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Archives for September 2012

Second Purse Challenge Thread #2
Hi there, This is a continuation of the thread that Kerri_dfw started at the beginning of 2012. Please take some time to read how Mothership's second purse system works, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. We love to help :D For those following the original thread if okay with you, shall we keep a track of our…
tesco
Hello there thought i would put something back ! I have just got back from Tescos(Southampton) and in their freezer department they have Salmon BBQ Skewers in a satay sauce for £1 on the ticket its says |£3 Also Prawn skewers with a sauce 8 king prawns for £1.50 again should be £3 in the halal section they have skinless…
Lidl 99p Super Savings Offers - from Thursday 4th October.
ALL PRICED AT 99P 12 streak bacon rashers (250g) - smoked or unsmoked Bernard Mathews turkey steaks 200g) New Covent Garden soups (600g) - leek & potato or tomato and basil Pork Farms pies (4) or rolls (6) Aunt Bessies Pudding (300g) - jam roly poly or spotted !!!!!! Dalepak Crispbakes or Grills (360g/340g) - cheese &…
Lidl half-price weekend offers Sat. 6th - Sun. 7th October.
8 Pork Sausages (454g) - was 99p - 49p **** Cherry Plum Tomatoes (25og) - was £1 - 50p Utterly Butterly (500g) - was £1.80 - 90p Mini Cheddars (12 pack) - was £2.99 - now £1.49 **** Check your local store for your meat offer. Giving Lidl a miss this time. Lynsey
Asda Glitch
Why is there no topic of the asda glitch? Am i allowed to post how its done?
Tesco free range chickens half price
I have been online at Tesco and they have freer ange chicken showing as £2.50 each. I thought this may be per KG or something but it does say each! http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=252437656
Can you freeze Dairylea Triangles
Hi All - Quick question. Can you freeze dairy lea or Laughing cow triangles? Thanks!!
Seabrooks Crisps multipacks have shrunk!
I bought three multipacks today as I usually do, as they are normally three for x amount in Asda. Today they were three for £3.50 but they have been three for £3.00 before now. I am really very disappointed to discover that instead of containing six 31.8g bags, they now contain six 25g bags and they are no cheaper. This is…
44p Campbells soup (down from 89p) in Tesco
Tesco have reduced the price of the tinned Campbell's soup from 89p to just 44p. It's on the vegetable, tomato, mushroom and chicken flavours Not a bad deal I think
Tips for Online Deliveries at Xmas/Winter!
[FONT=&quot][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner] [/FONT]I know I know, Xmas a way off yet but there isn't anything wrong with a couple of ideas!!! 1. Sainsburys allow you to book 4 weeks in advance, so if you really must have that certain time slot, book it, put items in and check it out. Remember to come back and amend the…
Reduced food item challenge Sunday 23rd Sept. - Saturday 29th Sept.
Another week, another challenge (no coupons or staff discounts). Just a bit of fun, but shows what can be achieved and from where. Some great bargains last week, will this week be as good ........... or even better?? Please post store name and time that you bought reduced items. SHOW ME YOURS AND I'LL SHOW YOU MINE. :D…
Lidl half-price weekend offers Sat. 29th - Sun. 30th September.
"French Favourites" 2 Garlic Chicken Kievs (26og) - was £1.29 - 64p **** Loose Red Peppers - was 69p - 34p each Custard Creme Filled Brioche (640g) - was £2.39 - £1.19 Goat's Cheese (180g) - was £1.99 - 99p **** check your local meat offer as thanks to whmf00001 their local meat offer is Chicken Drumsticks. Lynsey
Reduced food item challenge Sunday 16th Sept. - Saturday 22nd Sept.
Another week, another challenge (no coupons or staff discounts). Just a bit of fun, but shows what can be achieved and from where. Some great bargains last week, will this week be as good ........... or even better?? Please post store name and time that you bought reduced items. SHOW ME YOURS AND I'LL SHOW YOU MINE. :D…
Lidl half-price weekend offers Sat. 22nd - Sun. 23rd September.
Fresh British Pork Loin Medallions (300g) - was £2.59 now £1.29 *** Onions (1 kg bag) - was 69p now 34p Sondey Chocolate Butter Biscuits (125g) - was 87p now 43p Options Instant Belgian Hot Chocolate Drink (220g) - was £3.18 now £1.59 *** Check your local store for your meat offer. The biscuits are nice, like Leibniz…
Need cheap butter
Have a huge amount of baking to do and need cheap butter. Does anyone know where's the best place to buy? Thanks in advance PP xx
Thorntons Chocolates online
These were originally £10 each - now £5.... or 5 boxes for £20. Also 15% off a £15 spend with code on TCB. Making it 5 for £17 + £3.95 delivery. In my excitement I forgot to include the link.. here it is! http://www.thorntons.co.uk/p/5_for_20/60879.html
Tip n Sip bowls - in store FREE with 1 purchase
My local Sainsburys (St Clares) had loads of tip n sip bowls on the shelf, you could either buy them for £1.99 each or if you bought a box of Coco Pops, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Frosties you got a bowl free! I have been collecting the codes and have two bowls already and so got my third today. Also the boxes have the…
Reduced food item challenge Sunday 9th Sept. - Saturday 15th Sept.
Another week, another challenge. Just a bit of fun, but shows what can be achieved and from where. Some great bargains last week, will this week be as good ........... or even better?? Not much intended for myself this week ............. I must clear space!!! "See who can "buy" the biggest % reduction and also the biggest…
Anybody know where can I buy sumac?
I have been looking for sumac for an Egyptian recipe I want to try but not having much luck! I have tried Asda, Sainsbury's and a local large Asian supermarket but none of them stock it. I found it on Amazon at about £2.50 for a small jar but p&p is £3.99! :eek: I refuse to pay that. Anybody any ideas?
Lidl half-price weekend offers Sat. 15th - Sun. 16th September.
Looks like another half-priced "Breakfast Offer" and will probably be National - though check first regarding your local meat offer. 8 British Pork Sausages (pork, Lincolnshire & Cumberland) - 454g = 74p (from £1.49). Branston Beans - pack 4 x 410g = £1 (from £2). Fresh Vine Tomatoes (loose) - 99p per kg (from £1.99). Flat…

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