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  • round whole meal bread
    Fitness,  Reviews,  Saving Money,  Services,  Shopping

    Have we been eating “FAKE” fresh bread ?

    Like most people, I buy bread on a weekly basis from my local supermarket. I used to believe the rolls and baguettes I bought from the supermarkets bakery section, was freshly made from…

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  • Lei Hang compares shopping at Tesco vs Aldi
    Saving Money,  Shopping

    Aldi vs Tesco: How much can you really save at Aldi?

    We often see Aldi claiming that they are over 30% cheaper than Tesco. But is it really that much cheaper to do our grocery shop at Aldi compared to Tesco or the other…

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  • Lei Hang aka The Thrifty Island Girl with a pink spring blossom eco egg as seen on Channel 5 tv show bargain brits on benefits
    Be Eco-Friendly,  Household Bills,  Household Products,  Lifestyle,  Saving Money,  Shopping

    My review of the EcoEgg! Does it work & save money?

    Why I bought an EcoEgg? A few years ago I came across the EcoEgg, when I was browsing the net and thought the concept of it is quiet interesting. I have asked some…

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  • Saving Money,  Shopping

    Amazon Prime Day is here! A big sale with lots of bargains!

    Amazon Prime Day is a massive annual sale lasting only 48hrs. During these 2 days you can snap up so many bargains with massive savings! The event started today Tuesday 13th October at…

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  • Household Bills,  Saving Money

    20 ways to save money on your water bill!

    Unfortunately in the U.K. unlike energy suppliers, we are unable to switch water suppliers. However the good news is that I am here to help you reduce your water bill with these easy…

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  • keeping warm and cosy in the winter with slippers and a hot drink in front of a fireplace
    DIY How To,  Household Bills,  Saving Money,  Shopping

    30 Top tips to keep warm this winter & save money

    Winter is approaching fast and with Christmas soon on our minds, many of us are also dreading our account balance. But there are ways to keep warm and beat the cold, while saving…

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  • entrance of the drop and swap in Ryde Isle of Wight
    Be Eco-Friendly,  Kids,  Lifestyle,  Reviews,  Saving Money,  Services,  Shopping

    Drop and Swap Ryde, Isle of Wight

    We all know that having children can be very expensive, especially when they have frequent growth spurts and require new clothing or new toys to help the child with their development or to…

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  • white blue contact lenses case with contact lense
    Shopping

    How to get cheap contact lenses online

    A few of you know, I am as blind as a bat and wear contact lenses majority of the time. On the days I am not wearing them I have to wear glasses,…

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  • Petrol Pump
    Shopping

    21 ways to reduce your cars fuel consumption & save!

    With the constant increase of petrol and diesel prices, some of us drivers are becoming more and more concerned about the cost of running a car. Though I drive a small and very…

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  • Fitness,  Shopping

    Is frozen food more nutritious & cheaper than canned food?

    Many people wonder whether frozen food is more nutritious and cheaper than canned food. Of course nothing beats fresh foods, however fresh foods such as vegetables, fruits and meat can often be very…

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  • Pollinating tomato plants
    DIY How To,  Gardening

    How to hand pollinate tomato plants for more fruits!

    Ever wondered why your tomato plant isn’t producing as many tomato fruits as expected? Fear not! Tomato plant flowers are generally pollinated by movement from the wind and with the help of insects…

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  • Shopping

    50% discount to dine via the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme!

    Since the launche of the governments Eat Out to Help Out Scheme on 3rd August 2020, diners throughout the UK are a given a 50% discount off their food bill . That’s great…

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  • red bike with basket parked
    Fitness,  Shopping

    How to get a free £50 voucher via the Fix Your Bike Scheme!

    The Government recently started offering free £50 bike repair vouchers to anyone in England. The aim of the scheme is to tackle obesity & improve people’s fitness levels, as our country is coming…

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  • Shopping

    How to get Amazon Prime for FREE and its benefits!

    The Amazon Prime membership, as the name already says is a service provided by the giant online retailer Amazon. Most people believe that the subscription only gives unlimited one-day delivery on qualified purchases via the store.…

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  • Are expensive drugs really better than the cheap generic medicines?
    Kids,  Shopping

    Ditch the brands to save £100+ a year on medicines!

    Branded vs. Generic medicines? We all have been unwell with minor illnesses at some point and bought over the counter (OTC) drugs that don’t need a prescription to treat ourselves or family member.…

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  • Shopping

    Free groceries & save £100s when you shop online!

    Yes, that’s right! You can grab yourself some freebies from your grocery stores and earn yourself some free cash for doing your shopping spree or signing up to a service online! You can…

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  • Kids,  Shopping

    32 Back to School money saving shopping tips

    This will still involve some planning to save some money, but I hope by sharing my tips that I use yearly on my little girls back to school shopping that you are also…

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  • Household Bills

    How I have saved £155 by switching my energy supplier!

    When was the last time you have reviewed and switched your gas and electricity supplier? According to Which? 1 in 3 people have not changed their provider for the past 5 years, consequently…

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