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.

If you’re looking for a Half Term getaway, you can stay in Brittany, France at a 4-star resort for 7 nights for £306 (for a family of 4). The ferry from Dover to Calais is around £225. It is a five-hour drive but you could break up the journey along the way.

Who says date night has to mean expensive dinners out?! There’s so much you can do together without spending a fortune! Here’s some budget-friendly date night ideas that might come in handy if you’re planning something for Valentine’s Day!

I honestly think Butlin’s is so underrated for a short family break. We’ve stayed at Minehead and Bognor Regis, and not only are they really affordable to book, but so many activities are included in the price, which saves a fortune once you’re there.

You can even grab a 3-night break in the Easter holidays for under £90, making it a brilliant option if you’re looking for a cheap but fun family getaway without worrying about extra costs. They’ve currently got 30% off all breaks including school holidays!

If you have (or know someone who has) the Vodafone Rewards app, this is such a good one to know about. Every week, you can get 2 cinema tickets for £8 or 4 tickets for £16 - and you can claim them every single week. My friend used this recently and saved over £60, so it’s definitely worth checking if you’re planning a family cinema trip or a cheap date night!

 I’ve honestly had so many messages about my hair products since I’ve become a curly hair girl and there’s currently 15% off with my code BUDGETINGMUM. Here’s what I use!

Get £9 off your first Railcard through the Lidl app partner offers!

Brick Borrow lets you borrow Lego sets, build them at home, then send them back when you’re ready and order the next one - such a clever idea!

My son is Lego obsessed, so he’s been earning some pocket money to help pay for his subscription. We’ve gone for the £14.99 a month plan, which gives him unlimited sets each month. As soon as he finishes one, we send it back and choose another.

It’s a brilliant money-saving alternative to constantly buying new Lego, and such a great gift that keeps on giving if you’ve got birthdays coming up.

I used AttractionTickets when we went to America last year and it’s honestly such a great site to check if you’re thinking about Disney or any Orlando attractions.

Right now, you can get up to 25% off Orlando attraction tickets using code NEWYEAR, which can make a huge difference to the overall cost of a family trip. Definitely one to check before you book.

I’ve found an amazing deal at Devon Cliffs Haven for a family of 4 during the Easter holidays. Prices start from just £149, which is incredible value. We’ve stayed here before and there is so much for the kids to do – you really won’t be stuck for entertainment. Even better, the beach is within walking distance, making it a perfect, stress-free family break. Check out our video to see what we got up to!

SEA LIFE Centre is offering 50% off for local residents!

What you need to know:

  • Valid for up to 5 tickets

  • Pre-booking is required

  • You’ll need to show proof of address on arrival

  • Offer ends 6 February

This is a fantastic budget-friendly day out for families, especially if you’re looking to keep costs down during term time.

£18 tickets are back at CBeebies Land for February half-term. These sold out incredibly fast last year, so if you’re planning to go, I’d definitely recommend booking sooner rather than later. This is perfect for younger children, especially if you usually spend most (or all!) of your day in CBeebies Land anyway. Available from 14th–22nd February.

This deal runs out on Saturday 24th January so you'll need to be quick! 

You can get four Gousto meals for a family of four for £16.50! you can cancel the subscription after the first box, so it’s a no-brainer for a week of cheap meals! Each code below works for 20 people so let me know when they have ran out!

CODE 1

CODE 2

CODE 3

You can get £65 off your booking with Jet2holidays by using the Lidl Plus app! If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, now is the time - it’s a great saving on family holidays, especially with prices rising. Ts and Cs apply. Offer available until 31st March.

My skin has been glowing recently - I won’t gatekeep this from you - I think it’s down to these viral face masks I’ve been using!

I’m sure none of you were as late as me putting your Christmas decs away but I used these storage bags for the first time and they were so useful! I’ve just ordered some more to sort out our loft.

 

You know you’re getting older when a hoover-mop is what excites you but honestly, this it is SO good if you’ve got hard floors.

It makes cleaning so much quicker and easier, and it’s a total game-changer for busy households — especially with kids constantly on the go. One of those purchases you didn’t know you needed… until you have it.

The Sun £9.50 holidays are back! I’ve collected the 5 codes you need so you don’t have to! And you can read everything you need to know about Sun Holidays here.


Code 1: TRIP

Code 2: REST

Code 3: PLAY

Code 4: F2H9

Bonus code: WARM

If you’ve got any kids’ birthdays coming up, this is a brilliant deal to grab now and save for later. Yoto is currently offering 3 for 2 on all clearance items, and as you all know, we absolutely love Yoto for keeping the kids both educated and entertained. A perfect way to stock up on gifts while saving some money!

If you’re thinking ahead to bargain trips for 2026, this is a great deal to check out. You can get up to £400 off EasyJet Holidays using the code BIGSALE. The discount is tiered, starting at £50 off £500, and increasing the more you spend – a brilliant way to save on future family holidays.

