Money saving tips from promotionalcodes.org.uk
Written by Kathryn on February 25, 2010
There are many wonderful tips out there about how to decorate your home on a budget. Those tips are important. However, that’s not quite what we’re writing about here today. Instead, we want to look at how you can decorate your home in a way that will inspire you to save more money. By putting little money-saving reminders all around your house, you can be more motivated to live a frugal lifestyle. From piggy banks to “frugal” building blocks, there are tons of little affordable things that you can add to your home to reinvigorate your desire to live frugally.
10 great options for decorating to inspire frugality include:
1. Start a piggy bank collection. Piggy banks are a great reminder that we’re trying to save money. You can put them all over your house so that you are regularly encouraged to drop your change into them to save a little bit at a time. Alternatively, you could create a wonderful little piggy bank display on a mantle or shelf in your home. Even
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Written by Kathryn on February 23, 2010
Have you been looking for new places to shop? Sometimes learning about new merchants can inspire you to shop smarter and to have more fun while you’re doing it. Here is the lowdown on the ten hottest new merchants for the week beginning 15th February.
1) Advanced MP3 Players. Everyone has an mp3 player these days for listening to music. Maybe it’s a separate device or maybe it’s built into some other gadget like your phone. Either way, it’s something you’ve probably got. But was that true back in 2001? Because that’s how long ago this great store was already starting to sell awesome mp3 players. They were on the cutting edge of the business now and they’re still doing a terrific job of bring great music players to you.
2) Born Gifted. What a cute little name for a store that sells, you guessed it, baby items. Whenever a new baby is born, we like to give gifts to the parents because we know that there are tons of things that they need at this time. This store is able to meet all of those needs!
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At the beginning of the year, we issued a challenge to our readers to try to save a little bit of money in different ways each month throughout this year. We hope that it’s an easy, creative way to set aside a little bit of savings to enjoy later on. We also hope that these challenges will stimulate you to action, allowing you to save more money than you have in the past. We hope it’s working. Let’s check in to see how things are going with February’s Challenge.
Recap: February’s Challenge
The challenge for the month of February was to go on a diet. The goal is to slim some pounds off of your body but of course the real goal is to slim your spending. By eating less, choosing healthy produce over pre-packaged foods and eating a vegetarian diet, it’s possible to save a good chunk of money at the grocery store.
Problems That People Might be Running Into
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We published dozens and dozens of new discount codes this week. If you need something, chances are that we can help you find a deal on it. Here is a look at the ten best promotional codes we offered starting on 15th February 2010.
1) It won’t be too long before Mother’s Day is here. Make sure that you don’t forget to get Mom a personalized card. Use our Yoodoo promotional code to get 20% off of your Mother’s Day card order. Expires 12th March 2010.
2) Are you ready to get away for a little vacation? If you take your trip before 8th March then you can use our MacDonald Hotels promotional code to get 50% off of your stay. And guess what? You can throw in dinner every night for just £15 per person. Expires 8th March 2010.
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Written by Kathryn on February 17, 2010
Which discount codes did you think were the best ones that we offered here on the site this week? Which ones were you most likely to use and which ones did you just kind of skip over when you saw them? Here are what we thought the top ten promotional codes of the week beginning 9th February 2010. We’d love to know what you thought.
1) Kitbag is an online sports store where you can order everything from athletic footwear to training equipment and have it delivered to your door. Use this week’s Kitbag promotional code to take £5 off when you spend £35 or more on order from their England Six Nations section. Expires 24th February 2010.
2) Maplin is a great place to purchase consumer electronics. It’s easy to spend more than £39 on those products. When you do, you can use our Maplin promotional code to get a free colour changing tap light with your order. Expires 28th February.
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Written by Kathryn on February 16, 2010
A large number of people have had to give up their pets because of the economic downturn. It’s just really hard to find a way to care for and feed your pets when you’re barely feeding your family. Frugal families that can’t bear to get rid of their furry friends can take heart, though. There are a lot of different things that you can do to save money on pets.
Here are 50 tips for frugal pet owners:
Frugal Pet Food
- Invest in healthy pet food. You’ll save money on pet health problems in the long run. How do you know if it’s healthy? If you can understand the ingredients then you’re good to go.
- Ignore claims of healthy. You do want to get the good stuff but you don’t want to get sucked in by false claims about organic, nutritious food. Read the label, ignore the advertising.
- Portion out your pet’s food. They won’t overeat and none will be going to the birds.
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A recent report released by marketing services company Valassis shows what we already know: use of vouchers and discount codes has gone up considerably since the start of the recession. The economy has caused people to take a second look at ways to save money and getting great deals using promotional offers is always a smart move.
Although there were many interesting facts included in the report (like the fact that savings went up almost 30% from 2008 to 2009) the most interesting information was about the areas of spending where people are most likely to use vouchers. It goes to figure, then, that these are the areas where people would love to see more discount codes.
The top five categories are:
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This weekly article is usually intended to let you know about the hottest new merchants that have been added to our site. We want to make sure that you are aware of who is offering great deals even if the retailers aren’t ones that you were already familiar with. This week we’re doing something a little bit different, though. We’re introducing you to ten of the merchants on our site that have new codes coming out the most frequently. By getting to know these ten merchants, you’ll almost always be guaranteed of getting a good deal on your online shopping.
1) Comet. This merchant is always offering promotional codes through our site. We all need the type of consumer electronics that Comet sells – DVD players, mobile phone handsets, etc. – so this is certainly a good merchant to get familiar with!
2) Dixon’s. One of Comet’s main competitors in electronics retailing is Dixon’s. This merchant is the number one merchant in the UK for these products so they’ll certainly have what you’re looking for. To keep ahead of stores like Comet, they also have to offer great discount codes.
