THREAD 9: the one after the mince pie advent calendar (six weeks to go!)

[lemoncurdcupcake]

Hi all. Here's our new thread. Giving Rainbow a break and until Reastie returns. Sorry there wasn't a more inspiring title, didn't spot any comedy typos this time.

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This is my first year finding these threads, I’ve doubled my eldest DD’s(9) pile for half the price 🎁 she’s going to lose her mind!

Does anybody have a recommendation for a play kitchen suitable for a 1 year-old please? Small but sturdy.

100% buy one on marketplace. You save money and don’t have to spend hours assembling it. The Ikea one is perfect.

Second that! Lidl one also great

Agree with @Notstoppingforredlights , look on Facebook for people clearing out before Christmas. The IKEA kitchens are amazingly indestructible and are often given away for free- we passed ours on earlier this year and someone else on my estate has just passed one on too.

In case anyone misses it on the old thread- a reminder of Boots £10 Tuesday.

I've just bought a few No 7 skincare items, and a Clinique Black Honey lip with mascara mini set

can someone give an idea for a 12 year old girl? Last year I brought her a lottie brooks book - I don’t think she’s into make up so something else would be great - budget 15-20

I sure hope this mince pie calendar lives up to expectation! 🤣

Bedazzling kit. Lots on Amazon.
Else if she does like toiletries then there is a Daisee gift set that involves bedazzling in Boots.
If you wanted to add to the gift to make up the price then mine would love a Greggs gift card too.

Thank you for the Boots reminder. 2 Daise sets for my girls stockings to bulk them out a bit! (Is it pronounced Daisy or Daze? I never know!)

Checking in as I really need to make a start on my Christmas shopping!

I have often wondered that!!

I am nearly done now thanks to these threads so trying not to succumb to more!! Did buy the No7 set although it is not needed! Might wrap it for myself!
just need for ddad and DS, the hardest 2! And an Argos code if there are any out there! Thanks to everyone so far for sharing the love and bargains!

I’d go with art/craft supplies with this one.

This marbling kit is 44% off

This polymer clay kit is 25% off

Thankyou @lemoncurdcupcake

Black Friday starts on Amazon on the 19th and there are already some early BF deals

On the Boots £10, the Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference moisturising cream down from £40 a pot is fab value even if it is only 75ml.

Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex 75ml
https://www.boots.com/elizabeth-arden-visible-difference-refining-moisture-cream-complex-75ml-10380970

@sillygoof I first bought my makeup obsessed dd a W7 advent calendar when she was about 6yo, she never liked toys, since then it’s been a go to choice here. My 14yo who has expensive premium brands opted for the W7 advent again this year. My 12yo ( the OG makeup one) has opted for Revolution, mainly so they don’t get the same and can swap things.

Ive got my youngest 9yo a Profusseion set for Christmas, mainly because of the nice box it comes in. We’ve never used the products before. She’s not fussed with makeup, she will maybe try some usually when her friends come over, but will like it on display to show off to her friends, and will more than likely sell the contents to her sisters while keeping the box.

Other brands are The Beauty Crop, my 12yo loves the mascara.

Skincare definitely Byoma and Bubble at this age. Although my older 2 love Nivea, simple and Liz Earl too especially now they have past the must have the trending product phase.

None of mine liked P Louise.

I bought that and I don’t even use face cream 😂 it would have been a great present for my Mum. I just couldn’t leave it at such a good deal.

🎄 Bigjig currently have some needohs.

All showing as OOS for me, do you have a link?

@Wintercold i second a bedazzling kit, they are very propular at the moment. Look for the bigger size beads if you can. Also recommend air dry clay, it’s far less messy to play with.

@xOlive i agree on marketplace or charity shops for the kitchen, my DDs cost £10 from a charity shop, she’s 9yo and still plays with it. We had an amazing little tykes one for years but couldn’t take it with us when we moved.

At work so awful link www.bigjigstoys.co.uk/products/needoh-candy-swirl-nice-cube-sycsncbnd?_pos=1&_sid=2557aaaec&_ss=r&_fid=6b38fddd2

I’m getting oos too.

@Famousthehero thank you so much for all the info and advice re hair. I take biotin and recently started iron tablets so fingers crossed. I'm having a look at the couple of things you mentioned too. I really appreciate your post

Last Tuesday bigjig did a release, then jukupop.com did one too, but i was too slow. I've checked multiple times a day. Make sure you are registered with bigjig in advance as I missed them last week as my account wasn't approved.

But keep checking today, they had them at 9.30 last week.

Thank you all for the marketplace suggestions, I’m off to search for one now!

I also cannot believe I missed the Needoh drop because I was trying to coax the cat in 😭 so much for “notify me when available” emails 😢