If you’re in the holiday mood, this is one to snap up! Tripp is offering up to 70% off, with an extra 10% off selected luggage when you use the code CLEARANCE10. Perfect for upgrading your suitcases ahead of your next getaway without breaking the bank

Kids’ screenings are now just £1 at ODEON Cinemas! It’s well worth checking your local cinema for the latest kids’ showings, which run every Saturday and Sunday, plus daily during school holidays. They’re currently showing films like Gabby’s Dollhouse (which my daughter is completely obsessed with!) and The Smurfs - making this a perfect, low-cost treat for the kids.

You can start a 10-day trial of a Kids Pass membership for just £1 – and you can cancel anytime. Kids Pass includes kids-go-free deals at attractions across the UK, plus huge savings at loads of popular restaurants. This could be the perfect thing to have in your back pocket for a fun-filled but much cheaper February half term.

I know lots of us want to save money in the new year and that can feel really daunting. I’ve used this free app to track my spending and make a digital budget for three years and highly recommend.

You can track where you’re spending, set spending alerts to keep you on track and make a budget all in one place.

Best part is it’s free!

There’s up to 50% off advance and off-peak train tickets with National Rail when you travel between the 13th January to 25th March.

You all know by now I am absolutely obsessed with any books by Elsie Silver, and this is the series I’m reading at the moment - 100% recommend!

You know we love a board game and I am fully hooked on this one! It’s great for anyone aged 10+ I’d say.

We went to Lapland UK last week and honestly my expectations were high considering the price we paid. I’ve put together a full and completely honest review so that you guys can get everything you need to know before deciding on booking!

I picked up this travel game as I just think it’s are so handy being that tiny bit smaller.  There’s 20% off the travel version of Qwirkle too

  • We needed to move up our phonics book so I ordered these ones as there’s multiple stories in one. Don’t forget you can get ‘nearly new’ on Amazon for a fraction of the price.

  • If you follow me on IG you’ll have seen im going on a wavy hair journey! I’ve been using the Merwave products. Hang fire on ordering though as I’m due to get a discount code VERY soon! 

  • I also got this universal diffuser to add onto my hairdryer to make drying my curls easier.

  • All my make up ran out at the same time (why does that happen?) so I had to restock that. I don’t wear much but these are my favourite products.

  • My daughter has really thin hair so doing a bun can be tricky but these accessories make it really helpful!

This No7 gift set is finally back in stock — and you can grab £32 worth of products for just £10 when you use a referral code!
Here are a few shared by my lovely followers:

✨ KATE-R1DV
✨ TRACEY-R1N1
✨ EMMA-R3NK

Check out their other gift sets as they are such good bargains for what’s inside!

You all loved last week’s leggings, bag and jeans combo so here’s a few more winter bargains to grab! I paired these cream and brown long sleeved tops from Next with the jeans from last week’s deals. I got them both in a size 16.

Many of you will know I’ve been stitching up my old handbag for a long time but I finally treated myself to a new one — and I’m obsessed. It’s gorgeous, practical and such a bargain!

These high-waisted leggings from Amazon were under £10, super cosy and perfect for the season. I grabbed them in black and brown in size L-XL (I’m usually a UK 16-18).

Another steal: a two-pack of wide-leg trousers in cream and brown for £38. They’re flattering, comfortable and I’m wearing a size 18.

I prepped all of my son’s birthday party myself and I was so impressed with how these chocolate bricks turned out - so good!

I ordered some play money to give the kids exposure to seeing money visually whilst we are learning about the value of money and I’ve had so many messages asking for the link - so here it is!

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I’ve had loads of messages asking for the link to the wedding guest dress I wore on the weekend - it’s from Next and it’s this one.

I was asking for swimming goggles recommendations on Instagram and lots of people suggested these, these, and these so wanted to share in case helpful!

Boots has launched its first Welcome Baby Box which contains 19 products for new parents. It’s £35 but contains over £100 worth of products from skincare to teething toys.

I finally got myself a robot vacuum! I went cheap to see if it paid off and the kids thought it was fascinating! I left it to go round the house for an hour and honestly the results were embarrassing! The battery life is great too, I’d definitely recommend!

I recently got this dupe of the Dusk coffee table for £130 less! Apparently JYSK is the Danish version of Ikea and honestly the quality is amazing. Check it out here.

This is literally the same product but for £60 less! Check it out here.

Bills are bringing back this promotion where you get bottomless pancakes on Fridays for £5!

Available on selected Fridays only. Available all day on most Fridays. Check out Bills website for more information.

Don't forget to check out the Clarks Outlet online. They do pretty much identical shoes that were in the shops last year but for a huge discount. The styles are often 'last years' version, but the difference is so small and the savings are huge! And do the kids really care?!

Our butterflies hatched whilst we were away! 

We bought a little kit so the kids could watch caterpillars turn into butterflies and honestly, I think I've found it just as fascinating as they have. I was watching a video about it and it turns out it's not as simple as them just ‘growing wings’. When a caterpillar goes into its chrysalis, its body actually breaks down into ‘soup’ of cells, and then those cells reorganise to form a butterfly. Isn't that wild? I had no idea!

