and will only wear M&S! So not very helpful at all I’m afraid but shows that it really is individual preference!

N96 · 06/08/2026 14:36

Starting my first Christmas shop and about to spend £80 on Argos. If anyone has a code they are not using it would be much appreciated.
Thank you

Mustangsallyis · 06/08/2026 14:37

N96 · 06/08/2026 14:36

Starting my first Christmas shop and about to spend £80 on Argos. If anyone has a code they are not using it would be much appreciated.
Thank you

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Flubadubba · 06/08/2026 14:39

Thanks to the PP who noticed the 21p Unicornia books. I ordered 3 for my party gifts drawer and really didnt expect the order to arrive, but they did!

N96 · 06/08/2026 15:59

Mustangsallyis · 06/08/2026 14:37

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Thank you so much

Mustangsallyis · 06/08/2026 17:58

N96 · 06/08/2026 15:59

Thank you so much

Happy to help. I saw it come into my inbox the other day but forgot to post it, so glad it could be used 😊

ChristmasMad1 · 06/08/2026 18:29

Does anyone know of any cheap colouring books for kids?

or also any cheap wrapping paper?