Vouchers and Money Off’s

Some great deals are available when you’re shopping online – if you know where to look. There are voucher sites all over the internet. Big players in this field like Groupon and myvouchercodes have new daily deals, but they’re not the only sites to keep an eye on.

Think Vouchers offer a range of discounts, offers and voucher codes. Here are some of their latest vouchers.

Entertaining the Children

With most schools shut on Thursday some of us may have a unexpected day to entertain the children. Moneysupermarket have rounded up some lovely vouchers that can be used on Thursday. They also have a nifty little page that helps you find vouchers and money off promotions.

Here is what they say about it :This Thursday teachers across the nation will be going on strike in protest about changes to their pensions, meaning that thousands of children will be out of school and their parents will face the challenge of keeping them occupied until schools reopen. Moneysupermarket.com have secured vouchers and discounts for the best theme parks, sea life centres, zoos and attractions around the UK so parents can take their kids out for the day and be kind to their bank balance at the same time. Vouchers include discounts for Alton Towers, Tenpin bowling, Drayton Manor, Chester Zoo and many more.

50p a DVD? Yes Please

Just been to my local library and discovered they have reduced the hire charge of DVDs. Now I am in the depths of so called sunny Cornwall so please check your local library and if they’re not doing it ask why.

It use to cost £3 a DVD per week. Now I not sure if I am odd but I don’t normally watch a film 7 times. So although it’s a small saving on Sky Box office and bigger saving then buying the DVD, it still meant that after getting a film for the kids and one for  me it starts to mount up. I have just discovered my local library is running a pilot scheme of reducing the charge to 50p a film per day. If I get a film on a Saturday morning it is still 50p if I return it by 6pm on the following Monday. To me that is a huge saving and will mean less fighting on who gets to chose a film as we all can.

Before you shout that you want to see new films and not old films, you really should check the library out. Today there were copies of Inception, the latest Toy Story and Valentine’s Day to name a few. So it’s not all oldie worldy films thought they are there too if that floats your boat.

Apparently one of the things that will deem the pilot a success and keep the prices at 50p is how many hires they have. Bit obvious I suppose- The more the new 50p system is used the better chance it has of staying.

Fathers Day Ideas

Fathers Day is fast approaching, and the thoughts on many children’s and mother’s minds is what to get your dad’s to show them how much you care on Fathers Day. Moneysupermarket.com has come up with a few ideas which are great gift ideas, but also have money off the full prices. Don’t worry; your dad will never know that you got his gift for less!

Freebies – we like free

Free is good, we like free. These two offers are green minded too.

Need help to get walking or want to log how well you’re doing? If you’re in the UK you can claim a free GetWalking Pack. It’s a 12 week plan, logbook and step counter. Free, green and healthy!

Are you an E-on customer? If you are, make sure you get one of the free Energy Starter Packs. It has an energy monitor that is worth £45, a booklet full of tips and a CD with energy monitoring software. See where your electric goes and you could be saving money on your yearly bills.

Protecting your home from the kids this summer

At school, kids are able to paint, cut, draw, stencil, charcoal, colour and paper mache until their hearts are content. Then, the summer holidays approach and you realise that all this creative energy will have to be released over the half term. You can’t take your kids out every day of the holidays- it’s not only impractical but it would cost you an arm and a leg. So indoor activities are inevitable, especially our climate absolutely loves a good summer shower.

How do you let your kids indulge in their creative side without them wrecking your house? Around 1/3 of all home insurance claims for accidental damage is the result of a child knocking over a TV, using your new cream wallpaper as a blank canvas, or tearing a hole in your new leather corner sofa. Many parents don’t realise that your home insurancemay cover you for any damage similar to that listed above, so before shelling out for any damage the little tinkers have done it might be a good idea to call your insurance provider and see where you stand.

To make sure you are covered for such damage, make sure you read all of the small print on your policy before you commit to it. You may have to extend your accidental damage cover to make sure that the items that you want to be protected are covered, so you won’t be left short in the case of an accident. Remember that most policies will not cover clothing- so keep your designer shoes and handbags somewhere out of reach of children! Other items which may not be covered are portable electrical items such as mobile phones, laptops and mp3 players. You may need extra cover for these items, so always check with your insurer. Unfortunately, most policies do not cover damage done by your pets, so it’s a good idea not to let your pooch, kitten or hamster have access to any expensive furniture or goods.

To make sure that the kids don’t damage your home, try to think of some indoor activities that won’t make such a mess. For example, replace all felt-tip pens and marker pens with crayons- if you’re child does accidentally stray away from their colouring book, crayon wax is easily removed from hard surfaces and textiles. Only allow painting (with water-colours) under adult supervision, and to avoid knocks and spills perhaps use safety gates to prevent them getting to expensive equipment.

If your child does cause a household accident and you need to replace something, take a look at our vouchers page for printable vouchersor voucher codes for a number of DIY and furniture stores, such as B&Q, Ikea and Argos.

Summer Days Out for the Family

This time of year is the perfect for having fun with the family. The weather is supposedly warming up and the days seem to last longer, making family days out a great idea. Here at moneysupermarket we have been searching to find the best money saving deals on favourite family outings.

Whether it’s a discount on a great family restaurant, or money off some of the UK’s leading theme parks, moneysupermarket aims to help you reduce the cost of having a fun day out this summer…
Chessington World of Adventures vouchers- This is a great day out for children of all ages and easy to get to from London as it is situated just 12 miles away from the capital. ‘Wild Asia,’ the new attraction takes you on an adventure through the ancient Asia ruins where you can have a go on a brand new ride. The 2 for 1 deal on tickets for Chesington is available now.
Camelot vouchers – Camelot is a Medieval themed park which is a fantastic day out for the whole family. As well as a range of rollercoaster’s, there are also frequent jousting tournaments and Merlin’s Magic show to enjoy throughout the day. Our current offer is an exclusive two-for-one offer on admission, so make sure you take full advantage of this offer while it lasts.
Wookey Hole Caves vouchers – Take advantage of this voucher in order to save money on the entry fee to Wookey Hole Caves, in Somerset. Even if the weather outside this is somewhere that you can still have fun. Not only is Wookey Hole home to Britain’s most spectacular caves but it also has a 19th Century Paper Mill, penny museum and many more fun things for children to do.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach vouchers – Why not visit Blackpool pleasure beach this summer? With a 3 for 2 on ride wristbands you could make a considerable saving on a day at the fair. This offer is only available through online booking and is valid until the end of June, making it ideal to use on a fun filled weekend away.

Sandcastle Water park vouchers – While you’re in Blackpool enjoying our 3 for 2 offer on wristbands, why not cool down with a visit to the Sandcastle. This water park has over 18 slides and fun pools, as well as a wave machine and a wide range of burger bars and eateries. They’re currently offering 25% off admission, so now is the best time to visit.