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!).

Am thinking of making teenage son an after shave samples advent calendar but needing some help please!

Q1. Can you still go into shops and get free samples in the little vials (I know you often get them when making a purchase), or is there any where online to get trustworthy samples (don’t want to end up with fakes!)

Q2. What are the “in” fragrances for teenagers boys these days? He has mentioned Jean Paul Gautier but I genuinely have no idea!

thank you!

Thanks for the new thread Reastie.

I have just been to Aldi and they were selling Kipper the Dog books for 1.49 each. We love Kipper in our family so I bought 8 different titles for a little one I know to bring the Kipper love to a new generation.

Has anyone seen a Clara 6in 1 styler cheaper than £179 but not on eBay?

Notino is good for this.

Thank you so much for the suggestions for our 7 year old. Lots to go on and I will research all your ideas.
I had wondered about colouring books/stickers but wondered if she was too old for them so it’s reassuring to see they might be a possibility. I thought that might be something to keep her occupied while the grown ups are talking.
Good to know, too, that you can select books according to age as I would have no idea where to start, my youngest now being 46 and male!!
Happy shopping everyone!

Search "Discovery Box" on Notino website and filter for Perfumes. There are some mens sets and some unisex ones that have 4/5 vials in each so a few boxes should do you.

Also the likes of Essence Vault do really nice dupes.

Posted on other thread but posting here too, just in case it got missed - if anyone has a Boden £25 voucher that they won’t use, I’d love to take it off your hands?
I tried to use some that I’ve been posted, but I think people got there first and snapped them up! Thanks!

Someone provided a link to a bracelet making kit on Amazon for £10 down from £30. That would be a good idea ? Deal: Gionlion 120 Colours Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit | Set of 6 Boxes, Clay Beads for Jewelry Making, Letter Beads for Friendship Bracelets Arts and Crafts Gifts for Girls Adults amzn.eu/d/0igfQRql

My DD is desperate for the haribo adventure calendar which we saw in the haribo shop. Do they sell it elsewhere? It’s pricey so if I can get it in the likes of Tesco that’d be way better.

Taylor Swift book for any swifties £5.50
camel camel camel suggests it’s gotten a little bit lower but usually it’s around £7-9 so a bit of a saving.

world of books has got a sale on with loads of £3 books

also hotel chocolate has got a deal on atm where if you purchase a box of hot chocolate they send you a £5 voucher. So if you’re shopping there anyway it’s like getting one for £11.

though, I would say to anyone who hasn’t tried it I think knoops is better and they’ve currently got 40% off. It’s also 15% off first order but I’m not sure if it stacks

So after it being mentioned on the other thread i decided i want to get my ds a Minecraft gift card. So far have looked in Sainsburies, Argos, Tg Wells (WHSmith) and no luck if that helps anyone else thats looking if i manage to find them i will update 😊

Also Disney have an up to 50% off sale one at the moment 😊

https://www.disneystore.co.uk/sale?cmp=soc-fb-p-tds:img:Saleupto50LAQ426BAU-ProspectingBroad1865:pcode::::::dest&skwcid=AL!15493!45!52546111764862!52509251210662!52509276812062&fbclid=PAdGRleAUR43xwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOSnM7iMxAyBeaTg0LahtzbrA-SvkWV4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAAAL8p0cgG2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGnDU6pf3xT6Zl6ggUqjKn5HUQn07rkxBTM2Rw4yV4S0bnV931WDEpW-uPAaem3Uo8UiQZhgPIiQXrU2VTw&utmmedium=paid&utmsource=ig&utmid=52509251210662&utmcontent=52546111764862&utmterm=52509276812062&utmcampaign=52509251210662

Sorry for the long link i have forgotten how to
do short ones!

Never seen this before so grabbed for my hot wheels mad boys for £9 on Amazon

For those looking for fragrance and beauty gifts I find it’s always worth checking All Beauty as they are generally well discounted and often have extra deals on too. I’ve ordered from them several times.

This back up to 30 pounds already ! 😔 You got yourself a bargain.
Edited ... Weird it now says £9.00 ! Got one thanks 🙏

I seem to recall inspection cameras being popular in previous years. Can’t remember how much they were selling for but Aldi are getting them in next week for £29.99.

They’ll also have various craft kits, art sets and sketchbooks quite cheap - I imagine better for younger DC than those who are very into art since I don’t think they’re proper brands.

Posted on the last thread @HardyFox

120 Colours Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit £9.98 or

6000 Clay Beads Friendship Bracelet Making Kit, 24 Colours £5.40

Thank you for the bouquet in a book recommendation- just ordered one for my DD.

Some great buys on the outlet section of the Adidas app with free delivery of you are an Adiclub member so worthwhile.

Just got two gifts worth £105 for £56 delivered!

Last year I missed the dreamland throw. But I bought a Slumberdown comfy hugs heated throw from George for £22.50. I’ve been really pleased with it.

The cheapest I’ve currently found it is £27.13 down from £46 from Debenhams

www.debenhams.com/product/slumberdown-comfy-hugs-electric-blanket-heated-throw_p-939a0fee-86c4-4bba-b0e8-e6e57345ba87?colour=Plum&size=One+Size&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=23630151512&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS6ga1KJjHsAloWnruPXyTzSc&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8JPVBhD-ARIsAO691sEyFPTL4UImOnNzxfNbhEbb9VmBcowRvBAuFRj5vlauitfuGDuO7rEaAkrrEALw_wcB

Thanks, ordered three!

Have you checked recently? I bought a new one at a bargain price a couple of weeks ago.

A poster on Thread 1 mentioned ‘intro offers’ on Boots gift sets. I’ve picked up what I think are some bargains so I’m reposting to alert others.

These are the Christmas gift sets which are half price until 15th September (although I accept there will be further offers around Black Friday):
https://www.boots.com/christmas/all-christmas?criteria.recipient=secret+santa&criteria.promotionalText=Introductory+offer+-+1%2F2+price+on+selected+gift+sets.++Price+will+increase+on+15th+September+when+offer+ends

If the link doesn’t filter automatically then filter by ‘Introductory Offer - 1/2 Price On Selected Gift Sets. Price Will Increase On 15th September When Offer Ends’

Just flagging that the build a bear furtastic bear is £7 again on Amazon. They keep going back up to £12 and dropping again.
I bought one a few days ago for the present drawer and it looks really lovely! It comes all boxed up and will make a nice gift which looks like it cost more than £7.
They have a couple of different types, including a rabbit.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F74P76WS/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?psc=1&th=1

Thanks for the £9 F1 hot wheels track and cars tip. I’ve got one for 4 year old DS.

Absolute bargain Polly Pocket - really substantial sized gift for £12 - amzn.eu/d/02n9w7U8

For books: Isadora moon, rainbow magic fairies and Unicornia are popular with DD and her friends (she just turned 7). Bunny v Monkey too.

She loves a voucher and the sticker dolly dressing books too.

I always find this goes down well as well (make your own lip balm)
amzn.eu/d/0192d6zB