It’s Christmas (or it will be in a week or two), and what do we do at Christmas? We watch movies, listen to music and drink a sh.. load of alcohol (Don’t forget Aldi currently have 20 Budweisers for £9,99, my personal preference!). Some of you will be sat watching Home Alone, some watching Miracle on 4th Street and others (you Poundland, hunters, you!) will be revelling with a beer in hand as you sit down to watch the greatest one of all time…Die Hard!
Obviously we can save money with our Christmas viewing if we take out a trial from one of the popular video streaming sites. Although you’re all probably aware of what they are and what they offer, I’m simply putting all this information in this post to try and save us all some dosh over Christmas (although you're going to quite abruptly let me know it's old news!)
And of course, don’t forget the Christmas tradition (if you’re still stuck in the 90s) the Christmas Radio times! You can currently grab 12 issues for just £1.00 (including the Christmas Edition) at BuySubscriptions.
Entertainment Subscriptions
Now TV (sign up on the 20th December will allow viewing until 1st January)
Free 14 day trial for movies, entertainment and kids passes (sign up on the 20th December will allow viewing until 1st January)
14 day free trial on the entertainment passes, movies pass or kids pass
Amazon Prime Video (sign up on 3rd December for viewing until 3rd January)
Free access to the Amazon Instant Video service including free one day delivery on Amazon.co.uk
Netflix (one month free trial) (sign up on 3rd December for viewing until 3rd January)
Self explanatory free trial to binge out on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul whilst you pig out on Christmas pudding.
Multi-Platform:Spotify Premium 3 month subscription (new accounts) - 99p
Letter to Santa
Every year my kids compose a letter to Santa, and every year I cringe whilst they’re doing it. It’s a big part of the kids festivities and we should all get behind it. There are a few available options available this year including the Royal Mail template (for the cost of a stamp and must be posted by the 9th) or alternatively you can create your letter from Santa with NSPCC and donate £5 in the process.
The best grocery shop of the year, right? Brussel sprouts, turkey (not that gaming dude), dried roasted peanuts and a cheap bottle of plonk. Christmas sorted.
I’ve listed below the current available offers for delivery options from the leading supermarkets (personally I like the hustle and bustle). They are obviously set to change from now up until Christmas, but the Tesco mid-week saver is a fantastic option for you to take out on the 3rd December to cover all your Tesco grocery and Direct orders.
Tesco (including Tesco Direct, Groceries, F&F / (Sign up for your month's FREE trial on 3rd December for deliveries until 3rd January))
Ocado - £20 off first shop PLUS Free midweek pass (code: VOU9318789)
Sainsburys - £18 off £80 shop (Multiple savings on numerous shops)
Morrisons – Unlimited* Deliveries (one per day on orders over £40)
Remember, there is nothing worse than wrapping presents at Chrismas and if you’re anything like me, you need not have bothered to be honest…
Most retailer will offer a free wrapping service over the Christmas period, or at worst for a small charge. Just remember, the less time you spend wrapping presents, the more time you can spend on the Lambrini.
Christmas top 10 toys (DO NOT mention Hatchimels!)
Full credit to emribena for putting together this years top ten toys (as requested by our nations brightest and happiest children).
You should try being a happier chap.
If your lucky you might even become FocusSteve or better yet MondeoSteve.
FantasyDeals
22 Nov 1615#12
The 'obvious way to save money the Christmas'
IT'S CANCELLED.
qwerta369
22 Nov 1613#16
The 'obvious way to save money this Christmas'..
Don't buy anything.
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BuzzDuraband
22 Nov 1612#1
Coca Cola Truck 2016
Unfortunately, (or fortunately for myself, so I don’t have to go around looking for every date in every location) most cities and towns will have turned their Christmas lights on by now. However, the Coca Cola Christmas truck (you know the one – Holidays are coming) is still doing its rounds and is available to see at the following places –
• Carlisle - 22nd Nov
• Yeovil - 22nd Nov
• Exeter - 23rd Nov
• Newcastle upon Tyne - 23rd Nov
• Cardiff - 24th Nov
• Sunderland - 24th Nov
• Bristol - 25th Nov
• Leeds - 25th Nov
• Scarborough - 26th Nov
• Swindon - 26th Nov
• Bradford - 27th Nov
• Milton Keynes - 27th Nov
• Bournemouth - 29th Nov
• Wrexham - 29th Nov
• Southampton - 30th Nov
• Watford - 1st Dec
• Manchester - 1st Dec
• Intu Trafford Centre, Manchester - 2nd Dec
• Lancaster - 3rd Dec
• Liverpool - 4th Dec
• The O2 Greenwich, London - 3rd Dec
• The O2 Greenwich, London - 4th Dec
• Baldock - 6th Dec
• St Helens - 6th Dec
• Harlow - 7th Dec
• Doncaster - 8th Dec
• Ipswich - 8th Dec
• Cleethorpes - 9th Dec
• Norwich - 9th Dec
• Lincoln - 10th Dec
• Northampton - 11th Dec
• Leicester - 13th Dec
• Peterborough - 13th Dec
• Leyton Mills, London - 14th Dec
• Telford - 14th Dec
• Southend - on - Sea - 15th Dec
• Birmingham - 17th Dec
• Eastbourne - 17th Dec
• Coca-Cola London Eye, London - 18th Dec
• Leicester Square, London - 20th Dec
Of course, it’s Black Friday in a few days and the retailers are going to be going a little silly.
