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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Parents are racing to Asda to nab children's toys with bargains up for grabs for 23p and they're perfect for summer hols
PARENTS are scrambling to get to their nearest Asda store, desperate to stock up on children's toys that have been slashed. So if you've got a little darling or know someone who has, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. 3 3 3 With the summer holidays in full swing, we're sure many parents will be searching for cheap and cheerful ways to keep kids entertained. Well now, luckily for mums and dads on a budget, Asda has reduced the price of a large selection of outdoor toys, with all things from archery sets to bean bags on the cheap. Prices start from just 23p and there's plenty to choose from, but you'll need to move fast if you want to bag bargains. One bargain hunter was left gobsmacked when browsing in Asda with a Scan & Go machine, when she spotted that lots of toys had been marked down. Thrilled with her finds, Holly Chapman nabbed a huge haul of purse-friendly buys and eagerly took to social media to alert others, leaving many open-mouthed. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Holly uploaded snaps of her bargains, alongside a picture of her receipt. Not only did Holly manage to get an animal ring toss game and two sky spin props, but she also got a jungle croquet set, a bean bag toss game and frisbees. To top it off, she nabbed an archery set, scoop paddles, foam rockets and a selection of balls. Overjoyed with her sale items, Holly penned: 'None of this was reduced on the shelves, I just started scanning after seeing a TikTok saying Asda were reducing their kids summer bits! 'There was lots and lots included that I didn't buy!' Inside new upgraded Asda stores Holly confirmed that there were lots of other things that had also been marked down, including paddling pools, sprinklers, bubbles and chalks. As well as this, she also spotted paint your own rocks, fairy doors, watering cans, plant pots and plenty more games. 'Even if it's not showing as reduced, scan away!' How to save at Asda Shop the budget range Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda's Just Essentials range. She said: " Asda's budget range is easy to spot as it's bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you'll find their Just Essentials range. "It's great value and I've found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets. Sign up to Asda Rewards The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda's reward scheme. She said: "Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up. "As an Asda Rewards member, you'll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you'll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products. "This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you've earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers. We've previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes - including the ones that will save you the most money. Look out for booze deals Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals. She said: "Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%. "The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C. "Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save." Join Facebook groups The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store. Eilish said: "I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store. "Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases. "For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda's new Barbie range spotted in store. "Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p." While the most expensive thing Holly bought was £3.98, the cheapest was just 23p - yes, you heard that correctly. Thrilled with her savings, the savvy mum continued: 'I saved a chunk and my children will be entertained for a while! This was Asda [in] Greenhithe and they had TONS!' Parents beam Facebook users were left stunned by the large selection of Asda bargains and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person simply said: 'I'm going to Asda.' Another added: 'Need to go.' A third tagged a friend and commented: 'Check it out.' Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'I got some to pop away for Easter bags next year.' At the same time, one Asda shopper shared: 'It was reduced on the shelves in my local. I got skipping ropes for 50p, big inflatable balls for £1 and swimming goggles for £1.50!' Not only this, but another happy shopper beamed: 'I got a few bits for my great nieces. Ideal for the school holidays.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
I saved thousands on my wedding by getting 50p flowers from Dunelm – I normally hate fake stems but I filled my boot
