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Three-course Trafford Centre meal was worth every penny

Three-course Trafford Centre meal was worth every penny

It's rare you make it round The Trafford Centre without stopping for a bite to eat. But while we might usually grab something quick to eat on the...

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I went swimming with my dog at Manchester's indoor doggy swimming pool

I went swimming with my dog at Manchester's indoor doggy swimming pool

There are loads of places in Manchester where dogs can go swimming, but few places offer the chance to actually get in with them. So when I heard...

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11 trips to M&S and I finally got my hands on the £3 buy that keeps vanishing off the shelves

There's no shortage of products 'going viral' and when a retailer's offering is as popular as M&S' food selection, it usually...

03.04.2025 5

Manchester Evening News

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The giant £3 Cadbury Mini Eggs treat that's got everyone talking

The giant £3 Cadbury Mini Eggs treat that's got everyone talking

It doesn't take much for chocolate treats to go viral, but there's one that's getting more attention than ever as we countdown to...

31.03.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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'I visited the Greater Manchester charity shop where people queue to get in'

'I visited the Greater Manchester charity shop where people queue to get in'

Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis it's no surprise that charity shops are thriving. But some places offer a lot more than just a shop full...

31.03.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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Supermarket launches Swedish meatballs to rival IKEA's and they're even cheaper

Supermarket launches Swedish meatballs to rival IKEA's and they're even cheaper

Few people have visited IKEA without sampling its popular meatballs. Sold in its restaurants and available to buy from the freezer to take home,...

31.03.2025 6

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I got the £5 B&M buy shoppers are snapping up for Mother's Day, it's the only treat I need

I got the £5 B&M buy shoppers are snapping up for Mother's Day, it's the only treat I need

With Mother's Day this Sunday, March 30, shops and supermarkets are packed with gifts of every kind. From mugs and makeup bags to cushions and...

26.03.2025 6

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Aldi's £1.19 buy is the slice of nostalgia you need this spring

Aldi's £1.19 buy is the slice of nostalgia you need this spring

With Easter just a few weeks away the supermarket shelves are stacked with hot cross buns. While there are still plenty of traditional ones out there,...

25.03.2025 4

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Aldi's new 30p hot cross bun is the nostalgic treat you need this Easter

Aldi's new 30p hot cross bun is the nostalgic treat you need this Easter

A hot cross bun is no longer just a hot cross bun. Yes there are traditional ones out there, but over recent years we've seen supermarket shelves...

23.03.2025 6

Manchester Evening News

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We tried Bolton butcher's £2.99 Mega Burger to see if it really is one of the UK's best

We tried Bolton butcher's £2.99 Mega Burger to see if it really is one of the UK's best

We love a good burger in our house so the ears pricked up when we discovered a butchers not too far from home is selling the some of the UK's...

23.03.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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Just minutes from Piccadilly, I was pampered like a princess

Just minutes from Piccadilly, I was pampered like a princess

Whether it's a trip to Piccadilly Train Station or fighting your way through the crowds and pigeons at Piccadilly Gardens, neither make for a...

23.03.2025 5

Manchester Evening News

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We tried the new Cadbury Biscoff bar, the whingers have a point

We tried the new Cadbury Biscoff bar, the whingers have a point

Throw two massive brands together and you're going to create some hype. When news spread that Cadbury was collaborating with Lotus Biscoff on a...

20.03.2025 6

Manchester Evening News

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Aldi's new £2.49 buy is the best thing to come out of its freezers

Aldi's new £2.49 buy is the best thing to come out of its freezers

As a frequent Aldi shopper we've tried a fair few frozen products over the years. While we've not always been keen on some, like its...

17.03.2025 6

Manchester Evening News

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We had a 'date night' in IKEA's new restaurant, there was just one problem

We had a 'date night' in IKEA's new restaurant, there was just one problem

I actually hate the term 'date night'. For me it's just another thing that puts unnecessary pressure on couples, especially parents who...

