Well, now MySteal.co.uk is combining those two lovely things (voucher aggregation and group couponing). The site provides users with a daily view of all the city deals in once place for 71 cities and counting. Ace!

Currently they are partnering with Groupon-MyCityDeal, Groupola, LivingSocial Townhog,  Wowcher, VivaVoucher, kgb-deals, Likebees, Wahanda, LondonsBest and mypiggyback. What the who? Right, I didn’t know there were that many of these sites out there.

I reckon you should bookmark this and give it a try. The sites are filled with the kind of deals that are nice to have rather than need to have (spa day anyone?) but there is always a possiblity of getting a thrifty date night or a seriously deserved massage at a rock bottom price.

The site is run by Candy Delaney who aims to be your virtual 1950’s housewife by providing you with a free daily email with a recipe for your evening supper Monday to Friday. Each recipe has:

• No more than 550 calories
• No more than 10% saturated fat, but typically less than 5%
• A total preparation and cooking time of 30 minutes
• Wholesome ingredients, such that by the end of the week, you will have ticked off all nutritional guidelines

The best part is she sends you a weekly shopping list each Friday with the ingredients labeled by day of week so you’re extremely organised. Going out on Thursday? Don’t buy the Thursday items on the list. She also helps you sort out your kitchen from the get-go by giving you a list of “stock-up staples” – basics you should always have on hand.

Here are a few recent recipes to give you an idea of what you’re in for:

Pronto Prawn Paella

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150g / 5 ¼ oz / ¾ cup paella rice
Pinch saffron
1 tsp paprika
400ml / 14 fl.oz / 1 ¾ cup vegetable stock (a vegetable stock / bouillon cube crumbled into 400ml of boiling water)
215g / 7 ¾ oz / 1 cup king prawns, cooked and peeled
100g / 3 ½ oz / ⅔ cup frozen peas
½ tbsp parsley

Method:
(1) Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, pepper and garlic and cook for 4 mins, or until the vegetables soften. (2) Stir in the paella rice, saffron and paprika. Combine well. (3) Pour in the stock and allow to simmer for 15 mins, or until the rice is tender. Add more stock or boiling water if necessary. (4) Add the prawns and peas for the last 4 mins of cooking time. Allow to heat through. Season to taste, stir in the parsley and serve up.

The Nitty-Gritty:
Serves 2
Average Calories: 491
Average Saturated Fat: 2.4g
3 of your 5-a-day

Moroccan Chicken Kebabs and Couscous

Ingredients:
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
10g / ⅓ oz fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into chunks
300ml / ½ pt / 1 ¼ cup chicken stock (chicken stock / bouillon cube crumbled into 300ml boiling water)
100g / 3 ½ oz / ½ cup couscous
1 onion, cut into wedges and then flaked
1 courgette, sliced and quartered
½ aubergine, sliced and quartered
½ tbsp harissa paste

Method:
(1) Combine ⅔ of the oil with the parsley, garlic, paprika, cumin and the lime juice and zest in a mixing bowl. Then add the chicken chunks, cover well and leave to marinade for 15 mins. (2) Preheat the barbecue or grill. Thread the marinated chicken onto two skewers. Then grill for 10 mins, or until cooked, turning halfway. (3) Meanwhile, pour the chicken stock over the couscous. Leave to soak under a silver foil cover for 10 mins. Then fluff up with a fork. (4) Heat the remaining oil in a wok and add the onion, courgette and aubergine. Stir fry for 2 mins, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Then add the harissa paste and stir fry for another 2 mins. (5) Serve the Moroccan chicken kebabs with a side of the couscous and the harissa vegetables

The Nitty-Gritty:
Serves 2
Average Calories: 525
Average Saturated Fat: 2.5g
2 ½ of your 5-a-day

Raspberry, Prosciutto and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients:
300g / 10 ½ oz / 1 ¾ cup asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 fresh peaches, stoned and thickly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
125g / 4 ½ oz / 1 cup fresh raspberries
100g / 3 ½ oz / 3 ⅓ cups baby spinach
4 slices of prosciutto (parma ham), cut into thin strips
60g / 2 oz / ⅔ cup mozzarella, reduced fat, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 slices of wholemeal or rye bread

Method:
(1) Heat a saucepan of water and add the asparagus. Cook for 4 mins, or until tender but with bite. Then drain. (2) Dry-fry the peaches in a non-stick frying pan for 3 mins on one side, or until they look slightly charred. (3) To make the dressing, whisk the oil and vinegar together in a small bowl. Add a few crushed raspberries and then combine well. (4) Assemble the salad by placing the spinach in a salad bowl. Scatter over the raspberries, peach slices, prosciutto, mozzarella and warm asparagus. Drizzle the dressing over and gently toss everything together. (5) Serve up with a handsome hunk of bread and a refreshing glass of wine!

The Nitty-Gritty:
Serves 2
Average Calories: 398
Average Saturated Fat: 4.6g
3 of your 5-a-day

EZ writes Creature Comforts and describes it as a blog “about celebrating the tiny details that make life so amazing and looking to find beauty in the unexpected.” Her daily inspiration posts are lovely and she also shares her etsy finds, favourite artists, mood boards, DIY ideas and her own beautiful pictures. You can even browse her blog by colour!

