Beauty advent calendars out now
Beauty advent calendars, though significantly pricier than their chocolate alternative, have in recent years proved increasingly popular. We'll soon be opening them, so here's a round up some of the best we’ve seen.
Holidays are coming… How to pick up a free can of Coke and see the Coca-Cola truck this Christmas
You know the build-up to Christmas has begun when you see the festive Coca-Cola advert. And this year, like many before, the Coca-Cola truck from that famous advert is going on tour around the country giving out free Coke and festive cheer.
Black Friday DEALS vs DUDS – How to spot ‘em
It’s almost that time of year again, where retailers battle to shout the loudest about Black Friday, and while there are usually good deals to be had, there are always a few ‘duds’ mixed among them just waiting to catch us out.
£10 off £40 spend at Lidl this weekend
This Fri 16 Nov, pick up a free Metro newspaper (in London only, see update above) and you'll find a coupon for £10 off a £40 spend. It’s valid at any Lidl supermarket nationwide (excluding Northern Ireland) from Fri 16 Nov until Thu 22 Nov. This is one of the strongest discounts we've seen at Lidl this year, with most offers being £5 off £40 spends. Metro newspapers are mostly found in train/bus stations in the mornings.
MoneySaving Ikea hacks – including store shortcuts & how to legitimately dodge queues
If you’ve shopped at Ikea, you’ll know only too well how easily costs can add up when you pop in for a specific item and leave several hours later with a car boot full of cacti and scented candles. So here are our top tips to make your Ikea visits more efficient and cheaper – including freebies, store shortcuts, dodging queues and how you can ‘try before you buy’.
Claim a bonus £1-25 of Nectar points this weekend
If you're shopping at Sainsbury's this Friday to Sunday, you can grab a bonus of free Nectar points - or several bonuses if you know how to max it.
Starbucks HACK to get 'unlimited' coffee for £1.30/day
Lots of us drink several cups of coffee every day and if you’re buying them on the high street, costs can quickly add up. So I’m going to share a simple hack, which should make things much cheaper and stop you feeling like a mug.
FREE Walkers crisps 6-pack (again and again)
If I had a penny for every time I've couponed my way to free crisps... I'd have one penny. But I'm hoping after this month, I'll be a lot richer.
FREE Magnum vegan ice creams when you stack two coupons at Tesco
Being a vegan couponer can be a little hit-and-miss, with so many coupons out there for meat, fish or other animal products, it isn't always easy for us to save. So when a vegan coupon comes along it's exciting - but when you find TWO stackable coupons resulting in free vegan Magnums? Best. Day. Ever.
How kids can earn a Blue Peter badge to bag free entry to 200+ attractions, incl Diggerland, Jorvik Viking Centre & London Zoo
When you think about Blue Peter, whatever your age - the long-running children's TV show celebrates its 60th birthday today - its highly coveted pin badges probably spring to mind. You might assume they're hard to get hold of, but actually, with bit of effort, kids can earn a badge fairly easily...
Kids with badges get free entry at 200+ UK attractions until they're 16.
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Before spending
If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.
Skint? Ask:
- Do I need it?
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- Will I use it?
- Is is worth it?
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