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Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
B&M shoppers can't get enough of bargain teacher's gift that's scanning at tills for just 25p
Scroll down for more teacher gift ideas CLASS ACT B&M shoppers can't get enough of bargain teacher's gift that's scanning at tills for just 25p Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) B&M has slashed the price of a bargain gift, perfect for giving to teachers, to just 25p. With the school summer holidays just around the corner, many parents are likely racing around, desperate to find a gift to thank their kids' teachers for their hard work. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 This stylish candle is just 25p Credit: B&M However, with some teachers slamming parents who buy flowers or tacky mugs, it can be tricky to know what to get. Thankfully, B&M has the perfect budget buy that won't break the bank. The Mini Frosted Candle has been slashed from 98p to just 25p, a saving of 74%. It comes in three gorgeous scents, apricot and amber, melon musk and peach and patchouli, that are guaranteed to make teachers feel relaxed and at peace after a long year. The stylish candle has a burn time of up to eight hours, making it perfect for lighting when you're in the bath, or cosying up to watch a film. Plus, it comes in a chic glass container that will instantly elevate the look of your home. B&M said: "This Mini Frosted Candle will fill your home with its sweet scent all day long. "A great addition to your home decor." More teacher gifts If the candle doesn't tickle your fancy, another great gift idea is Lidl's £2.99 rose plant. I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving The stunning flowers which cost less than a fiver are bound to put a smile on any teacher's face. And their rosy red petals will last all the way until autumn - making the gift extremely cost efficient and long lasting. The plants are perfect for small gardens and patios. But they are also suitable for growing indoors, the product description says. Should you buy a teacher a gift? IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further... As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids' teachers a present to mark the end of term. Sarah said: "It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school. "But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids' teachers too. "With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business. "And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation. "After all - I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day - so don't they deserve a token of appreciation? "I also wouldn't want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers. "While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I'll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I'll be buying for. "And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget." It also details how the mini plants can grow between 26cm and 30cm tall. Or if you're children's teacher is a chocoholic, why not treat them to a box of Quality Street. Tesco has been revealed as the cheapest shop to buy the chocs with the supermarket selling a 220g carton of Quality Street for £3 if you have a Clubcard (or £4 without). You can sign up for a Clubcard for free and download the app onto your smartphone via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Shoppers buying the chocs with a Clubcard are paying £1.36 per 100g and those without one £1.82 per 100g.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Bargain' £5 teacher gift is scanning at 59p in B&M but people say they ‘must roll their eyes' & would ‘rather get wine'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS have been left totally divided by a £5 teacher gift from B&M. So with the end of school term fast approaching, if you aren't sure what to get your little one's teacher, you've come to the right place. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Bargain hunters have been left divided by a teacher gift from B&M Credit: Getty 2 While some "love it", others believed teachers would 'hate' it Credit: Facebook One bargain hunter was left stunned when browsing the aisles in her local B&M store, when she spotted a gift that's sure to be great for all chocolate loving teachers - and even better, it's now been reduced. But while Stacy thought the purse-friendly gift would be 'thoughtful', not everyone was as keen. Posting on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 855,100 members, Stacy uploaded a snap of the Thank You Teacher Chocolate Card, leaving many open-mouthed. Alongside her post, the savvy shopper penned: 'Spotted these in B&M. I know the chocolate isn't worth £5 but thought they were still thoughtful.' According to B&M bosses, this affordable and "unique" find, which is said to now be scanning at tills for just 59p, is the perfect gift for any teacher at the end of term. It includes an 'irresistible selection' of chocolate favourites from Cadbury, Galaxy, Nestle and more. It's been hailed as a 'thoughtful and delicious gift' for teachers, to say thank you for all their help and support. So if you know that your child's teacher loves munching on Twirl or Boost bars in between lessons, you'll need to move quickly to nab this. Stacy's post has quickly amassed 466 likes and 119 comments, but Facebook users were left totally divided by the high-street buy. While some thought it was an 'absolute bargain', others described it as 'clutter' and believed teachers would 'hate' it. I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving Not only this, but numerous shoppers claimed to have spotted the gift at a reduced price, as one beamed: 'Down to 59p today! Just saw them.' Whilst someone else gasped: 'Just saw them down to 59p!' Love this! Facebook user Thrilled with the gift, someone else wrote: 'Chocolate bars are over £1 each so to say you get the chocolate and the board for a fiver is an absolute bargain.' Meanwhile, another user penned: 'Love this!' Should you