I LOVE a games night on holiday, both with the kids and as adults. Here are my top picks:

  • CLR - this is the perfect handbag game that you can crack out during a meal - so simple but fun!

  • Five Crowns - this got played A LOT on holiday. I’d say it’s for slightly older kids but ours can play with a little help from us both.

  • Murder Mystery - this is so good to pack for an evening games night! I rate this brand!

  • Qwirkle - This is a great little game, small enough to pack in hand luggage too.

  • Playing cards - honestly endless fun with a pack of cards. Our favourite games to play are Nomination Whist, Poo Head and Gin Rummy.

We’ve just got back from Rome and stayed here at, Camping Fabulous. It was 20 minutes from the airport and just 30 minutes on public transport from Rome! It was ace and I highly recommend. It’s a 4-star site with loads of pools and you can stay here next August from £550 for a family of 6!

If you’ve seen my latest Instagram video you’ll know that we are planning on doing seven days away as a family of four with just under the seat cabin bags! Are we mad? I don’t know but I’m fed up of getting cheap flights then having to pay a fortune for baggage!

I got these bags and paired with these packing cubes and I was so surprised at how much room I actually had!

If you’re going away this summer, waterproof games are a MUST. Honestly even though we are only taking one rucksack each, these were a priority for us. We got waterproof Uno and waterproof Dobble which has 20% off currently!

We had our friends over recently night and did one of these. OMG it was fab - such a good date night idea for parents when the kids are in bed. I think it’s really good value for money and they currently have £5 off. I would highly recommend.

I’ve recently upgraded our smoke alarms in our house and lots of you requested the link. I got these ones as they have a 10 year battery life. They are quite good value for a twin pack.

I used Attraction Tickets when we went to America earlier this year and honestly it is such a great site to check if you’re thinking of doing Disney. I’ve rounded up all the deals they are currently offering if you’re thinking of going any time soon! 

If you've been following me on Instagram this week, you’ll have seen I’ve been hitting the charity shops, hunting for budget-friendly pots and pans for the kids’ new mud kitchen. This is the one I ended up getting. I went for the wall-mounted version, but there is also a free-standing one.

IT Luggage currently has a huge summer sale on where you can save 30% off kids luggage bundles.

This set currently has 40% off! It doesn’t often do sales so I’d grab it while you can!

My kids have been loving these building tiles and they’re meant to be so good for their brain development too!

Here are my top bargains that we currently use with the kids!

These tablets are great. You can get loads of educational games as well as Disney and Netflix so they’re perfect for keeping them entertained on a flight.

We wouldn’t be without these headphones either

Did you know if you take at least five pieces of unwanted clothing to H&M (any brand not just H&M clothes!) you will receive a £5 thank you voucher to spend when you spend over £25. The clothes need to be in decent condition but I think it’s a great incentive for us to recycle our clothes!

You can receive £5 worth of Advantage Card points when you recycle 5 qualifying Boots items and spend £10 in store! Qualifying items are anything that can’t be recycled in your recycling bins at home, but the app guides you through the entire process!

Through Planet Offers you can save over 50% on family attractions all over the UK such as splash parks, play centres, museums, aquariums, and loads more!

These 5 products have given me the glowiest skin on holiday and I’m so here for it! I never used to wear anything on holiday but I always feel more confident with a little bit of something on. I had a makeup lesson before I came away and a lot of these products are what she recommended. 

 So here’s my top picks for realistic 5-minute holiday makeup for mums!

  • This L'Oréal Glotion has been my FAVE buy! It gives you the most glowy skin without being heavy so perfect for holiday. It’s so cheap too!

  • Next is the product that actually makes me look like I have a tan! This liquid bronzer is a bit more money bit it’s so worth it. 

  • When I had the makeup lesson she said stick with a cheap concealer so I went for this one as it really brightens the eyes! I got shade Fair Beige but it’s actually a little too light for me.

  • This liquid lipstick is amazing and it’s on sale here!! I wear 305 Velvet.

  • Finally this is what I set it all with. It stops everything sweating off my face in this insane humidity!

This game we’ve got for the kids is SO good! The classic game of Sequence made just for kids.

I’ve had a few messages on Instagram asking for the link to this bikini. It was more of a splurge buy but well worth it in my opinion,. I love how flattering it is, particularly the bottoms with the twisted top around the tummy and they’re super high waisted. The top is also lovely and very comfy.

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But if you are looking for something cheaper, I also got this one which fits so well and is high-waisted too - no thongs here!

If you’ve been following my America content you’ll see I’ve fallen in love with a slick back bun for my go-to holiday hair!
My sister-in-law who’s young and cool has shown me what to do… she recommended using a hair mask instead of gel for a nicer feel on your hair and then setting everything in place with this hairspray, and using this brush.

We’ve just checked out of the second part of our stay and these static RVs on Key Largo are the PERFECT base for exploring the Keys and the Everglades. We ended up getting an upgrade to this brand new one (which NEVER happens to us!) and you can book to stay here for £142 per night. 

We paid with an everup gift card and got 4.6% cashback!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

 

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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