Deals Hunters Blog

Why settle for one destination when you could see several and save money in the process. I've a reputation (one I'm proud of) at MSE Towers for having lots of holidays. With limited annual leave but an unlimited desire to discover as many countries as possible, I've taken to ticking off multiple destinations in one trip. It's easier, and cheaper, than you may initially think – and I'm hoping this blog will inspire you, if you want to give it a try yourself.

Giant pub chain Wetherspoon is popular with those wanting cheap drinks and no-fuss food at a decent price. Many of its 800+ pubs are housed in grandiose buildings steeped in history – and let's not forget those jazzy (some might say garish) carpets which are so renowned, they have their own Instagram page.

When you think about Blue Peter, whatever your age, its highly coveted pin badges likely spring to mind. You might assume they're hard to get hold of, but with a bit of effort, kids can earn a badge fairly easily...

Walking has great value – not just to your health, or to the environment, but also monetary value. This is because there are a plethora of free apps (or ones you can use if you have certain health/life insurance plans) that effectively pay you to walk.

National Pretzel Day (yes, we've only just realised that's a thing too) is Saturday 26 April, and to mark it, pretzel chain Auntie Anne's is giving away FREE pretzels on the day – but you'll need to go quick as there are only 100 freebies available per store.

Easter is this week, and if you're hosting an Easter egg hunt or simply looking to treat your family, we've a round-up of the cheapest prices we could find at supermarkets for big brand small/medium Easter eggs under £1.75.

Cadbury Mini Eggs are a staple Easter treat, with a loyal fan base. With prices rising in recent years, we wanted to see if any own-brand mini eggs dupes (ie, similar in appearance) could beat the original. We changed hats (or should it be bonnets?) and became MoneySavingEggsperts for the day, taking on the tough job of sampling mini eggs to help you make the best spending choices. Let's get cracking...

We’ve got a big scoop for you – it's almost time for Ben & Jerry's ‘Free Cone Day’.

It's not what you know, or who you know, it's actually when you know – and by that, I mean knowing when to eat in order to save. Just like you can get cheaper train tickets when travelling at quieter off-peak times, it's also possible to save on eating out at less busy times, or on a particular day of the week. Here's where you can grab an 'off-peak eat'...