Deals of the Week!

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Written By The Budgeting Mum

If you're anything like me and are obsessed with a bargain you’re in the right place. But I know that searching out the best deals can take a lot of time, something we don’t always have. The good news is that I will hunt out the bargains that will save you money every single week so you don’t have to!

I only recommend products and businesses I use or would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. Some links in this blog are affiliate links or sponsored by the companies I use and recommend. This means I may earn a small commission but at no extra cost to you.

TopCashback is offering a huge increase in cashback on Superdrug today (Thursday 29th May) for one day only - a whopping 20%!

All you need to do is sign up to TopCashback (you’ll get a £15 bonus if you’re a new member!) and then shop Superdrug via the website or app. The cashback will track into your TopCashback account automatically.


It's a good time to treat yourself (maybe to some of the products from my recent make-up lesson!) or stock up on make-up and toiletries that are running low!

We travelled to Florida for £400pp this May half term, but I’ve now found an even better deal for summer!

There’s a family of 4 return deal from London Gatwick to Orlando direct with Norse for just £291pp. It overlaps the school holidays too. Perfect if you're planning ahead for a big summer adventure.

*Note that this doesn't include baggage 

These handy cabin bags are Ryanair approved and currently have 63% off on eBay. Use the code MAYPAY20 at checkout for an extra discount. Perfect if you're heading off on a budget flight soon & need a bag that fits those strict size rules!

We brought these cute travel activity packs away with us.

They went pretty viral last year and they keep going in and out of stock.

Such good value for monney - they’re great for car or plane journeys.

Let me know if you manage to get some!

We booked our tickets to Disney with AttractionTickets.com because they seem to be the only company that gives a discount!

They’ve currently got a deal on to save 15% on tickets as well as some others if you’re planning to stay on site.

You can spread the cost with instalments too. These prices are way cheaper than paying on the gate.

I’ve been using these at Disney and they’ve really helped. They reduce noise but still let you chat – ideal for busy places or travel. The kids ones are great too, I would definitely worth it if loud environments get overwhelming for you too.

These are the ones I ordered for me and these are the ones I ordered for the kids.

These handy little trolleys are back at Tesco! We bought one last year and used it loads - from pulling the kids around Legoland to beach days and park trips. Order yours here!

DEAL STACK! If you’re buying in-store, don’t forget to stack with 5% cashback by using a Tesco gift card from Everup.

Did you know you can get Cadburys discounted chocolate online?

You can currently save 62% on a pack of cream eggs! Grab yours here! Such a bargain.

You can get two Glossyboxes worth £104 for £13.50 (plus FREE delivery!) when you use MAYGIFT. You’ll need to sign up to a monthly Glossybox subscription (£13.50 a month, cancel anytime) or for just £12.50 when signing up annually. 

The first box includes an eyeliner, shampoo, conditioner, body cream and SPF. The second box is mystery!

Father’s Day is fast-approaching and you can get up to 75% off Virgin Experiences - the perfect gift idea!

DEAL STACK! You can pair this with paying on a Virgin Experience giftcard through everup and get 19.8% cashback!

Enjoy 50% off bowling during May half term before 11am with the code RETRO50. 

Expires 1st June.

The other week I had a make-up lesson (because let’s be honest, my contour game needed help), and it turned into a full-on education. As someone who’s big on getting value for money, I wanted to share exactly what the make-up artist used, and whether it’s worth spending on - or, if a budget-friendly dupe does the job just fine. Read more here.

They’re back in stock! 

I’m obsessed with these trousers and they are back in stock online!!

DEAL STACK! Get 3.2% cashback by paying with a giftcard from everup.

This ticket offer gets you 25% off up to 2 online advance priced tickets at Merlin attractions in the UK!

Attractions included are: Peter Rabbit Explore and Play, Alton Towers, Blackpool Tower, Chessington World of Adventure, The London Dungeons, Legoland Discovery Centre & Windsor Resort, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centre, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle, Shrek’s Adventure and the London Eye!

Find the 10 digit unique code printed inside promotional cereal packs. Pre-booking is essential for this deal.

Valid until the 30th June.

Get 10% cashback at Costa Coffee with Jam Doughnut.

Valid until this Friday 16th May. But you can buy the giftcard now to use at a later date!

The £9.50 Sun Holidays are back and this is your go to guide to maximise savings whilst making memories on holiday! All the codes can be found here too.

This F&F co-ord is all over TikTok at the moment and you can now (finally!) order clothes online at Tesco! The trousers are here and top here.

Other trending outfits are the linen co-ords and any bow tie front co-ord tops. 

Delivery is £3.99. Viral Tesco F&F co-ord sets now available to order online!

We visited here earlier in the year but Ryanair have recently stopped direct flights here - ruining the fun! More over on my Instagram.

But I’ve been working with HolidayPirates to find some alternatives. Keep an eye on this page for alternative budget options.

I also shared more over on my Instagram the other day.

I’ve been ordering some bits for the new kitchen (exciting!). I wanted to get some decent plates and spotted these ProCook ones on offer with £10 off.

