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Family Life, Health & Education
Family life inspiration, school updates and practical everyday planning ideas.


Uniform tax rebate: could washing your work uniform get you tax back?
Wash your own work uniform? You could be missing out on tax back. Find out what you can claim, which years count and how to apply directly to HMRC for free.


Lasting Power of Attorney: Who Could Act for You?
Could your family pay your bills or make care decisions if you couldn’t? Find out how a lasting power of attorney works, what it costs and how to pay less.


Over-60's Discount: Get 10% Off Every Tuesday At Iceland
Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, the 2025 rule change you need to know, and exactly how to claim it.


McDonald’s Fun Football: Free Football for Kids Aged 5-11
McDonald's Fun Football gives kids aged 5-11 free coaching at 400+ locations. Find a session near you, what to take and how to book a place.


Heritage Open Days: How to Find 6,000+ Free Days Out
Heritage Open Days is on from the 11th to the 20th of September, giving you access to 6,200+ free events and experiences at historic places across England.


Morrisons Baby Club Free Cake Offer Extended for One Week Only
Morrisons has extended its usual Monday Baby Club cake perk for one week only, giving members seven days to claim a free cake with a hot drink.


Planning an Isle of Wight Trip on a Budget?
Our family keeps returning to the Isle of Wight. Here’s how we keep ferry, food and days-out costs down without filling the week with paid attractions.


Forgot your medication? How an NHS 111 emergency prescription can help
Away from home and run out of regular medication? See how NHS 111 can help, which medicines are excluded and what an emergency supply may cost.


Freddie Mercury at the V&A: See 8 Iconic Looks for Free
Fancy seeing Freddie Mercury’s famous costumes for free? Eight iconic looks are coming to the V&A across a six-stop museum trail this autumn.


Maximise Your Annual Leave: Best Dates Left in 2026 and 2027
Make your annual leave go further by joining it to weekends and bank holidays, with the best remaining 2026 dates and a 2027 plan for England and Wales.


DIY Spa Day at Home: How to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa for Less
Turn an ordinary bathroom into a relaxing home spa using things you already own, with low-cost ideas for lighting, scents, towels and atmosphere.


My Nous review: is it legit, safe and worth using?
Nous found possible savings across my household bills, including about £300 on energy. This review explains the costs, controls and drawbacks.


Hampton Court Gardens Free Days: 7 Dates You Can Visit for Free
Seven Hampton Court Gardens free days remain this year. See the dates, what’s included, plus £1 palace tickets and cheap visit tips.


Edinburgh on a Budget: Why Haymarket Can Be a Smart Base
Use Haymarket as a practical Edinburgh base, compare transport and luggage costs, find free attractions and avoid paying more than you need to.


Open House Festival Is Back: Explore London for Free
Explore buildings, neighbourhoods and guided tours across London without paying entry fees. Here’s how to make the most of Open House Festival.


Aldi Baby Event Returns With Baby & Toddler Essentials From £2.49
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.


Got a Disabled Bus Pass? You’ll Soon Travel Free All Day
Disabled bus pass holders will soon travel free before 9.30am and after 11pm. Here’s what the change means and who can qualify in England.


Monzo Review: A Really Useful Free Money Management App
Monzo has become a really useful free money management app. Here's how I use it for saving, budgeting and family finances.


Need a Free Summer Activity Pack? This One Gets Kids Outdoors for £0
Need a free school holiday activity? The John Muir Trust’s new family pack turns a local park, garden, beach or woodland into something to explore.


Kids Eat Free Deals Summer Holidays 2026: Full UK List of Free & £1 Meals
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.


McQueens Dairies Review: Is Doorstep Milk Delivery Worth It?
We use McQueens Dairies every week for milk and everyday essentials. Here’s why we went back to doorstep deliveries, what it costs and how PENNY50 works.


Free Theatre Tickets for Kids During London Kids Week 2026
Free theatre tickets for the kids in London's West End every summer sounds too good to be true, but it's real. Here's how the offer works.


30 Free and Cheap Summer Holiday Activities for Kids in the UK (2026)
Keep the children busy without draining your budget, with free workshops, low-cost days out, current family deals and easy activities for home.


National Cinema Weekend – £4 Tickets All Weekend
More than 500 cinemas are cutting tickets to £4 for National Cinema Weekend, with premium formats included and more ways to save throughout the year.

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