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Written by Kathryn on February 14, 2010
Your children are at an advantage compared to you when it comes to using the latest technology. They’ve grown up in an era where Internet chatting, online social networks, cell phone text messaging and other forms of technology are second nature. Learning how to use these things may have taken you some time or come with some bumps in the road but for kids it’s just a part of growing up like learning how to talk or do their multiplication tables. This is good news for you as a parent in some ways. One of those ways is that it’s fairly easy to teach your kids early on about how to use discount codes to save money. The technology is at their fingertips and they’re already rapidly learning how to use it. So how do you make the most of this fact and get your kids thinking about this while they’re still young?
Set a Good Example by Always Using Discount Codes
Teaching your kids how to use discount codes to save money when shopping is just like teaching your kids
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Written by Kathryn on February 12, 2010
Every week there are great new merchants that offer promotional codes through our site. Every week, we introduce you to the hottest new ones that have added discount codes. Here’s the new list for the week beginning 1st February.
1) Topman. This is one of the best shops for men’s modern clothing. If you’re the kind of person who scours the Internet for deals on the men’s designs that are coming out of the world’s leading fashion houses then you’ll be glad to discover this merchant!
2) Superbreaks. Use this merchant to take a little break from your life without paying a lot of money. They offer theatre breaks, attraction breaks and other getaways that are designed to make you feel relaxed and ready to get going in your life again.
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Refill vending machines are starting to come to grocery stores near you. These are machines that dispense a variety of different products as refills. You bring in your own container and use the vending machine to fill it up. The first refill vending machines to hit the stores are refills for your fabric conditioner. However, we could soon start to see these types of machines dispensing everything from fruit juice to olive oil to skin care products.
The main goal behind this idea is to help save the earth. If you aren’t buying a new plastic bottle every single time that
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Written by Kathryn on February 10, 2010
Many of the merchants on our website are doing special things for Valentine’s Day. They’re offering great products and they’re offering you a deal on them. If you haven’t finished your Valentine’s shopping (or you thought you were going to make something for your sweetie and now you realize that you don’t have enough time) then the following ten gift ideas could help you out. And yes, there are promotional codes to make every single one of them a little bit less expensive.
1) Jewellery. This is one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts there are. Diamonds and gold are the most popular choices but you can also go with something a little more unique (and a little less expensive). Consider your sweetheart’s personal style and you’ll make the right choice. Use our Goldsmiths discount code or our Christopher Ward discount code to save money on this favorite Valentine’s buy. Or if you’re ready to pop the question then use our Purely Diamonds to save money on an engagement ring.
2) Flowers. You really can’t go wrong with flowers as a Valentine’s gift (unless you happen to be dating someone who has some serious allergies!) They are great by themselves or you can add them to a second gift to give your sweetheart something really special. Skip the roses since they tend to be pricey and get something a little less costly instead. They’ll still be very appreciated. Our Interflora can help to lower the price.
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Written by Kathryn on February 8, 2010
Being a frugal shopper is not just about getting the cheapest price on the things that you need. It’s about consciously shopping so that you can own items that are truly meaningful to you without spending a fortune to acquire them. Many people who are interested in living frugally are also interested in issues like sustainability and supporting local businesses and independent artists. Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy to save money when shopping at these places as it is when shopping at the big box stores. That doesn’t mean that you have to compromise your frugal ethics, though.
Here are ten tips for saving money when you’re shopping at stores that aren’t chain stores – stores like indie shops, boutique stores, DIY online storefronts and thrift or antique stores:
- Focus on the lifetime cost of the item that you are interested in buying. The great thing about
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Do you know what the best thing was about the new promotional deals that we offered through our site this week? Many of them don’t expire for a few weeks or even for a few months! That means that you can keep saving all year long by bookmarking some of the great discount codes that were just published. Here are the top ten promotional codes of the week beginning 1st February 2010.
1) Hey ladies … have you ever looked at the great selection of tights and pantyhose over at Tights Please? You should – they’ve got a great selection. And you can use our Tights Please discount code to take 5% of any orders over £25 if you order before the end of 2011. Yes, 2011.
2) If you need to order business cards or promotional brochures or anything of that nature something this year then you should look at our Vistaprint promotional code. You can use it to get 25% off of all orders over £30. You also get free shipping. Expires at the end of 2010.
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Written by Kathryn on February 6, 2010
Valentine’s Day is approaching. Most people are going to do something special. Hopefully you’ve thought of a way to do something nice for your sweetheart without spending a lot of money. After all, this is certainly a holiday that you don’t want to skip (unless you want to end up in the doghouse) but you also shouldn’t blow the family budget trying to make it special.
Apparently not everyone realizes that, though. There are people out there who are willing to spend a whole lot of money on fancy items for Valentine’s Day. These things may sound luxurious and they’ll certainly make your significant other ooh and aah (before she faints at the money that you spent on them) but they’re absolutely a waste of money. It’s just not worth it to spend this kind of cash on a Valentine’s Day gift.
Here’s a look at ten crazily expensive Valentine’s gifts that someone (hopefully not you!) will be buying this month:
- Weekend getaway at Ynyshir Hall in Wales. This two-night getaway at a romantic Wales hotel is being advertised a great holiday for Valentine’s Day but is it worth it? You do get a deluxe double
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We are Kathryn and Captain Frugal two money saving fanatics. Kathryn is a freelance writer living in San Francisco which means that she's had to work hard to maintain a frugal budget. Captain Frugal learned from a young age that a penny saved is a penny earned, he's made it his life's mission to beat "the system" a few cents at a time. "Living the high life is easy!" say's captian frugal, "all you need is a little creativity, to improve your lifestyle and still save money!
