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Free from 3 for 2 tesco
For anyone that has to stick to a special diet or who are catering at Christmas for those with dietary needs, Tesco have 3 for 2 on a wide range of their Free From range, including frozen and Christmas cake. Still a lot more expensive than not free from , but if you have to have it and you can afford to stock up now is the…
Organic food? (online)
Hi. Merry Christmas everyone! Just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent place to get organic food delivered from on-line. I've used Abel and Cole in the past - but their prices seem pretty steep these days and also the last lot of stuff wasn't the greatest quality to be honest. Someone recommended Ocado,but they…
Advent Calendars 29p in Lidl
Reduced from 99p I don't know if it is a nationwide offer but lots of them left in my local store this morning. Official MoneySavingExpert insert: We contacted Lidl and it confirmed that Advent calendars have been reduced in store to 29p. Stock is subject to availability, so go quick if you want one. Thanks to Torbrex for…
Remy Martin VSOP v Courvoisier VSOP
Hello, I normally buy Remy Martin VSOP for a gift. I am thinking of buying the Courvoisier VSOP as a change but i don't know if it's better/nicer than Remy Martin. Can anyone tell me which is the best please? Thanks tornado
Tesco/Mysupermarket: How to update a Christmas holding order
From 27th November, we get to put holding orders in with Tesco for Christmas delivery slots. I use mysupermarket for all of my Tesco deliveries. Year after year I get tangled in knots with my Christmas order trying to update my holding order in mysupermarket, the day before delivery, with what I really want delivered on…
SANZA Reductions - Short/Expired BB Date - S Africa, Australia NZ Food, Up To 97% Off
SANZA have some reductions on food, but the best before dates are soon, or recently past. e.g. this one is BB Dec 1st. http://www.sanza.co.uk/Cadbury_Cherry_Ripe_Special.asp - 67p and this one (30p) is BB Nov 14th http://www.sanza.co.uk/Cadbury_Chocolate_Fish_Special.asp Here are some others:…
Proper Butter!
Why is it so hard to find butter that actually has that lovely buttery taste nowadays? Lurpak used to have it but now it's almost tasteless as are other brands. I've occasionally had some lovely butter when having scones in cafes (the little pats that come in the foil) but it's been a long time since I've tasted it. We've…
MSE News: Get double points at Sainsbury's, but you'll have to act fast
Sainsbury's Nectar card customers can exchange their points for vouchers of twice their usual value from today... Read the full story: Get double points at Sainsbury's, but you'll have to act fast Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our…
Prudax at Morries
Morrisons have started selling Prudax, just the powder so far. 90 washes 6.8kg for £6. I got some bottles when they were selling the liquid cheap, and it's really good.
Country of origin
I've been trying to figure out the rules on this and all I can find is 'guidelines' for foodstuffs. I find especially Lidl products (where I buy a fair bit of shopping) such as jam, honey etc often doesn't have a Made In .... or Product of .... Although normal branded items have this. I do find this frustrating as I always…
Saving on groceries
Generally how much is a reasonable amount to spend on food per week? We are a family of 3 (me, DH and DD age 21 months). We also have my 2 stepsons one day/night per week. I would say on average I pay £100 per week for food, drink and toiletries (including nappies). Is this high? We don't buy much alcohol (prob 1-2 bottles…
Are Aldi or Lidl doing frozen goose this year?
So sorry if this has already been asked elsewhere, I can't find it, but does anyone know if Aldi or Lidl are doing frozen goose this year? I had an Aldi one a few years ago that was fab. If yes, when & how much? Thanks.
Quick tip for Sainsburys Shoppers
Hey Guys I just wanted to point this out to some people, as I only noticed it recently. If you have a large Sainsburys, chances are you will not just have a meat section, but also a "butchers" counter too. Well, in our local store, the butchers counter pre-wraps some meats, and it is displayed in a similar fashion to the…
Aldi now taking credit cards
Whilst doing my weekly shop last night in Aldi I noticed that near the tills they had small signs stating that they now take all major credit cards. I'm in England btw. Sorry if this has been posted already.
Flaw in Morrissons Match and More
My mother has been using a temporary match and more card for the least few weeks. On her last shopping she received a Week 3 voucher on the "Payback Bonus" promotion but did not receive a £ 5 Match and More voucher which I discovered later online she should have had too. This got me thinking. I received my own Match and…
Netto
Any reports yet on the new Netto in Leeds? Does anyone have details of where and when the next ones will be?
Iceland - Cheddars
Was in Iceland today and noticed packets of Cheddars biscuits at £1.15 each. However you could buy 2 packets for £1! Checked my receipt I got the discount.
How to boost your nectar points at Sainsbobs without spending more.
If like me the forthcoming Sainsbobs nectar points changes have annoyed or disappointed you somewhat then this may help. Firstly we have several cards in our household and I rotate them as I go shopping. This gives the impression that as a shopper I haven't spent enough for a week or two and the till spits out extra bonus…
Add a free bag of Special K crisps to your Tesco order
Add a sample of FREE Special K crisps to any grocery order made with Tesco’s before 10th November. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=283468324&sc_cmp=tp4_aff_2095323
Aldi's 'Beluga Caviar'
Hi guys, Did anyone see the article about the Beluga caviar sold at Aldi over the weekend? They had to rename their £9.99 Beluga caviar because it was found to come from a hybrid of the species... The real stuff costs £215 at Fortnum and Masons! Do you think there's any other ways that they might have tricked us or are…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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