Another great free seeds offer, this time from BBC Dig In. With this offer you’ll get basil, carrots, courgettes, mixed leaves and french beans.

Here is the plan:

Now that we’re living in West Hampstead we’re struggling not to eat out all the time and try all the new places!

One restaurant we find ourselves drawn to repeatedly–because it’s scrummy and because it’s not breaking our budget–is J. It’s not fancy but I love love love the pizzas and they have a two for one offer on mains (pizza, pasta, etc) in the evenings that makes it a great value. Last Friday we shared a bottle of wine, two filling pizzas and a tiramisu and it came to £34 before tip–not too bad.

My one suggestion is no matter how much you think you like spicy pizza, think twice before ordering J’s version of the American Hot (I can’t remember the name). They are generous with the Bird’s Eye Chilies and you may find yourself, like I did, in tears!

J’s doesn’t have a website and a quick google search tells me there is at least one other location in Primrose Hill. The West Hampstead one is at 218 West End Lane. Here are some other reviews.

Giraffe restaurants are giving away free coffee until 10:30 every Wednesday until 16th June with its Wake Up Wednesday promotion!

You can get a classic size takeaway cappucino, latte, americano or herbal tea.

Ahhh free coffee!

Thanks to Martin’s Money Tips for the tip!

A little site called Groupon pioneered the brilliant idea of harnessing the collective buying power of total strangers to create group discounts (group coupon = groupon). They launched about a year and a half ago in the States and have been growing at a ridiculous rate since. Now, with Groupon London ready to launch any day now, it’s time to figure out what group couponing is all about.

Groupon features a daily deal on something to do, see or buy at an unbeatable price. If enough people sign up, you get the deal! It’s easy and it works really, really well. For example, today’s deal in Los Angeles was a 60 minute massage for $39 (Approx £26) – more than half off. You can sign up for Groupon London here.

Can’t stand the suspense and want to try group couponing NOW? Try Groupola.com from the founder of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk. It launched last month in eight UK cities and plans to expand. The model is the same. Today’s London deal is £45 for a West End show and a meal at a West End restaurant. Not too late to get in on it now!

My recommendation? Sign up for both sites and seeing what kind of deals they offer if they cover your area. It’s another great tool to add to your budget mum toolkit!

On Sunday at 12:00 celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine’s 65th and Hamleys 250th anniversary by helping make the longest ever Thomas train out of cake!

Everyone who attends the event at Hamleys Regent Street is asked to bake and bring a carriage and add it to the train. Children that take part will receive a Thomas the Tank goody for being Really Useful and will get to meet Fat Controller. Watch a video here to find out how to make your carriage, hosted by Jane Asher!

There will be loads of other free activities as well, including storytelling, screenings, workshops to make a Fat Controller and more, which continue throughout March.

ASDA are offering 48 newborn nappies for the giveaway price of £1.

The brand is ASDA’s own brand Little Angels New Arrival Newborn in size 1 and they ring in at 2.1p per nappy. Regular price is £3.75 for the package.

Word on the street is that you can get them both online and in store at that price.

The Britain On Show is giving away packets of beetroot and spinach seeds along with full planting and harvesting instructions as part of their free superfoods seeds giveaway.

Click here to get in on the action!

Thanks to Magic Freebies UK for the tip.

• Tigi Bedhead, Tigi Catwalk, Tigi S-Factor – Save up to 50% OFF
• Tigi Bedhead For Men, Tigi Rockaholic, Tigi Bedhead Cosmetics – NOW 40% OFF
• Tigi Love, Peace & the Planet – NOW 40% OFF
• Tigi Catwalk – NEW Brand – Your Highness – Available NOW with 40% saving
• Shu Uemera – Exclusive NEW Brand from L’Oreal available at wantthelook.com
• Kerastase – 15% off
  • Limited Edition 500mls – Available in Bain Satin 1, Bain Satin 2 and Bain Miroir
• Moroccan Oil – NEW Brand – Available NOW. Earn Bonus Loyalty Points when you purchase any MoroccanOil products.
• ghd – Purchase ANY ghd Straightener – Standard, Mini or Salon – (not bundled straigtheners) and receive a Heat Proof Carry Case worth £15 FREE. Whilst stocks last.
• ghd Thermodynamics – Thermal Protectors – Buy 1 Get 1 Free (whilst stocks last)
• ghd Thermodynamics – 15% off
  • 3 for 2 offer. Buy any 3 products and get the cheapest Free. (Not including Thermal Protectors) (whilst stocks last)
• Dermalogica – 15% off
  • Buy ANY 3 products and receive 3 Age Smart Products worth £20 Free. Whilst stocks last.
• Paul Mitchell – 15% off
  • Purchase 2 products and receive a Free Vintage Locket (whilst stocks last)
• Matrix Design Pulse – 15% off and NOW 3 for 2. Buy any 3 products, get the cheapest free.
• Matrix – 15% off
  • Purchase a Conditioner and Styling Product and get the equivalent shampoo FREE (Worth £6.50)
• Matrix Biolage  – 15% off
  • Purchase a Shampoo & Conditioner (500ml) and receive a FREE Cera-Repair Treatment worth £12.25.
• Matrix Men – 15% off – Get a FREE Wash Bag with ANY Mens product.
• Redken Haircare – 15% off
  • Buy a Shampoo and Conditioner (Bundle) and receive the equivalent shampoo FREE worth £10.95.
• Redken Styling – 15% off
  • Buy Any 2 Styling products (excluding Hairsprays)and get a Quick Dry 18 100ml Free (whilst stocks last)
• Redken For Men – 15% off
• American Crew – 10% off
  • Buy an 85g Fiber or  Forming Cream and get a 50g tub FREE. For a limited period.
• Wella SP / Wella For Men – Upto 25% off! Whilst stocks last.
• Sun Laboratories – 10% off – New Brand at wantthelook.com
• L’Oreal Homme – 15% off
  • Buy any 2 products and get a Free Wash Bag (whilst stocks last)
• Pureology – 10% off
  • Free Candle worth £25 with any 2 products. (whilst stocks last)
• Sebastian – 15% off
• Aveda – 15% off
• Bumble & Bumble – 15% off
• KMS- 20% off
• L’Oreal Professional Tecni Art, Serie-Expert & Playball – 15% off

Tesco is slashing the cost of loads of baby and toddler essentials during its Baby Wonderland event until 10th March.

