This week's round-up of top bargains includes 85% off books, the complete box set of James Bond for £90, 80% off footwear and holidays for under £200!
This article was first sent to readers as part of our Frugal Friday email campaign.
Homewares
If your New Year's resolution is to become a whiz in the kitchen, Amazon currently has some great deals on homewares to tantalise your taste buds. For just £26.42 you can get your hands on this snazzy George Foreman grill, saving an impressive £13.57.
Or if you fancy a healthy breakfast smoothie to kick-start your day, this funky Kenwood smoothie maker now has more than a third off at Amazon at £22.51.
As part of House of Fraser's 70% off sale, you can snap up this slick stainless steel Kenwood kettle which is currently less than half price at £17.99. And if you're looking for fancy furnishings for your bedroom, there's also half price on a range of bedding.
What's more, if you're doing your shopping online at House of Fraser, you can save yourself £10 on all orders over £50 by entering the code OFMC111 at the checkout. Woohoo!
Film and box sets
If buying a new DVD is at the top of your agenda this weekend, here are some of the top savings (with the most heavily discounted first):
| Film/Box Set | Retailer | Reduction from RRP | New price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock 14 Disc Box Set | Amazon | £72.02 off | £17.97 |
| James Bond: Complete Collection | Play.com | £70 off | £89.99 |
| A Celebration Of British Film - Ten All-time Classics | Amazon | £67.01 off | £12.98 |
| Seinfeld: Complete Collection Series 1-9 | Amazon | £45.02 off | £104.97 |
| The Brittas Empire: Series 1-7 | Sendit.com | £20.10 off | £28.89 |
| Vantage Point | Play.com | £15 off | £4.99 |
Games and books
There are also some great deals on games this week. At Gameplay you can practice your snowboarding skills with Shaun White Snowboard for both the PS3 and Xbox for just £17.99, saving yourself a whopping £32!
Alternatively, Amazon is offering the popular Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii for just £17.99 (RRP £34.99), while Saints Row 2 for the PS3 is also £17.99 at Play.com (RRP £49.99).
If you are looking forward to curling up with a good book this weekend, Waterstones still has some fabulous deals on offer. For a start, you can get 10% off all online orders over £20 by entering the code US5924.
There's also up to 40% off a selection of the best new releases -- the historians among you might be tempted by Leanda de Lisle's The Sisters Who Would be Queen: The Tragedy of Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey which is just £14, down from £20.
And if you are hoping to escape the winter blues and jet off for some sunshine over the coming weeks, Waterstones also has 30% off selected Lonely Planet guides to help you plan your holiday.
WHSmith is also having a clear out, with up to 85% off selected titles. The foodies among you can pick up Rachel's Food For Living for a mere £3.99, saving £16.01. There's also buy one get one free on a range of paperbacks and you can get £5 off selected products with these printable vouchers. Do note though there is a minimum spend for these vouchers and they expire on 8 February.
Finally, if you are pondering whether to subscribe to your favourite magazine, WHSmith is offering a trial offer through which you can get three issues of a best-selling magazine for just £1!
Fashion
Although the January sales are dying down, you can still pick up a bargain if you look in the right places! For those of you who just love buying shoes, Office currently has up to 80% off selected lines, and you can get 15% off all online purchases if you enter the code OFFHERAL09 at the checkout.
There's also up to 50% off a range of shoes and boots at Shoe Studio. And, if you are after a whole new outfit, Matches currently has up to 50% off a range of clothing and accessories.
Eating out
With so many great restaurant deals around at the moment, I reckon you could eat out every day of the week and not feel guilty about it! And if you're a fan of Italian food, the offers are even more fabulous, with almost every Italian eatery currently offering a 2 for 1 deal. So these are the top 2 for 1 deals on offer this week:
ASK: This printable voucher will allow you to get two main meals for the price of one every day until 13 February.
Pizza Express: Use this voucher before 29 January and you'll get the most expensive meal free.
Prezzo: This 2 for 1 voucher is valid every day until 1 February.
Strada: Just print out this voucher and take it to your nearest restaurant. The offer is valid Sunday-Thursday until 5 February.
Zizzi: This voucher is valid every day until 31 January.
If Italian is not for you, Cafe Rouge is also offering 2 for 1 on main meals every Sunday-Thursday until 5 February with this voucher.
Alternatively, if you fancy something a bit more upmarket, luxury hotel chain Malmaison is offering a fantastic deal which I think should be snapped up immediately! For just £29, two people can enjoy two courses from a homegrown, local menu, a bottle of wine and coffee. Just print out this voucher and bring it with you. The offer is valid until 28 February but excludes Valentine's weekend (14-15 February).
And don't forget that if you live in London, LateNightLondon's January sale is still on. By simply printing out this voucher, you could bag yourself 50% off all food and drink at a range of venues in London between 7pm and 11pm!
Travel
Fancy escaping the UK but can't afford a holiday? P&O Ferries has the solution! For just £19 return you can make a day trip to Calais to relax and enjoy some fine cheese and wine. What's more, you'll get six bottles of wine absolutely free! Just book before 12 February and travel before 31 March.
Alternatively, if you are looking for more of a get-away, ebookers has a fantastic sale on at the moment. You can get holidays for under £200, and luxury hotels from just £20 a night. What's more, ebookers is also offering some great flight deals through British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad Airways.
Other offers
There's currently a half price sale on at Beauty Boxes in which you can pick up some gorgeous jewellery boxes at bargain prices.
And if you're a film-buff and haven't yet signed up to Lovefilm, you can sign up to a 14 day trial, and get two free cinema tickets just by entering the code LFTD14CINE.
Enjoy your weekend!
Don't forget: although all prices and discounts were correct on the day this email was sent out, offers this good are subject to change and often sell out quickly.
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