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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
I'm a money-saving expert, here's every place you can feed your kids for £1 and under over the summer holidays
IT'S no secret that the summer holidays can be extremely pricey, especially when it comes to feeding the kids. With three meals and snacks to contend with, budgeting will be the priority for mums and dads across the country. 1 And while taking the kids out might seem like an unnecessary expense there are plenty of restaurants where there is such a thing as a free dinner (if you're a child anyway!) Across the country, there are plenty of pub restaurants, cafes in shops/supermarkets/garden centres, and popular chain of restaurants that offer affordable kids meals and tasty breakfasts in the school holidays. It's worth remembering you usually can't combine the offer with any other promo, deal or discount, and sometimes T&Cs apply, so click through to read all the details before you dine: The best in-store cafe cheap eats: Where: ASDA Cafes What: Kids eat for £1 (kids hot meal deal or cold pick and mix selection) with no adult minimum spend. When: All day, every day, for the year. What: Kids eat for £1 (free children's breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast or a free child's hot meal or pick n mix lunch box) with an adult main meal, £1 supplement applies to kid's Sunday roast at selected restaurants. When: Daily, breakfast until 11:30am and then 12pm-3pm. Where: Morrisons Cafes I spend £400 on a weekly grocery shop - and that's cheap for my family What: One free kids meal with one adult's meal costing £4.50 or more, including The Breakfasts, The Classics or The Chippy excluding extras. Child must be under 16 years old. When: All day, every day. Restaurant chains and Pubs kids eat free/for £1: These familiar chains offer great deals for kids meals during the school holidays. Where: Angus Steakhouse What: One child aged 8 and under eats free per full-paying adult with a main course from the a la carte menu. When: Every day, 12-5pm (except Saturdays in Bond Street and Oxford Street branches). Where: Bella Italia What: Kids can enjoy three delicious courses & a drink for free or £1. When: On Thursdays, one kid (2-11 years old) eats free all day with every adult meal; until 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays, one kid eats for £1 with every adult meal. Where: Bills What: Up to two kids aged 10 and under can eat free per one adult main dish (breakfast, lunch, or dinner - excludes set menu). When: All day from Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). Where: Brewdog What: Pre-book and one child can eat free from the kids menu when an adult is eating too. When: In England and Wales, from 19th July to 31st August 2025. In Edinburgh, from 26th June to 31st July 2025, in Glasgow from 26th June to 13th August and in Aberdeenshire from 5th July to 17th August. Where: Burger King (selected sites, not valid at motorway service locations, airports, train stations and holiday parks) What: One child can get a free King Jr. Meal per qualifying adult burger meal when ordered via the Burger King App at a participating restaurant. When: 28th July to 31st August 2025. What: One child (12 and under) eats free per one paying adult. When: Every Sunday. Where: Franco Manca (selected pizzerias) What: One kid (aged 12 years and under) gets a free individual kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal. When: Monday to Thursday. Where: Farmhouse Inns What: Up to two kids eat for free when you buy one adult main plus get a free scoop of ice cream with every meal. When: 18th July to 5th September 2025. Where: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants What: One child (aged 10 and under) gets a main course free from the Ramsay Kids Menu for each adult ordering two courses from the A la Carte (one course must be a main). When and where: Selected UK restaurants only. All day, every day at selected restaurants (e.g. Bread Street Kitchen Liverpool, Pizza East). Every week day at selected restaurants (e.g. Bread Street Kitchen City, Heddon Street Kitchen). Where: Heathrow Airport What: One free kids meal for children under 12 (from the children's menu) with each adult main course costing over £14.95 (maximum of four free children's meals per table) at participating restaurants, such as Big Smoke, Leon, Giraffe, Gordon Ramsay Plane Food, The Commission and more. When: 18th July to 2nd September. Where: Hungry Horse What: Two children can eat selected kids' mains for £1 (larger meals for £1.50) per full-paying adult (excludes starters, sharers and the lunch section of the adult menu). When: From 12pm on Mondays. Where: Las Iguanas (selected restaurants only) What: One kid (up to 12 years old) gets a free meal from the Niños menu when an adult orders a main course from the a la carte menu, when you download the app and join My Iguanas. Maximum one app perk can be redeemed per table. When: Every day (lunch menu is not included). Where: OK Diners What: One child under 10 eats free (from the children's menu) when an adult purchases a main course from a la carte menu (at all OK Diners except those on the A1). When: All day, every day. Where: Preto What: One child up to 10 years old eats free per full-paying adult (once you've filled in your details on the website and downloaded the voucher). When: All weekend, and every weekday from 4pm. Where: Purezza What: One kid under 10 eats free (mini pizza with one topping) with every full paying adult. When: Every day. Where: Sizzling Pubs What: One kids main meal for £1 per adult main meal (excludes breakfast). When: From 3pm-7pm, Mondays to Fridays (from 12pm during school holidays). Where: S.A. Brains Pubs What: One kid (up to 12 years old) Little Dragons main meal for £1 per full-priced adult main When: Every Wednesday, All Day Where: TGI Fridays What: One free kids meal (excluding dessert) for 12 year olds and under per full-price adult's main, for Stripes Rewards customers. When: All day, every day (excluding bank holidays). What: One free kid's meal (from the kids menu) for every £15 adult spend, for children under 12. How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund. When: Sundays. Where: Zizzi What: One free Bambini meal (for kids under 12 years old) per adult's main course. Max 6 codes per table, show your code before ordering. When: Every day, 21st July to 5th September (excluding Saturdays). Breakfast freebies for kids: Get the day off to a delicious start at a great price with these restaurants. Where: Beefeater What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free for every adult unlimited breakfast costing £10.99 When: Until 10.30am weekdays and 11am weekends Where: Brewers Fayre What: Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult breakfast, plus you can get a 3 course kids menu for just £6.49 When: Breakfast is 6:30am-10:30am on weekdays and 7am-11am on the weekend. What: Up to two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with an adult's full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal When: Breakfast is available at most Premier Inn's, every day. Where: Table Table What: Two kids aged under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult breakfast purchased. Kids can also get two courses for just £4.99 When: Breakfast times vary depending on hotel Where: Travelodge hotels with an open onsite Bar Café What: Kids under 15 eat breakfast for £1 with every full paying adult. When: Breakfast times vary depending on hotel What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult full breakfast. Adult breakfast costs £20.99 per person. When: 6:30am until 10:30am Monday to Friday, and 7am until 11am Saturday and Sunday
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Just one natural item will remove toilet stains in a matter of minutes
We've all tried using harsh chemical cleaners to remove stains but there is a simple natural alternatives and one cleaning guru tells us how you can save money and remove limescale stains Maintaining a sparkling loo can often seem like an endless task, but if you're grappling with stubborn stains that won't shift, you might need more than just a toilet brush. Limescale is a tenacious stain commonly found in toilets and occurs due to mineral build-up from hard water left behind after evaporation. Many people fall into the trap of attempting to scrub away these toilet stains with cleaning products like bleach, but it's futile as no disinfectant can dissolve the minerals. Using bleach on limescale will merely lighten the stain, yet the mineral deposits will persist and become even tougher to remove as they continue to accumulate. However, Sophie, a cleaning guru and the brains behind Sustainably Lazy, has revealed that the most effective way to tackle toilet stains is actually through natural cleaning alternatives such as citric acid. Sophie explained: "The acid of my choice is citric acid because it is cheap and plastic-free. Alternatively, you could use white vinegar but I find citric acid is more effective and works out cheaper." Limescale solidifies over time and clings to surfaces, meaning these stains must be dissolved with an acidic agent to be fully eradicated. Citric acid is naturally derived from the juice of citrus fruits like lemons or oranges, making it gentle enough for your loo and safe for cleaning, yet potent enough to break down limescale. It is eco-friendly, biodegradable and incredibly affordable as a crystallised version of citric acid can be found in most supermarket cleaning aisles. At Tesco and ASDA, a box of citric acid only costs £1.75. You can also use white vinegar to get rid of limescale if you have any in your kitchen, but it has a very strong pungent smell so many people dislike using it in an enclosed space like a bathroom. How to get rid of limescale using citric acid Instead, boil the kettle, let the water cool down slightly and then pour it down the toilet bowl. Then, add 120g of citric acid to the toilet bowl. Let the citric acid and warm water sit for at least 30 minutes but preferably leave it overnight. Citric acid needs time to break down the limescale, and it will need longer if it is a particularly stubborn stain. When the time is up, simply scrub your toilet bowl with a toilet brush and any remaining limescale stains should easily come away. This is an easy and almost effortless way to keep your toilet clean so you never have to spend ages scrubbing at it ever again.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Move over Prosecco! ASDA's new multi-award-winning £7 sparkling wine is set to become the tipple of the summer
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more If you're looking to refresh your wine rack with Italian flavours without breaking the bank, ASDA's newest wine releases are about to become your go-to summer sips – and at under £7 a bottle, they're set to fly off shelves fast. The Wine Atlas Lake Garda Sparkling (£6.97) is already being tipped as this year's tastier answer to Prosecco, offering a sun-soaked alternative that boasts all the freshness but with a more fruit-forward twist. ASDA The Wine Atlas Garda 75cl £6.97 Silver and Bronze Medal Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2025 awards, this Garda fizz is set to become your drink of the summer. Crafted from the Garganega grape (famed as a staple in Italy's Soave wines) and made using the same Charmat method as Prosecco, this light and crisp sparkler bursts with juicy notes of white peach and mirabelle plum. Shop ASDA The Wine Atlas Cinsault 75cl £6.97 Silver Medal Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2025 awards, this Cinsault red is sure to become an instant, quaffable favourite for sunny days. Light-to-medium in body with fine tannins and packed with ripe cherry, plum and a hint of spice, this South African red is perfect for outdoor entertaining and those who love their reds super quaffable. Shop Crafted from the Garganega grape (famed as a staple in Italy's Soave wines) and made using the same Charmat method as Prosecco, this light and crisp sparkler bursts with juicy notes