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Why I Don’t Order Takeaways – HTSLAB 060

May 29, 2022 By: Bearcomment

fast food brands don't want you to know this.

I don’t order takeaways because of two words beginning with ‘p’ and ‘c’. This isn’t about how much salt you consume, or why MSG tastes so moreish, but how brands get us to overspend on our favourite fast food without most us even knowing. Listen to “060: Why I Don’t Order Takeaways” on Spreaker. 059: […]

Is Sainsbury’s Online A Waste Of Time & Money? HTSLAB 048

February 5, 2022 By: Bearcomment

sainsburys logo 50% off

I compared Lidl & Sainsbury’s last time, but what if you don’t have a discounter near you and want more choice while saving money on food? I set myself the challenge to try and get an online groceries order delivered for half price using cashback apps, savvy selections, and a few other tricks. I hadn’t […]

Lidl vs Sainsbury’s vs…? Veganuary & Beyond – HTSLAB 047

January 29, 2022 By: Bearcomment

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This time I’m comparing the vegan options at Lidl and Sainsbury’s with a third online meals solution if you don’t want to overspend. There are lots of ways to save money on vegan or plant-based food that apply to all grocery shopping including how to work out when something is a good deal, what member […]

Lidl Veganuary: Worth Every Penny? – HTSLAB 046

January 22, 2022 By: Bearcomment

lidl vegan vemondo food

Lid’s vegan range is not just for January, but what’s worth trying, and is it any good if you’re trying to eat “healthy” on a budget? Listen to “Lidl Veganuary: Worth Every Penny?” on Spreaker. 045: Spider-Man No Way Home: Worth Every Penny? 047: Lidl vs Sainsbury’s vs…? Subscribe if the link isn’t live yet! […]

Lidl Vegan Grocery Haul: “Budget” Food Shopping? – HTSLAB 034

August 30, 2021 By: Bearcomment

In this Lidl vegan grocery haul, I’m unpacking the latest additions to Lidl’s vegan range plus their other vegan/vegetarian and lactose free brands so you can see what you can get if you’re budgeting, trying to meal plan or find it hard to eat vegetarian and vegan affordably. Listen to “034 LIDL VEGAN GROCERY HAUL […]

Save Money Good Food Series 2 Recap Episode 7

June 26, 2020 By: Bearcomment

Welcome to episode seven and the final episode of my recap of ITV’s Save Money Good Food series two. If we are saving for a big goal like a house deposit, this programme shows us how to get better value for money on food by using up leftovers, and how to stay away from overbuying […]

Save Money Good Food Series 2 Recap Episode 6

June 25, 2020 By: Bearcomment

Egg fried rice in shape of upside down bowl on white plate with lime wedge and spring onion

Welcome to episode six of my recap of ITV’s Save Money Good Food series two. If we’re saving for a big goal like a house deposit, this programme shows us how to get better value for money on food by using up leftovers, and avoiding overbuying in the first instance. My first posts were mainly […]

Save Money Good Food Series 2 Recap Episode 5

June 24, 2020 By: Bearcomment

Wooden serving board with cheddar, blue cheese, grapes, mixed nuts and strawberries

Ace Christmas dinner in the spending stakes and you’ll be set to entertain anyone on a budget at any time of year! Welcome to my recap of ITV’s Save Money Good Food series two episode five. Are you hungry? If we are saving for a big goal like a house deposit, this programme shows us […]

Save Money Good Food Series 2 Recap Episode 4

June 23, 2020 By: Bearcomment

Thai green curry of chicken and chilli in painted bowl

Welcome to this recap of ITV’s Save Money Good Food series two episode four. If we are saving for a big goal like a house deposit, this programme shows us how to get better value for money on food by using up leftovers, and avoiding overbuying inthe first instance. My first posts were mainly property-focused, […]

Save Money Good Food Series 2 Recap Episode 3

June 22, 2020 By: Bearcomment

Lettuce, flour, orange and whisk

Welcome to episode three of my recap of ITV’s Save Money Good Food series two. If we are saving for a big goal like a house deposit, this programme shows us how to get better value for money on food by using up leftovers, and avoiding overbuying in the first instance. My first posts were […]

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