A SAVVY bride-to-be has revealed that rather than breaking the bank on posh flowers for her wedding, she stocked up with reduced buys from Dunelm. After being quoted 'insanely high prices' for wedding flowers, Anna Frances was on a mission to see how she could save cash without having to scrimp on style for her big day. 2 2 The bargain hunter normally 'dislikes' artificial bouquets, but desperate to pocket pounds, decided to have a browse online to see what options were available. And now, Anna has been able to save thousands for her upcoming nuptials, thanks to reduced finds in Dunelm. In total, Anna spent less than £200 on artificial flowers for her wedding day and even had an entire boot load full of bargains from just 50p. Overjoyed with her huge haul, Anna took to social media to alert others to her discounted purchases, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Anna uploaded a snap of her recent purchases alongside her chuffed fiancé and beamed: 'Thank you to whoever posted the bargains on artificial flowers in Dunelm. This is one of two orders, spent £180 in total.' Shocked with her 'steals', she continued: 'This boot is £95 worth. I think the biggest steals were the £15 stems/bunches down to 50p. 'I absolutely hate spending money, which is why I love this group! This has saved me hundreds, if not thousands. 'I always thought I'd go for real flowers but unfortunately they are just so expensive, especially decorating the whole venue as well as bouquets.' Following this, she added: 'If online says 'out of stock', I'd recommend going in. There were still so many left in the Taunton store that were reduced (probably 10x the amount I had). 'The amazing staff went out the back and got more for me to look through and were so happy to have me take them as it meant they didn't need to sort them for display!' I wasn't going to spend thousands on a wedding dress so got an Oh Polly one for £75 - no one would know it wasn't pricey Anna later confirmed that to keep within a budget for her wedding day, she and her husband-to-be are 'trying to DIY' as much as they can. And with the average cost of wedding flowers setting brides and grooms back £1,100 it's no surprise, as she confessed: 'I actually really dislike artificial flowers but the quotes we've had for real are so high.' I think the biggest steals were the £15 stems/bunches down to 50p Anna Frances While Anna acknowledged she understands you are 'paying for skill' with wedding flowers, she couldn't justify the huge cost. Not only was she able to keep the price down, but she then explained: 'I will sell [them] for less than I paid or give them away after our wedding. I like that you can do this with artificial flowers.' Keen to reassure shoppers that she didn't clear the shelves, the Dunelm fan stressed: 'There were hundreds more stems available. 'Everything we got, there were more of, and I didn't 'take the last one'.' Bargain hunters beam Anna's post has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 13 hours ago, but has quickly racked up 663 likes and 120 comments. Bargain hunters were stunned by Anna's huge haul of purse-friendly flowers and many eagerly raced to the comments to praise her finds. One person said: 'Amazing. Please show us what you did with them on your wedding day. And congratulations.' Having seen the cost of weddings these days I say good on you and great bargain hunting Facebook user Another added: 'Love a bargain and a bit of DIY on a budget! ' A third commented: 'Fantastic, I'm chuffed for you.' Meanwhile, someone else simply beamed: 'Great bargains!!' At the same time, another chimed in and wrote: 'Having seen the cost of weddings these days I say good on you and great bargain hunting. Enjoy your married life together.' However, not everyone was as complimentary, as one frustrated user slammed: 'And this is why nobody else could get them.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Brits are flocking to a UK store to snap up a £20 buy to transform their gardens – it's the perfect storage solution too
COULD your garden do with a quick makeover? Or perhaps you're on the lookout for a wallet-friendly solution for extra storage? 2 2 Cash-savvy Brits are now flooding to a major UK store to get their hands on an affordable buy that not only transforms their outdoor space in an instant - but it's also the perfect storage solution. According to bargain hunters, B&M is selling a storage unit for just £20 - however, it looks more luxe than the price. The six-shelf plastic storage unit, which comes in black, can be put up in a variety of ways - making it ideal if you want to switch things up. The budget-friendly bargain can be used both outside or in your home, or even garage, and offers heaps of space for smaller bits. For those who'd like to add a pop of colour to their gardens, this is the perfect way to show off your plants, colourful pots and other outdoor decor. At just £20, B&M's fabulous offer is currently one of the cheapest in the market, as other retailers, such as Argos and B&Q, sell similar items for around £60 - and more. However, if you want to get your hands on this find, it's best to act quick - as the storage unit has already taken the internet by storm. Informing other bargain hunters about the epic deal, one shopper, Nishz Clayton, took to the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. The Facebook user told the fellow 2.6million members of the page: ''I think this is a good little buy from B&M. ''As its plastic thought it be perfect for outdoor shelving.'' Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down In the post, which has since racked up close to 500 likes, Nishz also shared how she had styled and decorated the affordable buy with plants and mini lampshades. Dozens flooded to comments to tag their friends and family, with many sharing their thoughts. One said: ''This is a good idea. Looks cute too.'' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% Another chimed in: ''something for the cats to play in when the catio is built.'' A third wrote: ''Oooo I love the way you've put it together! Looks so good.'' ''This is an amazing idea!'' a Facebook user was amazed by the end result. ''This could be good to use as shelving in a shed,'' another fan thought.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi slashes price of ‘garden bar' to just £5 down from £15 – in time for drinks outside this summer