Elle Decoration UK recently featured EZ and she gave us a peek into her studio. Gorgeous, no?

You can really get lost in her site. Just remember not to make it feel bad about your own, less beautiful life! It’s meant to inspire you!

Here are a few of my favourite posts:

DIY: Repurposed Tins as Magnetic Organizers

Free Download: Printable Party Bunting and Cupcake Toppers

Colour Crush: Bright Pink

One Good Thing: Message-in-a-Cookie Cutter

Inspiration Daily: 6.25.10

Other sites I’ve been loving include Domestic Sluttery, Make and Takes and Old School.

To see the previous roundup, click here.

20 ways to save money this summer from the Telegraph

Saving money on cinema from Shopaholly

Make the most of your loyalty cards from lovemoney.com

5 financial principles for a seismic economy from Wisebread

Six top tips from Yorkshire’s thriftiest grannies from Miss Thrifty

9 ways to save money on home insurance from WalletPop UK

8 easy, simple and frugal home improvements from Home Ever After

One hundred ways to save money parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX from Notes from the Frugal Trenches

• More items added to the Crave Maternity sale http://bit.ly/cravematernity
• Eek! The Daily Mail readers are being very mean to Coleen and her new Littlewood’s range. I feel a bit bad for her! http://bit.ly/cya0Il
• Kids DVDs are 3 for £12 at Wooly’s – over 50 top titles on offer http://bit.ly/woolysdvdoffer
• 2 for 1 offer on ENB’s Cinderella! At the London Coliseum 11-15 August. Call the Box Office on 0871 911 0200 and quote Mumsnet
• 10 ways to save on school holidays from Which? http://bit.ly/whichholidaystips
• Buy one get one half off on The Body Shop’s rainforest haircare range until 12 August http://bit.ly/tbsrainforesthair
• Bikes are on offer from £65 during Asda’s Pedal Power promotion! http://bit.ly/asdasport
• Tesco’s cooking with kids section – fun! http://bit.ly/tescokidscooking
• Hooray! 10% off Boden Autumn range + free shipping and returns! http://bit.ly/bodenautumn10

I usually buy a bunch of rosemary or coriander for one recipe and then the rest goes to waste (for shame!) so the ideas here are a great reminder of how to use your herbs and not waste them!

Rosemary

* Throw some fresh rosemary on the barbecue. It creates a wonderful aroma which will make your mouth water.
* Chicken is a perfect partner for Rosemary, so lay a sprig on your chicken pieces on the barbecue.
* Jazz up a tub of fresh olives by combining them with fresh chopped rosemary (discarding the woody stem first), finely chopped sundried tomatoes and a little olive oil.

Coriander

* To make a tasty marinade for the barbecue, combine two tablespoons of fresh chopped coriander with the juice of one lime, one tablespoon olive oil and crushed garlic clove with freshly ground black pepper. Use to marinade chicken or mushroom and halloumi kebabs either as a vegetarian option or side dish.
* Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your summer dishes by making a vibrant salsa. Take four large ripe chopped tomatoes, add two tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, half a red onion, two de-seeded and chopped green chillies, the juice of one lime and a pinch of sugar and season.
* Add a taste of Mexico to your summer barbecue by combining coriander with green chillies, garlic and lime juice to make a dressing for vegetables.

Chives

* For a tasty and indulgent side dish, bake your potatoes and when cooked, cut in half and carefully scoop out the insides without damaging the skins. Mix in a bowl with a dash of cream, butter, a handful of chopped chives and some grated cheese. Scoop back into the shells and place under a hot grill for a few minutes until browned.
* To add a personal touch to your summer salads, just add a handful of chopped fresh herbs. In addition to making your salad look spectacular, chopped chives, parsley, coriander and basil all add wonderful taste and texture.
* Snip chives into sour cream to create a home-made sour cream and chive dip.

Mint

* Fresh mint is the staple of the British summer. Keep it to hand to add to Pimms, decorate sorbets and desserts and to make refreshing mint tea by simply steeping a handful in hot water.
* Mint is also delicious in a mint, lime and yogurt marinade, using two tablespoons low fat plain yogurt, half a tablespoon of chopped fresh mint and the finely grated zest and juice of half a lime. The marinade is delicious with lean lamb leg steaks cut into cubes as a kebab.
* Pop some sprigs of mint on the saucepan when you’re boiling new potatoes. It gives them a fresh but subtle flavour. Discard the leaves when you drain the potatoes, but garnish with more mint just before serving.

