10 free & cheap ideas to treat Mum on Mother's Day
Mums deserve the world, but treating her this Mother's Day needn't cost it. There are many ways to show her how much you care, but at little expense. We've come up with a list of thoughtful activities so you can spend time, not money, this year including a family games night, a DIY spa day and cooking dinner.
11 extreme beauty MoneySavers – will you try them?
Beauty – is it in the eye of the beholder, or hand of the cardholder? As the cost of lotions and potions adds up, along with their environmental impact, I've put together 11 cheap and easy beauty tips and tricks so you can avoid spending more than you need. Some of these tips are a bit extreme so I know they might not be up everyone's street, but let's see how many of them you'll give a go...
Can you get a £50 Asda shop for free? MSE Rhiannon's extreme cashback trick
Until Friday, Topcashback is offering up to £35 cashback on a £50 Asda online spend. That's a big saving, but I wondered... is there a way to get the last £15 'free' as well, to give a totally free shop... or even get paid to shop?
Get up to £35 cashback on a £50 supermarket spend – or a minimum of £5
The cost of the weekly grocery shop has been steadily rising, but this week there's a way to get £15 bonus cashback when doing an online shop at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose or other major supermarkets via a popular cashback site.
Perfume dupes at Home Bargains – would you double downshift to save up to 98%?
We've always been a fan of downshifting at MSE, where you switch from brands to much cheaper ‘dupes’ – lookalike products, where often even the packaging is similar to the expensive brand. Now I'm challenging you to 'downshift the downshifters' and swap your favourite £4 Lidl or £6 Aldi perfume dupe for a £1.25 or £2 version at Home Bargains. Will you take the double downshift challenge?
Veganuary deals & coupons – free plant-based egg, £2 off vegan Burger King & more
Veganuary (where people try veganism for January) is like Christmas for vegans as it's when most of the new products and deals launch. As a vegan of over 16 years, I can confidently say there's no time like 2023 to try veganism. To help you save money as well as animals and the planet, I've collated the best restaurant and takeaway deals such as £2 off Burger King vegan bacon burger, and supermarket coupons such as free £2.50 plant-based egg and free £1 vegan butter.
Find HIDDEN supermarket discounts in the ‘world foods’ section – up to 72% off herbs, spices, tinned goods & more
You know the old saying, 'it's not what you know, it's who you know' – well, the same can be applied to navigating the aisles of your local supermarket – in this instance, 'its not what you shop, but where you shop'. We’ve uncovered baby aisle bargains and how you can save by crouching down. Now we’re unearthing secrets in the ‘world foods’ aisle…
How supermarkets hide cheaper items in the baby aisle
Supermarkets and pharmacies hide some of their best bargains in the quieter aisles, so we’re on a march to uncover their tricks. This week, we’re looking at the baby aisle.
14 FREE ways to learn something new
If you're looking to learn a new skill or broaden your knowledge, we've rounded up some free ways to learn something new. There are tons of free online and app-based resources that can help you learn and develop new skills in a fun way, from free courses, to tutorials and quizzes – and all can be done from the comfort of home.
MSE Mince Pie Taste Test 2022
With the festive season in full swing, the Deals Team put their heads together to uncover answers to the true questions of Christmas. No, not Why is my turkey always so dry? or Who writes those terrible Christmas cracker jokes? But Who sells the best mince pies? Is it mince 'pie in the sky' to think that a 99p box could be tastier than one retailing at £12.95? Wait and see. Brandy butter and forks at the ready all, as this is: The MSE Mince Pie Taste Test 2022.
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