Some of the great offers include:

Huggies Super Dry Value Boxes
NOW £9 (was £11.98)

Pampers Baby Dry Jumbo Packs
2 for £18 – usually £10

Pampers Carry Packs (Baby Dry & Active Fit)
2 for £9 – usually £5.98

Huggies Pull Ups Carry Packs)
Save 1/3 – NOW £3.32 (was £4.98)

Johnsons Baby Wipes Fragrance Free 6-PK
£5 – Special Purchase

Selected Johnsons Baby Toiletries
£2 – (prices usually from £2.50)

Tesco Maternity Towels x 10
Save 1/3 – NOW 64p (was £0.96)

Tesco Ultra slim Breast Pads x 40
Save 1/3 – NOW £1.74 (was £2.61)

Tesco My Baby’s Muslin Squares x 6
Save 1/3 – NOW £3.20 (was £4.80)

Tommee Tippee Explora Cups and Tableware
2 for £5 – (prices usually from £2.88)

Organix 12month Snacks (15g)
3 for £1- usually £0.46

Cow & Gate Growing up milk (900g)
£5 – usually £6.96

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 400g
£5 – usually £6.39

Tommee Tippee Hygeine Plus Sangenic Nappy Disposal Bin
1/2 price – NOW £9.99 (was £19.99)

For more information please visit the Tesco Baby & Toddler Club.

The Co-operative Best Buys for the week commencing 1st March.

The Co-operative Elmwood Fresh Chicken Stir Fry Strips 450g/ Somerfield Healthy Choice Chicken Stir Fry Strips 450g – £2.50

The Co-operative Healthy Living Tomato & Herb Pasta Sauce 500g – £0.50

The Co-operative Pasta Shapes 500g (Excluding Wholewheat) – £0.50

The Co-operative Reduced Fat Garlic Baguette 180g - £0.50

The Co-operative British Extra Large Boneless Pork Leg Joint (per kg)
Now £3.19 Was £6.39

The Co-operative Mandarins 800g
Now £1.50 Was £3.00

The Co-operative Fairtrade 99 Tea Bags 80’s 250g – £1.00

The Co-operative Fairtrade Hollow Milk Chocolate Bunny 150g
Now £3.20 Was £4.00

The Co-operative Fairtrade Pure Orange Juice 1ltr
Now £1.17 Was £1.47

Napolina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1ltr
Now £2.50 Was £5.99

Veetee Dine In Microwave Rice Basmati/Pilau/ Long Grain 280/300g
Now £0.70 Was £1.75

Dairy Crest Clover Dairy Spread 500g
Now £0.87 Was £1.75

Nestlé Shredded Wheat Bite Size Biscuits 500g
Now £1.22 Was £2.45

Always Ultra/Wing Normal/Plus Towels 10’s/16’s
Now £1.00 Was £2.00

Flash Strongweave Lemon Wipes 60’s
Now £0.84 Was £1.69

The Co-operative Fresh 25 British Beef Meatballs 450g - £2.00

The Co-operative Italian Pasta Sauce 500g -  £0.66

The Co-operative Spaghetti 500g – £0.37

The Co-operative Garlic Baguette 380g – £0.97

The Co-operative Baking Potatoes 2.5kg
Now £1.00 Was £2.10

The Co-operative Raspberries 170g
Now £1.95 Was £4.00

The Co-operative Smoked/Unsmoked Gammon Joint 1.2kg
Now £5.00 Was £10.00

The Co-operative Scottish Smoked Salmon 180g
Now £2.99 Was £5.99

The Co-operative Fairtrade Roast & Ground Italian Coffee 227g
Now £1.52 Was £2.29

The Co-operative Stonebaked Margherita Pizza 295g
Now £1.39 Was £2.79

The Co-operative Italian Herb Salad 100g
Now £1.00 Was £1.50

The Co-operative Spinach 225g
Now £1.00 Was £1.50

Dolmio Stir-In Pasta Sauce 150g – £1.49

Cadbury Easter Eggs 173g – 190g - £3.00

Mackies Traditional Luxury Dairy Ice Cream 1ltr
Now £1.46 Was £2.99

Jamie Oliver Pesto 190g
Now £1.09 Was £2.29

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 450g
Now £1.05 Was £2.39

Danone Activia Yogurt 8 x 125g
Now £1.40 Was £2.99

Dr Oetker Pizza 330 – 365g
Now £1.29 Was £2.69

Bertolli Olive Oil 500ml
Now £1.74 Was £3.49

Lily O’Brien Italian Chocolate Collection 165g
Now £3.00 Was £6.00

Young’s Smoked Salmon 200g
Now £2.99 Was £6.00

Muro Di Vino Montepulciano D’abruzzo/Pinot Grigio/Nero D’avola Rosato 75cl
Now £3.99 Was £7.99