Thread 2 - the one where I try to get organised

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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!).

Looking for a Barbie doll fo gift my 5yr old nephew and clothes packs with multiple pieces please.
Also has anyone got good quality easy to use mini waffle iron recommendations?

Thanks so much everyone for the threads, and I have this to add- unicorn academy unicorn toys with their riders £4.99, they’re £12.99 at Smyths!

https://home.bargains/brand/UnicornAcademy/unicorn-academy

Boots has half price on some gift including white collection candles

Thank you so much for all the recommendations. Love this thread 🥰

If you have Ocado, they are selling the Bonne Maman advent for 28. Cheaper than the BM website.

£22 for this Owala free sip bottle - not sure what the going rate is but that’s cheaper than the others listed. The blue one is reduced too, but slightly more expensive still (also don’t know if these are still trendy, remember they were last year).

That’s a great price for an Owala, thanks for posting! Now to persuade DD that white is the best colour to have… 😉

If anyone spots the lego city advent calendar drop in price I'd love a heads up.

Also interested in a set of rainbow drawers for lego storage and a free-build lego set with parts in like windows, doors, etc.

Dd loves lego but she likes rebuilding and we dont have storage space for built up sets.

@Mumbythesea1the Dusk outlet is definitely great for cheaper, high thread count linen, if you don’t mind getting pillowcases and duvet covers that don’t quite match.

@Pastapenguinid look in Argos for the Barbie doll including checking clearance.
the packs are a bit tricker- you can get packs on eBay but they are rubbish. I’d check out Vinted or for amazing outfits some people sell on Etsy.

@pastapenguin smyths did a lovely Barbie and Ken set, it was 2 dolls and then various matching clothing. I've looked on the website and it doesn't look like they still sell it, but it may be worth looking in store, as there may be some still around

I’ve personally not used them, but my friend who makes curtains etc swears by their fabrics

@pastapenguin these screenshots show the smyths set, and one that came up that is on ebay. I purchased ages ago so i can't remember how much the smyths one was, possibly 40.00, so the ebay doesn't seem too high priced, it is a nice set.

@Pastapenguin not sure how much you want to spend but Studio have this Barbie closet set down to £23

https://www.studio.co.uk/mattel-barbie-ultimate-closet-doll-and-playset-706965

The Casdon Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station is reduced to £19.99 on Amazon this morning - might be useful for anyone who missed out on the individual bears when they were reduced

amzn.eu/d/0gviXRsH

https://starfishproject.org.uk/

80% off warehouse clearance. Lovely jewellery mentioned on here before that supports great causes.

@Mumbythesea1 Have you tried your local garden centre? Our local one has lovely bits of garden furniture which are in the sales - not anything we need but we still like to look around at stuff. Wickes is worth a browse too.
We do the same as you and buy something we really want as opposed to need when it comes to Christmas.

Thanks so much for this. Just sorted two presents and treated myself to a necklace. All going to a brilliant cause too ❤️

I’m slightly nervous about these little Lego dupe Xmas tree dec advent calendars but thought I might buy one in good time and take a view on quality. £9.99 and £0.99 delivery cost looked worth a punt? Lots of different sellers all with exact same product so clearly being churned out in the Far East. Still - could be cute!

https://amzn.eu/d/08vMml5B

Hi,

CODE: THANKYOU gives a discount on Starfish Project purchases.

However, before purchasing, please be aware that the project seems to be closing down at the end of September and there is a statement on the site that says all sales are therefore final:

All orders placed are final. We are unable to accept voluntary returns, exchanges, or change-of-mind refunds. Your statutory rights regarding faulty or misdescribed items remain unaffected prior to our final closure date of September 30, 2026.

Thank for you this! Was on both kids lists so got them one to share

The Grinch christmas window stickers. Price was £3.99 for months. Now £2.58 if buying with the non urgent postage discount.

https://amzn.eu/d/03jnOXv8

Thanks. I can second that these are the comfiest underpants I own! You usually pay for returns but they do free returns from your first order. Handy if you're between sizes, I found the smaller size was the better fit for me.

Oooh thanks for this, have grabbed a few for myself plus some for presents! Whst a shame theyre closing down though.

And @IlovePond thank you (no pun intended) for the code - it initially said it wasnt valid but when i went through to payment page it reduced the price. Bargain!

My email from Starfish says they are relocating their warehouse rather than closing down, but I’ve ordered anyway - DD has ‘borrowed’ my ring from there so I’ve got her her own!

Just looked at these the £9.99 are not buildable they are 2d flat printed decorations the 3d buildable advent calendar is £17.99.
Just in case you hadn’t noticed.