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Transform your family night into a delight with four tips that won’t break the bank



IT’S time to end the summer holidays on a high.

As the countdown begins to the start of the new school term, take time to enjoy some treats together. And with deals on everything from desserts to days out, fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

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With these deals, family fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune

A TOPPING TREAT: Opt for a family film night, complete with pizzas and chocolate. Make it a Tuesday night and you can get two for one on large or medium Domino’s pizzas.

Sainsbury’s also has Pizza Express favourites down from £5.50 to £2.75. Top it off with Haagen-Dazs Mini Cups Caramel Collection, now £3 for four at Sainsbury’s, saving £2.

TAKE A BOW: Knock the kids’ socks off with a trip to the theatre in London’s West End. There are still a smattering of seats available for the end of Kids’ Theatre Week, which runs through August.

Seats for the Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors show start at £10.50. For £23.50, a fraction of the normal price, you can see hit show Wicked. Visit officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week.

MAKE A MEAL OF IT: Many restaurants and supermarket cafes are giving families a helping hand this summer with money off meals.

For a real treat, restaurant chain Bill’s is letting kids eat free Monday to Friday when an adult with them pays for a main course.

In M&S cafes, youngsters qualify for a free meal when you spend at least £5. At the weekend, kids can enjoy a free meal on Sundays when dining with an adult at The Real Greek, which has outlets across the country.

EARLY LEARNING: Get brains back in gear for the start of term by going on a family trip to a brilliant museum.

You can find a list of free places on the Money Saving Expert website at moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-museums-and-art-galleries, including amazing places like the National Railway Museum in York, the Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive, and London’s Natural History Museum.

  • All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

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Treat yourself to the Cuggl Westbury nursery furniture set from Argos and save £136

THE Cuggl Westbury nursery furniture set from Argos – cot, wardrobe and a chest of drawers with changer – is down from £720 to £584.

SAVE: £136


Cheap Treat

how to save money tips for teensSave £1.34 on Gu desserts at Morrisons

SELECTED Gu desserts at Morrisons, including Inspirations Cookies & Cream, are down from £3.59 to £2.25 for a pack of two.

SAVE: £1.34

Top swap

money saving tips for college kidsWhy spend £20 on this cream faux-linen ottoman from Dunelm… martin lewis money saving tips ukWhen you can save £6.40 by swapping for this Wilko dupe

STORE your summer clothes in a cream faux-linen ottoman, for £20 from Dunelm. Or try Wilko’s same-sized version, for £13.60.

SAVE: £6.40

Shop & save

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Save on school essentials with your Tesco Clubcard, including on the Staedtler Collection tin

TESCO has cut the price of school essentials for Clubcard holders. The Staedtler Collection tin is now half price at £9, from £18.

SAVE: £9

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Transform your family night into a delight with four tips that won’t break the bank