Current Discounts And Deals #40

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02 May 2008 | 0 Comments

With discounts on everything from trainers and t-shirts to hayfever tablets and trips to Florida theme parks, don't miss this bonanza of Bank Holiday bargains!

Hurrah! Another Bank Holiday weekend is upon us. OK, so they're usually synonymous with bad TV and even worse weather. But another thing Bank Holidays usually guarantee is... Sales! This edition of Money Saving Tips is jam-packed with spring-time shopping ideas -- so hopefully your long weekend will be lovely, come rain or shine. A Bank Holiday Bargain Bonanza  First up this week, there are tons of offers on clothes and accessories. Many high street heavyweights are continuing their mid-season sales, including Dorothy Perkins -- where you can now get up to50% offa selection of items. Topshop, a firm favourite with budget-conscious fashionistas, also started its sale this week. Some items are now discounted by more than 50% - and don't forget that if you're a student, you'll get an additional 10% off all sale prices. If you've been eyeing up anything in Oasis recently, check out the discount offered this week in LOOK magazine. Buy the latest issue (dated 5 May) for £1.40, and get 20% off goods in store until next Tuesday. If it's children's garments you're after, why not check out Adams? At the moment, you can get 3-for-2 on t-shirts and shorts - ideal if you need to stock up for summer holidays. And for those who are serious about skincare, Boots is currently offering 3-for-2 on the Protect and Perfect range - including the serum which came top in the BBC2 `Horizon' anti-ageing trial. Shoppers at Boots.com can also expect to receive10 Advantage card pointsfor every £1 they spend online (when they spend £15 or more), up until 6 May. Just bear in mind that this offer may exclude items purchased under other promotional deals. More Brilliant Buys  If you're planning to get active this Bank Holiday, check out Amazon's 50% off offers on sports footwear from a range of well-known brands. Runners and gym bunnies who need music to help them break the pain barrier might also be interested in this mini 1GB Matsui mp3 player from Dixons. It's less than half price at just £4.99, and can store up to 320 songs. Using this fat-reducing George Forman grill is another way to make your Bank Holiday bacon sandwich guilt-free. Best of all, it's now reduced by £8 at Dixons. And if it's homewares you're after, this weekend might be the perfect time to get them. Homebase is offering 10% off everything in store on Friday and Saturday, while Debenhams is holding a Home Style Festival, with discounts of 20% on selected seasonal ranges. By Bank Holiday Monday, no doubt you'll be tired from all that shopping. If so, why not relax in front of a discounted DVD? Sendit.com currently has a variety of deals on movies and boxed sets - including 60% off the newly repackaged Sex And The City DVDs. Best of all, with Toys `R' Us offering 50% off a variety of outdoor toys, there'll be something to keep the kids occupied while you put your feet up. Finally, if you're planning a getaway sometime this year, the following tips might come in handy. Viator.com is currently offering seriously discounted 7 day passes for Orlando's Universal Studios parks in Florida - so if you're USA-bound and determined to scare yourself silly on some of the world's wildest rides, this is one not to miss. And for those of us who find the pollen count trying in sunny climes, the hayfever medication Cetirizine is now available at Chemist4u.com at the bargain price of 59p for 30 tablets - as long as you order three packs together. Another offer that's not to be sneezed at! Offers which continue to be valid: The prize blitz at Asda goes on, with lots of new books for under £4, CDs for under £5 and DVDs for under £10. And you can still book a Home Fire Safety Visit with your local Fire and Rescue Service, and get free smoke alarms installed if necessary, as part of a free visit from a serving fireman. Calm down, ladies!  Anyone looking to get a new TV might want to check out eBuyer's offer on this Vistron 32" LCD TV.  It's HD ready, has digital freeview built in and is available with a glossy black finish. Best of all, the price is now just £299, so you save £60. More discounts on electrical goods can be found at Currys. If you're shopping online, use one of their discount codes to get money off your purchases. Love those Mr Men books? Well, whether you're a child at heart, or, er, just a child, you can now get your mitts on a free giant double sided Mr Men poster while stocks last. And thanks to Sky, you can still get 2 for 1 entry to a range of top attractions until 31 May. These include Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Madame Tussaud's and Warwick Castle. You can print off as many vouchers as you like, and Sky customers can also receive a 50% discount at Alton Towers Resort Hotels. Book by phone on 0871 222 9847 and quote promotion code: SKY. Voucher code heaven can be found at myvouchercodes.co.uk, a website which lists a range of discount codes and printable vouchers to help you save on your everyday shopping. Deals encompass everything from buy one get on free on Greggs pasties to £20 off orders at dixons.co.uk. And Amazon fans looking for a bargain should take note of Price Cut Review, a nifty website that lists all current Amazon products selling at half price or less. If you have any more suggestions, please let us know by posting them on the Moneysaving tips discussion board, adding your comments here or emailing us at moneysavingtips@fool.co.uk.

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