‘Wish I'd known this' people cry as woman reveals trick to get cinema snacks for 69p – perfect for the summer holiday
69p
and it's a total game changer for families this summer.
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A savvy woman has revealed her hack to getting cinema snacks for 69p
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Hannah takes her own crisps to the cinema and buys dips
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Instead of shelling out a small fortune on cinema nachos, which can cost anywhere between £6 and £12, she brings her own crisps from home and just buys the dips at Vue, which are sold separately for only 69p.
So you get all the fun of
Hannah says with this trick "date night doesn't have to cost a fortune".
The TikToker posted: "We fancied nachos they would cost around £5 - £8 per person depending on which cinema you are in.
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"So we thought we would be budget savvy and take our own nachos!"
Comments quickly flooded in calling her a genius.
One user wrote: 'Why didn't I think of this before?'
Another said: 'This is such a great hack, I'm definitely going to start doing this.'
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And with the cost of living still biting and summer holidays in full swing, families are on the hunt for any trick to cut costs without cutting the fun.
One mum, Casey Major-Bunce, also shared her own
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She previously revealed how she
"Honestly, it's going to save you so much money during the summer holidays,' she said.
'You don't need to keep re-mortgaging your house every time you go to the cinema."
Her hotdog trick is another must-try.
The mum pops cooked sausages into a thermos flask of hot water to keep them warm, brings buns and sachets of ketchup in her bag, then assembles them once everyone's in their seat.
It means the kids still get their favourite treats, but you're not left wincing at checkout.
Of course, most cinemas allow you to bring in your own popcorn and sweets, but when it comes to hot food, it's not so clear.
That's why more and more parents are getting creative.
The bottom line is, with a little prep and a smart swap here and there, you can still have the big-screen experience without blowing your budget.
So next time you're planning a trip to the pictures, grab the crisps from home and enjoy 60p nachos.
Free summer holiday activites
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.
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