Deals Hunters' Blog

They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but I'm here to prove otherwise. In fact, it's possible to get a free breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks, if you know where to look. Come along with me on my day of free feasting, and I'll show you how you can do it too.

The Lindt chocolate bunny is widely regarded as the gold standard of Easter treats, though it's rarely the most MoneySaving bunny-shaped choc – so in classic MSE fashion, this called for a taste test. The team at MSE Towers were all ears when we asked for volunteers to taste cheaper supermarket own-brand chocolate bunny alternatives alongside Lindt. So let's stop rabbiting on and hop to it. 

Veganuary (where people try veganism for January) is like Christmas for vegans as it's when most of the new products and deals launch. As a vegan of over 17 years, I've handpicked the top deals and latest offers to help you save money (as well as animals and the planet). Have a scroll through, or jump to the deals:

With the festive season in full swing, the Deals Team put their heads together to uncover answers to the true questions of Christmas. No, not Why is my turkey always so dry? or Who writes those terrible Christmas cracker jokes? But Who sells the best mince pies? Is it mince 'pie in the sky' to think that a 99p box could be tastier than one retailing at £12.95? Wait and see. Brandy butter and forks at the ready all, as this is: The MSE Mince Pie Taste Test 2022.

At MSE, we’ve challenged you to ‘downshift’ your grocery shop for years (check our Downshifting Guide), but you can also save on make-up and beauty products by downshifting from brands to much cheaper ‘dupes’ – lookalike products, where often even the packaging is similar to the expensive brand.

Black Friday is often a day for excess spending, which we rightfully discourage at MoneySavingExpert, however what if I told you that you could get a totally cool freebie on the day itself, Friday 24 November, at 80+ locations across the country? Read on for the scoop...

Beauty Advent calendars are significantly pricier than chocolate ones, but they've become increasingly popular in the last few years as a way of bagging beauty products at a fraction of the normal cost. They often sell out early, but can also be heavily discounted later if they don't, so here's a round-up of some of the best I’ve seen.

Whether you celebrate 'National Nugget Day' on Monday 13 November or not, a free portion of nuggets worth £7 is not to be sniffed at... Here's where and when you can get them.

With the 2021 supermarket battle of the Baileys heating up, here at MSE Towers we wanted to answer the ultimate question: "Are the cheapest Irish Cream alternatives just as good?" There was only one way to find out – a good old fashioned taste test.

The annual No7 beauty Advent calendar is mega-popular with MoneySavers, and this year Boots is releasing FOUR separate calendars. They're available online and in Boots stores now.