Thread 2 - the one where I try to get organised

[Reastie]

Hope I'm not tempting fate with that thread title
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You are all wonderful and I’m now going back to my mince pie and stollen (never too early!).

Thank you for whoever posted the bubble panda deal. It does say best before 30 days time and use by 60 days time so not for Xmas but go it for DD as a treat. So much to choose from!

JL cars "not in stock, if they have not come in to stock within 28 days, you will be refunded" 🙄

I need an Amazon Firestick, does anyone know if they are likely to go on sale - I was thinking surely they will have a Black Friday offer?

All their own stuff seems to be heavily discounted on Prime days.

You can get £20 off the Hotel Chocolat velvistiser on their website. A 10% code pops up too if you’re a new customer.

They usually do go down Black Friday in all the shops that sell them but I think there’s currently an offer on one for £29.99 on hot uk deals

Thanks Reastie.

I posted in the last thread if anyone has a free P&P for Yorkshire trading? I've £50+ sitting in a basket & trying to avoid the £3.99 P&P.

Thanks

Did anyone get the hawkstone advent calendar last year and if so is it worth the £95?! Do they have full sized bottles of beer in them? I’m trying to see if it’s a good present idea for my other half! X

Not sure if already been posted but been real life shopping and sports direct have various pairs of skechers campfire slippers in starting g from £8. I get dm these every christmas and theyre usually a lot more money think ive always paid over £20 even when getting on offer.

Also the Luke Littler magnetic childrens dartboard is £10 in argos.

Super seconds preview here https://www.supersecondsfestival.co.uk/makerlineup/ i got quite a bit last year so well worth a look.

Hello everyone.
First time here but I'm looking for some suggestions if possible for a small gift for my son's partner's granddaughter. I don't know the family that well but they are joining us for Christmas again this year so I need to get her a token present.
She is 7 years old.
Last year I bought her a little set of wash-off-able (??!) nail varnishes and nail stickers in a cute little case. I never heard back if this had been approved of or not. I'm looking to spend really no more than £8-10.
Any suggestions will be most gratefully received, I haven't a clue where to start!

In my local M&S food hall they have a small stand with clearance. Just picked up the chocolate dogs for £2.81 a pack. They also had smote ice cream sauce, marmite with caramel sauce (bet this is yum!) and a hot sauce for between 50p - £1 each. Was so tempted but nobody really to buy for although I might go back for some of the ice cream sauce for the kids.
I only popped in to grab some of the custard cream spread for a stocking filler for DH!

If anybody sees a deal on the kindle colorsoft could you please give me a shout out? Thanks

Always a book in my opinion- a lovely book is always appreciated. Scour Amazon books as you can filter by age.

place making

Fun cute notebooks and pens, pencils. Unicorns/rainbows/mermaids all popular with my DD6.5 and her friends

The top model books are usually pretty good. Dd was playing with a cat one last night. Shes 7.

Thanks for the new post 😊 i loved it here last year, my £ went so much further last Christmas

Something arty like this Fimo set perhaps fimo set

The Bouquet in a Book is now only £6.99 on Amazon just bought one. Bought one last year and was well received.

Not sure about linking as seen location come up before sorry!

What about some felt tips and nice colouring book and or a nice sticker book - then she can use them when she is with you ….

BIC Kids Colouring Pens for Kids - Medium Tip Felt Pens Great for Kids Colouring Books - Assorted Colours Pack of 24
£3.50

https://amzn.eu/d/03wUHhx1

Disney Classics: Cosy Colouring

£2

https://amzn.eu/d/0anQFRXC

or someone posted this bead bracelet making set the other day which looks great for that age too.

Gionlion 6000 Clay Beads Friendship Bracelet Making Kit, 24 Colours

£5.40

https://amzn.eu/d/07aGkdne

I've just brought one of these mini watercolour kits, I've never painted before and I love it. Very cute present and currently buy one get one free for £28 tobioskits.com/products/tobios4?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23214771831&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8JPVBhD-ARIsAO691sGsk04TP0gOwuCbaLMxnB5rPwpGSZxEj1XO2hj5jZIeAJgXiu6iMssaAjlIEALw_wcB

Football stars advent calendar

24 mini books , and 24 audio books

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Just bought this for my MIL. Looks fab! I also picked up the 50% off Ottolenghi book for BIL. Going with the book & Tony's chocolate bar idea for several people, following another brilliant tip on this thread. ❤️

Another thank you to whoever shared the Cosmetify website

Just ordered Youth Dew for DM, £19.50