PREP now to make some big savings in 2024.
The sales are in full swing and with a bit of clever planning, you can cut costs on events for the rest of the year.
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ROLL UP: If last year felt like a pricey, last-minute scramble, seize the opportunity to buy extra rolls of wrapping paper at unbeatable prices.
Go for versatile plain colours, classic stripes or spots — perfect for birthdays or next year’s festive season.
Check out cardfactory.co.uk for sets now marked down to £1.99.
Don’t forget to stock up on Christmas cards.
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The Works has boxes of ten for £1 each.
PARTY PLANNING: Just finished cleaning up after your New Year’s Eve bash?
Save and store those leftover decorations and find additional discounted packs now for upcoming events.
Hen party packs can be quite costly.
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But consider buying plain-coloured “celebration” New Year’s Eve packs at reduced prices.
Amazon has a beautiful gold and white set of streamers and garlands, now £7.77.
GO FOR GLOW: Christmas lights have added warmth to your home during the festive season.
But why not enjoy that cosy glow year-round?
If you are planning a room makeover, get some indoor LED string lights for a steal from the clearance section at B&Q (diy.com) for £2.
Alternatively, illuminate your garden with discounted outdoor string lights from The Range.
GET WED-DY: For those who became newly engaged over the Christmas season, it is time to consider cost-cutting measures for the big day.
Get creative by spray-painting baubles and personalising them with guests’ names to use as place settings or favours.
Asda is selling a set of 60 rose gold heart-shaped and star baubles at half price, for £3.75.
Faux foliage makes a stunning addition to wedding tables and there are plenty of options in the sales.
Check out habitat.co.uk, where an imitation pine garland that was £10 is now only £7.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability
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Cheap treat
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NEED a sweet but healthy fix? Tuck into Good4U salted caramel protein balls.
Normally £5.50, but £3.69 with a Tesco Clubcard.
SAVE: £1.81
What’s new?
CUT the cost of new-term essentials at Clarks.
The sale includes up to 60 per cent off kids’ school shoes, including the Etch Beam pair, which were £45 but are now £22.
Top swap
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CARRY your gym kit or work gear in the £25 Essentials duffel bag from adidas.co.uk.
Or head to Aldi for a similar bag for £12.99.
SAVE: £12.01
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New participating retailers include Argos and Aldi.
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CREATE a wildlife haven in your garden with the Chapelwood bird seed feeder.
Was £9.99, now £4.99 at Robert Dyas.
SAVE: £5
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