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Archives for August 2014

First month switched from Sainsburys to Lidl/Aldi
We did most of our shopping at Sainsburys ( because it was 'handy' ) with occasional visits to Morrisons , Asda & local butchers and market for fruit and veg. Popped into an Aldi by chance at the end of July and we were both very impressed with the bits we bought so agreed to try a full shop there . So during August I have…
Honey flavoured Bourbon at Aldi/Lidl
As the title says have either of them had a Honey Flavoured Bourbon on the shelves, have checked the website for forthcoming offers and cant see anything. Was sure I had seen it on the website but maybe not. Maybe its 1 that was on offer from sunday but the website wont show past offers. Thanks in advance. Found it, it was…
Sainsburys Buy 6 save 5% stopped?
Hi All, Does anyone know if sainsburys still have the buy 6 save 5% on wine offer. I have got some vuchers to use by today but cant seem to find it anywhere.. and I seem to recall a friend telling me they were stopping it. Have had a look on the sainsburys website but its down at the moment. Any ideas?
Lidl weekend half price offers 6/7 September
In Oxfordshire : Main meat offer I dont think has appeared in the offers before - has anyone tried it ? "Braemoor" Beef Joint in ale gravy: 500g £1.99 Comfort Fabric Conditioner 750ml 99p Multi Surface Wipes 80 sheets 74p New Potatoes 1.5kg 50p
Waitrose Organic sliced batch bread
Hi In my local Waitrose's in Cambridgeshire the much loved Organic sliced batch bread has been discontinued. Anyone else notice this in other parts of the country?
Cheapest Places to Buy Essentials
I've been thinking of all the places I buy my shopping from and I realised I have many places where I buy specific things from because they're cheaper than anywhere else. I'm guessing many OS-ers do the same so why not pool resources and share the bargains? Where do you buy your best value items?
My haul from Super Asia food market, Glasgow
At the moment I don't have a job, which means we just can't justify spending on takeaways! The solution? Make it from scratch at home. Originally I only planned to get a big bag of split red lentils but after doing more research I decided to get some choice spices - the ones, according to online guides, used most often in…
Thorntons Just Truffles Selection half price at Asda
Thorntons favourites just truffles selection (150g) reduced from £3 to £1.50 at Asda. Also similar reduction for a milk chocolate selection.
The Great Hunt: How to bake cheaply
The Great British Bake Off has kicked off but while the contestants are given luxury Waitrose goods and top-of-the-range kitchen equipment, most of us make do with bog-standard baking bits. We're after your best finds, from cheap kitchen products and bargain ingredients to the best cake and baking recipes using the…
25% off 6 bottles of wine @ Morrisons
Back on again Buy 6 bottles save 25% on wine and champagne Offer ends Sunday 24th August 2014
M&S £10 dine in
:j:j it's back :j:j MAINS Steak Rotisserie Chicken Parmesan & Lemon Chicken Honey Glazed Gammon Chicken Mushroom & Garlic Butter Gastropub Lasagne Lemongrass Hake in Banana Leaf* Rosemary & Lemon Crusted Seabass Gastropub Paella Mediterranean Vegetable Melt (V) Tomato & Mozzarella Focaccia Bake* (V) SIDE DISHES Fresh Chips…
Alternative To Yorkshire Tea
Hi there, Yorkshire Tea no longer seem to provide the two cup tea bags. The messaging has disappeared from their packaging and there is definitely a difference in taste (no longer as strong). I have been an avid drinker of Yorkshire Tea and this has been the only brand I have purchased since 2003 however it's no longer as…
Can I use two Asda price guarantee coupons in the same transaction
Left one at home last week. Last week's shop also had one. Combined they are £1.98.
Lidl weekend half price offers 30/31 August
In Oxfordshire - more f'ing tomatoes :) "HazelMeade" Wafer Thim Meat Slices ( Honey Roast,Smoked or plain Ham, Roast Chicken) 400g 74p "Crownfield" Cereal Bars (Chocolate CornFlakes, Chocolate & Mixed flake,Cranberry & Chocolate, Hazelnut ) 180g/150g depending on variety 69p "Snaktastic" Snacks (Bacon Rashers,Salt &…
Supermarkets which accept Paypal
Hi does anybody no of anywhere I can buy groceries and pay with paypal, online or instore, I know approved foods do, thankyou.
Getting vegetables and fruits delivered to your door from online sites. Good or bad?
Is this a good or bad idea? I was looking online at local(ish) farms that deliver fresh produce, such as vegetables and fruits, to your door, and it's quite a good idea. I have fallen for the hype surrounding organic produce. There is one online farm shop that delivers to my area, and they sell organic fruits and…
Where do you buy your toilet rolls?!
Did a quick search but couldn't find anything .... I have gradually been adjusting my shopping habits but have yet to try anything except from my normal Andrex. I have looked in stores like Lidl but worry about buying something of really poor thin quality. Ideas please?
99p store to sell coffe/tea 99p
Now it's the 99p cafe: Budget chain takes on Starbucks with coffee and croissants for less than £1 * 99p Store launches new bakery section and will start selling hot drinks * Offering a deal of coffee with pastry, including croissants, for just £1.59 * Most large chain coffee shops charge at least £2 for a hot drink alone…
does anyone know the price of quail's eggs at farmers markets?
I was just wondering if anyone knows the price of a dozen quail's eggs at farmers markets etc.. as I cant seem to find out how much they charge thanks...
20p items sainsburys pasta sauces etc
hi there popped to sainsburys last night for petrol and in the sains shop next door found a whole lot of pasta sauces for 20p eg seeds of change tomato & basil, chopped jalapenos, prawn crackers large bags, some oven casserole type sauces & other odd items - these were in the pasta sauce aisle but altogether at one end in…

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