All The Penny Pincher Blog Posts

From supermarket cafés to big-name restaurants, here's where kids eat free or for £1 this summer, with all the dates, small print and money-saving tips.

Discover the best cashback apps and websites in the UK for 2026. Compare TopCashback, Quidco & JamDoughnut and earn money back on everyday spending.

Honest JamDoughnut app review after 2+ years earning hundreds in cashback. Learn how it works, where to use it, and whether it’s worth it.

Kids Week 2026 is now under way, with more than 200,000 tickets available. Find participating London shows, booking tips and access information.

Aldi’s Baby and Toddler Event returns on 23rd July 2026, with 30 Specialbuys from 79p. Here are the full prices, key dates and items worth checking.

Keep the children busy without draining your budget, with free workshops, low-cost days out, current family deals and easy activities for home.

Tesco has brought back its 25% off F&F school uniform offer for July 2026, with two polo shirts reduced to £2.25 and two pairs of trousers down to £5.25 for Clubcard members.

Car hire can cost far more than its headline price. My Florida receipts reveal how tolls, child seats and processing fees can catch travellers out.

Morrisons has partnered with Kellogg’s to offer a free breakfast in its cafés during every 2026 school holiday. Here’s what’s included, who can claim it, and how it works alongside Kids Eat Free.

You can now use Nectar points for days out at Alton Towers, LEGOLAND and more. Double your points value on Merlin tickets. Here's how to do it

Octopus Energy is changing its popular free coffee reward. I tried the new scratchcard, did not win, and think loyal customers are losing something useful.

Asda shoppers can get 5p off every litre of fuel after spending £40 in store. Here’s how to qualify, claim the coupon and decide whether it is worth using.

Aldi was cheapest for a 95-item shop in June, while Asda led for branded groceries. See how supermarket prices and loyalty savings compare today.

Monday is when food delivery apps offer their biggest discounts. Learn how to stack deals on Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats with cashback apps and loyalty cards to save serious money on groceries

A family trip to the beach can become surprisingly expensive once you add parking, food, equipment and treats. Here’s how to plan a brilliant budget-friendly beach day without cutting the fun or compromising on safety.

Get a free National Trust pass this summer. Free family entry worth up to £50 via newspaper vouchers. Here's how to claim yours.

Co-op members can get 2 stonebaked pizzas and a drinks pack for £5, while non-members pay £6 for the same deal.

Parents with a child under 5 years old can take advantage of Morrisons Baby Club offer for a free slice of cake on a Monday!

You can visit RHS gardens for £1 if you’re on certain benefits. See who qualifies, which RHS gardens are included, and how the Access for All scheme works.

Monzo has become a really useful free money management app. Here's how I use it for saving, budgeting and family finances.

Aldi's popular £5 school uniform bundle is back from 28th June, with school shoes, PE kit, backpacks and classroom essentials also returning.

Company Shop sells surplus stock at discounts. But cheap doesn't always mean best value. Here's what I found and whether the bargains are as good as they first appear.

Is TopCashback safe, legit and worth it? My honest review, with the real £2,738 I've earned (and the £350 that got declined)

Tesco has launched the Clubcard for 16 and 17-year-olds. Here's how it works, why it matters and why I think it should go even further.