Make the most out of outdoor meet-ups with these savvy coolboxes

FREEDOM is coming in dribs and drabs and I for one am preparing!

With hopefully many sunny days outdoors with loved ones on the horizon, you’re sure to need a coolbox to keep your snacks (and all important tipples) chilled.

Time for socially distanced meet-ups! Here's how to keep things cool — Time for socially distanced meet-ups! Here’s how to keep things cool

Here’s how to n-icely save cash on keeping things cool…

On the go

If you’re planning a few outdoor drinks with pals, and don’t need to carry too much, you can get away with a smaller bag, rather than a big box. TK Maxx is great for these and they currently have a 15L Navy Regatta Cool Bag for just £9.99, usually £25. I’ve also seen cheap and cheerful (slightly smaller and more flimsy but perfect for tinnies!) bags on Amazon.co.uk for just £4.99, down from £6.90.

SAVING: Up to £15.01

Go large!

Make sure you can carry everything with the Symple Stuff 24 L Handheld Cooler, £20.99 at Wayfair.co.uk, usually £25.99. It comes in some great colours and has plenty of room but, if you’re planning on carrying even more, check out the Thermos 32L Cooler Box, £29.95 at towsure.com – the same one is £39.99 at Robert Dyas.

SAVING: Up to £10.04

Card work

If you need a coolbox in a jiffy, you can make a cool box by covering bubble wrap with tinfoil and then lining the inside of a cardboard box with this, before filling with ice. It works a treat when you need a fix in a hurry and doesn’t cost anything.

Statement piece

If you want to make keeping your wares even more cool, you can nab patterned backpacks, rather than chunky, heavy boxes. I love the Argos Home Wilderness Backpack Cool Bag, £7.99, down from £14. It’s perfect for picnicking and al fresco lunches – and keeping your hands free (mums and dads!). I’ve also spotted plainer, but brightly coloured backpack-style options on ebay.co.uk, for around £11.99.

SAVE: £6.01

Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

From this week Iceland will be stocking Quorn's new Roarsome crunchy dinosaur-shaped vegan nuggets — From this week Iceland will be stocking Quorn’s new Roarsome crunchy dinosaur-shaped vegan nuggets

QUORN has launched Roarsome crunchy dinosaur-shaped vegan nuggets. They are appearing in Iceland stores this week for £2.20.

Cheap treat

M&S new hard seltzer tinnies come in black cherry, lemon, and raspberry and rhubarb flavours

WANT a tipple for your next picnic?

The new hard seltzer tinnies from M&S might just do the trick at £1.80.

Choose from black cherry, lemon, and raspberry and rhubarb.

What’s new?

THERE are some new and super- tasty deals on the KFC app, including a meal for two for £5.99.

It includes two fillet burgers, two regular fries and four hot wings.

Download the free KFC mobile app to redeem.

Top swap

Why spend £99.95 for the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser... — Why spend £99.95 for the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser…

...when you can get the George Home milk frother for £16 — …when you can get the George Home milk frother for £16

INSTEAD of paying out £99.95 for the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, buy the George Home milk frother for £16.

But be quick – they are going fast.

SAVE: £83.95

Giselle’s little helper

LIDL has recently launched a huge outdoor summer toys range with prices starting at £5.99.

There is a four-in-one scooter, swing, mud kitchen set and more.

Shop & save

Superdrug are offering Head & Shoulders oil control anti-dandruff shampoo at two for £7

HEAD & Shoulders oil control anti-dandruff shampoo (700ml) is currently on offer at two for £7 at Superdrug, instead of the usual £5.99 each.

SAVE: £4.98

Hot right now

TEQUILA Rose is now on offer at Tesco for £10, down from £12.

SAVE: £2

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