17.03.2025 5

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I took £20 to Poundland for a bathroom makeover and still came home with change

It's that time of year when we all start looking to freshen up our homes. Whether it's getting outside to clear the drive, or adding some...

16.03.2025 4

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We tried the £3.25 M&S treat rated better than a British classic

When it comes to Jaffa Cakes it's usually the 'biscuit or cake' debate that gets people fired up. But this time there's a whole...

12.03.2025 10

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I made one of Jamie Oliver's £1 Wonders And Money Saving Meals, he's having a laugh at our expense

How many times do you cook the same meal for tea and think 'we really need to try something different'? But for parents often short on time...

10.03.2025 4

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Our £97 pub bill was hard to stomach inside Greater Manchester's idyllic hidden village

If you live in or around Bolton you'd have heard of the Last Drop Village. It's somewhere I'd heard mentioned quite frequently over the...

09.03.2025 7

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My dog took me to Manchester's newest pet shop and got the worst possible news

In my 16 years of motherhood I've spent more time in pet shops than I ever envisioned. With a young son who was animal mad, we started out with...

09.03.2025 7

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We tried the £2.40 Wigan pie that's so good people travel for miles for it and buy in bulk

While bakery chains like Greggs are flying high with pasties and sausage rolls, the humble pie has taken a bit of a backseat of late. But there's...

03.03.2025 10

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'We stayed at the Peak District holiday park on the doorstep of world famous stepping stones trail'

If there's one thing I've come to terms with as a parent it's that school holidays are often not accompanied by sunshine. Admittedly we...

03.03.2025 3

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'I was stunned by the prices at the little known food store cheaper than B&M, Tesco, Asda and more'

With the relentless rise in household bills, it's not surprising that people are trying to save money where they can. One of the ways families...

03.03.2025 3

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'I copied Stacey Solomon's 59p hack to rid my bathroom of mould'

Bathroom mould is something that many householders struggle with, especially in the winter months. The damp rooms with often insufficient ventilation...

02.03.2025 10

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We tried the Cadbury XL Easter egg you can only buy in Tesco

The supermarkets are already packed with Easter eggs and there seems to be more variety than ever, with every shade of chocolate and every kind of...

02.03.2025 3

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We tried the M&S Pie & Mash Dine In deal and can't believe what you get for £10

Most foodies are aware of the various supermarket deals out there and one place that seems to be increasing its offering is M&S. The retailer has a...

24.02.2025 3

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Holly Willoughby Dunelm collection, priced from £11, has transformed my room

It might not feel like it outside, but spring is well and truly on the way. Those big fluffy blankets will soon be replaced with light summer throws...

23.02.2025 3

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I got a £300 Shark vacuum for £38 from a Greater Manchester auction house

Everyone likes saving money where they can and in the current financial climate shoppers are hunting down those bargains more than ever. So, on the...

17.02.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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I tried the first of its kind Cadbury product that's launched for Easter 2025

Visit any supermarket right now and the shelves are packed with Easter eggs of every kind. Packaging might have reduced over recent years and we...

16.02.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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My spinach stays fresh for more than a week with one simple storage hack

In a bid to eat a bit healthier, I've taken to buying more of one particular vegetable - spinach. And as anyone knows the cheapest way to buy is...

16.02.2025 4

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Parents are hypocrites when it comes to using mobile phones - and I'm one of them

There isn't much you don't worry about as a parent is there. From the moment you have a child there's a whole world of things to...

11.02.2025 8

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We tried Aldi's new £1.99 stonebaked sourdough pizzas and one thing surprised us

There are certain shopping rules I like to stick by, including never running out of bread, tea bags and milk. I find comfort in knowing that if all...

10.02.2025 7

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Greggs is taking on McDonald's and KFC, it should probably stick to sausage rolls

I was eating Greggs way before it became fashionable and its savoury items - and custard slices of course - have always been a big hit in our house....