Remember to use the HotUKDeals Black Friday page to keep up with the individual merchants page and the best deals as they happen!
[http://www.hotukdeals.com/black-friday]
Advent Calendars
I spotted this earlier today which I definitely thought was worth a mention, PlayPennies currently have a great article on beauty advent calendars and their top 10 list of purchases including bareMinerals, House of Fraser and Benefit Cosmetics. It’s definitely worth checking out https://www.playpennies.com/features/12-best-beauty-advent-calendars-2016-167574
BuzzDuraband
22 Nov 16#2
Res.
M0nk3h
22 Nov 165#3
10/10 for effort as usual Buzz! :smiley:
pennyfarthing88
22 Nov 162#4
Wow what an informative thread, thanks Buzz and Merry Christmas when it arrives :smile:
phillyboy
22 Nov 162#5
Awesome!! Op, you're the real Santa Claus :smiley:
scaryprowler
22 Nov 161#6
Heat for effort
darthvader666uk
22 Nov 161#7
What an awesome List OP! Though My Personal fav's to watch at chritmas every year with out fail is National Lampoons Christmas Vaction, Muppets Christmas Carol, Scrooged and Santa Claus: The Movie (Dudley Moore not Tim Allen Duh!).
Have some heat OP :smiley:
balmuir
22 Nov 161#8
Great post Buzz! Merry Christmas to you my friend :smile:
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Opening post
It’s Christmas (or it will be in a week or two), and what do we do at Christmas? We watch movies, listen to music and drink a sh.. load of alcohol (Don’t forget Aldi currently have 20 Budweisers for £9,99, my personal preference!). Some of you will be sat watching Home Alone, some watching Miracle on 4th Street and others (you Poundland, hunters, you!) will be revelling with a beer in hand as you sit down to watch the greatest one of all time…Die Hard!
Obviously we can save money with our Christmas viewing if we take out a trial from one of the popular video streaming sites. Although you’re all probably aware of what they are and what they offer, I’m simply putting all this information in this post to try and save us all some dosh over Christmas (although you're going to quite abruptly let me know it's old news!)
And of course, don’t forget the Christmas tradition (if you’re still stuck in the 90s) the Christmas Radio times! You can currently grab 12 issues for just £1.00 (including the Christmas Edition) at BuySubscriptions.
Entertainment Subscriptions
Now TV (sign up on the 20th December will allow viewing until 1st January)
Free 14 day trial for movies, entertainment and kids passes (sign up on the 20th December will allow viewing until 1st January)
14 day free trial on the entertainment passes, movies pass or kids pass
Amazon Prime Video (sign up on 3rd December for viewing until 3rd January)
Free access to the Amazon Instant Video service including free one day delivery on Amazon.co.uk
Netflix (one month free trial) (sign up on 3rd December for viewing until 3rd January)
Self explanatory free trial to binge out on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul whilst you pig out on Christmas pudding.
Music Subscriptions
iOS:Apple Music 3 Month’s Free Trial
Android:Google Play Music 2 Month Trial (possibly account specific)
Multi-Platform:Spotify Premium 3 month subscription (new accounts) - 99p
Letter to Santa
Every year my kids compose a letter to Santa, and every year I cringe whilst they’re doing it. It’s a big part of the kids festivities and we should all get behind it. There are a few available options available this year including the Royal Mail template (for the cost of a stamp and must be posted by the 9th) or alternatively you can create your letter from Santa with NSPCC and donate £5 in the process.
[Royal Mail] [NSPCC]
Grocery shopping!
The best grocery shop of the year, right? Brussel sprouts, turkey (not that gaming dude), dried roasted peanuts and a cheap bottle of plonk. Christmas sorted.
I’ve listed below the current available offers for delivery options from the leading supermarkets (personally I like the hustle and bustle). They are obviously set to change from now up until Christmas, but the Tesco mid-week saver is a fantastic option for you to take out on the 3rd December to cover all your Tesco grocery and Direct orders.