DEAL STACK! Get up to 6% cashback through TopCashback (depends how much you’re spending)

Here’s how to get £10 for you and a friend at Frankie & Benny’s:

  • Sign up to Frankie & Benny’s rewards and share the unique link with friends

  • They sign up through the link and receive £10 off their meal

  • Once they have visited you get a £10 voucher

Spots are limited so be quick!

We were quoted over £10k for our fences to be replaced so we’ve been having a go ourselves and it’s been surprisingly easy (far easier than my attempts at plastering haha!).

Here’s a quick overview of what we’ve done and if you’re looking for fence paint, there’s 40% off here with paint for £6.

This sand and water bench table is currently on offer and was a fab investment for us last year, still the kids favourite garden toy! It can be used as a picnic table but if you remove the centre panel you’ll reveal a sandpit and water table!

It keeps the kids busy for hours and it only takes up a small amount of outdoor space; ideal for compact gardens or patios.

You can grab this deal for a family of up to 8 people can stay in the Lake District for just £324!

The accommodation is in Cumbria with an on-site swimming pool.

I’ve been looking for some new suitcases for our upcoming holiday and didn’t realise you can do click and collect at Primark!

They’ve got some great prices on luggage, including IT suitcases which are always great quality.

Do you prefer hard case suitcases or soft ones? If you’ve got any recommendations let me know!

You could be getting an extra £300 a year by paying for your food shopping via everup instead of your bank account. I know this sounds too good to be true but it really isn’t.

Everup is a cashback site where you buy a gift card for your favourite brands. You pay with that giftcard instead of your bank card and get cashback on the purchase.

For example, the average family of 4 is paying £150 a week for shopping. If you paid with a giftcard and got 4% cashback every time, over a year you’d have £312 back in your pocket. Its a no-brainer!

Free drinks and dining packages are now available for Disney World 2026 and you can get a 10% discount on top of this at the minute when you book through Attraction Tickets (the company we've used for ours) when you use code WDW10.

DEAL STACK! You can also stack with cashback through TopCashback - up to 5%

You can currently get tickets to Legoland for £22.25 via the Sky VIP rewards app. Tickets are available for the whole season, right through to early November. The price is based on buying a minimum of 4 tickets.

Shorts weather is here and if you’re anything like me, I’m dreading getting my legs out - but equally don’t want to be boiling hot.

I’ve been trying out some different shorts and these ones are my favourite so far. 

They’re so flattering and really cool, would deffo recommend. Girls - this is your sign to wear the bl**dy shorts!

There’s something incredibly magical about spending a few days on the water, surrounded by nothing but water, wildlife, and the quiet buzz of nature. And yes, you can take kids on a relaxing family getaway aboard a boat!

Our recent trip to the Norfolk Broads was the perfect family getaway: relaxing, slow-paced, and surprisingly easy to manage – even for total boating newbies like us! This is the one we booked.

I’ve pulled together a rundown of our trip, including our full itinerary, what to pack for a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads and our genuine thoughts. Read here.

You’ve all heard me talk about Plum and how it’s been great for helping me achieve my savings goals. I first downloaded Plum back in January 2024, and since then, I’ve managed to save nearly £2,500 through regular, automated savings. I didn’t change my spending habits, I didn’t move money manually - it all happened automatically thanks to Plum’s smart savings features.

Plum also has a Cash ISA, so not only do they offer a hands-off way to save, but you can now earn interest on your savings, tax-free! You can read all about it in my latest blog.

How lusssshhh is this hoodie for under £20!? Apparently all the cool kids are wearing this brand now (not that I’d know haha!) 

This would be perfect for travel days.

Every Friday, Bills is bringing back this promotion where you get bottomless pancakes on selected Fridays for £5! It’s available all day on Friday 2nd, 9th and 16th May.

We visited here in Norfolk a few weeks ago and it was a bit pricey but I’ve just seen they’re offering a ‘twiggle tots’ deal where 1 adult and 1 child under 3 can access for £12.50. They also have one in Cheshire.

I treated myself this week to this STUNNING perfume. I swear this is the smell of the summer! 

DEAL STACK! It’s on offer here with 20% off and you can get up to 16% cashback on this too through Top Cashback.

I get so many of the kids clothes from here and they’ve currently got a sale on with up to 40% discount, including loads of summer clothes!

QVC is my new secret obsession!

I remember my Nan watching QVC on the TV when I was young, but did you know it’s now online?! Because I didn’t!

They’ve got some banging deals. I ordered myself some Elemis stuff on here a few months ago after I went to a spa and it was so much cheaper!

They’ve got deals on all sorts, garden furniture, coffee machines, skincare, a real mixed bag.

You can get £5 off your first order with code FIVE4U.

You can book these static RVs in Florida Keys with AirBnB! How cool do they look and they’re huge!

I paid using a giftcard with Everup and got 4.9% cashback using this. Everup is the only cashback site offering cashback on AirBnB at the moment.

As you know, I use the Sprive app to make overpayments on my mortgage easier. It sets my money aside for me and making overpayments have been a game-changer for us. If this is something you’re interested in doing, you can join Sprive with this link and use code GXMXGS9K, which will get you £5!

Look at this fab Amsterdam deal for November!

You get an overnight ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam, stay the night in a hotel and then get the overnight ferry home from just £79pp! Absolute steal!

We’ve always loved our Yoto player for bedtime stories. But recently, we’ve started using it more during the day, especially for home education... and honestly? Game changer.

As a home educating family, I’m always on the lookout for resources that feel fun but still spark curiosity. And these Yoto cards have done just that. They’ve opened up lovely conversations around the dinner table, helped my kids explore tricky science concepts in a way that actually sticks, and even sparked a new love of languages.

Whether you home educate or just want to make screen-free learning part of your day, they’re great! Here’s our faves.

It’s the start of April and bills are rising as of this week. Here’s an overview of the ones you need to keep an eye on:

  • Energy bills: The energy price cap has risen by 6.4%, leading to an average annual increase of £111 for households.​

  • Water bills: An average rise of 26%, adding about £123 per year to household expenses.​

  • Council tax: Approximately 5% increase, equating to an additional £109 annually for a Band D property.​

  • Broadband and mobile services: Price hikes of up to 6.4%, varying by provider.​

  • TV Licence: The annual fee has risen by £5, bringing the total to £174.50.​

  • Vehicle Excise Duty (Car Tax): Introduction of a £165 annual tax for most electric cars, with high-emission vehicles seeing first-year road tax doubled.

It’s time to set that budget you’ve been meaning to do, whether its on a piece of paper, spreadsheet (I have a free one on the website) or an app like Snoop which I highly recommend.

I get so many messages saying surely there must be a catch when it comes to getting cashback and, honestl,y I felt the same in the beginning.

I’ve got an entire blog answering all your questions here but the short answer is - no, it’s not too good to be true!

I had several messages from people last night saying they’ve saved literally £1,000s from using cashback apps, it really does work!

Thinking of switching bank accounts? If you switch to Lloyds’ Club Lloyds account, you can get a free £175 as well as six free Odeon or Vue tickets a year or 12 months Disney+.

The account is fee-free as long as you meet its £2,000 a month minimum pay-in – there's a £3 a month fee (rising to £5 a month from 2nd June) if you don't.

Whilst I was on Statutory Maternity Pay, I was earning well under my tax free allowance for the year. 

I put in a claim for Marriage Allowance, which meant I could transfer a portion of my tax-free allowance over to my husband. This can save you as a couple up to £252 per year. 

You can also back date your claim by up to four years, which meant we also got a tax refund of over £700. More information here.

You can check your eligibility on the Government website.

One of the biggest game-changers for our family budget was moving our joint bank account to Monzo and here’s why… the Pots feature!

You can set up a ‘pot’ for all of the different things you’re saving for or need to buy - it’s like cash stuffing envelopes but digital!

I love it and its the first thing I ever recommend to anyone looking to improve their finances. I’ve written a blog on Monzo and it’s features - check it out here.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you waste each year?

Taking the time to review your spending can be a game-changer for your finances. It’ll allow you to identify problem areas, spot patterns, and create a plan to overcome bad spending habits.

The best tool I’ve found for this is this app - and the best part? It’s completely free! With just a few taps, you can generate a full spending analysis and start making smarter choices.

One of our biggest joint financial goals for the next decade is to overpay our mortgage, here’s how we’re making it happen:

  • Automated savings: Every month, I use Plum and Sprive to automatically set aside money. These apps take small amounts from our account without us even noticing!

  • Cashback for overpayments: I earn cashback on shopping and eating out through Sprive, which goes straight toward our mortgage overpayments.

As soon as the savings between the two apps total £500, I make an overpayment  (this is the minimum repayment amount required by our lender). 

For us, our main goal is to pay less interest. If you do a quick mortgage overpayment calculator you see how much you could be saving in interest by making even small overpayments! We’d also like to become mortgage free as soon as possible! (wouldn’t we all?!)

This is the one adult purchase that’s worth every penny!

Drying clothes in winter can be a nightmare, but this airer is an absolute game-changer!

I’ve tried heated airers, but I don’t rate them - clothes need space to dry properly, and cramming them together just doesn’t work.

Instead, I use this extendable airer over my radiator, and it dries clothes SO fast!

Highly recommend!

Here’s how to get a free £10 to spend at B&Q:

  • Join the B&Q Reward Scheme next time you shop in a B&Q store

  • You’ll get a £10 voucher sent to you to spend on your next purchase

  • You’ll need to spend £75 to get the £10 discount but it’s perfect if you’ve got some DIY planned as we go into the spring

You’ll also get a couple of vouchers giving you £5 off when you spend £30 or more if you sign up for their emails.

 

TOP TIP! If freebies are your thing, don’t forget to head over to my freebies blog too!

 
 

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The Budgeting Mum

Hi, I’m Beth, aka the Budgeting Mum! Like many families, my family and I have felt the financial pinch since becoming parents.

One thing I'm incredibly passionate about is affordable family travel and truly believe that you can explore the world with children in tow, no matter your budget. So, if you’re tightening your purse strings, looking for money-saving advice for families and bargain deals, follow along for more! 

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