09.02.2025 30

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B&M's £2.29 exclusive product is my new favourite

There are many reasons to get excited about B&M, especially if you're a woman of a certain age. The sheer number of cleaning and home products in...

09.02.2025 30

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My £4 Stacey Solomon Asda buy has made it feel like spring has arrived

After months of cold, dark days, I think we're all looking forward to some brighter days ahead as spring approaches. And there's one...

07.02.2025 5

Manchester Evening News

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Aldi is the only supermarket to sell them, but it's well worth tracking them down

There aren't many products that are unique to a particular supermarket these days. With all of them competing for our custom, they're...

07.02.2025 8

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We tried the Salford pizza place hailed as 'better than Domino's and Papa Johns'

Who doesn't love a takeaway pizza now and again, especially if it's an award-winner. After hearing great things about Salford's Harry...

05.02.2025 4

Manchester Evening News

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My budget haul with prices cheaper than B&M shows why it's the best place to shop for toiletries, snacks and more

It's rare that I'll stock up on toiletries and laundry essentials at the main supermarkets. For deodorants, toothpaste, fabric conditioner...

04.02.2025 7

Manchester Evening News

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"I can't say I've ever had Frazzles on a pizza before, but somehow it works"

If we eat out there's usually at least one of us picking a pizza, so when it comes to getting a takeaway it's a popular choice. We've...

03.02.2025 4

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I got a £4 Surprise Bag from Starbucks and was so impressed

Anyone with growing kids in the house knows how much they eat, especially when they're having a growth spurt. My teenage son has reached the age...

03.02.2025 10

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We tried the M&S Dine In Family Roast and it's a fiver a head you won't regret

Like most families, we love a roast dinner, but there's not always the time to be cooking one up, especially midweek. By the time you've...

03.02.2025 10

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We tried the new Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Easter egg - and it left us reaching for a glass of water

We're still months away from Easter, but that hasn't stopped the stores filling their shelves with this year's eggs. Each year we see...

03.02.2025 10

Manchester Evening News

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My Home Bargains haul proves why it's one of the cheapest places to shop right now

There are two places I go when I 'need to pick up some bits' and that's either Home Bargains or B&M. When I say 'bits',...

02.02.2025 10

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We tried Aldi's viral £1.79 treat and made it even sweeter

As we head towards Easter, you're never too far from a mini egg in the supermarket aisles. Now Aldi has gone one better, by selling a cookie...

31.01.2025 30

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We tried the new £1.50 M&S biscuits shoppers called a 'game changer', now we have a problem

Nobody needs to be tucking into biscuits in January do they. After the excesses of Christmas, the last thing I needed was to be told about Marks and...

29.01.2025 3

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We tried the M&S £15 Chinese meal deal, this £5.50 main was incredible

With red lanterns dangling from the trees and Manchester's dragon about to emerge from hibernation, it can mean only one thing, it's almost...

26.01.2025 30

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We tried the new Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Egg and there was a problem with the goo

It's only January but of course the supermarkets are already gearing up for Easter. And among the many sugary treats hitting the shelves,...

20.01.2025 9

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'I think a trip to the local baths and a Greggs would have felt like more of a treat - and been a damn sight cheaper'

After the chaos of Christmas and in the midst of never-ending January, who doesn't feel the need for a bit of pampering? So when I saw an offer...

20.01.2025 10

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We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'

Nothing gets excitement levels going in my house quite like the words 'chippy tea'. They're not uttered as much these days. With the...

19.01.2025 6

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I bought half price Stella Artois, 15p M&S beans and a massive gammon joint from the food warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and more

As far as food shopping goes I'm quite used to seeking out the bargains. Having written about the cost of living crisis since it first took hold,...

19.01.2025 7

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I took Martin Lewis advice to swap 'demon' appliance hiking my energy bills and I'll never look back

We all know how hard it is to get clothes dry without the central heating, but nobody wants to be turning the thermostat up more than necessary. In...

16.01.2025 4

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