Deals Hunters' Blog

Mums deserve the world, but treating her this Mother's Day needn't cost it. There are many ways to show her how much you care, but at little expense. We've come up with a list of thoughtful activities so you can spend time, not money, this year including a family games night, a DIY spa day and cooking dinner. 

Getting something totally free is likely to get a true MoneySaver's heart pumping faster than any cardio workout ever could. But, if that's not enough, I've rounded up 20+ ways you can exercise and get fit without spending a penny, both outdoors and at home.

Walking has great value – not just to your health, or to the environment, but also monetary value. This is because there's a plethora of free apps (or ones you can use if you have certain health/life insurance plans) that effectively pay you to walk. As one of the big apps is now available to more users, and another has recently worsened its free option, we've updated our analysis.

If you're looking to learn a new skill or broaden your knowledge, we've rounded up some free ways to learn something new. There are tons of free online and app-based resources that can help you learn and develop new skills in a fun way, from free courses, to tutorials and quizzes – and all can be done from the comfort of home.

The deadline for postal and online Christmas deliveries may be sooner than you think. We've collated top retailers' own final cut-off dates, which in most cases comprise two separate deadlines – firstly, for cheapest standard delivery, and secondly, faster 'express' or next-day delivery that usually costs more. We'll update this info as more retailers announce their cut-offs.