From the cupboard challenge to free meals for kids – six easy ways to save cash this bank holiday weekend
BEEN a little too eggs-stravagant with your spending this spring?
Here’s six easy ways to put more bunny back into your purse.
1. Do cupboard check challenge: Don’t buy a thing for Easter until you know what you have already.
Clear out every kitchen cupboard and make a list of what you can use during the holiday.
Restock shelves so the food going out of date first is at the front.
Now do the same with craft items, your wardrobe and in the kids’ rooms.
Keep what you can use and if there is anything you no longer need, such as old toys or clothes, list it on Vinted or Facebook Marketplace to bring in extra cash.
2. Make your own Easter eggs: Per gram of chocolate, Easter eggs are much more expensive than normal chocolate, as you pay for the box, decoration and shape.
Make your own using some melted family-sized chocolate bars and an egg mould, costing £4.99 at Lakeland.
Save up to £8 per egg.
3. Host a pot luck Easter party: Easter meals can be expensive, so invite friends and family to bring along Easter-themed food to your gathering.
It’s fun, and you could discover a new favourite dish.
4. Build up a nest egg: April 6 is the start of the new tax year, so use the Easter weekend to make the most of your money.
If you are working, you may pay less National Insurance from April, so consider saving the difference each month.
Get more help and advice at moneysavingexpert.com.
5. Eat out for less: Dozens of restaurant chains are running great Kids Eat Free promotions this Easter, saving you up to £10 per child on dining out.
Check out emmasdiary.co.uk/blog/where-toddlers-eat-free-this-easter for an up-to-date list.
6. Save on no-bake recipes: Cut back on cooking costs.
No-cook chocolate fudge makes the perfect Easter gift.