Parents are ‘making an M&S trip a priority' after realising they can bag a whole cake & a sweet treat totally for free
SWEET DEAL Parents are 'making an M&S trip a priority' after realising they can bag a whole cake & a sweet treat totally for free
M&S has sent thrifty parents into a frenzy after they realised the easy way to score a whole cake and a sweet treat for their kids for free.
According to savvy shoppers, the popular retailer is handing out free cakes and a healthy treat for kids - and parents don't have to spend a single penny.
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M&S is now also handing out free cake and treats for members of the Parent Hood Club
Credit: TIKTOK/@littleoutfitters
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Thanks to the epic deal, mum Jess saved £4.25 on the cake and an extra £2 on the Piccolo pouch
Credit: TIKTOK/@thepiecesofparenthood
With the costs soaring, many supermarkets have come to rescue with freebies for cash-strapped Brits - and Marks & Spencer is no exception.
The supermarket recently launched its new baby club - the Parent Hood - and there are heaps of perks that come with it.
As well as having access to nutritionist-approved recipes for tots and monthly rewards to name a few, M&S is now also handing out free cake and treats for members of the scheme.
One shopper who recently spotted the epic offer on her app was mum-of-two Jess - who also took to TikTok to share the news with fellow parents.
''I love that M&S always gives freebies to parents and this time they're giving us a free full cake and also a Piccolo breakfast pouch for your child.
''All you need to do is be a part of the Parent Hood Club, load it onto your Sparks card - you'll see there's loads of offers on there.''
Once you've picked the cake and the healthy pouch for your little one, simply head to the till and scan them at the checkout using the offer.
Jess, who posts under the username @thepiecesofparenthood, went for the classic red velvet cake, she shared in the clip.
Thanks to the epic deal, Jess saved £4.25 on the cake and an extra £2 on the Piccolo pouch.
The mum-of-two is not the only one raving about the deal - as TikTok user @littleoutfitters also showed off the scrumptious Chocolate Fudge Cake she'd nabbed for free.
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She told fellow parents in the video: ''If you're a Sparks card holder and already a part of the parenthood club then go grab your free cake from @Marks & Spencer .
''There's also a free @MyLittlePiccolo pouch from the M&S Cafe!''
If you're already a member of the club but cannot find the offer, the mum advised to ''try logging in and out of account''.
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You don't need to spend a penny to keep your kids entertained this summer...
Museums - Some museums offer free entry to some exhibits, and also host events for kids.
Parks - Head to your local park to enjoy the playgrounds, games areas, courts and splash pads. Some even have trails for kids to enjoy.
Beach - It doesn't have to be sunny to enjoy the beach, you can go rock pooling, crabbing, make sandcastles, or enjoy a walk along the headland.
Library - If the weather is awful, head indoors and borrow books, audiobooks, dvds.
Cooking - Have your own mini bake-off, or Come Dine With Me challenge.
Playdates - Invite friends over for an afternoon of socialising.
Boardgames - Enjoy a little sibling rivalry with rounds of Monopoly or stretch your brain with Scrabble.
She said: ''It may be worth updating the app or logging in and out again.
''If still not there then contact them so you don't miss out on this and future rewards.''
The cash-savvy TikToker chucked in the comments: ''I literally went M&S just for the cake.''
The video has since taken the internet by storm, winning the mum close to 125k views in less than 24 hours.
Dozens flooded to comments, where one said: ''Got mine today with a free pack off biscuits.''
Another shared their epic success, writing: ''My partner has signed up too we claimed 2!''
A third couldn't wait to get their hands on the sweet treat, commenting: ''Good choice. I saw this yesterday and making an M&S trip a priority.''
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