Basil

* The refreshing flavours of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil are a classic combination which make the perfect accompaniment to barbecued meat. Simply slice beef tomatoes and mozzarella lay them on a plate, each disc overlapping and garnish with lots of torn basil leaves. The vibrant colours are sure to impress your guests and brighten up the table.
* Liven up garlic bread by adding some basil. Chop a handful of basil leaves and combine with two tablespoons butter and two garlic cloves. Spread the butter mixture on ciabatta (sliced lengthways) and grill for 2-3 minutes.
* Make the most of summer flavours by roasting tomatoes in a little olive oil and garlic. Add a few handfuls of torn basil and serve with crusty bread

Parsley

There are two varieties of parsley – curly or flat leafed. Flat leaf is used widely in Mediterranean cooking and has a stronger, sweeter flavour than curly.
*Fresh chopped parsley is delicious stirred through pasta with a little olive oil, for a simple, but tasty dish.
*For a light summer lunch, add chopped fresh parsley to a cheese omelette
*Add chopped fresh parsley to homemade croutons.

The best way to store cut herbs is to either place the bag in the salad drawer of the refrigerator or for maximum freshness, cut 2cm off the stalks and put in a cup of water in the refrigerator. Try to avoid submerging the leaves in the water.

• Don’t forget the M&S sale starts today! http://bit.ly/markssparks
• 2500 products added to the Argos clearance http://bit.ly/argosclearance
• House of Fraser is basically giving things away – Sale is now up to 70% off plus EXTRA 20% off select sale items http://bit.ly/houseoffraser
• £25 off your first credit order of £60 or more at Very with code ZZ388 until 31 July http://bit.ly/xvery
• Laura Ashley summer sale – up to 50% off plus free shipping until 1 August http://bit.ly/9lPHoN
• Free shipping at Miss Selfridge on orders over £40 with code SUMMER10MS http://bit.ly/xmissselfridge – good until 26 July!
• Big nursery/junior bedroom furniture and accessories sale at My Mini Monsters until 31 July http://bit.ly/minimonsters
• Up to 50% off on tents at Wooly’s http://bit.ly/woolystents
• Ever wonder what the Royals cost? Interesting post from LoveMoney http://bit.ly/bPmG7M

Space is never more at a premium than when a baby is on the way, but most of us hoard our belongings so de-cluttering to make room for the new addition to the family can feel like a Herculean task. Putting your things in self storage can help create that much needed space without throwing things out you might need later. And by following these storage tips, you’ll have a clutter free home in no time.

Size is everything

First up, make a list of the items and then group them according to how you will organise them. Start by identifying items that will be packed in boxes and stacked, then prioritise boxed items you will want to access most frequently.

Divide by fragility or weight, as heavier (make sure you have someone to do the heavy lifting if you’re expecting), sturdier items should be stored on the bottom of stacked items with fragile items on top. Then consider awkwardly-sized items that won’t stack well, including how often you will need to use them, and how heavy they are.

Storing Books

Books can be surprisingly heavy if too many of them are stacked together so the best way to pack these is to use small boxes for efficient use of the self storage space. Stack smaller books over larger books and make sure that they’re arranged horizontally (never vertically) because it can damage the spine.

Storing Clothing

Clothing should be stored in wardrobe boxes, on hangers, to retain their original shapes. Keep out of season clothes accessible, as you may need to store your clothing for longer than anticipated. Finally, place some moth balls inside the boxes where you store your clothes to prevent any damage.

Storing Mattresses

If you’re turning your spare bedroom into a nursery, you may want to store a mattress or two. Wrap your mattresses in the special bags available at most supermarkets and DIY stores. These not only prevent them from losing shape but protect them from absorbing moisture as well. If you store it for longer than a year, change the plastic covering once annually.

Writing on All Sides

Write down what each box contains and to what kind of room it belongs. Don’t just write it on one side, as sometimes it may be stacked in such a way that your label will be hidden from view.

And there you have it – everything packed up and stored!

• Big, big M&S sale starting tomorrow – it has been confirmed! http://bit.ly/markssparks
• Get 10% off ASOS with code ASOSTREATS at checkout until midnight tonight! Works on sales too. http://bit.ly/xasos
• Yay! New Hobbycraft jam making range now online http://bit.ly/hobbycraftjam
• Win a chance to play a pea-in-the-pod character on the Toy Story 3 DVD! http://bit.ly/toystory3contest
• Clearance items added and free delivery with code FREEDEL at Nike http://bit.ly/nikeclearance
• 7 For All Mankind skinny jeans on sale for £77 (down from £155) at House of Fraser http://bit.ly/7skinniesonsale
• Matalan half price sale starts today http://bit.ly/matalansale
• Expedia 24 hour hotel sale http://bit.ly/8YKjkB

If you’re a mum or dad of a 6-9 year old I think you’ll really like this site. The content includes parenting advice and tips with a focus on skill-building. There are sections on helping your kids learn new skills, like inline skating and skipping – two things we did a lot of last weekend! Curiously, however, there was no post on learning to ride a bike which would be REALLY useful.

There is also a section called Skillscape which is a map of the UK’s best spaces for kids to play and practise their skills, from parks and playgrounds to sports clubs. You can contribute by mapping your kids’ favourite activity spaces (the harder-to-find and more local, the better) and if you share a space you’ll be entered to win a family holiday for four. If you’re staycationing this summer Skillscape is a great place to get ideas for places to go.

You can also check out Ready for Ten’s Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/readyforten