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Lifestyle Food & Drink
Explore food and drink features, supermarket deals and everyday finds from across the UK high street and beyond.


Want to scan receipts for money? These 5 UK apps actually pay
I use five UK receipt scanning apps that turn everyday shopping receipts into cash, points or gift cards, often using the same receipt more than once.


Deposit Return Scheme: How to Get Your 20p Back on Used Cans and Bottles
Eligible bottles and cans will soon carry a 20p refundable deposit. Find out which drinks count, where returns can be made and how to avoid losing your deposit.


Morrisons Unbeatable Prices: Does the 500+ Item Promise Really Make Your Shop Cheaper?
Morrisons now compares 500+ selected prices with five major rivals. See what changed, what the guarantee excludes and where your trolley could still cost less.


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.


How to Save Money on Your Holiday Without Missing Out
Cut the real cost of your next holiday with practical tips on flights, accommodation, villas, car hire, cashback, travel money and spending abroad.


Co-op £5 Pizza Deal: 2 Pizzas and Ben & Jerry’s for £5
Co-op members can pick up 2 stonebaked pizzas and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s for £5, with a saving of upto £9.25 compared with the usual prices.


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.


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.


Half a Million Tesco Clubcard Members Are Sitting on £100 or More in Unused Vouchers, Are You One of Them?
Got a Tesco Clubcard gathering dust? Half a million shoppers are sitting on £100 or more without realising. Here's how to find out if you're one of them.


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.


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.


Co-op's £4 Steak and Fries Deal: What You Get, and How to Cook It Right
A proper steak dinner for the price of a meal deal sandwich? Co-op reckons so. Here's the deal, the small print, and how to cook the steak so it's good.


My Approved Food review: Does buying short-dated groceries actually save you money?
Can Approved Food’s short-dated groceries really save you money? This review looks at prices, delivery costs, dates and whether the bargains add up.


CheckoutSmart review: How this supermarket cashback app works
An up-to-date guide to how the CheckoutSmart cashback app works, who it suits, and how to use it without spending more than planned.


Octopus Energy Free Coffee has changed , And I Think It Is a Shame
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.


Got Prime? Are you missing free Deliveroo Plus worth £42?
Loads of Prime members are paying for Deliveroo delivery they could be getting for free. Here's how to switch on your free year of Plus and start saving.


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.


JamDoughnut Cashback App Review 2026: Is It Worth Using?
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.


Is It Actually Cheaper to Make Your Own Pizza?
I worked in pizza restaurants and have made thousands of pizzas. Here’s what it actually costs to make your own at home, compared to supermarket and takeaway options.


Olio App Review: Is It Worth Using for Free Food in the UK?
With food costs continuing to climb, more people are turning to apps like Olio. This review explores how it works, what’s available, and whether it can genuinely help reduce everyday spending.


Lidl Foodies Summer Clubs: Free Kids' Cooking Sessions and £25 Vouchers Up for Grabs
Your kids could learn to cook for free this summer, and you could win £25 to spend on the ingredients. Here's how, plus what to do if you're not near a club.


How to Get Free Water Refills in the UK Using the Refill App
Save money and cut plastic waste with the Refill app. Find free water refill stations, coffee discounts, and eco-friendly shops across the UK and abroad.


Company Shop: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It's Worth Joining
The members-only supermarket where big brands go for less. I've been to check it out, so here's who gets in, what to bring and what I made of it.


IKEA £1 Breakfast Is Back, Here’s What You Need to Know!
IKEA Family members can get a six-piece breakfast for £1 at selected UK stores. Full menu details, locations and how to claim.

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