buy a teacher a gift? IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further... As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids' teachers a present to mark the end of term. Sarah said: "It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school. "But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids' teachers too. "With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business. "And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation. "After all - I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day - so don't they deserve a token of appreciation? "I also wouldn't want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers. "While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I'll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I'll be buying for. "And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget." But at the same time, not everyone was keen on the gift, as one person said: 'Teachers must roll their eyes.' Another added: 'Teachers would rather have wine.' The sort of people who would buy this probably also have 'Live Laugh Love' on the wall at home Facebook user A third commented: 'Teachers must hate these presents and the mugs, key rings etc. Just club together as parents, fiver each, and get them a voucher. Cheaper and easier!' Someone else advised: 'Just give them the £5 worth of chocolate. More clutter isn't usually on the top of a teacher's wish list.' And a fifth cheekily joked: 'The sort of people who would buy this probably also have 'Live Laugh Love' on the wall at home.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Bargain' £5 teacher gift is scanning at 59p in B&M but people say they ‘must roll their eyes' & would ‘rather get wine'
SHOPPERS have been left totally divided by a £5 teacher gift from B&M. So with the end of school term fast approaching, if you aren't sure what to get your little one's teacher, you've come to the right place. Advertisement 2 Bargain hunters have been left divided by a teacher gift from B&M Credit: Getty 2 While some "love it", others believed teachers would 'hate' it Credit: Facebook One But while Stacy thought the purse-friendly gift would be 'thoughtful', not everyone was as keen. Posting on Alongside her post, the savvy shopper penned: 'Spotted these in Advertisement Read more on teacher gifts According to It includes an 'irresistible selection' of chocolate favourites from Cadbury, Galaxy, Nestle and more. It's been hailed as a 'thoughtful and delicious gift' for So if you know that your child's teacher loves munching on Twirl or Boost bars in between lessons, you'll need to move quickly to nab this. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Stacy's post has quickly amassed 466 likes and 119 comments, but Facebook users were left totally divided by the While some thought it was an 'absolute bargain', others described it as 'clutter' and believed teachers would 'hate' it. I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving Not only this, but numerous Whilst someone else gasped: 'Just saw them down to 59p!' Advertisement Love this! Facebook user Thrilled with the gift, someone else wrote: ' Meanwhile, another user penned: 'Love this!' Should you buy a teacher a gift? IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further... As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids' teachers a present to mark the end of term. Sarah said: "It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school. "But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids' teachers too. "With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business. "And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation. "After all - I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day - so don't they deserve a token of appreciation? "I also wouldn't want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers. "While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I'll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I'll be buying for. "And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget." But at the same time, not everyone was keen on the gift, as one person said: 'Teachers must roll their eyes.' Another added: 'Teachers would rather have wine.' Advertisement The sort of people who would buy this probably also have 'Live Laugh Love' on the wall at home Facebook user A third commented: 'Teachers must hate these presents and the mugs, key rings etc. Just club together as parents, fiver each, and get them a voucher. Cheaper and easier!' Someone else advised: 'Just give them the £5 worth of chocolate. More clutter isn't usually on the top of a teacher's wish list.' And a fifth cheekily joked: 'The sort of people who would buy this probably also have 'Live Laugh Love' on the wall at home.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club Advertisement
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Amazon slashes price of massive 10ft paddling pool that's ‘big enough for adults' & makes you feel like you're on hol
Shoppers have praised the summer buy as perfect for the hot weather POOL-PROOF Amazon slashes price of massive 10ft paddling pool that's 'big enough for adults' & makes you feel like you're on hol Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAZON has slashed the price of a massive 10-foot paddling pool that's "big enough for adults" and makes you feel like you're on holiday in your back garden. And it is perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the garden during the long summer school holidays. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Amazon slashes price of 'massive and brilliant' paddling pool big enough for adults Credit: Amazon The Intex Easy Set Up 10-foot pool price has been slashed by 20%, and the new £42.99 price tag is much lower than the original £53. Its three-layer reinforced material construction, is advertised as puncture-proof and robust, ready for a full summer of fun. The 10 feet x 30 inch pool has a water capacity of 3,854 litres and it measures 305cm x 76 cm. Buyers also receive a filter pump, protective cover and even a repair patch kit for any tears. It is designed for children six years and older and the pool is easy to drain and fold away when the summer heat ends. Buyers have praised the summer buy and one said: "I bought this Intex Easy Set Swimming Pool for my two children at the beginning of Summer. "And they have had so much fun splashing around in it when we have set it up for them. "The pool has easily fit both of my children and also my husband inside it with room still spare for another adult and maybe two more children." Another added: "Excellent pool and well worth the money paid. Bigger than expected but not complaining at all." While a third shopper said: "This was perfect for the hot weather and easy to set up." Best budget paddling pools under £40 - Our test reveals top picks for summer fun Elsewhere, shoppers are flocking to get their hands on the perfect paddling pool to keep kids cool this summer. At just £8.99, it folds away effortlessly, making storage easy for the colder months. And if you're on a budget, don't worry, you won't have to break the bank with this paddling pool, as it's super purse-friendly. Shoppers have also gone wild for this excellent paddling pool which comes in at just under a tenner. Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either. Strip them off It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it's warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun. Cool down bedrooms before nighttime When it's hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep - especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that's not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It's also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up. Wear a hat Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they've got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you've got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help. Avoid the car The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it's better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car. Stay hydrated This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you're regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it's as cold as it can possibly be. However, whilst we all love the sun, it can make us feel a little sticky and sweaty especially when trying to sleep at night. And we tested fans to keep you cool in the summer – the winner costs 1p an hour to run. Finally, from buying better bedding to keeping your PJs ON – here all the surprising ways to keep cool at night in a heatwave.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Amazon slashes price of massive 10ft paddling pool that's ‘big enough for adults' & makes you feel like you're on hol
AMAZON has slashed the price of a massive 10-foot paddling pool that's "big enough for adults" and makes you feel like you're on holiday in your back garden. And it is perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the garden during the long 1 Amazon slashes price of 'massive and brilliant' paddling pool big enough for adults Credit: Amazon The Intex Easy Set Up 10-foot pool price has been slashed by 20%, and the new £42.99 price tag is much lower than the original £53. Its three-layer reinforced material construction, is advertised as puncture-proof and robust, ready for a full summer of fun. The 10 feet x 30 inch pool has a water capacity of 3,854 litres and it measures 305cm x 76 cm. Buyers also receive a filter pump, protective cover and even a repair patch kit for any tears. Summer Buys It is designed for children six years and older and the pool is easy to drain and fold away when the summer heat ends. Buyers have praised the summer buy and one said: "I bought this Intex Easy Set Swimming Pool for my two children at the beginning of Summer. "And they have had so much fun splashing around in it when we have set it up for them. "The pool has easily fit both of my children and also my husband inside it with room still spare for another adult and maybe two more children." Most read in Fabulous Another added: "Excellent pool and well worth the money paid. Bigger than expected but not complaining at all." While a third shopper said: "This was perfect for the hot weather and easy to set up." Best budget paddling pools under £40 - Our test reveals top picks for summer fun Elsewhere, shoppers are flocking to get their hands on the perfect paddling pool to keep kids cool this summer. At just £8.99, it folds away effortlessly, making storage easy for the colder months. , don't worry, you won't have to break the bank with this paddling pool , as it's super purse-friendly . Shoppers have also gone wild for this excellent paddling pool which comes in at Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either. Strip them off It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it's warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun. Cool down bedrooms before nighttime When it's hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep - especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that's not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It's also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up. Wear a hat Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they've got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you've got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help. Avoid the car The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it's better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car. Stay hydrated This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you're regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it's as cold as it can possibly be. However, whilst we all love , it can make us feel a little sticky and sweaty especially when trying to sleep at night. And we tested fans to keep you cool in the summer – the winner costs 1p an hour to run. Finally, from buying better bedding to keeping your PJs ON – here all the surprising ways to keep cool at night in a heatwave.
