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21 Ways to Save Money on Christmas Food and Drink

November 14, 2022 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

This year more than ever people are looking to save money on Christmas food and drink, we have you covered with our top money-saving tips and where you can save money on holiday meals without blowing the Christmas budget this year. Save Money on Christmas Food and Drink There is no denying that the traditional Christmas day dinner and festive foods can be expensive and that cost has risen since last year due to the current cost of living … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas on a budget, Food

Easy Nutritious and Cheap Lunch Ideas for Kids

February 3, 2022 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

With this year being dubbed the year of the squeeze we are all looking to make savings where we can. This round-up of cheap lunch ideas for kids can certainly help parents save a substantial amount of money each and every week this school year. As soon as your children reach Year 3 in the UK, they are no longer eligible for free universal school dinners. The cost of continuing to pay for school dinners every day of the week seriously adds up, … [Read more...]

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10 Free Food Apps That Really Do Give You Free Food (Updated for 2024)

January 19, 2022 by EmmaB 2 Comments

Free Food is the best thing - I love nothing more than eating a free slice of cake or walking away with free food. Did you know that in the UK there is a huge offering of free food apps - really! Just by downloading and using some free apps you can eat for free or be part of a rewards program that continues to provide free rewards. This year has already been dubbed the year of the squeeze due to the rising cost of living so these free food … [Read more...]

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10 Delicious Meals With Christmas Leftovers

October 23, 2021 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

Christmas dinner is the best but what to do with all those delicious Christmas leftovers? We have you covered with our 10 favourite Christmas leftovers meals. One of the best things about Christmas is the food. Nothing can quite beat the preparation and enjoyment that goes into that big Christmas meal that you have with your family. The turkey, the ham, all of the trimmings. When you have your Christmas dinner you know it is going to be epic. … [Read more...]

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Can You Eat Out of Date Food?

February 17, 2021 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

This is a post I have been meaning to write but have been prompted twice this week.  When I shared my mega bargains Tesco haul one of my daughter's friends was horrified asking can you eat out of date food? Then yesterday Cass asked where to draw the line at being frugal. Both the comment and the post got me thinking especially when I consider that the UK throws away between 7 million tonnes and 15 million tonnes of food and drink each … [Read more...]

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Eating Healthily on a Budget

May 11, 2020 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

In today's hurried pace where everyone is on the run, it is easy to get caught up in the expensive habit of eating on the run and buying expensive fast foods or pre-made foods. However, as prices rise and budgets are being stretched, it is time to take stock of eating habits and learning how to eat healthier on a smaller budget. With the amount of junk food available to us it is hard to make the decision to buy and cook healthier and cheaper. Now … [Read more...]

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15 Healthy Muffin Recipes

March 24, 2020 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

Well, it looks like we shall all be making the most of cooking and baking at home during the next few weeks. Baking with children is a great activity and will certainly help pass time each day. These 15 Healthy Muffin Recipes are a great resource to keep coming back too. I'd love to know which healthy muffin recipe you find especially tasty and if you adapt them in anyway. The Educational Benefits of Baking Baking muffins teaches … [Read more...]

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Healthy Meals on a Tight Budget

March 18, 2020 by EmmaB Leave a Comment

Menu planning and making easy meals from scratch can help families eat healthy foods even on a tight budget. Learn how to plan easy, healthy family meals for less money! Meal planning can also save you money Good meals are becoming more of a challenge, as groceries are much more expensive than they used to be. At the same time, many people are forced to get by on less money because of layoffs or downsizing. That means that regularly eating … [Read more...]

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How Meal Planning Can Save You Money

January 20, 2020 by EmmaB 2 Comments

When it comes to popular money-saving tips one thing you often hear is to start meal planning. While meal planning may not be one of the most entertaining ways to save money, it can be incredibly effective for saving money on food for your family. Food is one of our big expenses after mortgages and utility bills, I have written previously about saving on utility bills. Meal planning is a great way to ensure you use up leftovers in your … [Read more...]

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Reduced Food: How I Got £110 Worth of Food for Under £8.50

January 5, 2020 by EmmaB 4 Comments

One of the biggest costs we all have is on the weekly or monthly food shop. However, we have reduced our family spend on food with some simple but effective tips and tricks. In our house, we are a huge fan of a yellow sticker food to get reduced food. What Are Yellow Stickers? Yellow stickers are what the supermarkets pop on reduced food as they slash the prices to avoid food wastage. Each supermarket carries out reductions and yellow … [Read more...]

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