Thrifty tips from around the web

Thrifty tips from around the web

This recurring section used to be called “blog highlights from around the web” but I’m changing it because it really is a tips roundup rather than a list of my favourite posts. Or I should say they are my favourite tips posts!
Anyway – here is a list of some of the most useful posts I’ve [...]

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Boden best sellers! Plus more codes

Boden best sellers! Plus more codes

Boden sent around a list of their current best sellers. What do you think? Are any of these lovelies on your wishlist? I LOVE the Ravello Silk Top.
There are a few 15% off codes floating around, including LNAM, LN2T and LNAR. The code XTHB promises to give £10 off £30 spend with free delivery. (Thanks [...]

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Quick grocery shopping update

Quick grocery shopping update

Nothing crazy yet this week but I’m really quite shocked at just how much we spend on groceries! We’re barely past the halfway mark for my tracking month! This is a real reality check.
Running total: £167.13
2nd September – £3.36 for two boxes of cereal
1st September – £26.25 for Abel & Cole delivery – fruit and [...]

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Seasonal Eating: What’s Best in September

Seasonal Eating: What’s Best in September

Save money and eat well by choosing food that is in season. Here is what to buy in September, according to BBC GoodFood:
Fruit
At its best: apricots, blackberries, broadbeans, damson, figs, gooseberries, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, tomatoes
Coming in: bramley apples, cranberries, quince,
Veg
At its best: aubergines, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, cavalo nero, celeriac, celery, courgettes, fennel [...]

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Grocery shopping (mostly for cheese)

Grocery shopping (mostly for cheese)

Other than our Abel & Cole delivery we haven’t spent much…except for a few investments in cheese. I love vegetables with cheese – beetroot with goats cheese or blue cheese, spinach or courgettes with parmesan. Yum! Anyway the increase in veg in our house correlates with an increased spend on cheese.
We were away this weekend [...]

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Men’s shoes 2 for £50 at Barratts

Men’s shoes 2 for £50 at Barratts

Barratts are offering two pairs of men’s shoes (select styles) for £50 and if you enter code MOV5B at checkout you’ll also get free shipping!
For example, you can buy this Lace Up Formal Shoe for £35…

…and get this Leather Casual Lace Up Shoe worth £35 for just £15!

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Aldi Thursday Special Buys – 2 September 2010

Aldi Thursday Special Buys – 2 September 2010

Panini Press

each £19.99

Autumn Heather

per pack £3.99

Italian Salami

each £1.99

Italian Breadsticks

per pack 99p

Grissini Breadsticks

each 99p

Bruschetta Snack Breads

each 79p

Chunky Italian Soups

each 69p

Mini Bruschetta

each £1.29

Stir Through Pasta Sauce

each 89p

Bronze Pasta

each [...]

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Exclusive voucher code for Hello Baby for VoucherMum.com readers

Exclusive voucher code for Hello Baby for VoucherMum.com readers

Hello Baby have provided a voucher code just for VoucherMum.com readers. Just enter code vouchermum at checkout to claim.
Hello Baby sells a wide range of baby stuff from top brands including nursery furniture, prams and pushchairs, car seats, baby safety, accessories, activities, baby toys and travel products. UK shipping is free if you spend over [...]

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What’s on sale this week at The Co-operative

What’s on sale this week at The Co-operative

The Co-operative Best Buys for the week commencing 30 August 2010
OWN BRAND
The Co-operative British Fresh Beef Burgers 10’s 855g – £4.00
The Co-operative Elmwood British Hot & Spicy Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks 1.2kg – £4.00
The Co-operative Elmwood British Garlic & Herb Thighs and Drumsticks 1.2kg – £4.00
The Co-operative Elmwood British Chinese Chicken [...]

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Two recipes to introduce children to Asian food

Two recipes to introduce children to Asian food

Chinese grocer Wing Yip sent along two recipes specially designed to introduce children to Asian food. Both recipes are simple enough that kids can get involved in the cooking and the ingredients have been selected for childrens’ picky palettes. I am VERY familiar with picky palettes and how easy it is to fall into the [...]

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