of white peach and mirabelle plum. It's the kind of bottle made for sun-drenched patios, lazy lunches and balmy evening drinks – and comes in a whole lot cheaper than flights to Italy. Better still? It's already racked up praise from wine experts, taking home a Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2025, with judges describing it as a 'delicate wine with white peach and blossom on the nose… dry and pithy, with wonderful balance.' James Yelland, Senior Manager for Wine Buying at ASDA, said: 'Now that the word is out, we knew Garda would turn heads. He added: 'With flavour notes that pair perfectly with light summer feasts, a heritage steeped in sunshine and history, and a Silver Medal win at the International Wine Challenge 2025, we wanted to give every shopper a fair shot at a bottle.' Whether you're serving up a fish, white meat and summer salads, or simply sipping solo in the garden, Garda Sparkling is the new crowd-pleaser and sunshine-bringer your fridge needs. Joining the fizz in ASDA's Wine Atlas lineup is the Wine Atlas Cinsault – a velvety red that's every bit as suited to sunshine sipping. Light-to-medium in body with fine tannins and packed with ripe cherry, plum and a hint of spice, this South African red is perfect for outdoor entertaining and those who love their reds super quaffable. It's fantastic lightly chilled with spiced BBQ Chicken and pork – the ideal pour for park picnics, al fresco dinners and impromptu weekend gatherings. Hailing from one of South Africa's most historic wine regions, this Cinsault proves you don't need to spend big to get real quality in your glass. Part of ASDA's award-winning Wine Atlas range, which is all about uncovering 'lesser-known' grape varieties from wine regions around the world, these new bottles punch well above their price point - and with summer now in full swing, there's never been a better time to give them a try. Last month, ASDA topped the Decanter World Wine Awards rankings with the most gold medals of any UK supermarket after also being revealed as the most awarded UK supermarket at the International Wine Challenge, winning 155 medals. These wines are the perfect example of affordable and accessible wines done right – adding to ASDA's catalogue of successes in the category. Whether you're team fizz or team red – or can't choose an allegiance - these two new additions are budget-friendly bottles that deserve a spot in your summer rotation. Cheers!
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
‘This is a joke?' parents say as mum shows what her kids eat as she couldn't be bothered ‘listening to the moaning'
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has come under fire after sharing a snap of what she fed her brood on a day when she 'couldn't be bothered'. Mum and TiKToker Amy Mercado was brutally slammed earlier this week, after Advertisement 2 Mum-of-four Amy came under fire after sharing the 'lazy' tea she had prepared for her kids Credit: tiktok/@amymercado1998 2 Each of the children had the same tea - but in different portions Credit: tiktok/@amymercado1998 For dinner, Amy decided to keep things simple, as she felt ''lazy'' and 'couldn't be bothered to fight' with the kids - none of whom are ''massive fans of veg''. The easy and quick dinner consisted of the same two items for Amy's children - a three-year-old, a seven-year-old, a baby, 14 months, as well as a nine-year-old. The youngest of the brood was served two chicken nuggets, as well as nine chips, while the seven-year-old had one nugget more on the plate and a handful of crispy chips - a similar portion to what the tot, three, had. The nine-year-old, meanwhile, enjoyed a hearty pile of chips and half-a-dozen of chicken nuggets. Advertisement read more on parenting One everyone had finished their The mum claimed that she does add sweetcorn and peas to their plates ''a few times a week'' - however, she simply couldn't be bothered ''to fight with them'' and listening to the '' Amy went on in the comments: ''Beans they won't eat it's too wet but I do vegs a few times a week but they always have unlimited access to fruit as they prefer it.'' As for the portions, which some reckoned were too small, Amy said her kids ''don't eat a lot'' and she wants to avoid wasting food. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive 'It's not real, right?' Since being shared online, where Amy posts under the username @ Horrified by the lack of veggies, over 90 people flooded to comments, where many slammed the I'm an Irish mum & I feed my family of six for three days with €26 shop ''Where's the nutrients?!'' one was gobsmacked. Someone else wondered: ''Surely this is one of those posts where they just want the comments, it's not real right???'' Advertisement ''Are you aware of what vegetables are?'' a third troll chimed in. Where can kids eat for free this summer? THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune. Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays. ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop. Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day. Little ones are covered, too. Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase. BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze. Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99. It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends. BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1. Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu. DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out. Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink. Available all day, every day. BILL'S: Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal. Valid weekdays only until August 30. IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store. On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p. Other mini meals are available for £1.50. PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased. The offer runs every day until August 11. TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe. You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer. THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes. Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips. All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink. Luckily for the mum, there was also heaps of support, as one kind viewer hit back at the critics: ''Before even commenting about vegetables educate yourselves on SEN children first. ''They have sensory issues with food due to textures, smells, colour. my son only eats chips, cheese and snacks. don't you think we have tried many times with vegetables and fruit? ''My son will gag at the site of it.'' Advertisement Another was just as stunned by the abuse the mum was getting online, writing: ''Since when did you lot become super nanny! ''She still has her children! They're fed and watered and have a loving home over their heads. Let her be. ''Half of you was raised on beans on toast and spam. Jesus. ''Why can't woman raise other woman instead of the constant putting downs and judgment comments. Look after what you produced and mind your own.'' Advertisement
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘This is a joke?' parents say as mum shows what her kids eat as she couldn't be bothered ‘listening to the moaning'
Scroll down to see the full list of places where kids eat for £1 - or free - this summer BEIGE PLATE 'This is a joke?' parents say as mum shows what her kids eat as she couldn't be bothered 'listening to the moaning' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has come under fire after sharing a snap of what she fed her brood on a day when she 'couldn't be bothered'. Mum and TiKToker Amy Mercado was brutally slammed earlier this week, after horrified parents wondered if the tea was ''a joke''. 2 Mum-of-four Amy came under fire after sharing the 'lazy' tea she had prepared for her kids Credit: tiktok/@amymercado1998 2 Each of the children had the same tea - but in different portions Credit: tiktok/@amymercado1998 For dinner, Amy decided to keep things simple, as she felt ''lazy'' and 'couldn't be bothered to fight' with the kids - none of whom are ''massive fans of veg''. The easy and quick dinner consisted of the same two items for Amy's children - a three-year-old, a seven-year-old, a baby, 14 months, as well as a nine-year-old. The youngest of the brood was served two chicken nuggets, as well as nine chips, while the seven-year-old had one nugget more on the plate and a handful of crispy chips - a similar portion to what the tot, three, had. The nine-year-old, meanwhile, enjoyed a hearty pile of chips and half-a-dozen of chicken nuggets. One everyone had finished their tea, Amy revealed in the clip, it was time for pudding - chocolate chip mini muffins for the older kids and some infant cereal with milk for the 14-month-old. The mum claimed that she does add sweetcorn and peas to their plates ''a few times a week'' - however, she simply couldn't be bothered ''to fight with them'' and listening to the ''moaning''. Amy went on in the comments: ''Beans they won't eat it's too wet but I do vegs a few times a week but they always have unlimited access to fruit as they prefer it.'' As for the portions, which some reckoned were too small, Amy said her kids ''don't eat a lot'' and she wants to avoid wasting food. 'It's not real, right?' Since being shared online, where Amy posts under the username @amymercado1998, the clip has racked up close to 44k views and more than 140 likes. Horrified by the lack of veggies, over 90 people flooded to comments, where many slammed the ''lazy'' mum. I'm an Irish mum & I feed my family of six for three days with €26 shop ''Where's the nutrients?!'' one was gobsmacked. Someone else wondered: ''Surely this is one of those posts where they just want the comments, it's not real right???'' ''Are you aware of what vegetables are?'' a third troll chimed in. Where can kids eat for free this summer? THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune. Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays. ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop. Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day. Little ones are covered, too. Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase. BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze. Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99. It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends. BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1. Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu. DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out. Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink. Available all day, every day. BILL'S: Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal. Valid weekdays only until August 30. IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store. On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p. Other mini meals are available for £1.50. PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased. The offer runs every day until August 11. TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe. You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer. THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes. Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips. All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink. Luckily for the mum, there was also heaps of support, as one kind viewer hit back at the critics: ''Before even commenting about vegetables educate yourselves on SEN children first. ''They have sensory issues with food due to textures, smells, colour. my son only eats chips, cheese and snacks. don't you think we have tried many times with vegetables and fruit? ''My son will gag at the site of it.'' Another was just as stunned by the abuse the mum was getting online, writing: ''Since when did you lot become super nanny! ''She still has her children! They're fed and watered and have a loving home over their heads. Let her be. ''Half of you was raised on beans on toast and spam. Jesus. ''Why can't woman raise other woman instead of the constant putting downs and judgment comments. Look after what you produced and mind your own.''