ALDI has slashed the price of a garden bar from £15 to just £5 - right in time for drinks outside this summer. The Garden Bar Trolley selling at the bargain retailer is going for just £4.99 - and shoppers are racing to get their hands on one. 4 The incredible price tag gets you a sturdy outdoors rack with two trays - perfect for holding summer drinks. The bottom level even comes with handy wine bottle holders. These sleek hoops are designed to keep your bottles in place in case of any accidents or spills - more frequent than usual with kids playing in the sun. And the trolley comes with another ingenious hack which is bound to sell any potential buyer. A glass holding rack rests just under the top tray, making it easy to store wine glasses upside down. This feature will save you space, make it safer to store glasses, and will keep them all in one helpful location for ease of access. These built-in features make the trolley a useful and stylish addition to any garden this summer. The trolley also has wheels at the bottom so it can be moved around or from inside to outside if needed. And the top of the trolley has a handlebar so that it can be transported around easily. The jaw-dropping find was posted to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. Shoppers race to M&S as one of their best selling items which is a mum-essential viral are scanning for just 63 PENCE The user that spotted and purchased the must-have trolley posted a picture of it in their garden. They captioned the photo: "£4.99 in Aldi yesterday." The comments section blew up as shoppers flooded the post with positive reactions. One user said: "If you see one next time your in Aldi can you grab me one please and thankyou xx." Another commented: "We could do with a couple of these xx." A third weighed in: "Getting two of these if they have them." While another asked: "I really want one, was there more? Which store?" It comes as Aldi continues to sell dozens of summer bargains in preparation for garden parties and get-togethers for the holiday season. For just £4.99, you could get your hands on a 30cm Winchester Planter to add some texture. Available in three different colours, the planter is perfect for anywhere in the garden, which includes patios and doors. If you wanted to rearrange the layout or change your view, it's also very easy to move. For those planning to host picnics, hot lunches or dinner parties, Aldi is also selling food umbrellas for just £1.69. With four sizes available (pop-up, medium, large, extra large), you can lay out a feast for your family and friends and keep it insect free. You can also customise the cheap and clever cover with either plain, strawberry or flamingo emblazoned designs. For those with young kids, the shop is also selling a very cheap Little Town water sprinkler for just £4.99. This is the perfect outdoor toy to keep children entertained throughout the summer to ensure playful and cool playtimes. Again, you can choose from three different designs to suit the preference of your child whether they like flowers, whales or an octopus. 4
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to B&M to pick up Crocs dupe scanning for just 10p
SHOPPERS are rushing to B&M to pick up a Crocs dupe that is scanning for just a few pence. One eagle-eyed customer could not believe their luck after spotting a pair of "Kids Cosy Clogs" reduced from £5 down to 10p. 1 Bargain hunters were quick to praise the deal which was shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group. A fellow savvy saver said: "10p cheaper than Vinted lol". While another described it as an "incredible bargain." And a third told their friend to "get looking" so they would not miss out on the offer. The bargain shoe looks almost identical to the branded alternative, which can cost up to £50 when bought on the official Crocs website. But if you are keen to pick up a pair you will need to head to your nearest branch as B&M does not offer home delivery. With that in mind, it may be worth ringing up your local branch ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip. You can find your nearest branch by visiting And it is not the only cut-price deal spotted on B&M shelves in recent weeks. 6 ways to get the biggest bargains in B&M Customers were also rushing to pick up an alarm clock that cost just 10p. The Goodmans alarm clock with QI wireless charging was already discounted from £19 but one lucky shopper picked it up for just a few pennies. Elsewhere, shoppers went wild for a TV unit which was reduced from £80 down to £10. The living room staple, which can support flatscreens up to 55 inches, comes in a stylish light grey to upgrade your living space. Fans have also been raving about an inflatable sun lounger which was reduced from £18 down to £10. How to save at B&M The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager. This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
