It can be hard to know how to keep kids entertained all summer long, but one mum shared how she created a playground in her garden on a budget.
The woman told how she had managed to get hold of around £11 worth of toys for their outdoor space.
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To the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK she posted pictures of her bargain finds.
First of all, the mother bought a sand and water table for just £5.
The water toy comes with a table in parts, a bucket, a watering can, an accessory for watering flowers, two tools and five sand molds.
It certainly seems like it could give parents a few hours of peace and quiet.
If you have competitive children, the second item might be for you.
The mother said she bought a swing ball set for £6.25, which is suitable for children aged four and over.
While you sit back with a cup of tea, your children can take part in a competitive tournament that will keep them entertained.
The mother added that she found numerous garden toys Asda on offer, including bubbles for just 31p, if you’re watching the pennies.
She showed her receipt as proof, and many parents seemed more than happy to use the garden toys.
One of them said, “We need a new swing ball.”
But who says kids can only have fun?
We recently shared how Asda customers are flocking to grab a summer BBQ which is now on sale for just £14, down from the original price of £55.
The incredible item can make organizing garden barbecues easier and even provide a breath of fresh air new look at your home.
The must-have, pared-down BBQ promises a “contemporary design,” according to the supermarket giant’s website.
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The BBQ promises to be an “ideal introduction” to “gas grilling”, but also claims it can be useful for gardens where “space and storage” are at a premium.
Originally retailing for £55, the supermarket chain has reportedly now dropped the price to a remarkable £14.
The charcoal barbecue grill has a porcelain to cook surface area and a capacity of twenty citizens, making it an absolute bargain for anyone.
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Back to School Deals
SEVERAL major supermarkets and retailers are set to launch their uniform clearance sale.
Prices for the bundles and deals start from just £5
Chains offering cheap children’s uniforms include Aldi, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
Asda
Asda’s George range includes the following key items:
Boys uniform
- 2 Pack Polo Shirt – Regular Fit or 2 Pack Short Sleeve Shirt – From £3
- 2 Pack Slim Leg Adjustable Waist Trousers – From £8
- 2-pack basic sweatshirt – from £5
- Black Double Strap Cup Sole School Shoes – From £10
Girls uniform
- 2 Pack Scallop Polo Shirt – Regular Fit or 2 Pack Short Sleeve Shirt – From £3
- 2 Pack Pleated Skirt – From £8
- 2 Pack Basic Vest – From £8
- 2 Pack Short Sleeve Shirts – From £5
- 2 Pack White Short Sleeve School Polo Shirts – From £3
Peacocks
Discount fashion chain Peacocks is offering a 20% discount on its budget uniform range in all stores from July 28.
The children’s uniform is available for children from 2-3 years up to and including 14-15 years, a new age category for this year.
Key points include:
- Children’s Blouse – £5/£6/£7
- Children’s polo 2-pack – £6/£7/£8
- Kids Skinny Trousers – £9/£10/£11
- Kids Bootcut Trousers – £9/£10/£11
- Kids Bengaline Super Skinny Trousers – £8/£9/£10
MADAM
M&S has been offering the same prices on school uniforms since 2021 and has confirmed that its popular 20% early bird discount on school uniforms will be back in place from 2 July.
You can get a discount by shopping online or in stores where the uniform is in stock.
Some examples of the range are:
- From £7 for a 3-pack of 100% responsibly sourced cotton unisex polo shirts, with stain resistant technology
- From £11 for 2-pack of boys slim leg school trousers
- From £12 for 2 pack of girls pleated school aprons
Tesco
Tesco is introducing another 25% discount on uniforms this year. The sale starts on 23rd July.
It usually doesn’t take long to work, so it might be a good idea to stock up while you can.
Make sure you have your Tesco Clubcard or app to hand when you get to the checkout so the discount is applied.
Tesco has not yet announced exactly which items are on offer.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s says it has left prices unchanged for 2022 school uniforms.
The 25% discount promotion is reportedly set to launch on June 19.
Last year you could buy two packs of polo shirts from £3, trousers from £4 and two packs of gingham dresses from £10 online and in stores.
