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Eating On A Budget
Food is one of the biggest household costs, but it’s also one of the easiest areas to make meaningful savings.
Below you’ll find Penny Pincher blog posts covering cheap recipes, supermarket deals, cashback apps and simple strategies to help you spend less on groceries without cutting corners.
Bill’s £5 Pancake Week 2026: Dates, Prices and Bottomless Details
Bill’s £5 Pancake Week runs 23rd–27th February 2026. Here’s how the £5 stacks and 90-minute bottomless pancakes deal works, including full prices.
Morrisons Free Kellogg’s Breakfast During School Holidays In 2026
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.
Morrisons Baby Club Free Cake and M&S The Parent Hood Explained
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!
Valentine’s Day Dine In Deals 2026, UK Supermarket Guide
Planning Valentine’s Day at home? Here’s a full breakdown of the UK’s best supermarket dine in deals for 2026, plus smart ways to stack loyalty cards and cashback.
Which Supermarket Ended Up Cheapest In January 2026?
Which? has compared UK supermarket prices for January 2026. See which supermarket is cheapest for small and large shops, plus ways to save more.
Here’s Where Kids Eat Free or for £1 Across the UK This Half Term
A practical guide to where kids can eat free or for £1 across the UK this half term, covering restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, plus cashback and loyalty tips.
Free Breakfast Clubs in Primary Schools: How the Scheme Works and Who Can Use It
Free breakfast clubs are expanding across England’s primary schools. Learn how they work and how earlier drop-off times could reduce food and childcare costs for families.
McDonald’s vs Burger King Rewards: Which Loyalty Scheme Is Better Value?
McDonald’s is changing its rewards scheme. We compare McDonald’s vs Burger King points, deals, and freebies to see which saves you more.
CheckoutSmart review, how the cashback app works and how it can save you money
An honest, up-to-date guide to how the CheckoutSmart cashback app works, who it suits, and how to use it without spending more than planned.
The Co-op Freezer Favourites Pick and Mix Deal
The Co-op Freezer Favourites deal explained. Prices, membership value, and practical ways to save on your shop.
Today’s Best Freebies and Hot Deals You Can Claim Right Now in the UK
Find the latest UK deals and freebies, with discounts, special offers, coupon codes, and smart ways to stack savings and cashback.
Gousto 70% Off First Box, 5 Meals for 4 People for £19.20
Get 70% off your first Gousto box. Feed 4 people for £0.96 per portion with 5 meals for £19.20. No commitment, cancel anytime.
IKEA January Food Deals: 99p Meals, Cheap Breakfasts and Kids Eating for Less
Save money this January with IKEA food deals, including 99p meals, cheap breakfasts, kids’ meals from 95p, and cashback tips.
Wetherspoons January Sale - Cut Price Drinks & Grub - Grab A Pint For Just 99p!
The Wetherspoons January Sale runs from 2nd–15th January 2026. Full list of food and drink deals, prices, and what’s included across UK pubs.
Supermarket Cashback Apps: My Real Experience After Years of Daily Use
Save money on your grocery shop with UK supermarket cashback apps. Learn how they work, which ones to download, and how to get the most cashback.
2025 Christmas Veg Wars: Grab Your Christmas Veg From Just 5p!
The Christmas veg wars for 2025 are now live. All UK supermarkets have confirmed their festive veg deals, starting from just 5p!
Co-op’s £5 Pizza & Ben & Jerry’s Deal: Everything You Need to Know
Co-op members can grab 2 stonebaked pizzas and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s for just £5 until 2nd January 2026. See how much you save, stacking tricks, delivery costs, regional differences, and cashback hacks.
Government Make Baby Formula Cheaper: How Parents 'Might' Save £500 a Year
Parents can now use loyalty points and vouchers to buy infant formula under new UK rules. Learn how the changes work, why the formula is becoming more affordable and how families 'could' save up to £500 a year.
Free Uber Rides and Meals for NHS & HSC Staff This Christmas 2025
NHS and HSC staff can get two free Uber rides and a £10 Uber Eats meal on 25th December 2025. Learn how to claim, key deadlines, eligibility, and the latest terms in this updated 2025 guide.
The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Freebies and Discounts You Can Claim!
Discover the best UK birthday freebies, from free burgers and doughnuts to cocktails and cake. Sign up early and enjoy a full day of treats without spending a penny.
MyWaitrose Little Treats Explained: How the New Reward Scheme Works
MyWaitrose has launched Little Treats nationwide with rewards when you hit monthly spend milestones. Find out how it works, what you actually get, how to avoid overspending, and whether it’s worth it for UK shoppers.
Did You Know One Stop Gives Away Free Food Every Evening? Here’s How It Works
You can now get free food at One Stop after 8 pm. See how the scheme works, what’s included, and simple ways to make the most of it.
Don't Let £16.5 Million Slip Away: Tesco Clubcard Vouchers Expire This Month.
£16.5 million of Tesco Clubcard vouchers expire at the end of November. Check your app and paper coupons now to avoid losing savings. Learn how to stack Clubcard Prices, boost value with Reward Partners, and stretch your vouchers further.
GreenJinn Review 2025 – How I Save Hundreds Every Year on Groceries
Learn how GreenJinn's free supermarket cashback app can save you £300+ yearly on UK grocery shopping. Honest review with tips, examples, and step-by-step guide.
Last Chance: Free £3.95 Sainsbury’s Meal Deal with Vita Coco (Extended Until 19th October)
Hurry; Vita Coco’s free £3.95 Sainsbury’s meal deal has been extended to 19th October 2025. Get your free lunch when you choose a Vita Coco Treats drink as part of your Sainsbury’s meal deal. Only a few redemptions left!
Wetherspoons Discount: 7.5% Off All Food & Drinks on Thursday 18th September 2025
Save 75p on every £10 at Wetherspoons on Thursday, 18th September 2025. 7.5% discount on all food and drinks across 794 pubs for Tax Equality Day.
Cadbury Chocolate for 97p at Sainsbury's - Here's What You Need to Know!
Sainsbury's Cadbury chocolate bags just 97p with Nectar card - 50% cheaper than Tesco, ASDA & Morrisons. Perfect for Christmas stocking fillers. Stock up now before sellout.
Heinz Half-Price Sainsbury’s Deal – Will It Return for 2025?
From ketchup to Beanz, Sainsbury’s slashed Heinz prices by 50% in 2024 for Nectar members. Will the half-price Heinz deal be back again?
How to Get Free Water Refills in the UK with 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.
Free School Meals Are Changing in 2026, So Who Qualifies, What to Do, and What It’s Worth
Free school meals in England are expanding in September 2026. Find out what’s changing, how much they’re worth, and what to do if you don’t qualify.
Free & Discounted Groceries: Our Shopmium Cashback App Review
Discover how to use the Shopmium app to get real cashback on your supermarket shopping. Learn how it works, how to withdraw your money, and tips to maximise savings on groceries across UK stores
The Real Cost of Losing Weight: Why Healthy Eating Can Hurt Your Wallet
Losing weight on a budget? Discover why healthy eating can be more expensive and get smart, practical tips to stay on track without overspending.
Here's My Pizza Recipe, That'll Beat Any Takeaway Pizza And Costs Massively Less!!
Stop spending a fortune on a supermarket or takeaway pizza. My recipe will save you a fortune and is delicious!
Two Deals That Can Save You Money On A Tuesday... Every Tuesday!
Tuesday can be a great money-saving day for savvy shoppers. Discover two great deals that could save you ££'s every Tuesday!
Asda To End Its Blue Light Card Discount Scheme On 27 May 2025 – What You Need to Know
Asda has announced that it will scrap its Blue Light 5% discount scheme from May 27th, 2025. Find out all the info, plus how Blue Light members and everyone else can still save money at Asda!
How To Grab A Free Pint Of Heineken This May, Plus You Could Also Win F1 Prizes!
Here's how you can claim back 100% of the cost of a pint of Heineken, plus win weekend tickets to the 2025 F1 Grand Prix!
How To Grab A Free Pretzel On National Pretzel Day!
Auntie Anne's is giving away 100 free pretzels in the majority of its UK stores on National Pretzel Day!
The Supermarket Easter Vegetable War Is Back! Grab Your Easter Veg From Just 8p!
Veg Wars! The Easter supermarket vegetable war has kicked off, and you can grab your Easter veg from just 8p!
Tesco To Give Away Free Excess Food To Shoppers In A New Trial
Tesco is trialing a new system where unsold food will be given away free to customers after 9:30 PM in Tesco Express stores.
Here's How To Get A Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cone This April!
Ben & Jerry's 'Free Cone Day' returns on April 8th 2025, so don't miss out! Here's what you need to know!
Reducing Food Waste & Food Costs With The Too Good To Go App
What is the Too Good To Go app, how does it work, and will it save you money on your grocery bills? Is it worth using? Find out!
Grab A Pizza Express Margherita Pizza For Just 33p On March 27th
Pizza Express is giving away 14,000 free pizzas on National Pizza Day; here's all the info you need to grab yours!
The Company Shop: How Qualifying Shoppers Can Save Money On Their Groceries!
The Company Shop - Find out how certain groups of people can obtain cheaper groceries by making use of excess stock deals!
Check Out My Extreme Frugality Tips To Help Save You Money When Money Is Tight!
Just how far will you go to be frugal? Extreme frugality is becoming more popular, but what is it, and how far would you go?
What Are Shoppers Doing Wrong When Shopping At The Supermarket?
Save money grocery shopping! Avoid common mistakes like impulse buys, ignoring unit prices & marketing tricks. Shop smarter & save more!
BrewDog's Million Pint Giveaway: A Cold Beer Bonanza This February!
BrewDog is giving away a million free pints of beer this February, find out how you can grab yours!
Asda Brings Back £1 Winter Warmer Café Deal for Over 60s This Winter
Asda has relaunched its £1 Winter Warmer café deal for over 60s, offering soup, bread and tea or coffee until February 2025. Upgrade drinks from 55p in any café.
Savvy Ways To Slash Your Food Bills
These days we're all looking to save money on our food costs, so I've collected my top tips on ways you can save money on your food bill
How Londoners Can Grab A £1 Lunch This January Courtesy Of Amazon Fresh!
Savvy Londoners can grab a cheap lunch this January by taking up the Amazon Fresh £1 meal Deal promotion
Iceland/Food Warehouse Offers All Over 60's 10% Off Every Tuesday
Over 60's can get a 10% discount in Iceland or Food Warehouse stores every Tuesday.
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