Tesco (including Tesco Direct, Groceries, F&F / (Sign up for your month's FREE trial on 3rd December for deliveries until 3rd January))
Ocado - £20 off first shop PLUS Free midweek pass (code: VOU9318789)
Sainsburys - £18 off £80 shop (Multiple savings on numerous shops)
Morrisons – Unlimited* Deliveries (one per day on orders over £40)
Anytime Pass (7 days a week) £7 month / £40 6 months / £60 yearly
Midweek pass (Tues – Thurs) £5 month / £20 6 months / £30 yearly
Gift Wrapping
Remember, there is nothing worse than wrapping presents at Chrismas and if you’re anything like me, you need not have bothered to be honest…
Most retailer will offer a free wrapping service over the Christmas period, or at worst for a small charge. Just remember, the less time you spend wrapping presents, the more time you can spend on the Lambrini.
Christmas top 10 toys (DO NOT mention Hatchimels!)
Full credit to emribena for putting together this years top ten toys (as requested by our nations brightest and happiest children).
1 - Fisher Price Think and learn Code-a-pillar RRP £49.99
Recommended for ages 3 - 6
2 - FurReal Torch my blazin dragon RRP £89.99
Recommended for ages 4+
3 - Vtech KiddiZoom action cam RRP £49.99
Recommended for ages 5+
4 - Nerf Modulus Tri Strike RRP £49.99
Recommended for ages 8+
5 - Star Wars BB-8 remote control RRP £59.99
Recommended for ages 4+
6 - Barbie Malibu Townhouse RRP £89.99
Recommended for ages 5+
7 - Furby Connect RRP £99.99
Recommended for ages 6+
8 - WowWee Chip the Robot dog RRP £199.99
Recommended for ages 8+
9 - 60124 Lego city volcano exploration base set RRP £79.99
Recommended for ages 8+
10 - Selfie Mic RRP £19.99
Recommended for ages 8+
11 - Zoomer Chimp RRP £119.99
Recommended for ages 5+
12 - Vtech Toot toot drivers goldmine RRP £52.99
Recommended fro ages 1+
13 - Thomas & friends trackmaster sky high bridge jump RRP £99.99
Recommended for ages 3+
14 - Paw Patrol Air patroller RRP £39.99
Recommended for ages 3+
15 - Animal Alley 45" toy Unicorn RRP £59.99
Recommended for ages 3+
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Top comments
"Nothing saves money like being antisocial".
If your lucky you might even become FocusSteve or better yet MondeoSteve.
IT'S CANCELLED.
Don't buy anything.
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Unfortunately, (or fortunately for myself, so I don’t have to go around looking for every date in every location) most cities and towns will have turned their Christmas lights on by now. However, the Coca Cola Christmas truck (you know the one – Holidays are coming) is still doing its rounds and is available to see at the following places –
• Carlisle - 22nd Nov
• Yeovil - 22nd Nov
• Exeter - 23rd Nov
• Newcastle upon Tyne - 23rd Nov
• Cardiff - 24th Nov
• Sunderland - 24th Nov
• Bristol - 25th Nov
• Leeds - 25th Nov
• Scarborough - 26th Nov
• Swindon - 26th Nov
• Bradford - 27th Nov
• Milton Keynes - 27th Nov
• Bournemouth - 29th Nov
• Wrexham - 29th Nov
• Southampton - 30th Nov
• Watford - 1st Dec
• Manchester - 1st Dec
• Intu Trafford Centre, Manchester - 2nd Dec
• Lancaster - 3rd Dec
• Liverpool - 4th Dec
• The O2 Greenwich, London - 3rd Dec
• The O2 Greenwich, London - 4th Dec
• Baldock - 6th Dec
• St Helens - 6th Dec
• Harlow - 7th Dec
• Doncaster - 8th Dec
• Ipswich - 8th Dec
• Cleethorpes - 9th Dec
• Norwich - 9th Dec
• Lincoln - 10th Dec
• Northampton - 11th Dec
• Leicester - 13th Dec
• Peterborough - 13th Dec
• Leyton Mills, London - 14th Dec
• Telford - 14th Dec
• Southend - on - Sea - 15th Dec
• Birmingham - 17th Dec
• Eastbourne - 17th Dec
• Coca-Cola London Eye, London - 18th Dec
• Leicester Square, London - 20th Dec
Map locations here https://www.cocacola.co.uk/coca-cola/trucktour-2016/
Of course, it’s Black Friday in a few days and the retailers are going to be going a little silly.
Remember to use the HotUKDeals Black Friday page to keep up with the individual merchants page and the best deals as they happen!
[http://www.hotukdeals.com/black-friday]
Advent Calendars
I spotted this earlier today which I definitely thought was worth a mention, PlayPennies currently have a great article on beauty advent calendars and their top 10 list of purchases including bareMinerals, House of Fraser and Benefit Cosmetics. It’s definitely worth checking out https://www.playpennies.com/features/12-best-beauty-advent-calendars-2016-167574
Have some heat OP :smiley: