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Emergency Grab n Go Bags Explained + our bags opened and shown – 72 hour Emergency Prepping Bag UK
- March 11, 2024
These bags will support you for 72 hours if something major happens (e.g. earthquake, war, flooding, nuclear strike, etc.) and it becomes unsafe to leave your house or you need to leave your home urgently (but want to guarantee you can drink fresh water, eat, stay warm and shelter). Before we start, many people will
10 items worth buying in the Dunelm Sale (ad)
- December 28, 2023
Dunelm has launched its sale, stock has been selling fast but here are some of the great buys, note some will be out of stock for ivery, but you can click and collect within 3 hours normally, so worth checking that if something takes your fancy! Let us know in the what else you
Updated: 9th November: All the 2023 Christmas Adverts – What do you think?
- November 1, 2023
It’s the day after Halloween so of course all the Christmas Adverts have started to arrive, here they all are:
What if there was a gym that was super expensive but you earned money back for every hour you worked out
- October 28, 2023
Amazingly such a gym exists however it’s in the US and we don’t know of a UK equivalent (anyone?). The ‘trick’ is each machine is wired up to generate electricity, so the it is used the money the gym can sell back to the grid + the whole gym is powered with Solar
Get Deliveroo Plus (worth £41.88 a year) for FREE with this simple trick!
- October 17, 2023
iveroo Plus provides you with: Unlimited free ivery on iveroo with orders over £25 Access to special discounts at selected restaurants And this costs you £3.49 per month for access or £7.99 if you want £10 minimum order for ivery, on paper that means you likely need to be ordering twice or three times to
Bulk buying – a reality check!
- October 16, 2023
This is how you bulk buy 1) Only buy when prices are at lowest (preferably lowest price ever), if you bulk buy when prices are high you’re an idiot (sorry). 2) See if any vouchers are available for the items you’re planning on buying A quick Google search is your best bet, set search results
How secure is my password?
- October 16, 2023
WARNING: DON’T ACTUALLY ENTER YOUR REAL PASSWORD INTO THIS. TRY A PASSWORD SIMILAR/WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF DIGITS, it’s to prove a point! Sites like How Secure Is My Password use science to work out how easy your password is to crack, of course when testing your own password it’s a good idea not to
FREE LEGO® ON SAT, 21ST OCTOBER NATIONWIDE!
- October 13, 2023
The Big LEGO® Event at Smyths Toys Superstore promises to be a spectacular treat for LEGO® enthusiasts, scheduled to light up the store on Saturday, 21st October from 9am, lasting as long as supplies last. The event is brimming with excitement and creativity, with an abundance of LEGO® giveaways poised to ight attendees. Passionate LEGO®
Football Manager 2024 Mobile Debuts on Netflix and it’s FREE for subscribers (normally £9.99) – Is this good or bad news?
- October 11, 2023
Save a Tenner and Make Footballing History with Netflix (well that’s the theory at least) The highly anticipated Football Manager 2024 Mobile, which would usually set you back a crisp £10 ( £9.99), is hitting a different kind of pitch. Come 6 November, it will be making an exclusive debut for Netflix members worldwide. By
Wetherspoons launches a Real Ale Festival (30 ales) from £2.25 a pint!
- October 9, 2023
10 Cracking Reasons to Swing By Wetherspoon’s Real-Ale Festival This Autumn! 🍻 Wetherspoon’s real ale festival is set to take place from 11th to 22nd October. A Brew-tiful Collection: Fancy an autumn pint? Wetherspoon’s is rolling out a whopping 30 ales for their festival. That’s right, thirty! Hop Onboard with New Flavours: Out of those
10 ways to save time and money with CarWow
- October 9, 2023
What is CarWow? For those unfamiliar with the digital revolution of car buying, Carwow.co.uk stands as a beacon of efficiency and transparency. This innovative on platform makes it effortless for users to compare new car prices from multiple dealers, ensuring they get a great deal without the traditional hassle and haggling. Essentially, dealers compete for
What is Freetrade? Is it really as good as everyone says?
- October 5, 2023
What is Freetrade? Freetrade is a low-cost investing app that has been massively growing in popularity in recent years thanks to its ease of use, extensive on learning resources, and low fees (note we say low fees and not ‘no fees’ here, on the fees later). But how does it work? And is it
10 ways to prevent household fires
- September 30, 2023
Each year accidental fires account for 85% of the fires caused in houses with around 219 deaths a year (2013-14) The most common fires are from Coing Appliances, these tips may seem obvious to many people however they’re still the most common ways people die each year from fires Chip pan fires / Hob fires Thankfully these are
Prime Big Deal Days 2023 (October 10th-11th) EVERYTHING we know and how to MAXIMISE your savings!
- September 21, 2023
Maximising your savings on Prime Big Deal Days requires a bit than simply logging in and clicking ‘add to basket’, although keep an eye on our deal feed as lots of those will be as simple as clicking buy! While the UK’s Prime Big Deal Days offers a plethora of deals across
Is the £250 Liberty Advent Calendar (worth £1,043) actually worth it? Full contents & release information!
- September 20, 2023
In 2022, this was the MUST BUY advent calendar, in 2023, there are 29 incredible beauty treats (including 20 full-size products) at an RRP of £1,043 and although the price has increased by £5 compared to last year £250 is still a great deal if you fancy trying some superb products or want to excite
Hundreds of people are getting parking fines refunded, learn why just in case you get caught out
- September 18, 2023
Canterbury council this week have been forced to pay back hundreds of parking fines after a tribunal ruled that you couldn’t reject motorists appeals if their ticket had flipped over (e.g. in the wind). As a result hundreds of people will be getting refunds, however what is important is this should open it up for others to
10 ways to improve your Dyson Vacuum (applies to V11, V12, V15 and Gen5Detect)
- September 18, 2023
In 2023 we purchased a Dyson V15, it’s been great apart from a few temporary blockages and the lack of a couple of features, some of these turned into frustrations so we’ve now largely solved them by buying the following accessories: These all apply to the V15 range, however, lots of these accessories will work
10 ways to Resist the Temptation of the Newest iPhone
- September 14, 2023
Many of us know someone (like the duo pictured above) who constantly flaunts the latest iPhone mo. Their enthusiasm might rub off on you, tempting you to upgrade when you don’t truly need to. Investing in a new iPhone annually or even biannually can strain your finances. Thus, we’ve compiled a list of 10 strategies
Is LEGOLAND Reserve & Ride Ultimate Worth The Money? How to improve your day for FREE + loads more tips!
- September 13, 2023
So when we read the reviews of LEGOLAND Windsor before going, we were shocked, the reviews are border horrific and nearly put us off entirely from going! So with threats of 1-hour queues in the baking heat with screaming/tired kids we were subconsciously pushed into buying Reserve & Ride Packages costing an eye-watering £190 on
Reduced to clear explained – How to maximise your discounts
- September 6, 2023
Reduced items can be found in most stores, both on and off, but the most common reduced items are found at supermarkets. Some people find the reduced areas at supermarkets intimidating, other feel embarrassed & others cannot get enough of it! Why are things in the reduced section? Damaged packaging Sell by date near-by, i.e. processed
£163.22 worth of food for £70
- September 5, 2023
£163.22 worth of food/drinks for £70 (thanks to Katie for photo) So when food shopping we all know cutting vouchers out, hunting for discounts and spotting bargains is all well and good but some of us A.) can’t be bothered or B.) just don’t have the time. So for those people (& even people who
2023 McDonalds Monopoly Rare Pieces
- September 4, 2023
Since the 2006 launch, McDonalds Monopoly has gone from a cult-like incentive to a mainstream calendar event, this year most likely will be no different with it set to launch on 6th September 2023 but in this post, we talk about: the dynamics how to improve your chances of winning all the prizes the rare
Legit Survey + Product Testing websites/apps
- August 8, 2023
We've known and followed this industry for over 20+ years and can confirm 95% of survey + product testing websites are scams or dodgy, however, the good ones can make you £200-£1500 a year, so it's not all bad. To be earning £100s per year you will be putting in some heavy hours, but if
See how easy it is to find an empty house and the address from 1 social media holiday photo
- June 30, 2023
This isn’t actually a guide for thieves but it just shows how easy it could be for them. Spring/Summer is traditionally the season with the most burglaries due to windows being left open and people jetting off on holiday etc, however, with the continued increase in social media usage thieves are loing for novel
We checked out the new Stacey Solomon Primark Collaboration ☀️ 🍊
- May 11, 2023
This isn’t a sponsored ad/post We went to check out the new Stacey Solomon Children’s Range at Primark today, see the TikT below, the collection focuses on siblings being able to match and it’s a nod to Stacey’s previous summer , but with a citrus twist, boasting vibrant orange and peach tones that will give
Get your hands on 1 of 50,000 FREE Boxes Of Nuggs!
- May 9, 2023
The legendary McDonald’s Chicken McNugget is turning the big 4-0 this year, and to celebrate, the fast-food giant is hoing up fans with three amazing opportunities to get their hands on some of the tasty bites for FREE. First up, McDonald’s is throwing a huge event called #McNuggetWorthy (THIS IS SOLD OUT): The Experience, which
10 Essential Items Worth the Investment: Quality Over Quantity
- April 9, 2023
In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking out the cheapest options when making purchases. However, sometimes, it’s worth taking a step back and considering the long-term benefits of investing in high-quality products. In this blog post, we’ll explore 10 essential items where quality truly outweighs quantity and explain
10 ways that expecting parents can save money
- January 26, 2023
Of course, this list is not exhaustive and may not apply to everyone, you should do your own research and understand we’re not expert parents (no one truly is) but that being said we’ve had two kids and have spent many many hours researching and trying to ensure we do the right thing so if
Remember to claim TRAIN DELAY payment compensation!
- January 24, 2023
Train refunds in the UK are a helpful way to get part or all of your money back if something goes wrong with your journey, you can claim compensation if you’re ayed by 15 minutes or when you travel by train (except when ays are caused by planned engineering work), the ay Repay system
10 ways a VPN can save you time, money & faff!
- January 18, 2023
A lot of people may have heard about a VPN but never bothered to install or buy one, the most obvious benefit of using a VPN is saving yourself from having your data readable when you’re using public Wi-Fi and improving your privacy, but did you know that a VPN can also save you time,
10 Street Smart Tips to Save You Money & Time
- January 16, 2023
Being street-smart is about being able to excel in life by learning how to avoid negative situations typically before they escalate into problems; many of these techniques will get you out of dangerous or costly situations in the future and are, in our opinion, well worth practising to better yourself, here is our list of
10 ways that you can use smart plugs to lower your expenses
- January 13, 2023
We SmartPlugs, we believe they’re one of only a few gadgets that pay for themselves, smart plugs are a convenient and cost-effective way to save money on your energy bills and save you time (remember, time is money). Here are 10 ways that you can use smart plugs to lower your expenses: The most
Making Money with a Printer
- January 10, 2023
Making money with a er can be a creative and a low-starting cost way to earn extra income or even start your own business, it’s even better value if you can utilise free or discounted packages, e.g. HP offer 9 months of free ing (700 A4 pages per month) when you buy a er
Maximising profits when selling on eBay, Facebook, or other online marketplaces.
- January 9, 2023
Selling on can be lucrative to earn extra income or even run a full-time business. eBay, , and other on marketplaces offer a wide range of tools and features to help sellers maximise their profits. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your on selling ventures: Set competitive prices: In order to
Creating an Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) Business from scratch
- January 9, 2023
Starting an FBA (Fulfillment by ) business can be a great way to make money on, and it can be a lucrative and rewarding business venture if you have a product idea and an entrepreneurial spirit to see it through from idea to ivery. Here are some tips for making money with an
How to find the BEST flight prices to ANY location (updated 2022)
- December 29, 2022
There are tons of flight comparison websites out there but often you have to type in exact dates etc, with this special link you just select the country you want to visit and it will show you the CHEAPEST DATE to travel, obviously this requires you to be flexible with dates but it will ensure
Tesco to bring back its Kids Eat Free scheme from Boxing Day
- December 21, 2022
Tesco has announced it will be bringing back its popular Kids Eat Free scheme in its 312 cafés (store finder here) across the UK between Bo Day and 6 January 2023. Tesco cafes are offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with each item bought by an
Let’s talk TRVs (Thermostatic Radiator Valves)
- December 9, 2022
Let’s talk TRVs (Thermostatic Radiator Valves); for those without these on your radiators you could be missing out on significant energy bill savings (some argue up to 40% although we’d guess closer to 20%), and for those with them you might learn something from this (we certainly did in writing this) and for those swapping
[Video] Argos employee stops people buying AirFryers in bulk to resell!
- December 4, 2022
This video has been doing the rounds on social media this week as an Argos Employee has stopped two people bulk buying AirFryers to resell them elsewhere at a £100-£150 mark up! We personally think it’s brilliant work by the manager (and Argos are well within their rights to do this) and we hope companies
Anker 767 PowerHouse Vs EcoFlow DELTA 2
- December 1, 2022
These two battery setups are top-of-the-range units, their technology, features, battery chemistry and warranties are not for your average consumer who wants to charge their iPhone whilst camping, in fact, nothing else comes close (except for a petrol generator) for usability and power, but with both the Anker 767 PowerHouse and EcoFlow DELTA 2 now
Online Advent Calendars 2022
- December 1, 2022
Each year brands across the UK fight to go viral with their On Advent Calendars to drive engagement for their brands, they generally all give out instant win prizes (from free food and drink to a discount code on items) or they offer 1 larger prize per day (e.g. a holiday, gift hamper etc) which
A few productivity recommendations from Elon Musk
- November 17, 2022
Elon Musk [in 2018] eed all Tesla employee’s with his 6 rules for insane productivity, this e leaked and is all over the web, here are the details: Excessive meetings are the blight of big companies and almost always get worse over time. Please get of all large meetings, unless you’re certain they are providing
Primark Launches Click & Collect at 25 selected stores
- November 15, 2022
Millions of Primark fans can now rejoice at the news click and collect is coming! OK, so it’s not home ivery (🤞for that), but it’s a step in the right direction! Primark’s new click-and-collect service is available in 25 stores nationwide. This enables customers to scroll through 2,000 products on before choosing their favourites and
The Ultimate List of Energy Saving Techniques – How many of these can you tick off?
- November 14, 2022
Keeping your home or yourself warm Seal gaps around windows/doors (Caulk Gun and Caulk OR stick-on rubber/brush) Door Draught Excluders or make your own Lower the flow temp of your combi boiler to 50-60°c (check your setup here before adjusting) – This is a great way of saving ~£100+ per year if you have it
All the 2022 UK Christmas Adverts
- November 11, 2022
It wouldn’t be Christmas without companies desperately trying to get your attention bringing Christmas Cheer via their adverts, here are all of the ones we could find, let us know in the below which ones are your favourite! John Lewis McDonald’s Aldi Asda Spar Ireland JD Sainsburys Aldi Morrisons M&S Disney Barbour Argos Smyths
Aldi launches £89.99 8 litre dual basket AirFryer with a 3 year warranty!
- November 4, 2022
After a successful launch in Australia in May, Aldi are bringing their dual fryers to the UK and appearing to undercut the likes of Ninja, Tower and various other brands! This new unit will have the following features/benefits: Ideal for frying, baking, grilling, roasting and dehydrating. 3 year warranty (Ninja is 1 year) 1800W 2
Help us name our new 10ways character and win 1 of 5 £25 Gift Vouchers
- November 3, 2022
We started this journey in 2010, and this once hobby is now a dynamic business with people (and their families) that rely on us; we continue with our mission of inspiring our members to increase their wealth, productivity and future potential. We’ve had the same logo since starting, it’s a brand we’re proud of, and
This 18 month child died because of a button battery – Please spend 5 minutes learning about the risks and how to prevent the same happening to your loved ones
- October 25, 2022
WARNING: THIS POST DISCUSSES CHILD DEATH In honour of Reese Elizabeth Hamsmith (the 18-month-year-old child that died from swallowing a TV controller battery) please take 5 minutes to read and act on this, it might not save you money immediately but it may prevent a cost far greater if otherwise ignored. Button Batteries can be
10 gadgets you should buy to take on holiday with you (2022 edition)
- October 19, 2022
Going on holiday can be stressful so these 10 must-have gadgets are all the things we take with us when going on holiday (generally somewhere hot) and wouldn’t live without, most of them either save us time, increase our enjoyment or help us keep our sanity, obviously not all will apply to everyone as we’re
2022 Advent Storybook Calendars – From £10 each
- October 18, 2022
My younger self hates me for writing this one but here goes, instead of chocolate advent calendars you can now buy a decent selection of Storybo Advent Calendars, inside each window is either a mini bo, activity bo or colouring sheets etc. Your child can enjoy a different festive tale at bedtime each night during
Waitrose brings back the ‘FREE’ Coffee Promotion for customers
- October 17, 2022
After launching in 2013 the free hot drink promotion has been a hit with MyWaitrose card holders, in 2017 they had to tighten the rules to require you to spend a minimum amount in-store first and then in 2020 the whole scheme was cancelled due to the Pandemic, now on November 7th 2022 the scheme
Earn £10 in Bitcoin when you buy £20 in Bitcoin
- October 8, 2022
Mode is a cryptocurrency app allowing UK residents to buy Bitcoin and earn cashback through their approved retailers, they’re currently running a promotion which gives new users £10 in Bitcoin when they buy £20 worth of Bitcoin, within 24 hours the £10 promotion is credited and you can then keep this bonus or withdraw it
McDonalds extends NHS staff 20% discount (available once per week) until December 2022
- September 28, 2022
How do I get the discount? Be aged 16 or older Registered on the McDonalds app WITH YOUR NHS EMAIL What is the discount on? This offer comprises of a 20% discount on all Main Menu Items once per week per Eligible Customer only when ordered via the “Deals” section of the My McDonald’s app.
Buying a house? These 10 ways to double check your offer price is right could save you thousands!
- September 28, 2022
As anyone who has gone through the process of buying a house will know, there are a lot of things to consider before making such a big purchase. It’s not just about finding the right property – you also need to make sure that you’re getting the best value for your money. If you’re loing
Bleeding Radiators, what is it? Why do we do it? Can it save me money?
- September 27, 2022
If your radiators have cold spots or aren’t heating up as well as they used to, it’s likely that they need to be bled. Bleeding radiators is a simple process that anyone can do, and it’s something that you should do on a regular basis to keep your heating system running efficiently. There are two
Do you have condensation on your windows? What is it? Why can it be bad? How to get rid of it.
- September 27, 2022
When warm moist air (often found in bathrooms, kitchens etc) comes into contact with cold surfaces (e.g. glass/tiles) small water droplets are formed on the surface; this is known as condensation. Condensation itself isn’t a major problem but over time it’s important to take action to prevent it as it can lead to mould growth,
M&S Shoppers are saying these budget jumpers are almost as good as cashmere!
- September 27, 2022
With winter around the corner, now’s an ideal opportunity to invest in some new clothes. Not only will you be prepared for whatever the weather throws at you, but layering up also means you can save on your heating bill. Shoppers at Marks & Spencer are in luck – this budget £17.50 jumper los and
Two Year Energy Price Freeze MAY happen on Thursday (for both personal and business)
- September 6, 2022
Don’t pop the £5.75 Asda sparking wine corks just yet, but it’s rumoured on Thursday (8th of September 2022) the UK Government will announce plans to freeze the cost of energy, which means the average UK home would see no greater than £2,500/yr costs minus the £400 the Government has already said they would reduce
Are McDonalds bringing ALL DAY Breakfast to the UK? Short answer: No
- September 2, 2022
A recent viral tweet claims that McDonald’s will again serve all-day breakfast items starting on October 6th, 2022, which has caused much confusion and excitement in the UK. I, for one, could not be thrilled at the prospect of being able to smash hashbrowns into my mouth at 7pm! Here is everything we know
Save up to £50,000 over your lifetime by doing these simple home improvements (updated Aug 2022)
- August 26, 2022
Money spent today and invested into your home will see substantial long-term savings, especially if you then put that money into your pension or ISA, meaning over your adult life you will see potentially tens of thousands of pounds saved (we estimate a max of around £50,000) which you can spend on far enjoyable
10 ways to get your children into reading
- August 12, 2022
Read together, pass the bo back and forth between yourselves, put voices on and just having a great time! Most likely this will work and costs nothing. Bribery – £1 for every bo they read We pay my oldest $1 every time he reads a bo. We’re talking 160 page chapter bos. 😂 I’m out
Bloke gets Tesco Clubcard QR Code Tattood on his Arm! (Nobody tell him about the app!)
- July 28, 2022
A scaffolder had his Tesco Clubcard tattooed on his arm because he kept forgetting to bring it with him when he went shopping, yes you read that right and supposedly this isn’t a prank (although it frankly blows our mind someone would be this stupid unless he’s being paid by Tesco or the tattoo artist
Free Nando’s Quarter Chicken or Starter for 2022 GCSE / A Level / Higher’s / National 5’s / Results Students (£7 min spend required)
- July 26, 2022
Nando’s are running a results day promo for GCSE / A Level students, Highers or National 5’s who receive their results in August 2022. You can get a: Free ¼ Chicken or Starter When you present your 2022 A-Levels, GCSE’s, Juniors or Leaving certificates, Highers or National 5’s. Don’t forget to bring your ID and
Amazon Prime Pricing is going up, here is how to beat the increase (at least for a year) & take advantage of all the Prime benefits
- July 26, 2022
We’re big fans of Prime, as we’ve always felt the ivery portion alone makes it worthwhile, let alone when you factor in the other benefits, however, overnight eed all Prime customers informing them that: As of 15 September 2022, the price of the monthly Prime membership will increase from £7.99 to £8.99, and
How to save time and money at the airport
- July 25, 2022
1. Know what you can and cannot bring through security. This will help you avoid surprises and costly ays or products going into the bin at the airport, we’ve seen plenty of expensive perfume/aftershave being thrown away! 2. Plan in advance for extra luggage and double check the weight of your luggage at home, e.g.
How to socialise, dine out, and have a good time on a cheap budget
- July 25, 2022
If you’re on a tight budget, it doesn’t mean you can’t socialise, eat out and have fun. There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself without spending a lot of money although it may require a little creativity, planning and being tight with your money. Change the days/times you go out One way to save
Grab FREE Mac Lipstick (worth £15.50) when you trade in old makeup!
- July 24, 2022
Back to M·A·C Program allows you to swap 6 old empty MAC makeup containers and trade them in for a totally free MAC lipstick in a colour of your choice. This has been around for ages but not many people know about it, also lots of people can’t be bothered to take them back to store
Watch out for Lucky Eye Scammers in ALL TOURIST LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE but especially in London
- July 20, 2022
The Lucky Eye Scam (sometimes known as the lucky head scam or lucky forehead scam) is a fortune-telling scam, the scam is done in several ways, but basically, they ask questions about you (in a friendly chat) and then make calculated guesses to trick you into thinking they know something about you (just like normal
FREE LEGO this Saturday (23rd July 2022)
- July 20, 2022
To celebrate LEGO’s 90th year, you can pop down to your local The Entertainer store on Saturday 23rd July between 2pm and 4pm and take part in their FREE LEGO make and take event! (Whilst stocks last) – as the name suggests, you can take home your creation free of charge. It’s unclear if other
Aldi is taking on another branded product, this week they’re launching an Olaplex ‘dupe’ – starting at £2.99
- July 19, 2022
Olaplex has wiy been considered a revelation in the hair industry the main benefit is that it can help to prevent further damage to hair by repairing the bren bonds (using its Patented system). It can also help to improve the appearance of damaged hair, making it lo healthier and shinier. In addition, Olaplex can
Stunning DIY patio installation with how to guide!
- July 19, 2022
Ashley from east_shore_home on TikT/Instagram did a DIY Patio, and it’s bloody brilliant. She decided to do it herself because the quotes she was getting for someone to lay the tiles were out of her budget! The were very positive: as a landscaper I can’t work out whether I’m happy or scared at what
Apparently booking a seat on a train is not a real booking if someone else decides to sit there
- July 19, 2022
Magnus_40 on posted this story recently and we must admit it put a smile on our faces: Warning: Be sure to check the rules / laws / potential fines; this could come back to bite you if you tried similar and in fact Police were called. I was travelling from Edinburgh to London by
How this waitress gets £250 in tips each day!
- July 19, 2022
TikTer Cassi.i.i serves drinks on a golf course, her ‘how to get $300 in tips’ video recently went viral (4M views), it outs how on a Wednesday she gained £250 ($300) in tips. WARNING: We all know the tipping culture in the US is very different to the UK so take all of this with
McDonalds rolls out rewards scheme nationwide (from tomorrow)
- July 19, 2022
Back in January, we announced that Mcdonald’s was trialling a new rewards scheme in 10 stores in the UK after successful launches in other global markets in 2021, now on July 20th 2022 this is being rolled out across the UK! The new loyalty program awards points when you spend via their app, points can
Claim a FREE £10 via this Klarna Competitor!
- July 15, 2022
We just claimed a FREE £10 (it to about 5 minutes to complete), here are the details/steps: This app is a buy now, pay later service, something you generally should be very cautious of (as spending than you can afford could seriously affect your financial status), however, they are currently offering new UK users
This is not a drill, FREE Cinema for all RED HAIRED PEOPLE! See the locations here!
- July 15, 2022
If you’ve got red hair, grab a free ticket from the cinema box office for a film showing on Monday 18 and/or Tuesday 19 July at Showcase Cinemas. Experts say the UK is soon to witness its hottest EVER days on record and since redheads are often vulnerable than most to the sun’s rays, we’re giving them shelter from the sun inside
Where can kids eat for FREE or from just £1 this Summer (2022)
- July 14, 2022
Asda (by far the best deal) Kids across England and Wales can eat for just £1 at any time of day in Asda Cafés, seven days a week, with no minimum adult spend required. Ages 16 and under. Baby food is also available as part of the initiative, with little ones able to enjoy a
Lower your home energy bills by finding the best way to improve your home
- July 8, 2022
The following tools / websites are great starting points to help you on your journey to improve your homes insulation, energy generation and lower your bills. Simple Energy Advice This website is Government endorsed and provides you with a personalised calculator using your actual address, personal circumstances and EPC certificate to work out the most
Sneak Preview of Amazon Prime Day Deals
- July 7, 2022
Prime Day is on the 11th and 12th of July but has confirmed the following deals will be coming in a press release today: How do I take part in Prime Day? Be an Prime Customer (30 days free here | Students 6 months free | or it’s £7.99 per month | or
Don’t buy Magic Erasers instead just buy Melamine Foam
- July 4, 2022
Procter and Gamble (the owners of various brands) sell 2 x Flash magic erasers for £6 or Magic Sponge 4 for £4.25, in fact, if you search on for magic erasers lots of branded or semi-branded products come up but all of these are basically the same thing but with different packaging and varying degrees
Formula for Mental Health (by Scott O’Neil)
- July 4, 2022
Scott O’Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the NBA, NHL and NFL industry today, he’s made some mistakes over the years but now has worked out and created a formula for mental health which he lives by: You do
Creating a print from home or print to order clothing brand
- July 4, 2022
It’s no secret creating a clothing brand can be a great business, if you’re passionate about fashion and want to start your own clothing brand, there’s potentially no better time to do it, although don’t assume it will be a walk in the park. With the continued rise of social media and the potential of
Top tips for thriving on a low income (from ecosufficiency)
- July 4, 2022
Mark Kidd (from the TikT account ecosufficiency) gives his top 6 tips on how to thrive whilst on a low income, Mark lives (and makes a living from) a 2.5 acre piece of land in the English Lake District, he lives in a straw bale house, grows his own food and fuel, lives off-grid via
Virgil Abloh (director of Louis Vuitton’s Menswear and Off-White Founder) passed away in 2021 but he left this amazing ‘how to build a brand’ guide
- July 4, 2022
Virgil was a very well-known brand creator and influencer, working with the likes of Nike, IKEA, Jimmy Choo etc, sadly in 2021 he died from a rare type of cancer, however, before his death he created a free resource called ‘Free Game’, this static (and completely public access) webpage was basically a frequently asked questions
Have AI create a voiceover for your video or podcast!
- July 4, 2022
Have you ever needed to create a video with a voiceover but been either too scared to use your own voice or don’t have all the equipment to make a perfectly-sounding recording? If that’s you then Overdub by Descript is pretty awesome. This ultra-realistic text-to-speech synthesis engine, allows you to type your voiceover. Pick from
The £6.50 Nandos Hack!
- July 1, 2022
Max Balegde shows how you can get a chicken burger, chips, a side and pudding from Nandos for just £6.50 (£5.95 at some locations)! You pick from: Chicken Burger Chicken Breast Fillet Strips 3 Chicken Wings Sweet Potato & Butternut Pattie Sweet Potato & Butternut Burger Then select two ‘Dino’ sides: Spiced Grains & Butternut
Use Artificial Intelligence to practice your interview techniques (for free)!
- June 30, 2022
Wanting to practice your interview techniques, well the legendary Google has you covered with their latest AI system, this time instead of the search engine knowing everything about every second of your life they’ve mastered understanding your voice and teaching you to be a better interviewee! Simply select the field you’re interested in: Data Analytics
How to get full sized makeup for FREE (takes a while)
- June 30, 2022
You know those little makeup samples they give out for free on, free in-store and free when you buy products. It’s always worth asking for as would only take a few months of asking to get enough to fill a whole bottle, a bottle that would likely cost you £50 if you paid for
Turning two bread bins into a stunning bedside table (that looks like a £120 one)
- June 30, 2022
This new TikT trend (video below) is going viral where you turn 2 x IKEA bread bins into swanky bedside cabinets which lo like H&M £120 ones! Here is everything you need: No More Nails – £3.50 2 x £15 IKEA Bread Bins – £30 Some HairPin Cabinet Legs – £19.98 (possibly cheaper to buy
“I just got my first house for half price”… well sort of… (there is a big catch)
- June 30, 2022
If you’re a first-time buyer earning less than £80,000 per year (£90,000 in London), you may be able buy a home for 30% to 50% less than its market value, this offer is called the First Homes scheme and is available in England only. The programme has been kickstarted with 1,500 First Homes over the
Common mistakes when considering Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) for a ‘passive’ income stream
- June 30, 2022
What is Rent to Serviced Accommodation? Basically, it’s renting a property from a Landlord and then putting it on AirBnb, Boing.com or similar and renting it out as a fully furnished holiday home, short-term rental (e.g. for business trips) or for long weekend trips (e.g. for a wedding, family gathering or trip to a city). This
How to get freebies when you mess with companies (especially when they make mistakes)
- June 30, 2022
TikTer Conajam_ (Matt) shows how you can pounce on a company’s mistake and grab some freebies along the way, of course, your experience may vary but it’s worth a go right, if you don’t ask you don’t get! The video is below but here is what happened: A bike-sharing system (think Santander / Boris bikes)
Stop applying for jobs and try getting referred instead, using this TikTok trick!
- June 30, 2022
If you’ve been struggling to get past the interview stages this technique might be worth a go, it will involve some Linkedin stalking and meeting up with new people but if that sounds like your cuppa tea it could be a great way to land a great job or promotion! wonsulting on TikT, says if
How to properly tie your (walking) boots so they actually work as they’re supposed to!
- June 30, 2022
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and how to get the most out of your existing products! This video by Dawnypops shows how to simply tie up your walking boots properly, something that aged 33 I thought I was capable
How to name your new business (using AI to help)
- June 30, 2022
Check out Namelix.com, add some keywords, select a type and length, and let the AI get to work to help create your future brand! Things to consider: Several of these will be linked to premium domain names which if you’re just starting out isn’t something you should likely buy What are some other tips? There
How to win £10 every single time with this bet (you will need a pen)
- June 30, 2022
Ashmarlow52 on TikT shows a way to win £10 (or maybe a round of drinks at the bar) with this ‘impossible’ bet! Here are the steps: Buy a pack of Biro Original Pens Practice the technique below by watching Ash’s video Travel the UK cashing in your winnings! Hope nobody has watched the same TikT!
How grass clippings can save you money and time in your garden!
- June 30, 2022
If you have a plant bed that you need to keep watered consider using the grass clippings as mulch to help reduce watering needs for your plants, the grass shields the water from evaporating completely (meaning less time & money in the future needed to water your plants), it also will help to keep the
This guy took a £10 shrub and turned it into £150
- June 30, 2022
OK so it to 3 years for grobonsai to make £150 but still if you have the spare time this could be a fairly simple business (once you learn the basics of Bonsai). Prune, wait, wire some shape into the new branches, added a new pot (likely the biggest expense although you can find many
If you support your local food bank consider this: Buy the ‘brand up’ as this may actually help two sets of people out
- June 30, 2022
This video by enchantederinn highlights something that we’ve never thought about before when giving food to the food bank, the video is below but we will write it up here: The couple put Stockwell’s (Tesco Own Brand) beans, Stockwell’s tin tomatoes and the sort of cheaper items thinking they just get for what they
This unique product could drastically reduce house building costs in the future
- June 30, 2022
A company called Polycare have created LEGO but for real buildings, they use 5 different block layout/configurations and you can easily make various shapes/buildings quickly, cheaply and efficiently without much knowledge. You then finish off the design with a a range of other components, like window and door lintels, this allows the company “To drive
This TikTok hack to save money on booze for horse racing events!
- June 30, 2022
Emily and her friends went to Royal Ascot this year and instead of paying the frankly exorbitant prices for a drink they snuck in some cheeky drinks with them using these unique pouches which were held in place by the elastic on their underwear under their dresses! What do you think? Genius or naughty? Check
If you have a contract hire or lease car you NEED to read this advice!
- June 30, 2022
If you have a contract hire or lease car, where the agreement is dependent upon mileage and during the lockdowns you’ve not driven the miles you thought you would, don’t just give the car back at the end of your agreement with less mileage than you’ve agreed with the contract high company because you could
Big Mac + Fries (or Side Salad) + other meals for £1.99
- June 7, 2022
Within the Metro Newspaper on 7th June there are a bunch of McDonald’s vouchers inside to give the following deals: £1.99 Big Mac or McChicken Sandwich with a side salad or medium fries: 85868816 £1.99 Quarter Pounder with cheese with a side salad or medium fries: 81734016 £1.99 Filet-O-Fish with a side salad or medium
Could you sell your house, move to the countryside, go off-grid, stop paying bills and do everything yourself?
- June 7, 2022
Paul & Sarah Chambers moved from Scotland to Australia due to Paul’s work, however, they found themselves paying the bills each month but not having any real money left over for fun. They decided to buy 3 shipping containers, make a rather awesome home and become pretty much completely self-sufficient, here is their story: Anyone could
John Lewis to cancel Never Knowingly Undersold policy (price match policy)
- February 25, 2022
Since 1925, John Lewis has offered a high street competitor price match policy for before or after your purchase, this summer (date tbc) that will end and instead (they say) prices will remain low with a £500 million investment and they will move to a proactive approach instead of a reactive one. This price
Get £15 when you sign up to Curve (free to do)
- February 3, 2022
We’ve used Curve for a couple of years and find it incredibly useful (see the reasons below) but right now they’re offering a free £15 when you sign up using the link we’ve arranged. The benefits: ✅ Add multiple cards to one card so you can combine your debit and credits cards into one single
10ways to spend less on heating bills!
- February 3, 2022
WARNING: By sealing up your house and following some / all of these techniques you increase your likelihood of Carbon Monoxide Poising, all homes should have at least 1 carbon monoxide detector. Also be extremely careful of moisture buildup from things like ‘hot baths’ etc as these can cause illness/damage 1) Wrap up warm It sounds
Breaking: Amazon will continue to allow payments via Visa bank cards
- January 17, 2022
Previously we reported that was stopping the use of Visa bank cards on their site from January 19th but these plans today have been paused, in an e to customers, the on retailer said “The expected change regarding the use of Visa credit cards on .co.uk will no longer take place on January 19. We are working closely with Visa on a
Get a movie voucher (worth £5.49) or cinema ticket when you buy a two pizza meal deal for £6
- January 11, 2022
If you purchased a qualifying pizza meal (2 pizzas and 1 large bottle of drink for £6) deal from the pizza counter in a participating ASDA store between 3rd January 2022 – 2nd March 2022, you’re eligible to claim either a Sky Store On Movie Voucher (worth £5.49) or a Vue (2D) Cinema Ticket. Note:
Review your direct debits, subscriptions and memberships
- December 30, 2021
We try (each year) to sit down and go through the following direct debits, subscriptions and memberships to see which can be cancelled or reduced, it’s a sure-fire way to keep on top of your spending and your future self with thank you for doing it. Just remember if you’re within a contract for any
Little trick to get a Build a Bear for as little as £1
- December 18, 2021
Build a Bear have a promotion that constantly runs where you ‘pay your age’ for a £14 RRP Birthday Bear, so if your little one is 1 year old you pay £1, if they’re two you pay £2… if they’re 65 they pay… (je it ends at aged 14). They also get: Special Birthday Heart
Free Tall Starbucks for NHS Staff on Wednesday 15th December
- December 14, 2021
Tomorrow (Wednesday December 15th) NHS workers across England, Scotland and Wales will be able to grab themselves a free tall drink including all the festive drinks and iced beverages by showing their NHS ID card at the tills. Note: Bottled drinks from the fridge are excluded. Alex Rayner, vice president and general manager at Starbucks
Asda launches Draft Beer refill centre trial!
- November 24, 2021
Our local Asda in Milton Keynes is offering a beer and cider refill centre in an effort to reduce single-use plastic, glass and aluminium cans after the ongoing trial of the “refill zone” where you can fill up containers of pasta, laundry detergent and even pet food in several stores across the UK. Asda partnered
Travelling Home For Christmas? 8 Simple Tips To Keep Things Cheap!
- November 24, 2021
The fairy lights are up and the carolers have started singing. That can mean only one thing — the big day is nearly here. ‘Tis the season to travel across the country and see your family. If you’re planning on going home for Christmas and you’re on a budget, you’ve come to the right place.
15 ways to save money when travelling by train
- November 23, 2021
Train prices can make your eyes water but these tips will save you a few quid (at the very least) but hopefully loads . Railcards You can often get discounts codes on top, to save between 10-50% on the cards. These cards then give you 1/3 off train travel for 1-3 years, here are your
Apple (amazingly) launches Self Service Repair Programme
- November 17, 2021
Apple Inc. today has announced something that many believed would never happen, the Apple Self Service Repair Programme. In short this will: … allow [Apple] customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts and tools. What devices will this work on? Available first for the iPhone 12 and iPhone
Amazon will stop accepting VISA Credit Cards from 19th Jan 2022 – Why? What options do I have?
- November 17, 2021
UK eed all customers in the UK with a Visa Credit Card on file to inform them that as of the 19th January 2022 they won’t be accepting this card type (VISA Debit is still fine) “due to the high fees Visa charges for processing credit card transactions.” Why is this happening? told
All the Christmas 2021 Adverts
- November 4, 2021
All the Christmas adverts seem to be coming out early this year and as always it’s a big battle between the top brands to be crowned the top advert of the year. Which do you think has mastered it this year? McDonalds Aldi Celebrations (Chocolates) Lidl Barbour Asda John Lewis M&S Disney
What is CIRCA5000 and how does it compare to other similar apps?
- October 22, 2021
CIRCA5000 (previously known as Tickr) allows you to invest in the businesses working to build a brighter, vibrant future whilst also (hopefully) giving you a decent return on your investment. CIRCA5000 invests in things for you that help us (humans) flourish: energy, water, food, health, education, and cybersecurity. “The investment app that lets people
Iceland will offer FREE ‘almost past its use by date’ food to online (paying) customers to help tackle food waste
- October 21, 2021
Iceland plans to provide food items on the last day of their shelf life for free to on consumers in order to minimise waste. All food items ordered and ivered by Iceland has previously had a shelf life of at least two days. Following a successful trial in 40 locations with over 17,000 items available
Why you shouldn’t ignore the Pablo Picasso napkin story for your career or small business
- October 21, 2021
The Pablo Picasso napkin story is one that should be remembered by all small business owners or those in business (and frankly anyone who buys products or services). The anecdote goes something like: Picasso is sitting in a Paris café when a fan approaches the artist and asks that he make a quick sketch on
Is working remotely from a coffee shop a good idea?
- October 21, 2021
Various studies and articles we’ve read indicate working in a coffee shop is great for productivity, at first this may seem counterintuitive (it certainly did for us) and whilst there isn’t a guaranteed % productivity improvement and it does seem to vary for each person/task the science seems to be true, although with a big
10 ways to improve your mental health
- October 20, 2021
Stress and anxiety are something that is prevalent in EVERYONE in society today. Whether it’s dealing with work, studying for exams or any other such factor, mental health issues can & does affect us all. If you find yourself suffering from stress or anxiety then this article might be of help to you but if
10 ways that students waste money
- October 20, 2021
When you’ve just started university, whether away from home for the first time or after a gap year it can be easy to get carried away and spend than you expected. Here we 10 of the most common ways students waste money: 1. Eating out & buying poor quality food On average students
10 things you should not buy new
- October 20, 2021
There are many reasons to buy used things. The main reason is that it will be cheaper, but buying used has other benefits, which you might want to consider next time you need a new item. 1. Cars Car dealerships make an enormous amount of their income from the commission they get from selling finance
10 daily habits that will help you become a millionaire
- October 20, 2021
We are the most competitive species on earth, but also have an innate desire to be comfortable. We spend our lives loing for happiness in material things – homes, cars, gadgets and . But what about money? Money is a currency that has been used for centuries across many different continents and cultures. It is
How to ditch your expensive gym membership and stay active for FREE
- October 20, 2021
People are spending money on expensive gym memberships. When you lo at what you actually get for your money, the price doesn’t seem so worth it and gyms are cashing in on a large % of people that sign up and then don’t go. When you join a gym you typically: – Pay the joining
10 things you can do today that your future self will thank you for
- October 20, 2021
Take photos and note down serial numbers of expensive items + create a digital copy of the receipts, if something ever gets stolen/lost etc this makes claiming (or trying to recover it) so much easier. Consider writing your postcode and/or phone number on valuables or on a note left inside your valuables with a UV
10 ways to have more time in your life
- October 19, 2021
Technology has made our lives comfortable and efficient, but there is a downside to all these advancements – we’re spending far too much time on them. If you lo at the statistics of how many hours people spend working and commuting per week in their average life, it’s almost an unfathomable amount of time.
How having a secondary income stream can make you happier
- October 19, 2021
Have you ever heard the phrase “they must be doing well; lo at their second country house.”? Well, this is one of many potential benefits of having a secondary income stream. There are many though and we will talk about them below. Having a secondary source of income is not for everyone and does
5 ways marketing companies exploit the human brain
- October 19, 2021
This article addresses five of the most common tricks companies use to part us with our money. Did you ever wonder why you buy things you don’t need, who is really making the decision to buy, and where does all of that money go? Well, it turns out that marketers have been studying the human
10 Ways Language Learning Can Improve Your Holidays and SAVE you money!
- October 19, 2021
Learning a language may appear to be difficult or impossible at first, but mastering the fundamentals of learning a language might not only help you save money while travelling but it can also help you advance in your profession when you return. By learning the basics of a language you can get around independently
10 products you can buy in concentrated form to save shipping cost & be better for the environment
- August 16, 2021
Shipping large water diluted products across the country is not only bad for the environment but it will also cost you in shipping fees or your own travel costs, a far better method is to buy these 10 products in their fully concentrated form and dilute at home with water from the tap. The
10 products that save you time
- July 27, 2021
Saving time is a great way of bettering your life and increasing your income, these 10 products should all give you time. If you think we’ve missed any please let us know in the 👍 1) Wagner Paint Roller HandiRoll 550 (you suck up the paint into the roller handle) – 50% saving
The Best (and Most Affordable) Home Garden Accessories
- July 6, 2021
Summer is here! With the chances of going abroad unlikely, you might have to see out the season in the comfort of your garden. So, how can you take your outdoor space to a new level (without breaking the bank)? Let’s take a lo at some of the best and most affordable garden accessories here!
10 British small businesses offering superb products
- July 6, 2021
Whilst at 10ways we traditionally focus on deals and bargains, sometimes simply shopping from local small businesses will provide you with better value for money than going via the mainstream stores, here is a brief selection of 10 small businesses that offer high quality at good prices. 1) Little Gift Hive Personalised frames, Jewellery, Wedding
What is affiliate marketing and how can I use it to make a passive income
- July 6, 2021
Affiliate Marketing is where companies such as Nike, Apple, Tesco etc partner with affiliates (websites, social media influencers or individuals) to promote products and services in exchange for a small % of a sale or fixed fee (commission). Sales are tracked via an exclusive URL or unique discount code which ensures those that purchase are
10 ways to increase your wealth in 2022
- July 2, 2021
Trying to increase or attempt to double your money in a year is not easy but it’s possible, however, before we get started you should only ever try such a task with money you can afford to lose, so make sure you’re budgeting properly and have enough to cover your yearly expenses before trying such
10 jobs you can do at home with little experience
- July 2, 2021
1) Transcribe audio content into the written word Websites such as Rev, are always loing for people to transcribe audio content into text. 2) Tutor others from basic English to playing games Sites such as Preply.com, Fiverr.com or Cambly.com all want people to teach / tutor others. 3) Sell photos Take loads of photos (doesn’t
10 ways to make money on TikTok
- July 2, 2021
Step 1: Create a unique and organic following (the hardest part) Find your niche, work damn hard to be the best it can be and grow your followers. We’re glossing over this most important step here but to reiterate the importance this is where you should spend 99% of your time! Step 2: Monetise it
Buy products cheap and sell high
- July 1, 2021
It is the most basic of businesses, but if done correctly can be a massive money spinner especially if you pick the perfect time. Firstly you need to find something that people around you want to buy: Soft drinks Ice creams (great at summer, obviously) Memory Cards / Sticks Clothing Technology Stationary Photographic Paper /
10 ways to improve your sleep so the following day you’re more productive
- February 15, 2021
The NHS state that 1 in 3 of us suffer from poor sleep and considering we spend 26 years sleeping on average in our lifetime this will obviously have the potential to cause a negative effect on our daily life & health but could also easily affect your earnings potential as well, this brief guide
12 steps to improve the longevity and look of your cut flowers i.e. how to improve their value for money
- February 6, 2021
Regardless of whether you’re spending £5 on flowers at Aldi/Lidl or £35 on a bunch from an on florist (+ £10 off with this) these steps should be taken to improve the lo and longevity of your cut flowers: Unpackage the flowers (if wrapped in plastic use this to collect the leaves/off cuts etc) Lay
10 Amazon Prime benefits you might not know about
- January 31, 2021
Most people will know about Prime’s obvious benefits, e.g. unlimited next day iveries (without a minimum spend), access to Prime video and early access to Prime deals but did you know about these other benefits? Photos – Free Unlimited Full Resolution Photo Storage and 10GB of video storage, works on all devices, you also
How do I buy Crypto currency like Dogecoin and Bitcoin? Is it safe?
- January 31, 2021
WARNING: As with all investing and currency, the value of your money can increase and decrease. If you’re planning to use Crypto to invest then consider only using money you’re willing to lose. Where are the best places to buy cryptocurrency Coinbase – generally considered as the best consumer-facing system, and one of the longest-running
Beat Loneliness: How to Reach Out to People This Lockdown
- January 25, 2021
We need to talk about loness. Between 6% and 18% of the UK population often feel lonely, according to a 2020 report. What’s , people who felt loneliest before the pandemic hit now have even higher levels of being lonely. Those who are most likely affected tend to be older individuals and single-person households. So,
How to report text message and website scammers so they get stopped!
- January 18, 2021
Text Message Copy the text and send a text message to 7726 [confirmation this number is legit and FREE, here] You will get an automated [Free] response asking to confirm what phone number sent you the scam text Paste this phone number into the reply and send [Free] Your operator will now aim to block
10 unexpected ways your car can cost you money
- January 18, 2021
Sleeping in your car whilst drunk It’s technically an offence to be ‘in charge’ of the car (i.e. have the key and be in the car), while either being unfit to drive through drink, or being in excess of the alcohol limits for driving – Up to £2,500 and banned from driving for 12 months
What is the Chip app? How does it work? Is it legit?
- January 15, 2021
Disclosure: We believed so much in Chip that we’re actually investors in their company but like always this doesn’t affect our editorial content. What does Chip do? Savings accounts from traditional banks often give pretty poor/awful returns, however, Chip changes that, they provide a savings account app with these key features: A high rate (AER)
20 household products that will save you time or money whilst also improving your lives
- January 4, 2021
At 10ways if something isn’t saving us money, time or improving our life we won’t be posting about it, this list is no different. Elbow Grease a household staple, from kitchen tops to skirting boards this is a one size fits all type of product, save money by not paying for the big brands! Personalised
8 Festive Zoom Activities to Play with Your Family in 2020
- December 24, 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has been the year of Zoom quizzes. As the festive season approaches, you might feel all quizzed out. We hear you! However, if you can’t see some family members in real-life this year, you’re going to need to figure out how to make video calling great again. Luckily, we have not
10 Free (or Cheap!) Festive Activities to Do This Christmas
- December 24, 2020
Sleigh-bells ring and that can mean only one thing… it’s time to spend a load of cash on things you neither want nor need. Christmas is an expensive time of year. But it doesn’t have to be. Now that we’re well and truly in the festive season, let’s take a lo at some of the
The Best (and Most Affordable) Christmas Hampers to Send Your Family
- November 12, 2020
While the news is all doom and gloom, there’s one positive glimmer in the distance. Christmas is coming. Yes, Halloween is over… which means that we’re officially in the festive season. It’s time to start planning what to give your nearest and dearest. Sending your d ones a iciously good hamper of treats is a
Paypal to charge £12 per year for inactive accounts (from December 2020)
- October 13, 2020
Amazingly in a world where and fee-free banking becomes the norm, Paypal are introducing fees for inactive accounts and they come into force on 16th December 2020. NOTE: This only applies if you have a positive balance within your account and you don’t login to your account for 12 or months, if
20 Ways to Cut Back on Your Shopping Bill
- October 5, 2020
Whether things are tight or you want to save some cash, cutting back on your shopping bill is a smart move. Many of us simply don’t know where our money goes when we hit the supermarkets. Luckily, there are some tips you can try that will save you money. 1. Write a list first First
Ready, Steady, Run! The Best (and Most Affordable) Running Gear You Can Get Online
- October 5, 2020
Ready, Steady, Run! The Best (and Most Affordable) Running Gear You Can Get On Have you started running during lockdown? Between March and June this year, 858,000 people downloaded the Couch to 5K, according to the Express and Star. Getting outside and staying active is essential to our mental and physical health. If you’re new
The headphones we use and/or recommend
- July 23, 2020
Spending massive amounts of money on headphones isn’t the best way to have money, therefore, buying ones that will last a long time and give you the best performance for that money is a smart move. At 10ways normally if something is at it’s lowest ever price & it’s a good product we post
How to get a ~69% saving at Costa Coffee in August 2020
- July 22, 2020
Get a small Costa Coffee for just 32p (or less) & loads of other bargains when you combine offers, for instance, you’ll be able to pick up two medium lattes, with a blueberry muffin and a slice of lemon drizzle cake for just £4.25 or less (down from £9.70). A table for 4 including a
The Best Baking Essentials for Under £10 on Amazon Right Now
- June 29, 2020
If you’re bored in the house, why not give baking a whirl? Whip out your apron and figurative chef’s hat and start making some icious treats. Since lockdown began, there’s been a massive rise in home-baking across the United Kingdom. You only have to flick through Instagram to see that everyone has started to make
Free Tall Starbucks drink for all NHS staff
- May 14, 2020
Today, 14th of May, Starbucks have announced they’re giving free drinks to all NHS staff in all their stores and self-service locations in petrol stations! To show our thanks to our NHS we are offering any tall drink for free in our stores, or a free hot beverage that can be claimed at self-service locations
Morrisons Food Boxes – Reviews + your options
- April 14, 2020
If you’re struggling to buy essentials at the moment or importantly have family members that are vulnerable that require food but really shouldn’t be leaving the house then Morrisons have you covered, they’re currently selling Food Boxes which are ivered direct to their doors and best of all they seem to have decent availability.
How to save money on the Philips Perfect Draft system + beer kegs (includes BeerHawk)
- April 7, 2020
Buying a machine: The RRP of the machine = £250 Generally, the cheapest way of buying a new machine is to go here and add one of the bundles to the basket (they often are reduced to £199, if they’re higher than that you can get a referral code, e.g. PDRESWMJGRA5KAC which should knock them
How to gain access to £300 worth of Magazines for FREE for 2 months + loads of other perks, then pay just £7.99 per month!
- April 7, 2020
This deal will give you access to 52 premium magazines worth over £150* per month (so in total £300 worth for free, risk-free for 2 months), then after the 2 month period you can cancel or pay £7.99 per month to continue access but it gets better as part of this deal also includes access
How to get discounted Spotify
- April 3, 2020
In the past, we’ve showcased how to get Spotify for 6 months for less than £10 (new accounts), how to move Spotify playlists to different accounts, how to get a student card for £15 enabling 50% off Spotify but now there is a 3rd discount method available for those that won’t or cannot take advantage
Free (and Productive!) Things To Do During Self-Isolation
- March 27, 2020
It’s official—the UK is in lock-down. That means that we all need to stay home whenever we can. It’s the right thing to do, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Not by a long shot. Finding yourself with an excessive amount of ‘downtime’ can be tough. While you may be tempted to go on an
Amazon adds 56 new TV channels on a 30 day FREE trial basis! Here are the details
- March 27, 2020
If you’ve not already signed up as an Prime customers you get 30 days for free on this link If you’ve not already signed up for Prive VIDEO you can also get a 30 day free trial here Are they free? They’re all pay per month but as of today are offering
What is Vodafone VeryMe and what are the benefits?
- March 27, 2020
Vodafone VeryMe is an app for their paying mobile customers, it provides access to exclusive discounts and freebies, it’s free to sign up to for existing customers. I’m a Vodafone customer what do I need to do? Visit the Vodafone VeryMe page to learn and download the iOS or Android apps I’m not a
10 alternatives to the supermarkets
- March 24, 2020
Supermarkets are often hell, nobody enjoys them, crowds of people (unless you shop at 11pm like us) and it often takes a chunk of time out of your day. These altneratives are worth considering: Approved Food They generally sell food past or about to go past it's best before date, the food is still perfectly
10 ways to save on your beer purchases
- March 22, 2020
Generally in the UK the cheapest method of buying beer is to buy it in bulk from the supermarkets, however, there are some alternatives that provide unique beers or provide a superior pint! Keep an eye out for exclusive beer bundle packs e.g. this one was previously £25 + free delivery You’ll receive a expertly-curated
[Updated] All the free gifts for NHS / Emergency staff fighting Coronavirus on the frontline
- March 18, 2020
First of all, thank you from us and our members for your dedication and hard work, we know first hand that it’s not easy. Also, thank you to all the other forms of front staff working their normal jobs and everyone else helping the cause in their normal jobs, sure it would be nice if
I’m struggling with bills due to coronavirus outbreak – What can I do?
- March 17, 2020
It’s always important to compare prices for all your bills every 6-12 months, however, for those really suffering now or in the future here are some steps for you to do, remember there are other things you can do as well including receiving Statutory Sick Pay SSP. Energy (Gas / Electricity) Providers It would seem
Confirmed: McDonalds announces free hot and cold drinks for NHS staff
- March 17, 2020
MCDONALD’S have told The Sun that they’re to give free hot or cold drinks to ALL emergency service staff and social care workers when an ID is shown at a drive-through or in-store location as a thank you for their tireless work during the coronavirus epidemic. A spesperson said: “We want to use our UK
£28 million is sat in a bank account and if you’re an ex student that took a SLC loan it might be some of your money! – How to claim it back!
- March 11, 2020
In 2019, it was revealed that the SLC (Student Loan Company) had an insane £308 million in overpaid loan payments, meaning they owed the money back to graduates but it was still sat in their accounts, in 2020 this number has significantly dropped but it’s still sitting at a staggering £28 million in overpayments! The
Married or in a Civil Partnership? If yes, does one of you earn under £12,500 whilst the other one of you earns between £12,501 and £50,000? If yes you can claim ~£250 each year!
- March 10, 2020
Married or in a Civil Partnership? Does one of you earn under £12,500 whilst the other one of you earns between £12,501 and £50,000? If yes to both of the above questions then the lower earner is eligible to apply and boost their partner’s personal tax allowance by up to £1,250, which means the higher
How to get sent crates of Heineken 0.0 sent to your workplace [April 24th 2020]
- March 10, 2020
With zero alcohol, Heineken 0.0 is totally workplace friendly. To celebrate they’re shipping out FREE Heineken 0.0 for workplaces that opt in. If you company is signed up to The Work Perk, get involved in this fantastic campaign by simply Opting-in, if your company is not a part then submit your interest on the link
Two students make £10,000 by cashing in on ‘Coronavirus’ masks, legends or scammers?
- March 10, 2020
Just in case you take your health advice from random money-saving websites, these sort of face masks don’t actually help you from catching the virus. Follow the advice from the Government for the most up to date advice. Gabriel Becker, 17 and Luke Gamble, 18 have publicly told the world they’ve made £10,000 from selling
Listen to an HMRC Scam Call + Key things to listen out for + What to do when you get a scam caller
- March 10, 2020
Nearly 1m people in the UK have received fake calls, texts or es from criminals posing as HMRC or a Tax/Government authority with over 200,000 phone calls similar to the one recorded below have been reported in the last year alone! Things to watch out for: Remember it’s pretty much public records your previous address
Get infected with Coronavirus and stay in isolation for 2 weeks and earn £3,500 – Would you do it?
- March 10, 2020
Scientists at Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre (owned by Hvivo), in Whitechapel, London, will infect batches of 24 healthy people with 0C43 and 229E strains of the virus in exchange for £3,500 . 10WAYS WARNING: Whilst the money may be appealing and it appears that lots of steps are put in place to prevent people having
10 ways to secure free/discounted coffee when out of the house
- March 10, 2020
Of course, the best advice will always be to make your own coffee at home and take it with you but for those days/times when it’s not possible here are 10 easy ways to have a few extra quid at the end of the month/year! 1) Sign up to Costa Rewards – Free £2 for
Irn Bru to launch 2 new flavours after public vote – Do you think they made the right decision?
- March 10, 2020
After a public voting battle of 4 potential flavours, Irn Bru have confirmed the two winning flavours that they will launch this summer. Tropical came top in an on poll with 5,300 votes, followed by ice cream with 4,000, candy floss scoring 2,400 votes and marshmallow 1,000. Is it wrong that we quite like the idea
Aldi is set to launch 5 new Infusionist Spirits
- March 10, 2020
After 2019’s success of their Passion Fruit and Parma Violet Shimmer Gin Aldi are clearly wanting to capitalise on this so are launching 4 new flavours of their Infusionist gin liqueur and 1 new Vodka liqueur on March 16th. What are the new Flavours? Summer Trifle – £9.99 per 50cl Inspired by the summer, the
(Now Expired) – How to get 6 months of Spotify Premium (worth £59.94) for just £3!
- March 9, 2020
This deal has now expired Spotify costs £9.99 per month which can be great value but I’m sure we would all agree we would much rather it was cheaper, that’s where this little trick comes into play. It’s fairly simple to transfer existing Spotify playlists to new accounts so if a friend/family member etc happens
7 Cheap Veggie Meals to Make for Dinner Tonight
- March 9, 2020
Feeling hungry? If you’re in the mood for an oh-so-satisfying meal, but don’t want to fork out for it, we have the answer. Whipping up vegetarian dishes could save you a load of money. Let’s take a lo at some of the tastiest meals you could make for dinner tonight. Cheap and Easy Bean Chilli
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitiser
- March 9, 2020
50ml of hand sanitiser should set you back between £0.42 and £0.75 but since the Coronavirus scare, we’ve seen the same sell for over £7 and whilst soap and hot water is always the best option, those that require an ‘on the go’ option may be out of luck until stock returns, so this mini-guide
7 Signs You Should Downgrade Your Phone Plan
- January 21, 2020
Twenty years ago, if someone had said that everyone would one day be walking around with a mini-computer in their , they would have been called crazy. But here we are — it’s 2020 and most of us can’t go a few minutes without checking our phones. While smartphones help us find our way, check things
10 ways to reduce your environmental impact whilst actually improving your quality of life
- December 30, 2019
Often when we discuss environmental impact/changes for daily living it’s all about cutting down, holding back or slightly inconveniencing yourself in return for a better future for your kids or grandkids, and whilst I’m sure we can all agree these changes are worthwhile it’s nice to learn about the other things you can do today
8 Money-Saving Resolutions to Make in 2020
- December 29, 2019
You might be feeling festive right now but the new year will be here soon enough. Before we enter 2020, it’s time to start making some resolutions. This time around, why not make some commitments that will save you cash too. Here’s eight you should consider. 1. Make a monthly budget This first resolution is
Are You an Impulse Shopper? 7 Tips To Change Your Ways
- December 29, 2019
Saving money and staying within your budget can be tough at the best of times. You make a plan, set money aside and try your best to keep to it. However, there’s one trickly habit that could be ruining your bank account — impulse spending. You don’t have to be an all-out shopaholic to be
Frugal New Year: Hobbies You Can Try That Cost Nothing
- December 29, 2019
You might be a big spender in December, but as soon as 1st January comes, you’re sure to be on a budget. Saving money doesn’t mean that can’t have fun. Starting a free hobby this new year will help you cut back while still doing things that you enjoy. Here are some ideas to get
No Cash? 5 Cheap Homemade Christmas Presents
- December 6, 2019
During the festive season, everything is magical, shiny, and… expensive. The truth of the matter is that Christmas is a seriously costly time of year. From parties and office meals to presents for your d ones, everything costs money. If you’re strapped for cash, you might be feeling stressed out. Luckily, there’s a simple way
How to reduce your Amazon Carbon Footprint
- November 10, 2019
Although plan to have 50% of their shipments net zero carbon by 2030 every time we order we feel pretty guilty with the endless cardboard/packaging, diesel trucks, planes, ships etc that all play a part in getting our package to us that same day or the next day, but if you’re anything like us
Singles’ Day 2019 Explained
- November 10, 2019
Singles’ Day is 4 x bigger than Black Friday & Cyber Monday combined and has now become the largest shopping day in the world but it’s less well known in the UK, however, over the past few years it’s been growing and some of the deals are decent hence us posting about it, although the
Greggs’ Pigs in Blankets are leaving buyers disappointed as they open half empty tubs
- November 10, 2019
Greggs the UK bakery has brought back ‘Pigs in Blankets‘ this year at 600 of their stores, they’ve become a viral hit again but in reality, the £2.25 tubs aren’t like the photos and buyers are opening them to some disappointment. Emma Maguire on said: “That picture is misleading, the tub isn’t that full” and
A Quick Guide to Haggling (and Saving Money!)
- October 31, 2019
Still paying full price for products? Sure, there are times when you have to cough up the full cost. Then again, there are also times when you can haggle it down. If you’re afraid to ask for a better deal, you will always lose out. Luckily, this guide is for you. Here’s what you need
10 Low-Cost Halloween Costume Ideas
- October 28, 2019
Spoy season is upon us… which means that you’d better sort out your Halloween costume pronto. If you’ve got big plans for 31st October but little cash, we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a lo at ten low-cost costumes you could try. 1. Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction View this post on Instagram Ketchup. .
Update 2: How to score a Big Mac for 99p and a pack of fries for FREE
- October 28, 2019
The Big Mac was first introduced in 1967 but now in 2019, you can get one for just 99p, which is a considerable discount compared with the £3.09 list price in the UK! The 99p Big Mac and free fries offers are being used as a test ahead of a digital calendar of offers being
Which 10p coins are worth the most? Check your piggy banks!
- October 14, 2019
In March 2018, the Royal Mint released 2.6 million new 10p coins to celebrate iconic things or place in Britain, some of these coins are now selling for quite a bit than 10p, although your experience may vary! How do I get the most money for a coin? Uncirculated sometimes known as ‘Mint Condition’
Many are boycotting plastic filled Christmas Crackers this year, and making these far superior versions instead!
- October 5, 2019
With and people wanting to cut their consumption down many are turning to recyclable / reusable items instead of one time use products, a perfect example is Christmas crackers, they’re known for being awful yet every year millions of people buy them to open them, laugh at how poor they’re and then throw
Knocking on random doors and paying their rent (feel good video)
- October 2, 2019
ThatWasEpic, the YouTube channel, go around randomly knocking on people’s doors asking how much they pay in rent or mortgage payments. In the UK, the average rental price is £959 per month, in the US a one-bed apartment will set you back $1,216 (£994) . Can someone do this in the UK please? Enjoy the
Finished: How to score a FREE Costa Coffee on October 1st 2019
- September 24, 2019
The 2019 event seemed a great success, although many including us wished that Costa allowed/promoted reusable cups, hopefully this changes for 2020. On Tuesday 1st October, all Costa Express Machines at places like Petrol Stations and supermarkets will be giving away free coffee to celebrate International Coffee Day. The only sad news is that it's
10 ways new students can save their pennies
- September 19, 2019
September is here… If you’re a fresh-faced student starting out, you may be wondering how you can save some pennies. Let’s face it, nothing in this world comes cheap! Luckily, we’ve got some smart ways you can cut back and still live your best life. 1. Head to the supermarket in the evening Eating well
10 tech gadgets to help your daily commute
- September 6, 2019
Commuting on the whole sucks, having to get out of bed early, having to sit/stand uncomfortably whilst being tired, trying to follow BS etiquette whilst trying not to fall asleep on the person next to you so you don’t become the je of the next viral video! Not to mention it’s generally a waste of
How to Find Branded Products Cheaper: Tips and Tricks
- September 4, 2019
It’s time to get money-saving! Whether you’re on a tight budget or simply want to save your pennies, finding cheap products will help you along the way. If you’re currently overpaying for your general shopping trips, you need to make some changes. Without further ado, here are some tips and tricks to help you get
10 bar tricks that can help you get a free beer in any bar with SteveO
- August 23, 2019
SteveO uses his years of clown school and Jackass fame to show us 10 of the best bar tricks which if used properly can land you a free drink at any bar! SteveO said: “When I had nothing, these tricks got me money, drinks, and fair amount of beaver. I highly doubt you can find
Carnival / FunFair / Amusement Park / Theme Park scams and how to win them!
- August 20, 2019
The superb Mark Rober gives us an insight into these common Carnival Scams, whilst this is US based many are seen across the UK including at places like Alton Towers, he divides the games into three groups and explains how and why the games are created to trick you: Random Chance games: Any game that
How to get £10 off a £50 spend at IKEA – For students (all the dates + locations included)
- August 19, 2019
Getting discounts at IKEA is pretty rare unless you drive an electric car or you’re an IKEA Family member but IKEA has announced they’re giving £10 off a £50 spend for students, it’s only at selected locations and between select dates but it’s a decent saving! How to Claim To claim the Offer, you must
How travelling alone can open your mind and save you money
- August 16, 2019
Have you got a case of wanderlust? If you’re itching to get out there and see the world, you needn’t wait for someone to come with you. Travelling alone is a refreshing and enlightening experience. Here’s why you should give it a go. Learn to being alone Spending time alone may give you an
10 ways running or walking can make or save you money
- August 16, 2019
1) Ditch the gym You might be able to ditch the gym membership especially if you can combine it with outdoor free gyms or Plogging to improve the quality and quantity of the exercise whilst doing something that benefits your local neighbourhoods. 2) Walk to the shops If you walk to your local shops you’re
Starting your own paid running, walking or exercise club/group
- August 16, 2019
If you’re a decent walker/runner etc you could consider charging people to come out on a walk/run with you, at first this will be terrifying but as long as you do some planning, tailor the exercises/locations to your target crowd you should be able to earn a decent side salary. A few things to consider:
NSFW: This Woman Earns £240K a Year Taking Photos/Videos of her Bottom
- August 8, 2019
Loing for a new way to make some cash? It’s no secret that social media could be the key. Should you manage to gain a following on and become a so-called ‘influencer’, you might just find that the cash starts to roll in. However, it’s important to remember that this job (and it is a
10 Money-Saving Ideas That Won’t Make Your Life Boring
- August 6, 2019
We all want to save money… but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have fun along the way. Cutting back shouldn’t mean missing out. That’s why you should be smart when it comes to how you save. With that in mind, let’s take a lo at just 10 game-changing ideas that will save pennies without
London’s Worst Tourist Traps thanks to Jess from Love and London
- August 6, 2019
Jess from Love and London has put together this video to showcase the worst tourist traps for those visiting London, Jess has lived in London for 6 years and s to places that don’t feature in most tourist bos etc. View this post on Instagram What do you absolutely HAVE to get a picture
10 products that make your life better, increase your productivity and therefore increase your chances of more money
- August 2, 2019
Many gadgets/products are designed to entertain and offer very few personal benefits, however, this set should improve your productivity and therefore the amount you earn now or in the future. 1) An alarm clock that wakes you up gently Waking up to an annoying alarm noise probably isn’t the best way for your body to
How winning the lottery ruined the life of this now 32 year old and how she is calling for tighter rules on gambling for children
- August 1, 2019
You should only ever gamble what you’re willing to lose, if you think you’ve got a problem or you’re spending than you wish on gambing visit BeGambleAware. This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can
Woman reveals to 10ways what really happens during medical trials
- August 1, 2019
10WAYS WARNING: Whilst the money may be appealing and it appears that lots of steps are put in place to prevent people having adverse side effects to clinical trials it should be remembered that in the past people have become seriously unwell & died from clinical trials in the UK. We don’t condone this as
Is the Curve app/card any good, what are the drawbacks and is the free £10 worth it?
- August 1, 2019
Curve allows you to consolidate multiple bank cards into one, so if you have: A work/business card A credit card A debit card A non Apple Pay or Google Pay supported cards Foreign exchange or additional card (e.g. Monzo / Revolut) &/or a Non-GBP card You can now add them all virtually to one physical
Low cost stocks and share investing – Capital at risk!!!
- July 25, 2019
We do not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek independent advice before proceeding! The value of investments can go up as well as down and you may receive back less than your original investment! The key to investing is to diversify your risk which is quite difficult if
How to maximise the value of the presents you receive for your wedding
- July 25, 2019
The title of this is a bit tongue in cheek, however, whilst the vast majority of couples will at least publicly say they don’t care about the presents received and that having you your special day with them is the most important thing, in reality, the couple will silently judge their guests buying decisions
The Latest Money-Saving Apps You Need in 2019
- July 25, 2019
Saving money is hard. No, seriously. If you’ve ever tried to make some serious savings, you will know that it’s anything but easy. Luckily, there are some apps that you can use, which will help you along the way. Here’s what you need to know. Budgeting Apps First up, let’s take a moment to lo
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Job Hunting
- July 25, 2019
Job-hunting can be tiring, boring and frustrating. When you’re searching for a new role and getting nowhere, you may be making some of the most common mistakes. Here are ten that you should avoid at all costs (and what you should do instead!). 1. Writing a three-page long CV Are you guilty of this job-hunting
10 ways to save money at Nandos
- July 24, 2019
Loyalty card / app – If you’re not on this you’re the worst Nandos money saver going DIY Perinaise – Ask for some (free) mayonnaise and then stir in your favourite Peri-Peri sauce from the side – That’s 60p saved Forces Discount – Army, RAF, Navy, Police, fire, ambulance or NHS member of staff? You
Monzo wins best bank app poll – making it the UKs #1 bank for features and usability
- July 19, 2019
Monzo saw a victory over all other banks in a recent poll that saw them score a massive 78% for their features and usability score on their app, which for us isn’t a surprise (we’re investors and longtime Monzo rs/users). “55,000 people open a Monzo account every week” The poll asked members who access their
10 ways to avoid a speeding ticket
- July 18, 2019
Speeding tickets/fines not only hurt your immediate bank balance but also your future insurance quotes, so here are 10 ways to avoid speeding tickets Whilst driving lo closely for signposts dotted on the side of the road that have black numbers on them surrounded by red circles, these numbers indicate the maximum speed you can
How to get Amazon prime at the best price!
- July 15, 2019
30-day free trial of Amzon Prime (free next day iveries + loads of other perks) your Prime membership with other family members Sign up for Student Prime (6 months free, then £4.99 a month) Free 30 days (or for most new accounts 3 months for free) of Unlimited Music Free 30 days of
10 things that annoy people that work in retail
- July 13, 2019
Nobody knows sheer annoyance quite like the people who work in retail. If you’ve never had a job in a shop, you might not understand this simple fact. Dealing with polite and friendly customers all day long would be no problem. Sadly, though, many people seem to forget their manners when they walk into a
NSFW – Girl sells water from her bath for £24 a jar… (makes £12,000 in 2 days)
- July 10, 2019
Please note: We don’t condone or recommend this to anyone, there are far greater career options out there which are going to be longer lasting, better for you, your finances and probably your mental health. We’re just reporting on what has happened, don’t do this. Also, don’t spend money buying videos/images etc from these sort
The £100,000 split or steal video and how to spot the liar!
- July 8, 2019
This clip from the tv show Golden Balls is ruthless but it’s possible to use statement analysis to notice the liar before it happens, watch the first video first and then the second. This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and
10 things successful people do before they turn 30
- July 4, 2019
Your definition of success will differ from the next person reading this, but in general, we’re referring to financially successful people, in other words, someone earning over £100,000 a year or with a net worth of over £750,000. Of course, in life, there are far important things than financial success including , family, mental
How to fall asleep quickly and how this could give you more money
- June 10, 2019
Having a good night sleep could be linked to you being a higher earner, a US study back in 2015 linked those that live in areas of the world that get darker earlier and therefore sleep for longer with an increase in wages. The study concluded: “A one-hour increase in average weekly sleep increases wages
Worried about peeing on yourself/your dress? Check this wedding day ‘hack’
- April 24, 2019
Tina over on IdeaHackers had this superb idea/hack which involves using an IKEA FRAKTA bag (costing 50p) + some scissors to create a wedding dress pee saver device. The thought of getting wee or worse all over the most expensive dress you will probably ever wear is terrifying to many, let alone sharing the experience
Primark have confirmed an online Click and Collect service is getting launched
- April 23, 2019
According to Davy (an investment/market research company) research, Primark’s chief executive Paul Marchant has told analysts that they’re launching a click and collect service on their Primark website. Davy, said that the click and collect service is “on the horizon” but “even when rolled out, a click-and-collect offering will only drive an incremental benefit for
Self-Charging Hybrid Technology – Why it’s such a genius move by the car industry and why it’s so misleading to consumers
- April 20, 2019
At 10ways we hate to see consumers misled, as this influence often pushes us all to buy or do the wrong thing which generally leads us all to have less money in our bank accounts. So recently we’ve become frustrated to see car companies such as Toyota, Lexus, Kia and Subaru heavily promoting what they
Moving house? Check the Police Crime Database + these other tips before buying!
- April 4, 2019
Moving house? Check the crime rate around your new house for free (warning it’s pretty scary what goes on) and whilst it only updates on a month-by-month basis it’s quite interesting to see what goes on and can give you a good sign of how good an area is before you go further with the
Would you get a Domino’s Pizza Tattoo in exchange for 100 pizzas a year for the next 100 years?
- March 26, 2019
Well, that’s exactly what a Domino’s franchise offered in Russia and you can guess what happened… they were inundated with responses forcing them to end the promotion early! The promotion launched August, 31st 2018 with an end date of 31st October (2 months later) with the promise of 100 free Domino’s pizzas a year for
Using persuasion techniques to score FREEBIES with Zac and Jay
- March 26, 2019
Two YouTubers use techniques found in this bo to persuade several chicken shops to provide them with free chicken… Pure luck? Possibly… Worth a go next time you’re skint & hungry or want to help someone less fortunate? 100% Watch the two-part series below: Fancy making your own KFC style chicken at home? Check this bo
Places to get discounts if you bring your own hot drink cup/mug/flask etc
- March 20, 2019
With the average disposable coffee cup supposedly taking as long as 50 years to fully break down in a landfill and it being suggested that close to 2.5 billion of them are tossed away every year, it’s time we all do something about it, so we’ve collated all the locations where you can save money on
Get an additional cinema ticket for a friend for just 70p (Cineworld Unlimited Card Holders Only) or FREE if you don’t book!
- February 27, 2019
Cineworld has an unlimited card which gives you unlimited access to watch any 2D film when you want and as many times as you want. However, if you have a Cineworld unlimited card, you can use the Meerkat Movies 2-4-1 promotion so your friend gets their ticket for £0.70, although considering the monthly cost of £17.99
10 cleaning products under £10 that are well worth the money
- February 25, 2019
1) RainX to coat bathroom mirrors, showers and windows to help them stay mark free Whilst RainX is primarily used for automotive applications it is also superb in the bathroom to coat mirrors and shower glass etc thereby improving vision, removing watermarks and lowering the times you need to clean. Buy RainX 2) A scratch
Boots 70% off clearance sale is very close but people are still losing their **** over it and it’s not even that good!
- January 25, 2019
The Boots clearance sale is one of the most anticipated sales of January, with a bunch of products nobody wanted before Christmas or during the 3-4 weeks they’ve been reduced in January that are reduced to clear but still sitting on the shelves but when will it start? NOBODY REALLY KNOWS WHEN IT WILL START! But
Do you think a plastic bottle deposit scheme could work in the UK? How will this save me money?
- December 18, 2018
Basically, everyone gets charged ~15p extra for each plastic bottled / canned drink etc they buy, then if the container is placed into a recycling machine the 15p is given back, this scheme is potentially coming to the UK soon, subject to consultation the Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed today. Who pays? It’s not decided yet
Kid builds ‘£43k’ a year business with 11 ’employees’ from his school bathroom
- November 8, 2018
This is an old story (2017) but we hadn’t seen it until recently, Nathan John-Baptiste, a now 16-year-old from Walthamstow, London has become the self-proclaimed ‘Wolf of Walthamstow’ after growing a sweet tuck shop empire across 3 schools and employing 11 students, he grew the business to £230 in turnover (sales) a day, or £1,150 a week or potentially
Find out how to get a FREE Greggs Festive Bake on November 7th
- November 5, 2018
Greggs are bringing back their Festive Bake which for those who have forgotten contain succulent pieces of chicken breast, sage & onion stuffing and sweetcure bacon in a creamy sage and cranberry sauce, all encased in golden puff pastry with a crunchy crumb topping. Nom Nom Nom! However, to kick start the launch of the
I worked a job at Deliveroo for a week & made £_____ – by Ben Morris
- November 5, 2018
iveroo is a food ivery service that allows people to order food from places that don’t normally offer a ivery service, e.g. KFC, Nandos, FiveGuys etc. ivery is done by people on scooters, bikes and even skateboards, they ivery person gets roughly £3.50-£4.50 per ivery depending on distance etc. We’ve spoiled the video by giving
Voucher-sms.com / VoucherAlerts.com 61450 SMS message SCAM
- November 5, 2018
This service charges £4.50 per month for basically nothing, they text you periodically with links to a site that is basically a dead page (see screenshot below). The website is owned by PRIME PLATFORM SOLUTIONS LTD & Samantha Ellen Margarette Leslie (as per company house records) but also appears to be linked to Mobile World
Travelling across London for £1.50 on the Tube
- October 16, 2018
The superb Geoff Marshall shows how to travel across London for £1.50, using his Oyster Fare Finder, also, if you have a Gold Card, 16-25, Senior or Disabled railcard, you can get the TfL discount applied which gives you 1/3 off all off-peak Tube fares, so you could have made this journey for just £1.00
Turning £1 into £££ – 3 way challenge ft. LivingBobby, Simon Wilson & LondonHacks
- October 8, 2018
YouTubers, Simon Wilson, LivingBobby and LondonHacks go on a 5 day adventure across London seeing who can turn £1 into the biggest profit, sit back and enjoy this monster session of money related entertainment! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 LondonHacks video to come Day 5 LondonHacks video to come
When was the last time you rang the following to request a discount? + 10 ways for success in haggling
- October 8, 2018
Insurance providers (phone, car, house etc) Internet providers Car finance provider Car Breakdown provider TV providers (Sky/NowTV/Netflix) Mobile phone/tariff providers Software providers Bank account (if you get charged a fee) Newspaper/news account 10 extra ways for success: – Be nice and simply explain the situation, state you’re thinking of just cancelling if you get nowhere.
Two YouTubers battle it out to survive in London for 7 days without any money
- September 14, 2018
Two of our favourite money-saving YouTubers from the UK go head-to-head to compete as the ultimate skint person in London, vote for your favourite from each day below so we can crown the winner! We will donate £100 to the winners chosen charity. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
One for the diary, Wetherspoons to knock 7.5% off all their prices for one day only.
- August 3, 2018
Wetherspoons will be cutting prices of all food and drink by 7.5% for one day only on the 13th September as part of their campaign for fairer VAT pricing, at present all food and drink in pubs is subject to 20% VAT, compared to supermarkets which benefit from a zero VAT rate on all food.
The products we use & recommend
- July 24, 2018
The items we use and recommend, hopefully, it will prevent people from buying inferior products. UPDATED: July 2019 Note: Most of these go through to , as they sell the large majority of the products on here however like all things check our deals section or search elsewhere to compare prices on the day you’re loing to
Visit the most Instagrammable places in the UK for free
- June 3, 2018
With a steady increase in flight prices coupled with the plummeting value of the euro to sterling in recent years, it is no surprise that even Brits are choosing to stay in the UK and explore corners of their own country. In 2017, staycations increased by 8.3% with that percentage set to rise even
10 DIY tips to decorating your wedding on a budget
- June 3, 2018
Planning a wedding is the most exciting time of your life, but it can also be one of the most expensive times too. Often, people feel they need to spend a lot on the finer details, such as decorating and making the venue lo amazing for photos, and whilst this is a great aspect of
9 Of The Cheapest Holiday Destinations
- May 29, 2018
Have you boed your break yet? If you’ve got a case of wanderlust, it could be time to get planning your next great escape. Still, there’s one problem that we all come up against time and time again…. Holidays are expensive! Whether you’re loing to save money or on a tight budget, we could have
20 Cheap Yet Tasty Vegan Meals
- May 29, 2018
Have you recently taken the leap and become vegan? You’re not alone! Many Brits have made the change both this year and last. The movement is growing faster than any of us could have expected. But how can you eat cheap while making the change? Luckily, we’re here for you! Here are 20 awesome vegan
6 Oyster Card Hacks You Will Want To Know
- May 22, 2018
Get a student Oyster card – Get 30% off the price of adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. Learn about Maximum daily fares – The adult-rate DAILY cap for bus and tram travel only is £4.50. Get a 16-25 Railcard + link it with your Oyster card Learn how to avoid peak locations
How some homeless people are making £35,000 a year on the streets
- May 20, 2018
LondonHacks begs on the street for the day and meets other beggars on the streets, he calculates some are earning up to £35k a year. Here is his video:
10 scams you may see in London
- May 17, 2018
1) Pop up perfume shop or truck – Also, known as the free perfume scam They use marks (fake buyers) to get you to buy either fake goods or overpriced goods. Often located in high-value neighbourhoods and often targeting tourists. Sometimes, these locations will give away freebies to start with and then get marks to
This Tiny House Has Absolutely Everything and it’s off grid! – Would you sell up and move in?
- May 17, 2018
Paul and Annett were living the city life in a small apartment in Sydney, Australia. They wanted to reduce their impact on the earth’s resources so sold up and built this tiny house instead in the countryside, it’s completely off grid so has extremely low running costs and now they’re mortgage free and living well.
Watch two girls attempt to scam an undercover tourist in Beijing – Scam School
- May 17, 2018
serpentza is a South African YouTuber that has lived in China since 2008, over the years he’s made thousands of videos on the good, bad and ugly aspects of living in China, with 53M total views he knows his stuff. This video shows him dressing down (he normally wears a suit) to pretend he’s a
Buying two pallets of Amazon returns
- May 15, 2018
This guy buys 2 pallets of returns that arrive unmanifested (no list of whats inside). Normally items that are returned to because they’re wrong, have damaged boxes etc are sold on warehouse on the cheap but it seems this guy has managed to buy in bulk from a US reseller, we’re unsure if it’s
Living on canned food for 1 week
- May 9, 2018
Mike kicks off a brand new ‘Week On’ series, this time eating nothing but canned food in what could be classed as the ‘apocalypse diet’. Enjoy watching, whilst Mike definitely doesn’t. A few tinned food facts: Birmingham is the tinned food capital of the UK. A total of 640,000 cans of food are eaten in
7 days on ‘Katie Price Nutrition’, is it worth it?
- May 9, 2018
Mike Jeavons reviews the ‘nrgfuel’ Katie Price Branded Nutrition shakes/drinks etc, is it worth it?
Scams in Prague Exposed
- May 9, 2018
HonestGuide shows some common scams in Prague, enjoy:
Living on £1 a day for 7 days
- May 9, 2018
LondonHacks eats for 7 days on a budget of just £1 per day, he documents his story for us, he uses many of the freebies we’ve posted on http://.com/10ways whilst also using some new methods including: Free samples Collecting extra free bits like salt, pepper, ketchup and butter along the way Using OLIO to get
Which is quicker across London? Taxi, Tube, Bus or Bike
- May 9, 2018
London Hacks puts a Train, Bus, Bike and Cab against each other to find which is the quickest method of transport across London.
Living off $2.50 (£1.76) a day
- April 15, 2018
At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day but half the population of the world is estimated to live on less than $2.50 a day , so Luke Korns thought he would test this by buying breakfast, lunch and dinner for $2.50 a day for 5 days.
Rent out your computers, cameras, drones, caravans etc for money or borrow to save money
- April 9, 2018
FatLama* is a website where you can rent or borrow pretty much anything for a fixed upfront cost, everything is insured (up to £25,000) and their 24/7 customer support are always on call if you need any instant advice. Their top 10 users in the past 30 days (up to April 9th) earned between £2136-£7721 EACH.
I Rented My Porsche Out, it came back with $2,642 in damage, here is the story and the mistakes I made
- April 9, 2018
Turo is an AirBnb for cars, you can borrow other peoples cars instead of going with an old-school rental company, the beauty of this system is that you can rent out some rather nice cars for a fairly low price (compared with going with the big boys). It also is pretty good for anyone that
Living for FREE in NYC for 24 hours
- April 6, 2018
LivingBobby uses his knowledge and various apps to get by in NYC for free for 24 hours. Free Coffee Free Workspace + Internet Free Sandwich Free Fitness Exercise class Free Juice Free Kayaking Free Dinner In the past, Bobby has been given the challenge of surviving in NYC for just $1 (£0.71). Last weekend @brettconti.nyc
How To Save Money On Gaming
- April 4, 2018
Love playing games? Who doesn’t! While there’s nothing quite like passing an hour or five this way, it can quickly become an expensive hobby. If you want to save yourself some pennies, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to save money on gaming. Go to second-hand game shops Spoiler: Games are not cheap.
Best Whiskey / Whisky For The Money (Video)
- April 3, 2018
Alongside our Johnnie Walker money-saving guide this ‘Top 10’ list from the legends Rex and Dan at Whiskey Vault gives you. The first thing you should do is buy a proper glass, this will improve your tasting no end. ((Spoiler)) Video Includes: Monkey Shoulder Four Roses Single Barrel Highland Park 12 Viking Honor Highland Park 12 Jameson Irish
UK YouTuber eats McDonalds 3 times a day for a week whilst documenting the cost and satisfaction rating with each meal
- April 3, 2018
Mike Jeavons on YouTube documents his latest ‘Week on’ series by eating breakfast, lunch and dinner from the McDonald’s Menu whilst keeping to their 2000 calorie daily limit that’s listed on their Nutrition Calculator. In true mukbang style, this is effectively just a guy eating food whilst filming himself but it’s oddly addicting to watch. Not a
Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon and finally to Barcelona via train and Lamborghini for FREE
- March 20, 2018
We don’t condone theft, however, this is an interesting experiment where Simon Wilson vlogs a trip from Amsterdam to Barcelona without getting his wallet out at all. He feeds the homeless, visits the Eiffel Tower in a Lamborghini, travels on multiple trains and even gets a shower in a swanky hotel, all for free. This is part
London Cheap Eats – 5 locations, 5 meals and all for £8 or less each
- March 19, 2018
Jesse & Will from TOPJAW find and review 5 ‘cheap eat’ locations in London, now excluding the £4 pizza slice we think they did pretty well here, let us know below in the what you think! Misato – Chicken Katsu Curry – £6 Bake – BBQ Pork Bun – £1.30 Carbon – King Prawn
£1.43 Bacon Vs. £71.30 Bacon
- March 19, 2018
Buzzfeed’s ‘Worth it’ team Steven Lim, Andrew and Adam test bacon at three different price points, low, medium and high-end, at the end they compare all three to confirm which was ‘Worth it’.
Could you tell the difference between cheap and expensive cuts of meat? – Video
- March 19, 2018
Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions guesses the difference between i meats. Do you think you can guess the price differences (in $)?
Cheap staycations in the UK that will surprise you
- March 19, 2018
When most people think about budget staycations, they envisage caravans and campsites, but with Brits choosing to stay in the UK for their holiday, there are now far accommodation options for a cheaper alternative break-away that doesn’t involve pitching a tent. Read our guide to the best ‘staycation’ locations across the UK that
Basing Your Self-Worth On Money Is Psychologically Damaging – How to unlock the confidence locked inside of you
- March 19, 2018
Because money isn’t everything! The money in your has absolutely zero reflection on who you are as a person. While we all know that to be true, some of us can’t help getting a little confused here. We might say that we don’t care about money, but for many of us, how many digits
Ink Cartridges Are A Scam
- March 16, 2018
This probably won’t come as a massive shock to you all but this video is shocking. Austin Mcconnell an ex computer salesman explains why ink cartridges are a scam.
How To Save Money On Mother’s Day 2018
- March 10, 2018
Do you know what’s happening on Sunday 11th March? No? Well, you could soon be in huge trouble with your mum. That’s right – Mother’s Day is upon us once again, which means it’s time to start figuring out what you’re going to do! If you’re low on funds right now (or just want to
How much I earned delivering food for UberEats – By Rideshare Genius
- February 22, 2018
UberEats is the food ivery part of Uber (the ride-sharing app) – Drivers collect and iver food to addresses in exchange for money. This video follows a potential side hustle you could do in your spare time but it’s important to consider the tax, insurance and fuel parts of being a self-employed Uber driver before you
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Becoming Vegan in 2018
- February 19, 2018
It’s the start of 2018, which means that just about everyone is obsessively trying to stick to their well-meaning resolutions. Still, there may be something that you’ve noticed about your friends, coworkers, and family. Some of them will have done the unthinkable. Some of them will have become… Vegan. *Gasp* Yes, the reason for this
‘Best Before’ Bargain Deals Saved Brits £6.6 Million Last Year
- February 19, 2018
Saving money when it comes to your grocery shopping can often feel like something of an uphill struggle. Whether you’re simply buying food for yourself or trying to feed an entire family, your weekly shopping bill is likely to be one of your biggest expenses. What’s , if you’re trying to live well and eat
10 Cost-Effective Ways To Ward Off Seasonal Colds
- February 19, 2018
February may well be upon us but that doesn’t mean that the weather is getting any cheerier. No, it feels like the cold weather is very much here to stay and there’s not a whole lot we can do about it. While we can’t do much about the horrid weather, we can do a thing
Charity Shopping 101: How To Really Bag A Bargain
- February 18, 2018
Fancy getting a real bargain? Charity shops and secondhand shops may be a little old-fashioned, but they are great places to get a real deal. Whether you’re loing for something new for yourself or even to sell on for a profit, you can’t go wrong here. But where should you start? Here are some tips
10 Free Things To Do In London
- February 18, 2018
London is expensive and crowded, right? Well, not always. While the streets are always brimming with people and tourists, not everything here has to be super expensive. In fact, there are plenty of things you can do that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. If you’re loing to save some pennies on your
Tesco Value 7 day challenge – By Mike Jeavons
- February 18, 2018
Mike Jeavons (YouTuber) consumes nothing but Tesco Value products for 7 days, he documents how he got on in these 7 videos. In short: “Most of it was OK, some of it was awful, it would be really nice to see some fresh stuff” …. “Just make it lo a little nicer, don’t make it
£1 meals across London – By LivingBobby
- February 18, 2018
Ignore the fact this chap got the currency conversion mixed up at the start and doesn’t quite stick exactly to the £1 budge but he does show that you really can find some great cheap eats for around £1, full video at the bottom. 1:00 Beilgel Bake – 159 Brick Ln, London, England, UK Food to
Here’s Why You Should Invest In Your Mental Health
- January 19, 2018
It’s 2018 and many of us have gym memberships, fitness class subscriptions, and healthy eating plans to pay for each month. It’s fair to say that we’re taking pretty good care of our physical health. There’s no doubt about how crucial loing after your body is on a day to day basis. From working out
How Airlines Price Flights – Wendover Productions
- January 14, 2018
Wendover productions goes into great detail on how airs price flights, it’s another superb video and well worth a watch. Enjoy: You may also like: 10ways to save money on flights 10 Ways To Save On Day-To-Day Travel Costs The Economics of Air Class by Wendover Productions
How To Do New Year’s Eve On A Budget
- December 29, 2017
Let’s be honest – New Year’s Eve is all hype and no substance. There’s nothing worse than getting all dressed up to head out, spending a fortune on a cab, and then wasting even money on pretty basic drinks. The problem with this all-important night out is that there’s so much pressure on it to
10 Cheap Christmas Gifts You Can Give (That Don’t Suck)
- December 8, 2017
Do you hear those sleigh bells ringing already? Yes, it may only be November, but before you know it, Christmas will be here once again. When you’re trying to save money, though, the thought of the festive season can be a major stress. Don’t let it be. You don’t actually have to spend a fortune
10 Things To Avoid Buying For A Less Costly Christmas This Year
- December 8, 2017
It’s November, which means that the world is already talking about Christmas and the ‘holidays.’ Hurrah! There’s just one issue… This time of year is seriously costly. When you’re trying to save money, the sound of sleigh bells ringing may as well be the sound of someone emptying your bank account. Yikes. Still, there are
10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions We Should All Make
- December 8, 2017
Soon enough, it will be time to wave a massive goodbye to 2017 and welcome the new year with open arms. As we move into next year, you likely have a few resolutions on your mind already. Now, how many of them involve your money? You may have a resolution to ‘have cash,’ but
10 ‘hidden’ Amazon pages that will save you money
- December 7, 2017
In an ideal world Amazon would prefer you to buy everything at full price but to be fair to them they do offer some great ways to save money if you hunt for special promotions or stackable deals. Here are 10 ways to save money at Amazon: Voucher codes section Simply put these are discounts
10 Money Lessons We Should Have Been Taught In School
- October 25, 2017
Cast your mind back… way back… to your school days. Those days may be yonks ago now, but you likely still remember a thing or two you learned in the classroom, right? For example, you may recall your teacher’s words as they stood in front of you and uttered “You’re not always going to have
Fairground Scams and the ‘Science’ behind winning
- October 25, 2017
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FCA rules against BrightHouse, ordering them to pay back £14.8 million to customers!
- October 24, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that BrightHouse “was not a responsible lender” in many cases from April 2010, and the FCA has been “working with” BrightHouse since 2014 to address the issues. In 2016 a BBC investigation conducted by Ed Miliband, the former Labour leader, highlighted the example of a £358 washing machine that
Subway to give free 6″ subs to all – Learn how to claim yours here
- October 18, 2017
All Subcard users in the UK and Ireland are being rewarded with enough Subcard points to purchase any 6″ Sub on World Sandwich Day! You can download the app to register and no purchase is necessary, so completely FREE! “We will be celebrating World Sandwich Day on Friday 3rd November! Around the globe, members of
The Cheapskate Guide To Throwing A Halloween Party
- October 12, 2017
It’s that oh-so-special time of year again. The time when you get butterflies in your stomach and can barely sleep for the excitement. Yes, it’s almost… Halloween! If this spotastic event if your favourite one of the year, you’re not alone. The 31st October is an excuse to dress up, act silly, drink, and just
10 Ways To Save On Day-To-Day Travel Costs
- October 12, 2017
While there’s a whole host of things that we’d all to spend our dosh on, travel is just not one of them! If getting around on a daily basis is bleeding you dry, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just 10 ways you can start to save some money. 1. Get an
10 Tasking Apps That Could Help You Make Extra Cash
- October 8, 2017
If you’re the type of person who spends all day, every day staring at their phone, we’ve got news for you. Rather than wasting the hours away on silly games and social media apps, you could be making some cold hard cash instead. Don’t believe us? Well, check out these incredible tasking apps right here,
Trying to Save Money? Try This Psychological Hack
- October 8, 2017
Sit down. It’s time to have the talk… the talk about money and savings, that is. Sure, we all know that we should be saving for the future, but how many of us actually do it? Not so many. In truth, we all think that this is something we can put off to a later
10 Skills You Can Learn On YouTube For Free!
- October 8, 2017
Just because school is over, that doesn’t mean that it’s time to stop learning new things. Some people think that just because they are ‘grown up’ that they don’t need to keep learning. That’s nonsense. In the modern world, we have the amazing gift known as the internet and that means that we can learn
Aldi launches Yorkshire Pudding ‘Burrito’ with British Beef
- October 4, 2017
This goliath is enough for 5 people 2 people and it’s the latest Aldi product to get our attention after they recently launched budget gins & Yankee Candle Dupes! At £7.99 it appears like good value, it contains slow-coed British beef brisket in a mushroom sauce, surrounded by a tasty blanket of Yorkshire pudding! It also comes with a
Dream job? Paid to drink beer every Friday!
- September 27, 2017
Meantime Brewing Company, in London, has a new part-time position opening as a ‘Beer Tester’… the only problem is your Friday afternoons will be a right off as the job involves drinking beer all Friday morning! The job requires: A passion for beer and taste buds that match An understanding of global consumer markets A
Couple who purchased council house for £300 have just put it on the market for £1.9 million!
- September 20, 2017
Jane and Gus Alexander have just put their Grade II listed 4-bed 1,835sq ft family home on the market for £1,899,950 but the interesting part of this story is they paid only £300 for the property in 1977 which in today’s money would have cost £1986.00. It also has planning permission in place for a further 600sqft
10 ways to keep your iPhone running for longer
- September 19, 2017
Keep the battery between 30%-80% & never let it run out of juice! Lithium-Ion batteries (which are in all iPhones) don’t enjoy being completely flat and they prefer to be within the range of 30-80% full, annoyingly you cannot set this range when charging because that would be insane… but if possible try to avoid
Aldi launches budget gins just in time for Christmas
- September 19, 2017
Aldi, the king of copying products has now started to target the gin market with 7 new gins hitting the shelves from 1 October, with on orders available from 14 November. The Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin, which costs under £10, has received some pretty prestigious accolades in the past including ‘a silver medal in
Aldi launches Yankee Candle Dupes!
- September 19, 2017
Aldi are the king of copying products, changing them slightly, changing the name, adding an almost identical label but then selling them at a fraction of the normal price. They’re rumoured to be launching new candles soon (some say they’ve already gone live) that are almost identical ‘copies’ of Yankee Candles but as all Yankee Candle customers
You can now buy Gin + Tonic Candles!
- September 19, 2017
Gin Kiosk now sells a range of Gin inspired candles but they don’t come cheap, at £25 + £6 P&P for 70-80 hours it’s an expensive gift for a gin r but might be worth it Hendrick’s Gin Candle: Juniper & Seaweed Scent The Opihr Gin Candle: Sandlewood & Black Pepper scented The Caorunn Gin Candle: Juniper
10 ways to spot a fake/phishing email/message and how to avoid them in the future
- September 18, 2017
First of all, we need to understand why this happens Scammers / Spammers etc send out thousands of fake es per day pretending to be legitimate companies with the hope that just one person will: Click the link (every click is tracked) this means the e address or you personally are an easy target for future
Just Got Engaged? How To Plan A Shoestring Wedding!
- September 12, 2017
So… it finally happened. That special someone got down on one knee, fetched out a sparkling ring, and said those four magical words aloud. Or perhaps they didn’t. Perhaps they asked you over a sloppy kebab at 4am. Either way, you’re engaged to be married now and it’s a glorious thing. While you’re still trying
10 Ways To Cut Back On Household Bills
- September 12, 2017
It’s always the same old story! You get paid at the end of the month and think you’re rich, the bills come rolling in, and then you’re poor again. What on earth is the deal here?! If you’re wanting to save some cash along the way, there’s one surefire way to do it. Here’s how
Behind the Logic “1-800-273-8255” suicide chat line song
- September 4, 2017
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. All ad revenue from this page will be donated to a worthy cause. This music video if it originated
British Gas, SSE, Eon, npower, EDF and Scottish Power customers are up to £853 worse off over five years compared with those that switch energy providers
- September 1, 2017
The Telegraph and Metro have both reported this week that “loyal customers of Britain’s biggest energy firms who have failed to switch their energy supplier over the past five years are on average £853 worse off” “Families who stayed with British Gas, SSE, E.ON, Npower, EDF and Scottish Power for at least five years paid out
CEX & Onliner 713 million unique email addresses & passwords leaked / breached
- August 30, 2017
30th August 2017, CEX the UK secondhand video game & consumer electronics store has been part of a data breach that is rud to have impacted 2,000,000+ accounts, also a spambot called ‘Onr’ has also leaked 711,000,000 es and password combinations including ours! This is similar to the Google, Yahoo, Hot and leaks back in 2016. CEX
How to get The Call of Duty: WW2 Beta for Free (no pre-order required)
- August 24, 2017
In the UK you have to have pre-ordered the game to play the beta HOWEVER, The Call of Duty: WW2 beta is free to download from the Hong Kong PlayStation Store. All you need to do to is sign up for a Hong Kong PlayStation Network account, which takes two minutes. #WWIIbeta is free to download
Tesco Recalls 16 items
- August 18, 2017
Tesco have announced they’re recalling various products Tesco Creamy Leek & Bacon Coing Sauce 470g Best Before End: July 2018 Batch code: 7031 We have identified a manufacturing fault affecting a single batch of Tesco Creamy Leek & Bacon Coing Sauce 470g. The single batch may contain egg which is not declared on the label.
Geocaching – The free GPS Treasure hunting game
- August 13, 2017
Great with kids as well as adults – You basically download an app that gives you clues (& rough GPS info) to locations of hidden ‘treasure’ near you, you then hunt for the treasure container and ideally place something of interest inside, sign and date a bo/piece of paper. You can also setup the ‘treasure’
Primark launches Harry Potter home + clothing range starting at £2 and people are losing their minds over it
- August 11, 2017
First of all, before we start it’s important that you know: That anyone born from 1985-1998 didn’t get their Hogwarts Letter as Voldemort’s ministry destroyed all muggleborn records! Now we may continue, I’m not going to lie, I’m probably going to buy a lot of this and I do not care. Primark in the UK, Spain
10 ways to stop a home invasion
- August 10, 2017
Having someone break into your house is one of the most horrific things to happen in daily life but it can also cost you a fortune to sort out, these tips might help prevent some horrible criminal from getting their hands on your stuff. Some of these are obvious but worthy of a reminder. Block
Morrisons launches a foot-long sausage roll only costing £1 but prices go up on August 14th!
- August 8, 2017
Morrisons has launched a jaw stretching 1 foot-long sausage roll this week for just £1 but the true question is that a Subway foot long where it’s 11inches or a full 12-inch monster? Sadly the £1 price isn’t here to stay as on the 14th of August prices are expected to rise. The facts It currently
Residents living near airports start attacking cars parked on their street
- August 8, 2017
Those living near Luton Airport have become so frustrated with people parking on their streets that they’ve gone to their local council to seek advice slashed tyres, smashed windows and written all over cars parked in their streets… This isn’t helped by Luton Airport being reported as the most expensive place to park in the
How to save money on Johnnie Walker Whisky + how to improve your whisky/whiskey drinking
- August 3, 2017
With 6 bottles of Johnnie Walker sold per second across the world you could say it’s a rather popular drink but do you think you could tell the difference between the various labels and do you know how to save money when drinking it? Johnnie Walker is what’s called a ‘blended Scotch whisky’ but what
10 ways To Save Money By Kicking A Habit
- August 3, 2017
Is your bank balance loing a little worse for wear? If you need to save some cash, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some silly habits that, if you break them, could save you money than you know. 1. Stop browsing on stores when you’re bored We’re all guilty of on shopping
10 Airbnb Hacks That You Need To Know
- August 3, 2017
Loing for a last-minute getaway somewhere sunny? Well, rather than forking out big money to stay in a hotel, you could save yourself some real cash by getting an Airbnb instead. But wait, before you do that, there are some hacks that you need to know! 1. Lo for long-term discounts When planning your trip,
Someone in the UK is walking around with a winning £51,702,049 lottery ticket, is it you?
- August 3, 2017
Someone in the UK has won £51.7million but they’re yet to realise and claim it! Key facts: Friday, July 28 draw The winning numbers from the draw were 5, 9, 29, 31, 41, and Lucky Stars 2 and 4. The jackpot prize: £51,702,049 The National Lottery said: ‘The UK really is on a winning streak with this
Mothercare Recalls ‘Loved So Much’ Bouncer due to safety concerns
- August 3, 2017
Mothercare is undertaking a voluntary recall of the Mothercare d so much bouncer due to a risk of injury when using a bouncer that has been assembled incorrectly. In the event of incorrect assembly, there is a risk that the fabric seat unit could become detached from the frame, which could result in a
Sky launches VIP loyalty system for existing customers
- August 3, 2017
Sky has launched a ‘VIP’ loyalty system for all customers today with the best gifts going to those who have been with them for a long period. Most of the prizes are “money can buy products/services” but others consist of “money can’t buy experiences” such as the chance to visit filming locations of Game of Thrones.
How to get Harry Potter and the cursed child part 1 + 2 tickets for £20 each (normally £100+)
- August 2, 2017
On Friday 4th August at 3.30pm Go to this link http://10ws.co/2v0eJQu Enter the virtual waiting room At 4pm 400 tickets will be released for the 1st September 2017 showing We’re celebrating 19 YEARS LATER on 1st September 2017 The 1st of September is the day students head off to Hogwarts, and this year it’s 19 Years
10 ways to use rubbing alcohol to improve your life
- August 2, 2017
It’s important to properly label all of these DIY solutions so you don’t end up drinking it or something stupid. Essential oils can be harmful to pets so keep them away from all items listed below. These methods have been tested but we take no responsibility if something goes wrong, use with caution and test
*This is not a drill* Domino’s Pizza to give out 10,000 FREE pizzas TODAY
- August 1, 2017
Domino’s Pizza are giving away 10,000 pizzas today (Tuesday, August 1st) because they’ve opened their 1,000 store this week in the UK. Before you get super excited about the prospect of sitting in your pants today, shovelling a large double pepperoni into your mouth sadly we’ve got some bad news, it’s only a personal size
John Pye Auctions – Is it a scam? Is it legit? We reveal all
- August 1, 2017
What is it? John Pye Auctions are an auction company that has bases across the UK where they sell products that have come from liquidation, bankruptcy, ex-display & returns. In the past, we’ve seen ex-stock from John Lewis, Maplins, Phones4U and other high street stores but anyone can sell products so be careful. What do I
Apple repairing out of warranty Macbook Pro screens (worth £558) for FREE + they even professionally clean the laptop for you
- July 31, 2017
We got this tip off from a 10ways user this week: Hey! My MacBo Pro screen started to go a bit strange as if something was peeling off. I loed around on and seems to be the anti-UV coating on the Retina display coming off. I was well out of warranty but spe to
5-year-old girl’s lemonade stand shut down by the council and £150 fine given (later cancelled)
- July 21, 2017
A 5-year-old girl from East London was fined £150 (since cancelled after going to the Press) by Tower Hamlets council for setting up a lemonade stall on the way to Lovebox Festival, at 50p-£1 for a cup this is the story from her Dad’s perspective: Writing in the Telegraph Andre Spencer, the girls father, said: Like
Earn money renting your home out for TV + Film productions
- July 20, 2017
‘4 Privet Drive’ in Harry Potter (pictured top left) is actually 18 Picket Post Close, Martins Heron, Bracknell, it was later replicated inside the studio for further filming. The outside shots for the Brockman’s family home in Chiswick from the TV show Outnumbered (pictured top right) was actually shot at Dempster Road in Wandsworth, nearly
How to keep Microfibre cloths clean
- July 19, 2017
Microfibre cloths are superb at so many cleaning tasks however often they get misused and end up in the bin way before they should be. Things to avoid: Avoid hot water Avoid fabric softener Avoid laundry detergent Avoid all cleaning chemicals/products Avoid cleaning alongside other fabrics Avoid using clothes dryer if mi with other items If
10 more products to buy that will save you money in the long run
- July 19, 2017
We've put together a few more products that we use to save money in the long run, let us know at the bottom of the page which products you also use. Coffee Press Brewing your own coffee on the go or at home will obviously save you tons of money compared with the high street, this
10 car accessories that should save you money in the long run
- July 19, 2017
Cars are expensive things to own so here are at least 10 accessories that will save you money, maybe not straight away but in the long run at least. Have we missed something? Let us know what in the . 1) Dash camera The most obvious car accessory that can save your arse & your
Sweet Sundays Returns = £3.00 for cinema ticket + 2 sharing bags of chocolate
- July 18, 2017
If you have a Cineworld, Showcase, Empire, Movie House, Scott, Savoy, IMAX, Light Cinema, Merlin, Reel or WTW cinema nearby it’s time to get excited about discounted cinema tickets. Basically, Mars group (Galaxy, Malteaser, Revels, M&Ms & Milky Way) are doing a promotion where if you collect 10 tens you get a free cinema ticket, however
Are Your Money Worries Affecting Your Mental Health? Read This!
- July 15, 2017
Are Your Money Worries Affecting Your Mental Health? Read This! Worrying about your cash could be worse for you than you thought! It’s enough to keep you up at night. When your finances are getting seriously tight, it can be a troubling time to say the least. You hardly get the rest that you need
Krispy Kreme to give out 80,000 FREE Doughnuts in the UK
- July 14, 2017
On Friday 14th July Krispy Kreme on their //Vimeo page announced the following: Celebrate 80 Years of Smiles… …by sharing FREE doughnuts! To celebrate our 80th birthday, we want to create a million smiles this summer! Show us how happy our doughnuts make you… And you could get a FREE box to spread those smiles
How to use Google Reverse Image search to save tons of money (88.9% saving in our example)
- July 12, 2017
Lots of resellers out there simply buy products direct from China, create a UK website with an average logo, use something like Shopify to do all the checkout/shopping basket hard work and the create constant ‘viral’ posts to attract attention and blind users tagging their friends because it’s a cool product. Now we’re never ones
How to get a FREE Pina Colada (July 7th-10th 2017)
- July 6, 2017
#pinacolada #pinacoladaday #islandlife #islandsofadventure #island #kohchangisland #imylife A post d by Anara Australia KizAngel (@anarkhan85) on Apr 21, 2017 at 4:57am PDT When? 12pm on Friday the 7th of July until midnight on Monday 10th of July 2017 Where? At participating bars only, mostly All Bar One, O’Neills, Be At One, Walkabout, Las Iguanas, GIRAFFE
Woman finds ‘genius’ way to make money from Tinder [scam]
- July 3, 2017
Maggie aged 20 from Missouri Western State University discovered a ‘genius’ method to make money whilst having fun on Tinder. She simply added ‘Send me $5, see what happens 😉’ to her profile and then the interested parties started to roll up… The money started to arrive in her Paypal account… And then she surprised them
Free Cider from Rekorderlig – Portsmouth, Brighton, Canterbury, Cardiff and Manchester
- June 29, 2017
Rekorderlig Cider are doing a sampling tour in the following cities: 15th June – Box Park Shoreditch, London (12-8pm) 24th June – High Street, Birmingham (12-6pm) 30th June – Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth (12-8pm) 1st July – Jubilee Square, Brighton (12-8pm) 2nd July – Rose Lane, Canterbury (12-8pm) 6th July – Queen Street 3, Cardiff (12-8pm) 21st
Selling Stuff on Facebook: Is It Really Worth It? + How to improve the money you get
- June 29, 2017
Let’s face it — selling things on is not a particularly new idea. Since the dawn of the internet, this has been one of the main things people do on (aside from dating, obviously!). These days, though, there’s a whole load of selling sites out there, so where should you start? Well, one of the
Amazon Prime Day 2017 Details (Starts Monday 10th July 6pm for 30 hours)
- June 29, 2017
What deals do we know are coming? At least 30% off* a 43-inch 4K Ultra HD LG Smart TV Echo £70 off, reduced from £149.99 to £79.99 Echo Dot £15 off, reduced from £49.99 to £34.99 Fire Tablets starting from £29.99 All-New Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote at £29.99 £30 off best-selling Kindle
Playstation Plus games for July 2017
- June 29, 2017
July’s titles will be available to download from 4th July, meaning you still have a couple of days left to pick up any of June’s titles you might have missed: Killing Floor 2 (PS4) Life is Strange (PS4) Abyss Odyssey (PS3) WRC 5: World Rally Championship (PS3) Neon Chrome (PS Vita – cross-buy with PS4)
Understanding Your Money Could Stop You Fearing Old Age, According to Science
- June 14, 2017
Remember: You’ll never be as young as you are today! Do you ever worry about ageing? While there’s no way around it, many of us find the thought of getting older a major stress. After all, it seems like only five minutes ago that we were children playing in our parents’ garden and then *BAM*
You can use your phone in Europe for no extra cost from TODAY (In theory, T&Cs + extra costs may still apply)
- June 14, 2017
Thanks to Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, the EU lawmaker who negotiated for the setting of wholesale rates on behalf of the European Parliament, we can now all experience lower bills when we head to the rest of Europe and use our phones compared with using our phones prior to June 15th 2017. The new EU rules were supposed
That mate that always has no money can now pester you for a free beer remotely
- June 14, 2017
J.D Wetherspoon pubs now have the ability to accept orders via their new mobile app, allowing you to sit at your table and have your food &/or drinks ivered to you without having to queue. It sounds like a decent ideal until you hear about this story… Steve aged 34 from Walsall told the Metro: ‘I’d
Live in Scotland? Get paid to play games all day at Rockstar (GTA)
- June 14, 2017
Rockstar the creators of games such as GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne and Bully have a new job position simply titled ‘Game Tester’, remember what they say: “Find a job you and you’ll never work another day in your life”. We’ve discussed game testing in the past but it’s fairly rare to see positions like
Lidl Launches £6.99 Pool Floats (live from 15th or 18th June)
- June 10, 2017
Lidl have copied Primark and Aldi and launched their own set of discounted pool floats, there’s a doughnut, watermelon, pizza slice and an ice cream cone! These are rumoured to be going live either 15th or 18th June so keep an eye on the Lidl non-food offers to see the official date. Confirmation in the
RECALL: Various Galaxy, Maltesers and Minstrels chocolate products recalled because the products might contain salmonella.
- June 10, 2017
Mars Chocolate UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling a number of its chocolate products because the products might contain salmonella. Risk The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Our advice to consumers If you have bought any of the above
Xbox Game Pass Launch – All the 111 games listed here
- May 25, 2017
Xbox Game pass (£7.99, €9.99 or $9.99 per month) is a new Netflix-style system that launches June 1st, Xbox Live Gold members can access it immediately on a 2-week trial. There are currently 111 games available – 40 on Xbox One, 24 on Xbox 360 and 47 on Xbox Live. This isn’t a streaming service though,
What happens when 15,000 2p coins are ‘mysteriously’ piled by a canal in London
- May 19, 2017
Jamahl McMurran (@JHM_UK) tweeted this on Wednesday: So my Airbnb guest and I decided to place 15000 2p coins on the canal and record what would happen…. #coinsbythecanal pic..com/2oe93Bv0Ka — Jamahl (@JHM_UK) May 17, 2017 McMurran and his Airbnb guest Lana Mesic, a photographer from Holland, had been discussing the night before what to do
The Cheapskate Dinner Party: Tricks You Need To Know
- May 11, 2017
As you move into your mid-to-late twenties, there will be just two words on everybody’s lips — dinner party. While you may squirm at the idea of being a real adult and hosting a party like this, it’s inevitable. No matter how hard you fight against this next step of your life, it’s coming to
How to make a 96.24% saving on killing weeds
- May 9, 2017
WARNING: This stuff is extremely strong, follow the safety instructions on the package before use Instead of buying expensive weedkillers like Roundup etc do what we do and buy Rosate instead, it contains the active ingredient Glyphosate in much higher quantities than premixed weed killer, once mixed with water it can be Diluted 50ml Rosate
10 ways to upgrade your iPhone on the cheap
- May 8, 2017
Here are a 10 products I’ve personally used with my iPhones, they’re all fairly cheap, well reviewed and massively improve the iPhone overall in my opinion. 3-in-1 clip-on lens kit £10.99 The built-in cameras are pretty good but sometimes you need a little , this set of three lenses contains a 180°Fisheye Lens, 110°Wide Angle Lens &
Candice Neistat & the inspiration behind her passion for her business
- May 8, 2017
Candice Pool Neistat is probably most well known for her jewellery brands Billy! and Finn but also for being the wife of daily vlogger Casey Neistat. This 30 min video interview by Behind the Brand goes into great depth into her entrepreneurial career, work-life balance, having her life on YouTube and being a Mum. You
Eat Healthy on a Budget: 10 Tricks and Tips You Need To Know
- May 8, 2017
With the summer just around the corner, we’re all trying to be a little healthier and eat better than ever before. There’s just one little problem — health food is seriously expensive. Well, don’t you worry about it any longer! Luckily for you, there a bunch of ways that you can save your cash and
10 Ways To Save Money When You Have A Cat
- May 8, 2017
If you happen to be a cat owner, we have some fantastic news for you. The results are in and, according to a Nationwide survey, having a cat is far cheaper than having a dog. In fact, the research found that it cost about half the price to lo after a fe for a year
‘Broken Vase’ Scam (China)
- May 8, 2017
People iberately trying to be injured in China so they can claim compensation against you. The scam which is known as peng cier (literally translated to bren vase) originates from the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911) where scammers would be carrying some counterfeit antiques like an expensive vase, they would then walk into someone and the vase would end up on
How to save money in Prague (Czech Republic)
- May 8, 2017
Another superb video from HonestGuide explaining how to save money in Prague, because the way dislikes YouTube video links we’re posting it on our website instead. The key points of the video: The currency is Czech koruna NOT EUROS You can use Euros in some places but don’t There are lots of currency exchange places
Free Comic Book Day: May 6th 2017
- May 2, 2017
An international event that celebrates comic bos and your local comic shops! They provide free comic bos to get people in the door but there is no pressure to buy anything else. Great for everyone of all ages. Visit a participating comic bo shop and grab some awesome free comics (sample selection on here) Have 10ways
McDonalds set for June 2017 launch of delivery service (limited locations)
- April 26, 2017
After JustEat confirmed KFC & Burger King ivery is live (in limited locations) it seems McDonald’s have realised they need to keep up. McDonald’s speswoman told Mirror.co.uk: “It is no secret we have been loing at the potential of ivery in recent months. “This service is offered in other markets around the world and its growth
10 ways to save money this summer (festivals, mobile tariffs, food, cinema, energy etc)
- April 24, 2017
I find myself spending money in the summer due to festivals, beer gardens and posh BBQ food so here are 10 ways to save money this summer: Get free tickets to festivals Most festivals are expensive however most have volunteers/jobs available in return for free weekend passes and/or money on top. Bestival, Rewind, Creamfields,
Get crafty! 20 free craft projects you can download right now!
- April 23, 2017
When you’re trying to save cash, things can be a tad tough! Crafting is a fun and, most importantly, cheap way to spend your time and make stuff for your friends and family. What’s , it can be super cheap. You don’t have to head out and buy a crafting bible. Oh no, there are
10 ways to improve your house before you sell it
- April 22, 2017
These things to do before selling your house will hopefully speed up the process of selling but importantly it will help you get the price you want for the house. It can be extremely stressful showing your house to others especially when people don’t want to buy it but these 10 ways to improve
Uber drivers gives a rundown on his weekly pay
- April 22, 2017
We’ve discussed if being an Uber driver is really worth it in the past but Boris goes into details of how much he earns per week with Uber Driving. Remember to include fuel, insurance, tax, maintenance, rental/cost of car, cleaning your clothes (if you wear a suit etc), mobile phone bill and any other costs
Make your own DIY Doughnut Ice-Cream Cones
- April 1, 2017
We’ve seen these selling for £8 before, you could easily beat that price by making them yourself! Here are two great videos, full ingredient lists below or you could just buy pre-made dough. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour, plus 2-3 tablespoons for dusting/kneading ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3
(Video) 7 Money Saving Life Hacks You Should Know Via HouseholdHacker
- March 31, 2017
Vacuum seal food without any fancy equipment, grab a food bag, fill it with foodstuff, place the bag into water ensuring no water gets it. This will push all the air out of the bag. Keep submerging until all the air has exited and you can close off the bag. Use one battery to power
The Economics of Airline Class by Wendover Productions
- March 31, 2017
“On average ⅔ of any airs revenue comes from passengers in first, business or premium economy class” You may also like: Why is flying so expensive? How to find the BEST flight prices to ANY location Planning a Holiday? 10 Money-Saving Tips You Need To Know
Royal Mail: How to get FREE Delivery Confirmation on your parcels
- March 31, 2017
From 27th March 2017 if you use the Royal Mail On Click & Drop website to buy postage you get ivery confirmation as standard on all parcels and large letters. This gives you enough proof of ivery for eBay, Etsy, etc in case of a claim against you, ideal for a 2KG 2nd Class Parcel
Revealed: The Best Money Saving Cookery Tips
- March 31, 2017
Are you tired of wasting all your money on eating out and takeaways? Well, then it might be time to head to the kitchen! Don’t kid yourself that coing has to be expensive! Sure, there are meals out there that can be costly to make, but there are also budget recipes that will save you
The 10 Most Likely Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job
- March 31, 2017
Waiting to hear something after a job interview is excruciating, especially if you really want the role. When you’re keen on a certain job, it’s natural that you’d want to get an offer. So, when you get that all-important call and it’s a… ‘no’, it can really hurt. Here are some of the most likely
KFC brings back 9 piece bucket for £5.99
- March 23, 2017
KFC’s have confirmed the latest 9 pieces of Original Recipe Chicken on the bone for £5.99 ends 5th March 2019! KFC are relaunching their successful discounted buckets but unfortunately, it will only be available on Tuesdays. Remember to download their app to claim additional discounts/freebies and vouchers. Download the KFC Colonel's club app gets a free sundae.
Cheap Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Treat Your Mum Even If You’re Broke
- March 22, 2017
Psst… In case you didn’t know, this Sunday (26th March) is a very special day. If you happen to forget it, there will be one very angry lady in your life. Yes, Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means that it’s most certainly time to start planning something special for your mother. There’s
Free Starbucks Tall Handcrafted Latte 1-2pm (14th-23rd March)
- March 13, 2017
Starbucks are doing a ‘Pop Up Party’ event where they’re giving out FREE Tall Lattes between 14th-23rd March. The pop-up locations are changed every day and the next days locations are announced on the above link at 2pm each day. 21st March Locations: Birmingham – Col Row Bristol – Cribs Causeway Bromley – Market Square Cardiff – 125/139
New for 2019: McDonald’s Monopoly – Rare Pieces Revealed + all the prize info
- March 11, 2017
Another year, another massive amount of people asking for the same stickers and offering to split it 50/50 on Marketplace, Gumtree and eBay. McDonalds Monopoly Returns 20th March 2019! What are ‘rare stickers’? The large prizes e.g. £100,000 normally only need 2 stickers, Park Lane & Mayfair. There will be millions (if not ) of
Finland testing ‘Basic Income’ experiment, unemployed paid $600 a month. Here are the results so far.
- March 11, 2017
Finland since January 2017 have paid $590 each month to 2,000 unemployed people with the promise of doing so for 2 years in the hope of getting them back to work and off the benefit system altogether, the trial allows them to earn other income if they wish and if they do they don't lose the
Disneyland like theme park planned to open ‘soon’ – Tickets £57
- March 11, 2017
Paramount films have planned a 50 ride theme park with a 2,000 seat theatre with West End quality shows to open in Kent by 2021, the park would consist of 5 themed areas including cartoon circus, Starfleet Command, Action Square, Port Paramount and Entertainment City. Paramount films are behind iconic films like Titanic, Forest Gump,
Save Serious Money on Birthday Cakes !
- March 7, 2017
Love them or hate them, a Birthday is what kids and us oldies start to want to hide from, but whatever the age, a birthday can mean forking out a mammoth amount. I cannot advise you how to save on a birthday list but I can help you save a whole wad of cash
10 ways to save money whilst owning a dog
- March 7, 2017
First of all we’re not saying you should treat your dog any less but carefully spending on your pet will mean they get treated well and you will still have cash in your . Also, this list isn’t exhaustive do your own proper research and seek professional advice before doing anything that would change/potentially harm your
22-year-old Supermarket Worker invites elderly windower on ‘date’ because she finds out he has no family or friends
- March 3, 2017
Ellie Walker, from Leeds works at Sainsbury’s and realised one of her customers was going to spend Christmas alone so she invited him on a ‘date’ to compensate. Edwin Holmes, aged 86, arrived loing dapper in his suit and of course arrived with flowers ‘because I wasn’t going to go empty handed’. Mr Holmes is a
McDonald’s hints at home delivery plans
- March 2, 2017
McDonald’s who have ivery services in South Korea, China, Dubai and Singapore are rumoured to be considering the move in it’s 5 largest markets next. These consist of the UK, US, France, Germany and Canada. With 75% of the population 3 minutes away from a McDonald’s yet a loss of 500 million customers since 2012 the company
10 ways turning off your TV will save you money
- March 2, 2017
According to Ofcom the average UK person watches 3 hours and 36 minutes of TV per day These 10 ways are not designed to tell you what to do in life but are just some little pointers to get you thinking differently, many people including us, use TV as an easy way to relax after a
4 days left to apply to be a ‘Walkers Crisps Taste Tester’ (£8.51ph / Part Time)
- March 1, 2017
Not a promotion for Walkers Eating crisps for a part-time living sounds like a je but it’s 100% a real job, you thankfully will also probably get to test other food and drinks such as Tropicana orange juice, Doritos crisps, Naked Smoothies/Juices, Lipton Ice-tea, Quaker Oats So Simple, Pepsi Max, Copella Juices, Nobby’s Nuts, Gatorade
The Complete Guide To Babysitting
- March 1, 2017
Strapped for cash? This may seem like the perfect solution! Whether you’re loing to make some extra money or just fill your free time, babysitting is an excellent activity. So long as you like children and have some experience, you should be able to get yourself a tidy little job loing after them. Before you
Nokia relaunches the 3310 (costing around £40) – 1 month battery
- February 26, 2017
The Nia 3310 rumours were true, HMD Global, the company that purchased the rights to the Nia brand from Microsoft last year have released this budget phone in the hope to take the festival, builder, budget phone market. The Specs / Details: A new ‘Snake’ game 2.4-inch (240×320 pixel) colour screen 2-megapixel camera 1 month
Students win court case against letting agent for unfair fees!
- February 25, 2017
Six University of Bristol students have won a legal battle with Digs Residential Lettings after a County Court Judge ruled in their favour, the letting agent have already seen negative press when back in November 2016, students demonstrated outside their head office in Clifton in protest at the ‘poor condition’ of their accommodation. The six
10 ways to have a secondary monthly income
- February 24, 2017
1) Sell your hobby If you knit setup an Etsy store and sell items, £24 for a UK Handmade knitted hat doesn’t seem that bad. Make sure you build a brand around it. Some of my family knit and sell it direct to London stores, £20 in wool and sells for £120! Love baking in
Flights to the US for £69 (one way) – Available now
- February 23, 2017
If you can fly from Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin or Cork you can secure a flight for £69 to one of the smaller airports outside New York, Boston and New England.Available to buy on Available to buy on SkyScanner, CheapFlights, Momondo & also directly with Norwegian NOW! Example flights: Fly Belfast (BFS) to New York/Newburgh between
Are parking spaces too small? This man goes out of his way to prove it and gets his £80 fine refunded
- February 23, 2017
Jago Lawless, 46, a naval architect was fined £80 for a parking violation in Southhampton Central Station car park, but his parking ‘mistake’ confused & frustrated him so he did what we all should do in these situations and questioned it. The Hyundai i10 he parked isn’t a big car (white pictured above), in fact, it’s only
Xbox Games with Gold September 2017 Released
- February 23, 2017
September 2017 For the month of September the following games will be FREE if you have an Xbox Gold Membership – you will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 – as part of the Games with Gold program. You can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One with Backward Compatibility.
Here’s How Money Affects Your Relationship, According To Science
- February 21, 2017
Here’s How Money Affects Your Relationship, According To Science You might think that money has nothing to do with romance, but you’re oh-so-wrong. According to a new study, published by Frontiers, who we decide to ho up with may have a whole load to do with how wealthy we feel. The research loed at Chinese
Guy spends £200 doing up his car to travel the country on the cheap – Would you be tempted to copy him?
- February 21, 2017
John Putrino didn’t want to spend a fortune on flights etc like his friends were doing when they went travelling for gap years etc, he decided to explore his own country but again was stumped by the thought of spending thousands on a campervan. Instead, he grabbed a circular saw and a combi drill, wood supplies and
Do you think ‘Universal Basic Income’ is inevitable? Elon Musk says it’s “going to be necessary.”
- February 19, 2017
Watch this video first (or read the transcript below): Transcript: There will be fewer and fewer jobs that a robot cannot do better. I want to be clear. These are not things I wish will happen; these are things I think probably will happen. And if my assessment is correct and they probably will happen,
13 things we use most days that cost around £15 or less
- February 19, 2017
Disclaimer: None of these companies have paid us any money to be featured, we do earn money from some links when you buy a product but this doesn’t change what we post nor the price you pay. As always you should shop around to get the lowest possible price. Non-branded alternatives may be available but
Aldi are hiring new store managers but can you guess the salary? (Answer shown after you vote)
- February 18, 2017
Aldi the discount supermarket are hiring staff in Merseyside but can you guess the salary on offer? Just to be clear this isn’t a paid for post by Aldi, it was just interesting. A few details to help you make your decision: Working 48 hours a week, store managers will get five weeks off
American stands under damaged sign in the hope of lawsuit!
- February 18, 2017
Manuel Garcia stood under a partially fallen sign outside a Walmart in Edinburg, Texas this week with the hope of it falling on him so he could sue the owners. He posted the below photo with the following caption: “Here waiting for the P to fall and knock me out to be able to sue
Planning a Holiday? 10 Money-Saving Tips You Need To Know
- February 16, 2017
If you’ve got the New Year blues, there’s just one easy way to make them magically disappear. Planning a fabulous holiday somewhere special is a great way to lift your mood. For one thing, it gives you something to lo forward to in the coming months. So, whenever you’re feeling a little glum, you can
Calling All Fashionistas! Try These Money-Saving Shopping Hacks
- February 16, 2017
So, you want to lo en vogue all the time but your bank account is… um… lacking? Well, you’re not alone. You don’t need hundreds and hundreds to be a mini fashionista, you know? There are loads of ways you can save your money while getting clothes that you honestly do . From buying second-hand
(Shock) BMW driver putting others before himself by blocking Police Speed Camera
- February 16, 2017
Chris Welford, aged 23, parked his BMW 5 Series in front of a speed camera van belonging to Cleveland Police in Skelton, North Yorkshire, this blocked the camera from picking up motorists coming down a hill. “When I saw the van sitting there I just thought to myself I had a spare few hours and nothing
Man lives in ‘Coffin Like Home’ for £180 a month
- February 9, 2017
Simon Wong aged 61 lives in a ‘Coffin Home’ measuring 20-square-foot due to the increasing living costs and house prices in Hong Kong, for comparison to buy a house/apartment in HK you would be loing at around £1,104 per square foot, in New York City it’s roughly £1,300, in and around London expect anywhere from
Watch how this guy trolls THOUSANDS of Phone Scammers / Cold Callers with software + how to stop them for yourself!
- February 9, 2017
Roger Anderson, a telecom consultant in the US created an algorithm that pretends to be a real human, it automatically talks to phone scammers and telemarketers leading them to have long conversations with nobody! It works surprisingly well, see the video below (it’s quite funny). The beauty of the system: Often Telemarketers / Scammers are not
Cadbury’s are looking for a ‘professional chocolate taster’ (7.5hrs per week)
- February 8, 2017
Monez International, the people that own Cadbury, Milka, Prince, Toblerone, Tuc, Mikado, Belvita and Oreo have got a job position opening to test / evaluate chocolate for 7.5 hours per week Tuesday-Thursday 12:15-2.45pm, it sounds like the perfect job, in fact I’m tempted to quit 10ways and join! The position is located at their Science
Clarification: DIY Car Parking Enforcement ticketing app that pays £10 commission for every ticket isn’t open to the public
- February 3, 2017
The company that enforces parking restrictions in many car parks across the country for companies such as McDonalds, Halfords, David Lloyd, Virgin Atlantic, Aviva, Tesco and the NHS has started a new side venture which allows their app user to earn a £10 commission for each paid parking ticket they’ve taken a photo of. When
Woman earns £1,350 per month warming beds with her body heat
- February 3, 2017
WARNING: We don’t condone this activity nor suggest you should do it, we’re just reporting on it. There are massive obvious safety issues with this! You’ve been warned! Victoria Ivachёva (Виктория Ивачёва), aged 21 is a professional bed warmer, she charges £65 per night to lay in strangers’ beds for an hour to remove the
We Explain: Stop buying cheap items and go for the expensive ones (within reason)
- February 2, 2017
OK so this goes against everything we normally post about but give us two minutes to explain, so we’ve stopped buying cheap household items and now go with ones that often cost in the short term but often will last much longer in the longrun. A great example of this paying off: “My parents
Playstation Plus Feb 2017 Lineup
- February 1, 2017
Sony’s has just announced the February’s up of PlayStation Plus games. LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4) & Not A Hero (PS4) Starwhal (PS3) & Ninja Senki DX and TorqueL (Vita owners). All three work on PS4 via Cross Buy. All the games are available to download from 7th February. Get the cheapest Playstation Plus memberships on CDKeys
Kid builds a Vending Machine inside his School locker – Already making money!
- January 25, 2017
Blake Hawkins thought lockers just aren’t what they used to be, with so many schools moving to electronic devices for bos, lockers become less of a space for your bos, and of a question of: “What am I going to do with this?” So he built this Vending Machine that perfectly fitted his school
How cinemas use ‘Decoy’ pricing to get you to spend more
- January 24, 2017
Cinema popcorn is priced at 900% than the cost to make it, on average. Popcorn’s huge markup actually keeps cinemas running. They hardly make anything back on the price of your ticket. Researchers offered a study group two sizes of popcorn. The majority bought the small size. When asked why, they responded that the
Here’s How To Find The Cheapest Coffee on the High Street
- January 21, 2017
There’s nothing better than waking up, heading out into the big, bad world, and grabbing yourself a steaming hot coffee along the way. For some of us, this little perk is just about the only thing that helps us to get through the working day. Still, your of caffeine likely comes at a rather
10 gadgets that pay for themselves
- January 20, 2017
We gadgets and we saving money, these gadgets do both and in fact over time they should cost you nothing or very little because they pay for themselves! A smart thermostat Our homes are expensive to keep heated but even expensive when we’re not using the heat because we’re away! Smart thermostats
How BIG is Amazon? 16min video
- January 20, 2017
*not promoted by , just an interesting video by ColdFusion. Some quick ways to save money with your Prime Subscription with Family Get 6 months of Prime for FREE + 50% off the rest (students only) Find discounted items with our Deal Finder Grab a FREE 30 day trial of
Clinique Voucher for FREE 10 day Foundation Sample
- January 18, 2017
Claim your FREE 10-day Beyond Perfecting™ Foundation + Concealer sample with this in-store voucher. One dip of the wand gives you a full-face application. Spot-conceals, too. Slow-dry formula makes blending easy. 12 hours of full-coverage wear from a flexible formula that moves with skin. Store Locator Voucher download More information + origin of the voucher *One
How to get a ‘FREE’ film at Odeon Cinemas (ends March 31st 2017)
- January 18, 2017
Odeon have launched a ‘See 3 awards films and get the 4th free’ promotion. You basically exchange 3 Odeon ticket stubs for a free cinema ticket (to one of the selected films below) – so theoretically, you could ask people for theirs as they are leaving…or quickly go around and pick up any left by
[EU Roaming customers only] EE mistake costs the company £2.7M and they’re refunding £250K to customers
- January 18, 2017
EE customers who called the EE 150 customer service number while roaming within the EU (between 2014-15) were incorrectly charged £1.20 per minute instead of the normal 19p per minute charge, 32,145+ customers were overcharged which added up to £245,700 in total. Ofcom has fined EE £2,700,000 for the mistake, proceeds of the fine will be passed on
Student changes name to avoid Ryanair £220 fee
- January 13, 2017
Adam Armstrong, 19 from Manchester was requested to pay a £220 administration fee after his girlfriend’s stepfather reserved a seat to Ibiza for him but accidentally used is name, which Adam had changed as a je to Adam West (the name of the actor who played Batman on TV). Adam had this to say: “Ryanair
10 ways to save time around the home (remember time = money)
- January 11, 2017
When you’re reheating leftovers in the microwave make a hole in the middle to avoid uneven coing An old favourite but it’s often forgotten. When you need to put cans in the fridge – Open both ends and put the back of the box on the shelf, pull the box away and push with your
Revealed: Here’s Why Cynical People Earn Less Money
- January 10, 2017
Most people like to moan and complain about their low income, but what could be causing it? While you’re chatting about your lack of spare cash, do you ever consider what the reason could be? The truth of the matter is that the problem could lie with… *gasp*… you! First, let’s go through a few
Are You Always Broke? Check Out These 15 Budgeting Apps
- December 29, 2016
Budgeting is boring, right? Figuring out your finances is a long, dull task that few of us are particularly eager to tackle. While we all want to save money, the idea of going through your spending might sound like a total snooze fest. Rather than doing it all yourself, there are some really decent
Beauty on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Hacks Every Girl Should Know
- December 29, 2016
Every girl knows that it isn’t cheap being pretty. If you want to prep and preen yourself every single day, that comes with a massive price tag. There’s no doubt that makeup and cosmetics have one of the biggest markups ever. That is to say that they cost the consumer (i.e. you and me) way
10 Ways To Get Fit Without Spending A Penny
- December 29, 2016
If one of your 2017 resolutions is to get fit and healthy, you’ve come to the right place. Being active is brilliant for your mind and body. What’s , it can be a whole load of fun to boot. There’s just one tiny problem – getting fit can be seriously pricey. If you join
Get 18 days off work in a row (but only use 9 days holiday) in 2017
- December 13, 2016
In short the 18 days will consist of three bank holidays, six weekend days and nine working day. April 14th – Good Friday (Bank Holiday) April 15th – Saturday (Weekend) April 16th – Easter Sunday (Weekend) April 17th – Easter Monday (Bank Holiday) April 18th to 21st – Tuesday > Friday (Bo off) April 22nd-23rd
10 Cheapskate Ways To Save Money When Dating
- December 13, 2016
Being single and dating is awesome. You get to meet loads of new people, do new things, socialise, and so on. It doesn’t even have to be about loing for your soulmate; it could be about loing for a Netflix buddy instead. It doesn’t matter. But, what if you don’t have the cash to spare?
10 ways to improve your cold winter!
- December 1, 2016
Things you will need: Cheap Candles or consider Nikwax Waterproofing + Hairdryer Decent Snow Shovel or Decent Broom + Non Stick Spray (from any supermarket) Freezer Bags + Reusable Ice Cubes Vadar Shower Head (optional) + Baking Soda + Vicks VapoRub + Corn Starch (known as cornmeal in UK) + Plastic Gs Insulation Pipes (Wickes | B&Q) + Decent Scissors Moulding
Sending poop to online scammers in Nigeria
- December 1, 2016
The site is Shitexpress.com but judging by video 2 it doesn’t seem like they’re the best so consider a DIY version… Part 2: You may also like: 25 Tourist Scams you need to know about! 13 scams your mates will hate you for sharing on Another scam that you should watch out for when selling
Christmas Online Advent Calendars (with free gifts/prizes)
- November 30, 2016
Each year tons of brands setup on advent calendars, each digital flap has a prize or a discount behind the window. Lots of people each year take advantage of them so we’ve put together a list of the top advents. 1Stcentral Animalblog Balsamhilluk Barbour Barbour Barchick Benecos-Uk Bespehotels Bobbos Bosetc Burblebaby Catsyellowdays Characterdotcom Charlotteolympia Chicgeekdiary
Living a cluttered lifestyle means you overspend, according to science
- November 30, 2016
From time to time, we’re all guilty of impulse shopping. When you’re perusing the depths of the internet late at night, you may feel the urge to splurge and buy something that you honestly don’t need. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a brand new TV set or a pair of oh-so-expensive shoes, it’s always
Are you prepared for an emergency? It could save you a fortune or even your life
- November 27, 2016
Enough food and water for 3 days Set of tools or a decent multitool A decent torch A first aid kit A phone charger A photocopy of important documents A supply of food/water for pets A full emergency grab bag You may also like: Emergency Grab n Go Bags Explained + our bags opened and
34 ways not to suck in your job interview
- November 27, 2016
Rent out your unused space in your loft, cellar or garage for money! (or save money by using a space like this)
- November 19, 2016
Do you own a cellar, loft, partially empty garage or shed? Did you know you can could be making £2,500 a year from it? People like you are loing to store things but don’t want to pay the high prices of commercial storage companies. People like you have space available. Middle men companies come in and
British lady arrested in Dubai because she was allegedly raped by two men (who were released without investigation)
- November 16, 2016
Although strictly not money related, I bet this poor lady (& her family) have spent money trying to sort it out so we believe it’s relevant. More evidence that you should know the laws of a country before travelling as it can cost you a fortune + in this poor ladies example get you arrested
This 14 year old has made more than you and I will make in 10 years in just 1 year (£2,000,000)
- November 15, 2016
Harvey Millington from Taunton, Somerset isn’t your average 14-year-old kid, he setup a business (in 2015) selling tax/MOT reminder discs for £4 each after he saw a gap in the market, less than two months into trading, he was receiving up to 400 orders per week. He eventually walked away with £100K profit, of which
10 awesome advent calendars (spoiler: many contain alcohol)
- November 15, 2016
Advent calendars are often filled with cheap chocolate these change all of that, remember to drink responsibly. Gin Advent Behind each of the 24 doors lies a different 3cl sample of superb gin from some of the finest producers around the world, including gins from England, Scotland, Sweden, Germany and . Discover new favourites and
Previous 10ways Winners
- November 15, 2016
Win bundle (ending 15th December) 2x Lindt Lindor Maxi Ball 550g, 1 x £25 Costa Giftcard, 1 x Anker Astro E1 5200mAh, 1 x Breville VST041 Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster and 1 x BigMouth Inc Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass. Won by: Margaret Gallagher Win 1 of 10 vouchers (from Lottoland) Rhodri Broes (£100) George Russell (£50) Margaret
How to use an Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker – To save money on coffee
- November 11, 2016
Paying £2-4 for a coffee from a coffee shop is rather stupid really, yes this bundle will probably cost you £30 but it will dramatically cut the cost of your coffee intake. If you really must buy a Starbucks, Costa etc then we’ve got other guides on how you can save money with highstreet coffee
John Lewis Releases Christmas 2016 TV Advert (see it here)
- November 10, 2016
With 6.8M views in 4hrs do you think the John Lewis 2016 advert is the best yet? Or do you prefer this A Level Media Coursework version? You may also like: All the Christmas Adverts 2015 John Lewis really need to send this guy some freebies! 15 creative ways to wrap your Christmas presents +
What is a tech support scam and how to avoid them
- October 31, 2016
A very common scam, which to the untrained eye is rather scary but easily removed. Things to remember: Microsoft (or any other company) will never ask you to ring them to resolve an issue on your computer. The internet is full of fakers, scammers and things designed to scare you. You should never allow ANYONE
Why you should not pay in your HOME currency (spoiler: companies make a profit & you lose money)
- October 25, 2016
If you've ever been abroad you will have seen this appear on a cash point, at a restaurant or in a shop when buying something. It's so common we might not even think about it, we just press the buttons as quick as possible and leave. But it actually is quite an elaborate scam, especially
The Worst Tourist Scam in Prague (because it preys on everyone)
- October 25, 2016
Friends of ours got scammed at this exact location, ensure you understand how the scam works and how to avoid it! Other Scams in Prague How To Avoid A Prostitute Pick Scam (Prague) The Strip Club Scam (Prague) – Attacked and forced to pay £400 Buying Cocaine in Prague Scam
Student finds ‘perfect’ way to avoid parking fines
- October 24, 2016
TJ Azodeh, a 19-year-old student from the University of Houston has avoided paying parking tickets for the whole year by placing a fake penalty notice / ticket before someone else does. Often councils / uni car parks won’t issue than one ticket either in a certain timeframe (e.g. 24hr with lots of councils) or if one
Poundland now selling things for more than £1 – Should they change their motto?
- October 22, 2016
£3 for ketchup, £10 for washing powder and £5 for Vanish all recent prices at Poundland stores across the country as they’ve changed their ‘Yes! Everything’s £1’ Motto to ‘Lots of things are £1 but some things are not’ (slightly less catchy). Byran who spotted the new signs blamed Brexit on the price hikes! Los
Plumbing jobs you can do yourself (instructions)
- October 21, 2016
Links to buy: Adjustable Wrench Plumbing Tape Caulking gun + Caulk Plunger Utility Knife Pliers Screwdriver set
Meal Prep Sundays Explained
- October 17, 2016
Meal Prep Sunday (could be any day but Sunday is generally a good day for it) is a day where you prepare the food for the rest of the week. It should: Reduce the amount of food you throw away Increase the amount of fresh ingredients you eat Decrease the amount of money you spend on
Watch guy lose $17.5K in a matter of minutes on an online casino
- October 15, 2016
This is a good lesson on why on gambling is a bad idea: You may also like: Man gets wrongly paid £44,660 instead of £446.60, he blows £28K before getting caught but escapes prison! Claw machines are fixed / rigged – The b*stards! Play per for a living – Is it worth the massive
Waitrose pulls ‘free’ hot drink deal from some stores after it started to attract “chavs”
- October 15, 2016
Since 2013 many of us have enjoyed the free hot drinks from their stores when a My-Waitrose card was scanned, our local store in Milton Keynes has a policy in place for nearly 6 months that a £10 minimum spend was required before you got the free coffee, tea etc. But this week the news
Apple staff ‘caught stealing nudes from customers’ phones’
- October 15, 2016
It has been rumoured that Apple staff have been “always lo[ing] at nudes” from customers that leave their phones at Apple to get fixed. An anonymous Apple employee supposedly told The Courier Mail (Australian Newspaper): “One person would take a photo and add it to the chat and others would give the person or their
Son confronts dodgy double-glazing salesmen who attempts to rip off his unwell Mother by £5000
- October 15, 2016
Dominic MacMahon posted this video on the other day where he accuses Zenith Staybrite Ltd of ‘preying on the elderly’. His 81-year-old mother Dr Heather Collins who suffers from dementia-like symptoms and has 3 carers to help her get up, washed and dressed each day met with Mr Mark Gibson and after a 2
32 Episodes of Scam City
- October 7, 2016
All 32 episodes of scam city on one page.
Guy shows a perfect way to have his CV read
- October 6, 2016
Marketing specialist Lukas Yla, aged 25 from Lithuania moved to San Francisco 5 years ago, he landed a job at a car sharing company but obviously wants to change paths so has been applying for jobs in this rather epic style. He made his own fake ivery company t-shirt (Postmate couriers is like iveroo), went and
Amazon bans reviews from people who’ve received free or discounted products in return for reviews
- October 4, 2016
In recent years there has been an influx of websites offering free products in exchange for reviews, we’ve seen them constantly in our newsfeeds (as Ads), discussed by our users and we’ve even posted a few of them ourselves on because for the reviewers it’s a great deal, they get a free or heavily discounted product
Ideal emergency present or cheap but impressive present for new babies
- October 4, 2016
These Teddy Bears made from Towels are ideal gifts for newborn babies & their parents (obviously after removing the elastic bands). It is also a great last minute cheap gift that people won’t judge you for buying (some people are dicks). I made this little towel bears for my baby shower and they los cute…😊
Guy goes on mad rampage inside an Apple store, smashing iPhones with a rock…
- September 30, 2016
An unnamed man in Dijon, France has gone on a rampage inside an Apple store and is seen smashing iPhone screens with what appears to be a rock. Apple employees are left shocked as they just watch (presumably they’re told never to interfere with criminals) but this leads us to an interesting question would you stop someone
How to buy happiness (be pro-social with your money)
- September 27, 2016
TL;DW: Spending money on other people makes you happier than spending it on yourself You may also like: You can’t buy happiness and “it can not be gotten from things or places” Why do people who win the lottery tell the newspapers? [Money does not make you happy] Why we make bad decisions
Where does your money go? 10ways to save money on things you do everyday!
- September 26, 2016
Stop buying expensive salad dressings from the supermarket
- September 26, 2016
10 easy ways to make homemade tasty soup
- September 26, 2016
Spend less by buying fruit and veg that is in season
- September 26, 2016
If you buy local you help the environment and you generally get better value for money because of the superior taste and quality but a bi-product of buying local is you buy things in season. The beauty of buying things in season is that generally the price will be at the yearly lowest, as the item
27 Protein Shake Recipes – An Ideal way to pay less
- September 26, 2016
10 DIY Dry Rubs Recipes to save money compared with buying pre-made rubs
- September 26, 2016
[NSFW] Note to all: Make sure you’re fully clothed when photographing products for review/sale
- September 21, 2016
Louise from Stevenage d her new LG washing machine and the fact it plays a nice tune when it finished washing so she did the honourable thing of leaving a review of others to read, it read: Love my new machine it’s nice and quite nice big door and plays a nice tune when it’s
Food Waste Supermarket Opens
- September 21, 2016
In the UK we throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year and than half of this is food and drink we could have eaten. The Real Junk Food Project in Pudsey, near Leeds have opened up their warehouse for the public to buy from (either using cash,
Queue for an iPhone
- September 14, 2016
When we stupidly queued up to buy an iPhone 6 on release day we noticed three things: 1) People were instantly making £30-£150 instant profit because they were near the front of the queue and had picked up the rare versions of the phone, they then sold these further back the or direct to
Student declines FREE BROWNIES FOR LIFE in the best way possible, by giving them to a local homeless shelter instead!
- September 2, 2016
Bradley Williams is just your normal good loing chap, but the Business Management student from Kent this week shocked a local Canterbury firm who accepted his challenge to get 20,000 likes, 10,000 and 5,000 s on a post. Edd Withers owner of the business startup Bake Mates (circa 350 likes last week, now 4632), a Canterbury
How to get around the new TV licensing law with legal loophole!
- August 31, 2016
As of 1st September 2016 anyone that watches TV including BBC catchup service iPlayer needs to legally have a TV licence. HOWEVER, an old rule that still applies today and tomorrow means you don’t need to buy a licence IF you can prove your parents already pay for a licence and you only watch TV/Catchup via
Just Eat hacking attempts – Dodgy spam texts offering £10 for survey!
- August 31, 2016
JUST EAT are aware of scammers pretending to be them in a series of text messages offering £10 for a survey competition. A small number of UK customers have been sent fraudulent text messages claiming to come from JUST EAT. These messages offer recipients a cash incentive (£10 or £20, for example) to complete a
KFC ingredient list supposedly leaked
- August 26, 2016
Colonel Sanders’ nephew, Joe Ledington, supposedly told a Chicago Tribune journalist the closely-guarded recipe for the ‘finger lickin’ taste from KFC. Ledington, 67, told the Tribune, as he showed the list: “That is the original 11 herbs and spices that were supposed to be so secretive.” In the past bos like ‘The Takeaway Secret‘ showed
Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough 500ml recall due to metal inside tubs!
- August 26, 2016
Ben & Jerry’s have placed nationwide newspaper adverts stating they’re recalling 500ml pots of Coie Dough ice-cream due to a risk of metal pieces in the tubs. Only tubs with the batch codes are affected: L62110L011, L62111L011, L62112L011 AND L62113L011. Ring 0800 146 252 if you have one and they will send you a ‘sorry’ voucher
[Poll] – The Best & Worst Part Time jobs to get at Uni
- August 25, 2016
Add your own thoughts on the following jobs in the , we will pick the best and add to the list: Coffee Shop “If you’re going to get a job, get it somewhere you can make the most of discounts/freebies. I worked in a coffee shop, free meal on my break and any leftover sandwiches,
10ways.com Freshers’ Guide 2016
- August 24, 2016
We asked some of our awesome ex-students on our Facebook page for a few tips and tricks for freshers', this is what they said + a few tips from us as well: Menu Before you go When you get there Once you've settled in Making a budget Cooking / Grocery Tips Before you go: Get
Rip Off Britain presenter Gloria Hunniford gets scammed for £120K (later refunded by bank but good proof why you should always keep your details private)
- August 20, 2016
Gloria Hunniford (pictured above left), famed for her presenting on BBC TV show ‘Rip Off Britain’ & on ‘Loose Women’ had £120,000 fraudulently removed from her bank account by scammers who appeared to know her bank account number and sort code. At the end of last week, the court heard that: An elderly lady (pictured above,
Freshers revamp their halls of residence
- August 17, 2016
Abby Bozeman and Lindy Goodson rocked up to their halls of residence at The University of Mississippi this week and obviously were disgusted with their room quality so roped in family to improve it. It went from this: A rather standard loing room with all the mod cons like plastic covered mattresses and stupidly high beds
What is the Mondo (now Monzo) card and why is it awesome?
- August 17, 2016
We just missed out on Mondo's (now Monzo) record crowdfunding campaign, they raised £1M in 96 seconds back in March but ever since then we were extremely excited to give the app ago, after speaking with one of their investors we really couldn't wait as he showed us around the app, we got home and
Aldi beats the competition by £8.52 in comparison shop
- August 17, 2016
The Grocer’s weekly pricing survey doesn’t normally include Aldi in the findings but this week it was included as a guest and saw a near 18% reduction in cost compared with 2nd place (Asda). The magazine said: “Guest retailer Aldi scored a dominant victory in this week’s Grocer 33 pricing survey.” Aldi offered the cheapest
Zoo gives free access to gingers for World Orangutan Day
- August 14, 2016
Ginger-haired people will be able to get up close to the animals at Twycross zoo, near Nuneaton on Friday 19th August for FREE. The Zoo has said: In honour of our red haired ape friends, and to coincide with World Orangutan Day we are letting everyone who has red hair into Twycross Zoo FREE on
Three mobile extends ‘Feel at home’ offer to 42 countries, allowing data/calls/texts to be used as if you were at home with no extra costs!
- August 12, 2016
Currently Three mobile allow their customers to use their mobile phone as if they were still in the UK when they travel to: Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macau, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. All data/calls/texts come out of your normal
Another scam that you should watch out for when selling anything online
- August 11, 2016
Message from Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) People selling their items on on platforms are falling victim to a new type of advance fee fraud. This involves a fraudster, posing as a buyer, sending an e to the seller (victim), agreeing to the full asking price of the item. They state that they are
This app allows people to buy perfectly edible food that would be headed to the bin
- August 11, 2016
Chris Wilson and Jamie Crummie, both 25, have setup a great little app (similar to OLIO) that allows restaurants or small cafes/bakeries etc in Brighton, London, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester to sell food at a marked down price to avoid it all ending up in the bin at the end of the day. You simply order from
Free: Largest celestial fireworks display in 20 years to take place tonight
- August 11, 2016
NASA predicts that between 160 and 200 meteors will roar through the Earth’s atmosphere every hour during the display’s peak on Thursday night and Friday morning. A normal day within the shower period would see 80-100 pieces of space debris, if numbers are to be believed this is around 50x what you would expect to
10 ways we get pissed off with money, are you as bad as us?
- August 10, 2016
You find £72,000 in a river, what do you do?
- August 9, 2016
No, the above photo isn’t the Rio Olympic swimming pool, it’s Vienna’s Danube river which late last year was subject to widespread excitement as a boy found €100,000 (£72,500, or around £85,000 in today’s money) in €100 and €500 notes. Unfortunately, bystanders that saw the boy retrieving the money thought he was attempting to kill himself so
Non-Story: Burger King charges woman £712.38 for a meal, she finds out 2 days later, eventually gets a refund. Lesson: Check the amount and enter your pin!
- August 9, 2016
Unlike the rest of the media that is freaking out over this Burger King meal, the story is pretty simple. Felicity Cotton aged 28 (not sure why that is always reported) ordered a bacon double cheeseburger and a nacho burger meal on July 31st, the person behind the counter made a mistake and charged her
Be careful of fake events posted on Facebook – Families losing £90 due to fake event this past weekend
- August 9, 2016
This isn’t the first fake event we’ve seen on , a few months ago we saw Project X Freshers Events, Total Wipeout Scam and Open Cinema Club. 11am Sunday 7th August various people turned up to an event called Comic-Con Run, unfortunately, it really was a massive con with tickets (£20.98-£25.28) being worthless when there was no
Google are paying up to £30 for your [Scottish / English or Welsh] voice
- August 4, 2016
Presumably, because US companies have only just realised that we all don’t live in London, Google are now hiring for some remote temporary workers to help with their Scottish, Welsh and other British accents. UK accent from Scotland / Wales / England Must have a Google Chrome Browser Able to read 2000 phrases (not all
Woman quoted £80 by ‘junkie’ for him to move off her doorstep…
- August 4, 2016
Lauren, a 20-year-old student studying marketing and business at Dundee University was left stunned on Monday when the doorway to her flat was blocked by a man. She rightfully asked the man to move but was left shocked when he quoted her £80 for the trouble. ‘Can’t get in ma flat cos a junkie has
23-year-old given £675,315 by the Leave Campaign
- August 3, 2016
Darren Grimes, a design / fashion student (mixed reports of studying both) at The University of Brighton that is now an intern at a design agency in Kennington, London was reportedly given a total of £675,315 in donations for his BeLeave campaign. If these numbers from the Electoral Commission are correct then the Vote Leave
Tesco, Asda, the Co-op, Sainsbury’s & Waitrose recall 23 brands of Yoghurt due to pieces of rubber
- July 31, 2016
Recall notice which applies to 23 brands made by Yeo Valley. A spesman for Yeo Valley said: ‘We can confirm that a piece of rubber was found in a fruit conserve. ‘The supplier had identified the cause and identified all fruit conserves, an ingredient used in yoghurts, that may be affected. ‘Whilst the risk is
10 underestimated gadgets that you will love in your living room / lounge
- July 30, 2016
1) A PowerPort 6 (http://amzn.to/2ajMWyw) with a 6FT Apple Lightning cable (http://amzn.to/2ajPhJK) and a 6FT MicroUSB (http://amzn.to/2akG7Ag) Also grab a 6ft cable + one of these http://amzn.to/2akGHh8 for beside your bed, it changes everything. No almost falling out of bed, No knocking your head on the side cabinet any. 2) A set of LED strip lights
Man gets wrongly paid £44,660 instead of £446.60, he blows £28K before getting caught but escapes prison!
- July 26, 2016
Steven Burke, a builder from Scarborough, had planned to do 3 weeks worth of work for a York-based construction firm (Croft Farm Construction) and had been expecting a payment of £446.60 for the first part of the work. Unfortunately, the construction companies director Phil Gledall went to transfer Mr Burke his money but accidentally placed the decimal place in
The websites we would use to learn how to code websites, apps etc
- July 23, 2016
Many people (including us) have suggested that learning how to code will give you a great stepping stone for the future, here are a few sites to try/bomark: ► Treehouse http://10ws.co/29hiNQS Superb user experience although it is a paid product but free trial is available – from the very basics to advanced than
15-year-old kid makes £20,000+ for his grass cutting business
- July 22, 2016
Daron Taylor, a 15-year-old kid from Cleveland, Ohio setup this garden lawn business (watch video): Since the above video went viral the video creator setup a GoFundMe Page which has just hit $26,000+ He had this to say: “I’m happy,” “I want it to lo like where I’m sitting on the couch and have
Tesco (& presumably other) stores are overheating and their fridges/freezers are breaking = free food!
- July 21, 2016
Eating for free is one on the luxuries of being an extreme deal hunter, however, Freegans (people who eat from other people’s / companies thrown away & normally perfectly safe food) were in their element yesterday in Cardiff when a Tesco Express store on Wood Street in Cardiff had problems with their fridges and freezer.
Amazon now to pay the public up to £15p/h to deliver other people’s packages
- July 21, 2016
In what seems like another cost cutting exercise by , they’re now offering ‘jobs’ to anyone with a car, Android phone and some spare time. This on paper seems great for anyone in need of a few extra quid similar to the Uber method, where you can stop and start work almost as you please,
A cheap way to impress anyone on the street
- July 21, 2016
Professor Pigment (Graffiti Artist) turns out to be a student who has just given his parents the best graduation present ever (paid off their mortgage)
- July 20, 2016
Professor Pigment has revealed his true identity and it turns he is an ordinary student (well recent graduate), the man behind the famous street art / graffiti is actually Andy Evans, a 21-year-old student who was studying graphic design at Staffordshire University A documentary about the work of Professor Pigment was shown at Ste Film Theatre
10 ways people are cashing in on the Pokémon Craze!
- July 20, 2016
Selling your accounts (£5-£1100+) As we all know people are prepared to pay stupid amounts of money to level up in games, but this Pémon Craze has lead to eBay becoming full of Pémon accounts up for grabs and amazingly they’re selling for large amounts of money. One UK seller sold his ‘Pemon Go Account Level 21
LowCostHolidays.com goes into Administration – 140K holidaymakers hit with issues
- July 16, 2016
27,000 customers currently abroad after buying from the company and 110,000 people who are waiting to go on holiday after buying from the company risk losing money. Lowcostholidays moved to Palma, Majorca in 2013 so they were not ATOL protected, a scheme that protects UK consumers from holiday company collapse, they turned over £500million last year
Carrot complaint at Tesco escalates to full blown diagram on Twitter
- July 6, 2016
You may also like: Tesco pays £3000 in settlement with a race discrimination claim Farmers and customers outraged at Tesco’s latest fake farm names The major supermarkets + tons of other brands pledge to reduce food waste by 20% by 2025
Perfect Job: Get paid £9,246 to travel and drink beer for 4 months
- July 6, 2016
Sorry before you get too excited this is in the US, but I’ve heard getting a Visa is possible 😉 Also, this job may return in a few months but currently they’re part way through the current set of interns. World of Beer, a chain of craft beer pubs (known as Taverns in the US)
16 alternative ways to have fun in London
- July 5, 2016
*** THE BIG LIST *** Ian Visits London Events listings https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/ Transport for London Tours Organised by the London Transport Museum http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/ Mail Rail Information probably available via the Postal Museum http://postalmuseum.org/ Granary Square, Kings Cross Cool Fountains (at night) https://www.kingscross.co.uk/granary-square Grant Museum of Zoology Weird specimens in jars http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology Horniman Museum Huge taxidermy collection
Our favourite ‘Improve yourself’ YouTubers
- July 5, 2016
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. YouTube is full of awesome content, here are some of our favourite (sort of relevant to saving money/time or
A MUST read for anyone that stupidly used a company to claim Uniform Tax Rebate from HMRC
- July 5, 2016
As we’ve mentioned in the past it’s fairly easy to reclaim on the Government website if you want a uniform tax rebate. However, the web is full of adverts promoting websites offering to sort out all the paperwork (one form) for you (whilst they ‘sneakily’ take 20% + a fee + VAT) but you should already
83% chance anyone earning £15 or less per hour will eventually be replaced by a computer
- July 5, 2016
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. The White House has estimated there’s an 83% chance that someone making less than $20 (£15.22) will eventually lose
10 ways to learn a new skill – How to code, How to start a business, How to get a qualification etc
- July 5, 2016
These are ideal for continued learning (even if you already have a job) or if something to do whilst you're looking for a job. Not got a job? Take one of these courses! You may not get a qualification but for many companies, they want to see what you can do not what grade you
Legend: Journalist trolls bookmakers forcing them to payout to all punters
- July 5, 2016
Australian political journalist Laurie Oakes is proof that not everyone who sits on TV talking about politics is boring. Sportsbet, a betting company in Australia had been taking bets on what colour Oakes’ tie would be during the broadcast, however, they weren’t expecting Oakes’ to trick them and to become the self-proclaimed ‘punter’s protector’! Here
Man trolls scammer with Adele Lyrics
- July 4, 2016
Scammers suck and we all have our own way to get our own back, whether that’s telling them to get a better job to telling them you will go and get your parents to speak with them and then leaving the phone for as long as possible. Sebastian Kirk was contacted by a scammer pretending
GSGO Lotto Scam (Counter Strike) – The Syndicate (ProSyndicate) and TmarTn
- July 4, 2016
GSGO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) is a very popular game, you can buy keys on Steam to unlock crates in-game that give you prizes. These prizes can be instantly sold for money or added to gambling sites to create pots that are won by individuals. The good guys over at h3h3Productions have released this video which basically shows
Forget expensive Virtual Reality Headsets, try these free binaural sound experiences (warning: these may FREAK YOU OUT)
- June 29, 2016
If you never experienced binaural sound you are missing out! Binaural microphones consist of 2 mics each placed inside a mock-up of a human ear. When the recorded sounds are played back it creates the illusion that the sound is all around you. Put on some headphones (very important, speakers will not work) , close
Creative Cleaning Tips and Tricks #lifehacks
- June 25, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ2z1JqOmEM
Guy sticks up a middle finger at Apple – by showing the world how to fix Apple products online
- June 24, 2016
This legend – Louis Rossmann has a YouTube channel where he shows the public how to fix Apple products for free. You may also like: Start to hack, fix & create awesome things Apple will replace first gen iPod nanos 47% of jobs will be replaced by technology by 2020 – is your career safe?
It pays to be vigilant at cash points
- June 24, 2016
Benjamin Tedesco from Advanced Consulting Services at Carbon Black (US security company) was on holiday when he found a card skimming device on a Samsung Cash Machine outside St. Steven’s cathedral in Vienna, Austria. The video below shows how perfect this unit was and how easy it would have been for others not to realise their cards
HP Recalls Laptops / Notebooks over fears of fires and burns (HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion Notebook)
- June 24, 2016
“Because these batteries pose a fire and burn hazard, it is extremely important for customers to check whether their batteries are affected, and to cease use of affected batteries immediately. Customers may continue to use their notebo computer without the battery installed, by connecting the notebo to external power.” HP has recalled selected Notebos sold
Guy pays $212 in speeding fine with pennies, 22,000 pennies – Idiot or genius?
- June 23, 2016
Brett Sanders is a perfect American, he s carrying a gun and paying speeding fines late but this time, he went one step further and paid the late fine in pennies (coins). “I was on my residential street when I got a ticket for going nine miles over the speed limit,” “I thought it was
How to jump start a car if the battery is flat (saves you calling out RAC/AA etc)
- June 22, 2016
Having a decent set of jump cables in your car can save you a call out (with possibly charges) and long wait for the AA/RAC/Green flag to come and rescue you. Knowing how to jump the car will also help: If the battery is fully dead, leave connected, whilst donor is running for 5-20 minutes
Should I be putting tape over my laptop, tv and phone webcam?
- June 22, 2016
The above photo was posted on Tuesday 21st June to celebrate Instagram’s 500 Million monthly user milestone, however, in the background a Macbo can be seen on what is rumoured to be Mark Zuckerberg’s desk (or at least a desk he often uses) with the webcam and microphones covered with tape, a practice that many including
How to upgrade your PS4 hard drive to a larger drive
- June 21, 2016
Pick a drive The PS4 has a 500GB 2.5-inch SATA HDD, these are the same as many laptops but you must ensure that any drives you buy are less than 9.5mm thick, otherwise it won’t fit inside the PS4. Because of the thickness issue it does limit your choices, especially when considering a 2TB drive.
Guy makes £1500 in free Uber credit from Twitter
- June 16, 2016
Mark Rofe, a 26-year-old, Kingston University graduate started using Uber back in 2014, like many of us he d the service and then a year or so later started to play with the ‘refer a friend scheme’ on the app. This enables you to earn £10 for every friend that joins via your unique app link/code
Estate Agent Fees to be scrapped (we hope)
- June 16, 2016
At the moment if you go to rent a property from a letting agent you will have been told about the fees, however, there are always fees and often these fees are for stupid things. Liberal Democrat Baroness Grender has introduced The Renters’ Rights Bill which will ideally ban letting agents’ fees and publish
Tesco to pay £36 per year if you see ads 1-in-3 times you unlock your phone
- June 15, 2016
Just like ’s discounted Kindle range ads direct on devices are an easy way for large non-web companies to get into the advertising game and the benefit to consumers is that they’re constantly bombarded with ads get a saving on their device or monthly payments. The Facts: Only available on Android phones Full-screen ads are automatically
Dream Jobs: Guy eats cake (roughly 1880 slices a year) and gets paid!
- June 10, 2016
It is another dream job that in reality probably only consists of eating cake for 20% of the time however we will pretend all he does is eat cake. Ed Sowerby from Lincoln works for Asda, he is responsible for their celebration cake range, the amount of power and influence is quite large for the
Bill Gates has revealed what he would do if he only had $2 (£1.38) a day to live on [spoiler it involves chickens]
- June 10, 2016
The man who if he was a country would be the 37th richest country on earth and with his net worth if he was to put it all in a high-interest account (6%) every second would earn him $114.16 (£79.02) has told the world what he would do if all he had was $2 a day
UK Supermarket £4.37 bottle of red wine beats 16,000 other bottles at Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)
- June 10, 2016
*runs to the shop to buy them* 240 international wine experts have blind taste tested around 16,000 bottles of wine from around the world and found the La Moneda Reserva Malbec 2015 from Asda as the ‘ultimate crowd pleaser’, at just £4.37 we can see why it pleased the crowds but to be fair the
What they don’t tell you when you buy an electric car
- June 7, 2016
Many of you know we drive electric cars (Nissan Leaf Tekna & Tesla Mo S), many of you will also think electric cars are boring cars but will also know about the possible financial and environmental benefits, here are a few things we didn’t realise until after we purchased our electric cars: The bad points:
Your shower is wasting you tons of money, how to fix that
- June 6, 2016
First of all having a shower is generally always better than having a bath (energy and water wise), so good work getting that far as we know baths often can be rela. So the whole point of this post is because I’m sure we would all prefer to have money in our s than
Why is flying so expensive?
- June 6, 2016
Everyone thinks it is the price of fuel that makes flying so expensive but actually that isn’t true, the fuel on the below example works out as 104.7MPG per person! Here is a run down of the costs: Fuel Crew costs Landing/Takeoff charges at airports (use of the airport) Taxes (varies by country) Cost of
How Budget Airlines Get Super Cheap Flights
- June 3, 2016
We all know about the low prices but how do they do it? Watch this awesome video: You may also like: Ryanair ‘Scratchcard’ scam or not? If Ryanair ran a pub How to find the BEST flight prices to ANY location
For those who are job hunting.
- June 1, 2016
10 ways to piss people off on the cheap
- June 1, 2016
OK so we lied, here are two ! Via mulaxe
Austin Reed (suits etc) collapses after Administrators can’t find a buyer for the 120 stores (1000 jobs lost)
- May 31, 2016
Nearly 1,000 jobs to be lost as Austin Reed’s administrators AlixPartners, can’t find a buyer for the 116-year-old tailoring company, remaining stock and 120 stores. Brands such as Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Sports Direct and Hawes & Curtis have all expressed an interest in the brand but have failed. Peter Saville, of administrator Alix Partners, said:
‘Fake’ 2p coin actually is a minting error and it’s ‘worth’ £2000+
- May 31, 2016
Poppy collectors in Wilshire were stunned last week after discovering a 2p coin they thought was a fake turned out to be a rare collector’s item worth up to £2,000. The coin, which is silver (in colour) instead of the usual copper was dropped into a collecting tin, it was handed into the bank as
Will the new £5 plastic notes cost you extra money!?
- May 31, 2016
The Bank of England will announce the details of a new £5 (Sir Winston Churchill) note on June 2nd with a release date of September 2016 , a new £10 note (Jane Austen) in 2017, and a new £20 (J.M.W. Turner) note by 2020. The problem with these new notes is that they’re made from a
Sending a funny/nice letter to waive flight cancellation charges
- May 31, 2016
Alex Hamberger (a proper American name) was boed on a flight to go and see his niece, unfortunately, he fell ill and went to the doctors who indicated he wasn’t well enough to fly. Hamberger had to pay $200 (about £140) to rebo on to another flight. Instead of giving American Airs a call, he
Man finds what he thinks is a chicken head in his lunch, the press of course go crazy over it, it actually is a chicken wing but a funny response from Tesco makes it worthwhile + what you should do if you find something suspect
- May 31, 2016
Alex Bax, 26, from Stepney, east London, found what loed to be chicken head in his £3 box of fried chicken wings that he grabbed from a Tesco Express on his lunch break, he was so disgusted that it had a ‘beak’ on it that he threw the box in the skip, after of course
University Student uses wrong train ticket and gets fined £562 (£2.20 if she had the right ticket)
- May 31, 2016
We all know a mate that has avoided buying the right ticket for a train. Parys Lanlehin, 20, who studies at The University of Nottingham was issued with a £20 penalty ticket on the Nottingham to Beeston train after she was travelling the wrong way on a return ticket. She was fined £220 with £300
DIY Home Automation / Alarm System
- May 30, 2016
Buying a full security system and home automation system isn’t cheap but buying and installing your own DIY version should give you functionality, better value for money and sensors that will be moveable to newer systems in the future. Here is a list of the products we use, they all work fairly well together but
Chap finds £50,000 Gold Nugget on Welsh Beach – Forced to give it to ‘the crown’
- May 27, 2016
Vincent Thurkettle, 60 found what has been described as the biggest ever gold nugget found in Britain. 5M below the water and 40M away from the Royal Charter shipwreck, which sank just to the north of the village of Moelfre on the north-east coast of Anglesey on October 26, 1859. Vincent had this to say:
Shock Bracelet that Electrocutes you when you spend too much money or eat sugary food
- May 27, 2016
*Straps to mates leg whilst passed out and drunk* This small black wrist strap which sells for £200 on los like any other activity tracker but this one uses a small electric zap (similar to a static shock), it ‘promises’ to remove your bad habits from your daily routine in a matter of hours
How to get a free upgrade to Business or First class
- May 27, 2016
Unlike American hotel receptions you can’t really give a backhander to a flight attendant, although it would be interesting to give it a go, you could of course, get married and hope they upgrade you when you arrive at the check-in desk or try and dress up smartly and travel alone (all of which may
The $20 Hotel Upgrade Trick
- May 27, 2016
In the US there is this thing called the ‘$20 hotel upgrade trick’, we’re curious to find out if you’ve ever tried similar and if it has ever worked. It’s very simple really, you arrive at the reception of your hotel to check in, greet the receptionist as you normally would and then place a
The email that will get you a free hotel upgrade 100% of the time
- May 27, 2016
Robert Gillespie, a 10ways user, commented on a post about how he has an e that he sends to get free upgrades, using it 4 times and getting 4 upgrades each time! “So basically search for the managers e, or someone who is in charge of reservations.. and send this e, making minor adjustments, this hotel, the
Our trip to Las Vegas and the Scams we saw
- May 27, 2016
We just got back from Las Vegas, it was an amazing trip (hope you didn’t notice we had gone) however two things stuck in my mind after returning, the fact we were on the same street about an hour before that lady drove into those innocent people and secondly the scammers we saw on the
Guy gets paid £1.41 when he tried to buy Jaffa Cakes – Doesn’t grass on the machine!
- May 27, 2016
Back in the day, around 4-5 years ago it was perfectly possible to do this quite often but then Tesco learned how to add up and removed the glitches until the other day when Josh Knight, 17, from Bristol paid £1 for his 59p Jaffa Cakes. The machine then spat out £1.41 change… Of course
10 ways to save money this summer if you’ve got kids
- May 26, 2016
1) Make a plan List the days you ‘need’ to do something and of course, leave a couple of days / afternoons free to relax. Setting up a ‘family’ calendar on your devices (e.g. within your iPhone / iGoogle account etc) is a superb way of feeling like you’re a 21st century family + it
VIP Club Ticket Scam in Las Vegas
- May 25, 2016
Fake or Free tickets being sold for money = easy profit for the scammers and tourists getting ripped off! Instead: Check out events on Tripadvisor and read the reviews from people who have been You may also like: Vegas: The 3 Card Monte Scam – How it works and how to avoid it! 10p bet
Is your ‘Smart’ TV watching you have sex and are scammers putting it online until you pay for removal?
- May 23, 2016
Revenge Porn is a horrific thing, it has landed many people in trouble both financially and at work etc. A new style of revenge porn is appearing on and this time you won’t even know you’ve been filmed, couples have been recorded in the ‘privacy’ of their own living rooms and had the content uploaded to
The Worst & Best Words to use in your CV / Resume
- May 23, 2016
Selling beard hair for a profit…
- May 19, 2016
A group of students from Bucks New Uni have started to sell……beard hair….. but have classed them as ‘Free Meal Tens’…… The money raised, and I quote, “go towards our Creative Advertising degree show to make ourselves lo sick as f*ck.” The idea, if you hadn’t already guessed, is to place the beard hair in
Heat your house from waste paper, leaflets and junk mail!
- May 12, 2016
This technique basically comprises of collecting a load of waste paper, leaves, grass clippings etc. Soaking them in water (ideally free rain water) and them pulping them into a paste and creating paper logs. They will burn for hours once you’ve got a fire starting and are an ideal way of saving money on buying
How to keep ‘your’ parking space free outside your house every time or around town if you don’t have cash
- May 11, 2016
What you many need: Buy a cone or multiple cones Some Fake Parking tickets Some cardboard boxes A large sign… Keep a gift ready to give Obviously, this is supposed to be taken as a je.
10 ways to save money or spend less time doing things as a student
- May 11, 2016
We asked 10ways users “If you could give one piece of advice to every new student this year what would it be?” Here are some of the best responses:
Saving money at Greggs (from some current employees)
- May 11, 2016
Grab the Greggs Rewards App, you get a free Birthday gift, often at least 1 or 2 freebies each month & various other discounts and savings. The policy is to not make custom sandwiches but if you are really nice about it they will happily swap ingredients in a sandwich and charge you for the
How to save money at Apple (from a current employee)
- May 11, 2016
Hi, just seen the great post from the Unilever employee and thought I’d add to the tips pile. I work for Apple Retail, and again, please keep my name out of the post. These might not be that useful for everyone, and not all are purely about money off, but can lead to decent one
Get free delivery with Currys/PCWorld
- May 11, 2016
Anonymous please I have a sneaky tip for you guys from my employer. If you have to buy a large kitchen appliance (washing machine fridge freezer coer etc) or a TV over 39 inches in store at Currys/Pcworld don’t pay for ivery! Just choose a day 2 weeks later, which is free, then give it
Starbucks UK – How to save money (from a current employee)
- May 11, 2016
Like in every job – there are people who are just there for the job, and people that genuinely enjoy it. The ones that genuinely enjoy it far outweigh the ones that don’t at Starbucks. The key issue is that most Starbucks stores in the UK are now franchised – because of this there is
Why you should photograph all your expensive possessions
- May 11, 2016
Take a photo of all your expensive possessions, their serial numbers & receipts Store the photos on Dropbox, or OneNote (i.e. the cloud/internet) &/or a USB stick or your computer. If you ever lose something or it’s stolen, knowing the serial & having proof of ownership will greatly help you, the Police & your
£100 Wedding Cheque Rejected by couple!
- May 11, 2016
Puzzledandpissedoff on Mumsnet explained about the wedding message they got, asking people to “please help me, what the hell do I say??” I recently attended an ex-colleague’s wedding where, in response to a request for cash gifts, I sent what I thought was a pretty decent cheque (£100 if it matters, though I can’t help
10 ways you’ve accidentally broken the law – How to avoid a fine!
- May 10, 2016
Nobody enjoys breaking the law but a few of these we didn’t know even existed. Hopefully, this saves someone a few quid in fines. 1) You can’t beep a car horn to tell someone off You can alert people that you’re there but being aggressive = illegal! Also, you cannot sound the horn in a
How To Avoid A Prostitute Pickpocket Scam (Prague)
- May 9, 2016
This happened to us in Prague, we ran screaming “they’re trying to steal out wallets” and hid from them like children hiding from each other! More examples: You may also like: The Worst Tourist Scam in Prague (because it preys on everyone) The Strip Club Scam (Prague) – Attacked and forced to pay £400 Get
Tesco pays £3000 in settlement with a race discrimination claim
- May 5, 2016
A mixed race child who brought a race discrimination claim as a result of being stopped and searched in Tesco has received £3,000 in settlement, this is the first settlement of this kind (we believe). The unnamed child was stopped and searched at the Maida Vale Tesco store on 2 November 2013. A retail assistant prevented him
Student given £3.1million overdraft spends £2,000,000+ before anyone noticed
- May 5, 2016
A 21-year-old student has been on a rather long (4 year) shopping spree after Westpac Bank (Australia) gave her an ‘unlimited’ overdraft aged 17, like all intelligent people she spent almost $3.3million on designer handbags and kept it a secret from everyone. When the authorities finally noticed she applied for an emergency Malaysian passport and tried to leave
Housemate wanted: Ensuite room in a £8,000,000 Penthouse just £1PW
- May 5, 2016
Are you all of the following? Aged 24-35 Open minded Needing a place to live for 6months-2years Available to move immediately? Ambitious or successful Enjoy partying, movies, chatting & generally hanging out Entrepreneurial and into Technology Enjoy getting drunk A Non-smer Not likely to bring back unwanted guests Enjoy the company of dogs (specifically chihuahuas)
Must read if travelling to the USA? Guy gets denied entry and forced to pay £500
- May 5, 2016
Vic Ryan went on holiday with his family to Florida but when they arrived at the airport to check-in he was denied his boarding pass because of a recent change to the Visa Waiver Programme in the US. one of those to be caught out by the change. Basically, on April 1st 2016
70-year old woman denied alcohol at Tesco – Got a £25 voucher
- May 5, 2016
Pamela Harrison, was shopping in a Plymouth Tesco store, she picked up a bottle of her favourite wine and a bottle of beer for her partner to accompany their evening roast, she was shopping with her Grandson, Will at the time and the two headed to the tills to pay, but at the checkout the cashier
Krispy Kreme Fakes ‘Confidential Internal Memo’ Email
- May 5, 2016
In an obvious marketing ploy Krispy Kreme have tried to pull the wool over their customer’s eyes by pretending to leak a ‘Confidential Internal Memo’ to everyone on their e newsletter list. We’ve just und. See for yourself below: (we’ve removed all the ‘important’ parts of the e)
272.3 million stolen email & passwords including Yahoo (40M), Hotmail (33M), Gmail (24M) but primarily Mail.ru (175M) are leaked
- May 4, 2016
The facts: Alex Holden, founder and chief information security officer of Hold Security found the leak, he is also the man that discovered the largest data breach of all time. Holden found the leak after he saw a young Russian hacker (now known as ‘the collector’) – bragging about the information haul in an on
Avoiding A Tour Package Scam in Rome
- May 4, 2016
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Stop unwanted adverts in your postbox!
- May 3, 2016
The Royal Mail ivers tons of ‘junk’ every week, often these items are unaddressed and are flyers/leaflets for businesses/services etc. For most people they just go straight in the recycling bin so are a complete waste of time, money and resources! How do I stop the Royal Mail junk ? Just to be clear, opting
10 ways to save money with a dash camera
- May 3, 2016
In the above video it shows a ‘crash for cash’ scam, the driver in the blue car slams on their brakes hoping the vehicle behind doesn’t have time to react and crashes into the rear of their car. Unfortunately, in this example the lorry stopped in time however the car behind it didn’t, so these
The Free Watch Scam
- May 2, 2016
This was originally written in 2016 but still in 2023, we see similar scams continuing! Updated: Jan 2023 Various free-watch websites have been going viral over the past few months, often they’re heavily promoted via social media ads. In reality, it’s technically not a complete scam as you may end up with a watch BUT
Restaurants could be forced to stop automatic service charges in a bid by the Government to stop unfair tipping practices
- May 2, 2016
Unite has been campaigning for action after complaining that some firms were counting tips as part of a worker’s pay. The Government have just announced a 2-month consultation on proposals on the issue to ensure it’s fair for everyone involved, ensuring that it’s obvious to consumers that ALL extra charges are optional on bills/reciepts and
The DIY guide to living in a Van
- April 29, 2016
New Scam: Phone call FROM 0845/0843 numbers costing £300!
- April 28, 2016
Ofcom (the people who regulate the telephones) have announced a new phone scam they’ve found where users ‘miss’ a call from an 0845 number but then get billed up to £300 for the call! Users are receiving phone calls lasting seconds but then getting charged for a 3 hour – 12 hour call back. What
10 ways to make music awesome in your house
- April 28, 2016
Improving the audio in your house may lead to parties at yours = More costs cleaning up etc BUT less spent on heating your house (people = free heat). Here are 10 ways we’ve improved our homes with audio, we’re not audio experts but these are things we’ve actually done and can guarantee they
Buying Cocaine in Prague Scam
- April 28, 2016
How to avoid a cocaine scam: don’t do cocaine!
Guy gets on train with no food service – Orders a Pizza to his carriage!
- April 27, 2016
This guy contacted Domino’s, who successfully ivered his ham, mushroom, beef and pineapple pizza mid train travel! This weekend, he found himself on a five-hour train journey from Glasgow to Sheffield without a food service on board and with not enough time to visit the nearest rip off Upper Crust / Burger King at the station
Quiz: Could you do what Kendall Jenner does and makes £85,000 – £205,000 per Instagram post?
- April 27, 2016
Social media is big business. So big in fact that a single Instagram photo could net Celebrities as much as £85,000 in seconds with others earning even . Top mos like Kendall and Gigi Hadid and their dear pal Cara evingne usually bring in anywhere between $125,000 [£85,000] to $300,000 [£205,000] for a single post on
How to go to the gym for free & get the best equipment without fail
- April 27, 2016
What you will need: A Red Polo Shirt & Clipboard (optional only if 2 of you want to go together) A er / A Laminator You may also like: What if there was a gym that was super expensive but you earned money back for every hour you worked out Local Gym ‘earns’ £84,000 a
How to make £320 by just being honest
- April 25, 2016
The phrase ‘Honesty is the best policy’ certainly was true for this guy from London. Jon was transferred $470 via Paypal from a Mr Stuart Edge (who happens to be a famous YouTuber) but instead of withdrawing the money and buying crates of Monkey Shoulder he responded explaining he thought it was a scam but checked and
The Strip Club Scam (Prague) – Attacked and forced to pay £400
- April 25, 2016
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Tesco Scraps Clubcard Boost (doubling of Clubcard Vouchers) but one last date to use it
- April 25, 2016
Tesco Clubcard Boost allowed you to double your vouchers in selected departments but now the retailer, who has recently been struggling with sales, have announced they will be stopping Clubcard Boost forever. Good news: Clubcard boost will return for one last time between 16th May to 26th June. Tesco stated: “We’re making changes to our
Breaking: BHS will go into liquidation – 11,000 jobs lost
- April 25, 2016
UPDATE 2nd June 2016: BHS is to go into liquidation (the company is closing for good) with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs! None of the offers from any of company to buy the company were acceptable. The administrators (people who have to find someone to buy the company) Duff & Phelps had this
Student makes rather awesome looking food for FREE – He tells us the secrets!
- April 24, 2016
Jos Banham, 24 who is studying at UWE (Bristol) manages to eat for pretty much £0 most weeks, we’ve adapted his article from the Tab to give you a mini guide of his tips & tricks + a few of our own. 10ways warning: People in the past have been arrested and charged for doing
Another Facebook Scam: Thomas Cook
- April 23, 2016
Another day, another obvious scam that thousands of people have fallen for. This is exactly the same as: Project X Freshers Tour Total Wipeout Scam Branded Warehouse Clothing Sale But, this time, it’s from a Fake Thomas Co page. How do we know it’s a scam? Isn’t it obvious? The points that make it an obvious
How to Sneak into a Sports Game, Get Free Alcohol & Food + get a free souvenir to take home
- April 23, 2016
Obviously, this is border against the law and you risk getting banned for life but you might save yourself £50-£400 on tickets so it might be worth it… Things you will need: A baby bottle Some crayons A piece of A3 Paper A napkin A match Disclaimer: Don’t actually do this! You may also like:
Parking on Pavements could soon land you a £70 fine!
- April 21, 2016
Ministers are planning to extend the current ban that stops drivers parking on the pavement in London to the rest of the UK with the aim to raise public funding create ‘safer streets and encourage people to walk’. Obviously, the plans are good in some respects and they’re being welcomed by road safety campaigners and
£50,000 a year to look after 3 Twitter accounts – Only issue is your boss I’m pretty sure could legally behead you*
- April 20, 2016
The details: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum depending on experience Department: Private Secretary’s Office 37.5 hours per week Engage a worldwide audience (3.32 million followers) Provide digital and editorial leadership to a small team of digital media specialists Experience of managing and editing high profile websites, social media and other digital formats Comprehensive benefits package,
UPDATE: Now 8 Children have died because of IKEA furniture and the lack of people reading the instructions!
- April 20, 2016
Toddler Ted McGee was tragically crushed to death by IKEA furniture, unfortunately, this is now the 3rd incident [Update October 2017, now 8 children] with this style of IKEA furniture. The main problem seems to stem from people not installing the safety devices, that screw these objects to the walls. It is something that has
The Truth Behind The Pickpocket Team Scam (earning £1000+ a day)
- April 20, 2016
Basically: Keeping your wallet in your back makes you an idiot How do I avoid them? Watch this Watch all 32 episodes of Scam City You may also like: 40 Tourist Scams To Avoid! How to find the BEST flight prices to ANY location This Legend refused to pay £45 charge to check-in extra luggage on
The Vegas Casino Scam – Tips from a pro con artist
- April 20, 2016
Video: How to avoid the Black Widow Scam (hot girl approaches you at a bar, eventually asks to go back to your room, drugs you & robs him)
- April 19, 2016
How to get decent furniture on the cheap
- April 19, 2016
First of all. Make a plan & roughly measure. Buying furniture can take ages, especially if you’ve got take something back because it doesn’t fit! Make a small drawing of the room and any obvious measurements that are needed a decent tape measure is probably a must. If you’re feeling particularly ‘designery’ then try RoomSketcher
Legendary Amazon Customer Service Chat
- April 19, 2016
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Video: How Cash Machine Scammers Work & how you can avoid them!
- April 19, 2016
The Facts: Up to 2,500 Britons are victims of fraud at ATMs every week £27.3 million every year is cheated out of British cardholders at cashpoints One 93-year old victim had £23,000 taken from him in December 2015 by scammers using a distraction scam Card fraud, including telephone scams and cloned cards, is on the increase
New Tinder Scam
- April 18, 2016
I’m sure we’ve all had a dodgy date, but when you’ve had a few drinks and you get invited back to their place most people would think A) I’m onto a winner or B) I may get murdered tonight but the last thing you would expect is to arrive a sales meeting! The problem with
50 ways successful people live on their own terms.
- April 18, 2016
Explained: When you order something ALWAYS order 1 & then another instead of 2
- April 18, 2016
The same applies to all sorts of foodstuffs etc. You may also like: Only British people will find these money realities funny Buy products cheap and sell high Never waste Nutella with this awesome technique
How to quickly sew on a button = Less likely to throw out your favourite old clothes
- April 18, 2016
The Knot that may save your life one day – Quick, Free & Easy tutorial
- April 18, 2016
Buy decent Paracord (ideal for survival / DIY / camping) It’s called Paracord because it is/was used in the suspension s of parachute cords, it’s now used by the public & military the world over for a general purpose utility cord. Buy paracord 550 on Buy paracord 550 on eBay (better selection but be
50 interior life hacks to improve your house on the cheap
- April 18, 2016
32 epic ways to cheat on a test
- April 18, 2016
This is designed as a bit of fun, not to be taken seriously. You may also like: Learn to Hustle! (4:51 video) Learn how to read at 600 words per minute… Learn to touch type for free
Watch Porn for 6 weeks and get paid £2,350… Your dream job?
- April 17, 2016
Applicant will be known as ‘Porn Jay’, and put together mix of audio clips Successful applicant to be given a computer, DVDs and private work space The right applicant must be experienced at watching porn £2,350 salay for six week work Thousands of applicants so far Kristian, who owns The Hornsleth Bar, in Aarhus told the
Dolmio & Uncle Bens (owned by Mars, as in Mars Bar) have told the public that even their sauces are full of bad things (high salt, sugar &/or fat content) & you should only ever eat 1 serving per week!
- April 16, 2016
Dolmio & Uncle Bens are now to be known as ‘Occasional’ products instead of ‘Everyday’ due to the brands owners announcing the high levels of sugar, salt &/or fat contents in the seemingly healthy products. Ben Reynolds, deputy co-ordinator of food and farming alliance Sustain said: “Companies are trying to scramble to show they can
Did you know the Police pay £20 to have your photo/video taken?
- April 16, 2016
Viper Police database tour around Universities, local community centres etc giving students (& any other people) £20 cash for having their photo taken. Lasting just 5 minutes, it could give you a theoretical £/hr wage of £240, however, it seems some Police forces try and only pay people £5-£10 for it. You need to get
Government warns about Hearing aid batteries that can set fire
- April 15, 2016
Fire + Hearing aids brings up an awful picture in our brains. All ZeniPower mercury-free hearing aid batteries – low risk of batteries exploding during use or if depleted Device details Only batteries with best before dates of ’08-2018’ and ‘09-2018’ are affected. If you purchased these batteries from NHS Supply Chain, their codes (NPC)
Only British people will find these money realities funny
- April 15, 2016
Feeling accomplished if you can get your petrol/diesel spend dead on the pound at pump including wiggling nozzle for last few drops. Trying the cash machine anyway when the person in front of you say that it isn’t working. Always asking for ‘a few’ BBQ sauces at McDonalds in the hope they give you
14 free ways to look great in photos without the need for endless filters, expensive plastic surgery or a professional photographer
- April 15, 2016
Loing great in photos can positively impact various aspects of life. In terms of career, having professional and polished photos can convey confidence and competence, which can help make a good impression on potential employers, clients, or colleagues. Additionally, having a solid on presence, including high-quality photos, can help boost visibility and attract opportunities.
Guy drops KFC on floor *world cries*, he doesn’t eat it & gets £80 fine
- April 15, 2016
On April 7th this photo went viral: With the caption ‘It was strewn across the pavement at 6.30am and, as of then, hadn’t been eaten by birds or foxes.’ Of course the internet went into ‘Let’s find the culprit / poor person that lost out on the wonders that is KFC’ mode The internet
Warning: This will annoy you – 10 spoilt rich kids
- April 15, 2016
At least someone told her! Now clean your room, Marlena. (Source) I got an Apple and a box of paints.... [Source] Be my friend. I will get you free stuff! OK. Why can't parents just understand their kids. We don't want to be taken to awesome places. "My parents bought me a new face! How
17-year old gets given £1.7 million in cars by parents – Rolls-Royce, two Bentleys, two Mercedez-Benzs, a Range Rover Vogue and a Porsche
- April 15, 2016
We’re not ones to get jealous but we wouldn’t say no to just one of these cars. At aged 17, I’m pretty sure this chap will be rather needy when he doesn’t get his own way with pretty much anything in the future. Jack says: ‘I’m used to people being jealous of me – whether
I need a new funny Wifi name – What can I use?
- April 15, 2016
Loing for the Best Wifi Routers / Internet Plugs / Switch gear? Asus RT-N66U – What we use TP-LINK TL-SG108 8-Port Metal Gigabit Ethernet Switch TP-LINK PA411KIT AV500 500 Mbps Power Adapter Starter Kit- Twin Pack Via Imgur
RECALL: 9 mixed fuses – Poundworld = Possibility of overheating and fire.
- April 15, 2016
Poundworld have had to recall this Nine pack of mixed fuses due to potential fire hazards. Category: Other Plugs And Cables Product name: Nine mixed fuses – sold at Poundworld Brand: Poundworld Product Code: H-28570 Barcode: 5050577285701 Recall date(s): 14/04/2016 Description: Poundworld has identified a potential safety issue with the above product. Risk: Possibility of
How to sew on a button
- April 14, 2016
Supermarkets are hiding food from you in the hope you don’t buy it!
- April 14, 2016
“I’m not sure if anyone’s ever posted this before so apologies if they have! Often in large supermarkets you can find items at lower prices or in larger sizes by checking the world food sections. A great example of this is tinned chickpeas. 55p for asda’s own brand or four for £1 in the world
Asda Recalls Cheap Alcohol due to Glass Fragments inside!
- April 14, 2016
Asda Carta Blanc Superior White Rum 70cl – £10.50 Barcode: 2113470 Lot codes: L525756 and L528656 Asda Refined Dark Navy Rum 70cl – £10.50 Barcode: 2113467 Lot codes: L525856 and L531556 Liberty Ship Superior White Rum 70cl – £10 Barcode: 506011632053 Lot codes: L528656, L601156 and L525756 Liberty Ship Superior Dark Rum 70cl – £10
How to Repair a hole in a door
- April 11, 2016
Spending a fortune on getting someone in to do this or risk losing your rental deposit over a job that takes 30mins-2hrs to fix? You will need: A scraper or other object that can scrap & a sharp knife Sandpaper Plasterboard Filler or Expanding Foam Canister Decorators Mesh Some matching paint An axe (not recommended) Follow
Thorpe Park Tickets for 12p (yes £0.12) – A further 4,000 tickets released
- April 11, 2016
UPDATE (April 11th): Email from Thorpe Park On Friday 25 March 2016, our 12p ticket sale went live too early. This is the last thing we wanted, and understandably it left you frustrated and annoyed that your chances of winning may have been affected. We could continue to apologise, but actions speak louder than words.
How to make your own Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset (Quad Core i5 or above recommended)
- April 11, 2016
In this tutorial we explain how to build your own “Oculus Rift” and you will be able to play the most famous first-person games on VR MODE. First of all we all need to appreciate what Virtual Reality is! Watch this video (NSFW) What do we need? A PC (quad core i5 or higher recommended) [Try
Tesco to accept Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons
- April 11, 2016
From today (Monday 11 April) customers shopping in Tesco stores will be able to use Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons to get money off their Tesco shopping. Last week, Sainsbury’s announced that it would end the scheme [on 26th April]. and would no longer offer customers any guarantee around the price they charge. Sainsbury’s say they’re removing the scheme
The Sun £15 Holiday Codes (April 2016)
- April 8, 2016
Boing opens for Priority code holders/Premium perks members Friday April 8th here… Friday, April 8th – Open for Priority Saturday, April 9th – Open for Non-Priority code holders/Premium Perks members can bo from Saturday 9th April The codes: KEYS (Bonus code) BEND WAVY COSY PLAY KNOT RING C6X3 Where do I add the codes? Bo on Previous Boers on http://10ws.co/1SFqmzs New
Guy gets parking ticket, checks dash cam footage and sees attendant moving no parking sign. Complains and gets refund.
- April 8, 2016
Harvey Saunders, 41 from Hull got a parking ticket but checked his dash camera (you should all have one) and noticed the traffic warden had actually moved the no-parking cone to where his car was parked! The £70 fine was rejected by Saunders and the footage shown to the council, the footage was filmed on
£20,000 worth of Jammie Dodgers stolen
- April 8, 2016
Five men have been sentenced to jail terms of between 16 and 44 months for the theft of a trailer containing £20,000 worth of Jammie Dodgers (estimated to be 240,000 Jammie Dodgers). The court heard that the gang traveled from Liverpool to Gwent on the 17th June 2015 to carry out the theft, gaining access to
Could you tell if a pint of beer is ‘off’?
- April 7, 2016
A report by Cask Marque has found that a third of us are being served through dirty pipes in the pub. The report says: ‘If you have dirty beer s and murky loing, foul tasting warm beer, you will soon have an empty pub,’ ‘When a clean is overdue wastage levels increase due to the
Bristol Garage takes £40K car on a joyride – All captured on dash camera! £1,500 ‘bribe’ turned down so they blocked him from getting his car serviced!
- April 7, 2016
David Argust to his car into his Mercedes dealership in Bristol, he later saw footage on the dash camera showing the car being driven around Bristol on a 10-minute ‘joyride’, with the car breaking the speed limits multiple times. Just to rub salt into wounds David, a chauffeur from Bristol has now been banned from
50 ways to be successful
- April 7, 2016
Man complains to Vue on social & get’s a response + 14,000 people agreeing with him!
- April 7, 2016
We all think about complaining when we feel ripped off but Dean Mcquade from York probably want’s expecting his post to get 14,000 likes & over 1000 s but now Vue have responded. W I’m no penny pincher & after been at work all week, when it gets to the weekend I want to do
£750 van = rent free home
- April 6, 2016
Jamie Waddington, cancelled his £800-a-month rental property and purchased a LDV Convoy van. Then converted it with his Dad to include: Skylight Shelving Working kitchen Fold out bed Rustic wooden interior Carved handles Fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector. Jamie, 25, from Leeds also works for farmers in exchange for food/drink whilst only spending £10-a-week
Latest Taiwanese money saving fashion trend…
- April 4, 2016
This is one of the most thrifty clothing ideas ever, so cheap that everyone can afford it…but a little chilly in this UK ‘summer’ we fear. This ‘craze’ seems to have started back at the end of August with a few popular Taiwanese girls posting rather revealing photos of themselves wearing basically one plastic bag
Beatrix Potter 50p coins selling for £670 on eBay. Have you got one (or one of the other coins)?
- April 3, 2016
You may remember our post about coins being worth than their face value, well recently these Beatrix Potter coins have been selling for as much as £670 (but most likely £35-£100). The coins were only circulated in the Lake District last week, the Peter Rabbit coin will be followed by coins featuring three characters
McDonalds, KFC, Subway & other staff tell us what you shouldn’t order
- March 31, 2016
These are all quotes from supposedly current/ex employees, we question some of the responses and remember most are from US stores where we believe food hygiene is less regulated. Those hidden menus Anything off of the “Hidden Menu.” Most people working don’t know how to make it and you’ll probably just receive a giant glob
Crazy London: London Air now being put in jars and ‘sold’ for £19.99 + £10 P&P!
- March 31, 2016
London, you know the city that is well known for healthy fresh air…. has a l boy entrepreneur bottling up ‘fresh’ air into what appears to be IKEA style jars from areas around London. We’re 50/50 on whether this is a je but we will continue just in case it’s a real business… Selling at £19.99
Do you have a VHS tape worth £1,500? + 24 others worth as low as £300!
- March 31, 2016
Not only are old copies of Harry Potter worth money but now LoveAntiques.com have got an expert investor to give us all some tips + a large list of 25 VHS tapes that could be worth up to £1,500! Investor tips: Avoid common mainstream titles that were released on labels such as Cinema Club and
How to get your parcel delivered to you and not ‘Returned to Depot’
- March 30, 2016
We all hate having to drive/walk to go and get your parcel from the depot! Here are 10 ways to get your parcel today! 1) Bribery 2) Get them to put the parcel around the back… 3) or even under the front door mat 4) Or over the fence 5) Or get it chucked upstairs to
HomeBargains Paternity Tests a huge hit with £500,000 in profit! (as used by Jeremy Kyle) + how to get it cheaper!
- March 30, 2016
290 HomeBargains stores stock the £4.99 (+£99 when you send it off) Paternity Tests. AlphaBiolabs a Warrington based company has sold the DIY home kits for 18 months at the retailer and has seen ‘fantastic sales figures’ [circa 3000 sales] even though it’s actually £4.99 cheaper to buy it directly from their website… David Thomas, boss
Will we see people making a profit from selling their space in the Tesla Model 3 car queues?
- March 30, 2016
Every iPhone launch day we see groups of men & women with bundles of iPhones in their arms either to instantly sell the phones on (for an easy £30-£150 profit) or to take to stores like CEX who generally will always give a higher price a day or so after launch. The Tesla Mo 3 car is
SCAM: Project X Freshers Tour
- March 30, 2016
64 events in 7 days. Even the best events companies would struggle to do that! How can we help stop the scammers? Go to the pages / events and report them as scams The fake pages: https://www..com/ProjextX.FreshersTour/ & https://www..com/Project-X-Freshers-Tour-2016-1009895982414754/ List of events: https://www..com/Project-X-Freshers-Tour-2016-1009895982414754/events/ & https://www..com/ProjextX.FreshersTour/posts/104117896656622:0 Why do the scammers do it? Just like the Total Wipeout Scam,
Free Holidays, Free Hotel Rooms, Free Car Rental & an Asshole – Guy changes name to Raven Felix Null to glitch computer systems
- March 30, 2016
The term “Null” is associated with a value zero (i.e. nothing, empty or void). Having a name like Raven Felix Null is bound to raise a few eyebrows but it’s also bren a few computer systems along the way. Some of the free stuff includes: 7 nights at 7 different hotels A month of free AT&T
10 ways to improve your house on the cheap
- March 29, 2016
Even if you don’t own your house you can improve it with a few minutes work and these tips start from £0! 1) Lighting LED strip lights or LED bulbs can transform a room, for instance behind the TV, below the kitchen counters or around your bed. LED RGB light strips with Remote £18.99 LED
This Legend refused to pay £45 charge to check-in extra luggage on Easyjet flight
- March 29, 2016
We all hate airs due to their restrictive rules and often expensive fees but Matt Botten wasn’t having any of it. On the outbound trip to Reykjavik, Iceland from Gatwick, London he was faced with a £45 excess charge for his bag, so he just emptied the bag there and then and put the clothes on.
£15 Uber journey costs £112.17 – How to get a refund (ideal for drunken trips)
- March 29, 2016
Daniel Kaizen, 26, from London was a tad drunk and ordered an Uber (taxi) from Old Street to Wood Green, however, he fell asleep and once he we he found a large £102.17 charge for a journey that should have cost around £15. The Uber driver had decided to take him east to Barking before following
Make your own Amazon Echo with a Raspberry Pi
- March 28, 2016
What is Echo? It’s your own hands-free personal assistant, think Siri or ‘OK, Google’ but in your house. You can programme it to complete tasks, e.g. say ‘Alexa, turn off the lights’ and it will turn them off (as long as you’ve got internet enabled lighting)’ Why not just buy Echo? You can’t
Farmers and customers outraged at Tesco’s latest fake farm names
- March 26, 2016
Tesco says every product in their new range comes from ‘known farms’, but with a little research, you can tell the labels are fake. The list of fake ‘farm’s: Beef – Boswell Farms Chicken – Willow Farms Pork – Woodside Farms Salad – Nightingale Farms Vegetables – Redmere Farms Imported Fruit – Suntrail Farms Berries,
‘Buy as you view’ company ordered to pay nearly £1million in compensation to customers!
- March 24, 2016
The company that actively promotes a £369.99 TV that will cost you £737.88…. (over 3 years due to the interest rates) has rightly come under fire by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not for that ‘amazing’ deal on the TV but because they were remotely restricting access to their customers TVs if they hadn’t paid
New iPhone Setting that could help you sleep better (+ alternatives for Android + Laptops etc)
- March 23, 2016
We’ve discussed F.lux (our favourite free PC/Mac software) tons in the past & FINALLY Apple have copied added the feature to their iPhones, after many years of complaints by owners, including us. The ‘New’ Apple Setting known as ‘Night Shift’ changes the colour temperature (not the brightness) of your screen to better suit the time
Oxfam inundated with used Fifty Shades of Grey Books – Pleading with the public for “no more”
- March 23, 2016
With enough copies to build their own fully working sex dungeon (see photo), Oxfam in Swansea are now resorting to selling the bos to be turned into pulp, presumably after disinfecting the copies… Mr Broadhurst the stores manager said: ‘We appreciate all the donations – but less Fifty Shades and sixties and seventies vinyl would
How to claim a uniform tax refund for FREE
- March 23, 2016
If you’re requested to wear a uniform at work and you have to wash it, repair it or replace it then you should be entitled to a partial tax refund. Hundreds of occupations are valid e.g. Nurse, Police Officer, Builder, Pilot, Blacksmith, Labourer, Motor Mechanic, Fire Fighter, Forestry Worker and loads . Who can apply?
How to sneak into a Posh Pool Party when on holiday
- March 22, 2016
How to cut to any card in a deck of cards (i.e. how to get your mate to win a bet on cards)
- March 22, 2016
A quick and easy card trick to impress your friends. Get another friend to bet against your mate and you could help them or yourself to a free drink at a bar. The best trick to earn free beer: You may like these: Could you tell if a pint of beer is ‘off’? 10 ways
Amazon are about to turn off the internet on several thousand Kindles
- March 21, 2016
have warned Kindle customers of a Critical Software Update for Kindle E-Readers and if the update isn’t done by 22nd March 2016 the device will not connect to the internet (stopping you from browsing the Kindle store etc). To update your Kindle once connected to Wi-Fi: From the Home screen of your Kindle, select
How to Memorise a full deck of cards (can use this technique to remember pretty much anything)
- March 18, 2016
This technique is obviously good for memorising a full set of cards, however, that has limited uses. For further learning watch this:
How to win a drinking race (i.e. how to get free drinks from your mates)
- March 18, 2016
What you will need A bottle A long bendy straw (or 2 straws pushed together) A pint glass Ensure you tell them they can’t move the bottle Some mates who haven’t watched the video… Remember to drink responsibly. You may also like: 10 ways to reuse beer mats / labels How to reseal a bottle
Argos Recalls 3 Tablets due to electrical shocks
- March 17, 2016
Argos UK have recalled (today 17th March 2016) 3 x Tablet Computers due to a risk of electric shock due to possibility that the three-pin attachment on the supplied charger may detach during use, exposing live parts. Alba 7 Inch 8GB tablet Sold from July 2015 – March 2016 Cat Number 447/8975 Alba 8 Inch
Free Electricity from the Sun (starting from just £20)
- March 17, 2016
I won't bore you with the details of how solar panels work but basically you set them up and they generate energy that you can instantly use or store with batteries for use later. Here are your options: 1) Solar PV for your house (£4000+) With a large upfront cost of £4000-£8000 for a 4-9KW
Key points from The Budget 2016
- March 16, 2016
“A budget for the next generation” – George Osborne Here are the basics and what we think is relevant: Savings: The lifetime ISA announced – from April 2017 anyone under the age of 40 can set one up, max saving of £4000 each year, for every £4 saved Gov will give you £1 (every year until
How to speed up your iPhone (no jailbreak needed)
- March 16, 2016
This little glitch speeds up your iPhone no end: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility Reduce Motion (Turn On) Turn on AssistiveTouch button Move AssistiveTouch button to the bottom right of the screen Bring up spotlight search, as soon as AssistiveTouch button moves ABOVE keyboard press the screen That should work, if not keep
Guy declared dead for 14 minutes, wakes up, buys scratch-card, wins $27,000 car. TV crew ask him to reenact win, he scratches & wins a further $250k!
- March 16, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5MqxcKdV8 Do you play the lottery?No, it's a tax on the stupidEvery weekOccasionally where there is a large jackpotEvery few weeks Vote
Xbox introduces Cross Network Play (e.g. Xbox Gamers Vs PC Gamers) but will Sony follow?
- March 15, 2016
Microsoft has announced that ANY game could be played on Xbox against PC & PS4 gamers. Finally allowing for mates with different consoles to play the same games together HOWEVER Sony haven’t announced any integration YET. The problem will be if Sony decides against the decision, which wouldn’t surprise us considering the long domination Sony
Follow your dreams – Be like Ron Wealsley instead of being like Hermione Granger
- March 15, 2016
Woman walks into Asda, does her shopping and leaves without ‘paying’ after 2 online orders fail to arrive
- March 15, 2016
Danni Leadbeater, a nursery nurse from Clayton got charged £50 for her Asda Grocery ivery but the order was cancelled, she reordered for the next day and the second order was cancelled as well, however, both occasions she was charged and Asda stated it would be 7-10 days for a refund on the previous orders.
The major supermarkets + tons of other brands pledge to reduce food waste by 20% by 2025
- March 15, 2016
Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) have launched a voluntary agreement that 98 organisations have agreed to, 93% of the grocery market have signed the 10-year agreement WRAP said the agreement – Courtauld phase 4 – would see the resource intensity of the UK’s food and drink fall by one-fifth, bringing an estimated £20 billion
How to turn your Apple Watch (£399) into a Gold Apple watch (£9500)
- March 15, 2016
Good old Casey Neistat showing us a good way of saving money. Apple now do a ‘Gold’ Aluminum cheaper watch but guess you could still use this technique for other colours etc. You will need: An Apple Watch or JL or Gold Spray Paint A decent knife Some masking tape Obviously this may void
New Scam: Branded Warehouse Clothing Sale
- March 15, 2016
Just like the idiots that did the ‘Total Wipeout Scam 2016‘ this scam appears to be doing exactly the same thing. They get people to become interested in an event (often in major uni cities across the country, that just so happen to be around the same date, normally during freshers week). Then near the
Free Soundtracks that help you get things done
- March 14, 2016
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A weeks worth of shopping (£349 in Germany Vs £3.52 Butane)
- March 14, 2016
Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio travelled the world spending $600,000 taking photographs of families across the world and asking them to buy a normal weeks worth of food. This is what they found: 1. The Melander family of Bargteheide (Germany) Food for a 4-person family, cost: $ 500.07 (£349) 2. The Kutten-Kass family from Erpeldange
Glitch at Quiksilver, Roxy & DC-Shoes
- March 11, 2016
Prices on Quiksilver, Roxy & DC-Shoes have the tendency to drop further when you add items to basket, here is a moster list of products NOTE: You MUST add to basket to see the lower price! Quiksilver: NEW BURST – Accessories – Bags – Backpack – Was: £ 35 – Now: £ 10.50 (70% off)
“All credit card PIN numbers in the World leaked” – nearly 11% of the 3.4 million passwords are 1234
- March 9, 2016
… nearly 11% of the 3.4 million passwords tested are 1234 !!! Datagenetics got hold of 3.4 million leaked 4-digit pins, they then did some pin number analysis to give us the worst and best pins. Obviously, by doing this they’ve inevitably made the best pins some of the worst, however this is what they found
Apple Mac: First ever Ransomware Virus (demands £282) – Known as KeRanger
- March 7, 2016
Since Friday 4th March, Apple Mac users have been targeted in a ‘first of this kind’ Ransomware attack known as “KeRanger”, basically, a virus that encrypts all of your data and then forces you to pay ($400, roughly £282) to unlock it or it etes the data. Once your computer is infected it takes 3
Consumer Rights Act 2015 Explained (replaces Sale of Goods Act 1979)
- March 6, 2016
The Consumer Rights Act came into force on 1 October 2015, if you purchased something prior to this date the Sale of Goods Act 1979 applies to your purchase so please read that instead. This law was changed to make it clearer for consumers and to ensure they feel safer buying from retailers & service providers,
How to make an Android Smart Mirror [DIY project]
- March 5, 2016
You can pick up fairly cheap Android Tablets from as little as £25-£40. What do I need? Lenovo Tab 2 A7 7 Inch 8GB Wi-Fi Tablet or Android 4.4 7″ Chinese Tablets two-way mirror plastic (see-through) – Try these double-stick tape velcro tape black construction paper (or dark file folder) packing tape scissors power run to your
Do you think all supermarkets in the UK should do this?
- March 5, 2016
Since this video French law has changed and they now forbid supermarkets from wasting food, meaning any left over food MUST go to charity. Thanks (in part) to this video and consumer pressure Asda, Morrisons & Waitrose now sell ‘wonky’ veg in the hope of giving tons of wasted fruit/veg a chance on the shop
Total Wipeout Scam (yes another stupid Facebook scam)
- March 5, 2016
UPDATE: We've got the form they setup deleted + many of you have reported them to the authorities. Read the full update Remember Open Air Cinema, Big Water Slide, 'Radio 1's Big Weekend in your city' events that pop up every few months with thousands of people claiming to be interested well this is another one of
BBC iPlayer will soon be a paid for service (for everyone)
- March 4, 2016
Previously those without a TV licence didn’t have to pay for one if they were only accessing catch-up TV however it seems things are soon to change if the secretary of state for culture and media gets his way. “The BBC works on the basis that all who watch it pay for it. Giving a free ride
How to (properly) use Google
- March 2, 2016
12 ways to stay inspired
- March 2, 2016
How to perfectly match a suit with a pair of shoes
- March 2, 2016
How to store your groceries (to extend their life)
- March 1, 2016
Tricks companies play so you eat more and more and more of their products
- March 1, 2016
To start off, the image above contains fruit, we’ve got a confession it has no reason to be on this page but fruit doesn’t get promoted by any large companies so we thought we would do our little bit. Eat fruit and veg instead of processed crap. Update: We’ve had it confirmed that fruit and
Is my Harry Potter Book worth £26,700? All the details here
- March 1, 2016
Before you get excited most likely your bos are going to be worth at best a few quid (if that), if they’re older bos then most likely the sentimental value will outweigh the monetary value. HOWEVER there is a small chance your bo is one of the rare mised or first edition bos and if
10ways to Save Money on Your Flights…
- February 29, 2016
This is a guest post by Sunshine Stacey. Don’t fix your dates… Flying on quiet days (e.g. midweek) often will get you the best flight prices, if you’re planning a City Break check out flights on Tuesday and Wednesday. For longer holidays don’t just search for 7 or 14 nights, often than not you
Finally a job I can do! – Netflix need 3 people to travel around Europe snapping photos!
- February 29, 2016
Netflix has 3 jobs up for grabs, the actual job titles are ‘Grammaster’, you basically travel to various European film locations and snap some photos to on Instagram. Grammasters will travel for two weeks, visiting the sets of popular shows, films, and even Netflix originals. Make some money! Earn as much as $2000(£1435)/week while
Amazon To Sell Morrisons’ Groceries Online
- February 29, 2016
Morrisons have announced a supply partnership with . The fourth largest UK food retailer will offer hundreds of fresh and frozen food items direct to customers (via Pantry). Morrisons s were up than 4.4% after the announcement (generally a good sign in the confidence of the new idea). The expanded service
10 ways to reuse beer mats / labels
- February 28, 2016
Make an awesome table (contains beer labels & mats) [Source] Make some decent artwork [Source] Make an awesome tray [Source] Or this awesome tray (instructions) [Source] Make a Motorbike / Phone Stand [Source] Make some decent artwork [Source] Build an awesome house from beer mats (to him 3 months) [Source] This IKEA DIY Table [Source]
How water can make you thin + tons of other benefits
- February 28, 2016
[Still happening 2 years on] EE & O2 customers getting charged for Emoji via SMS
- February 25, 2016
EE Customers have been left outraged as they’ve been faced with large unexpected bills due to ‘recent’ changes. EE states they’ve warned customers but judging by our inbox this hasn’t happened or hasn’t been obvious enough, another post has gone viral recently alerting people to it. Kimberley contacted EE on our behalf to confirm what
A few ways to relieve back pain without paying for a massage or seeing an osteopath
- February 25, 2016
10 ways to check if a house is right for you + find out details on the area, crime rate, neighbours etc
- February 24, 2016
Moving into a property is one of the biggest commitments someone can make, these are some of the things we do when moving. Check the crime rate with Police.uk Check the pollution levels (diesel fumes = awful for your health) Speak to the neighbours & people walking around nearby, just be honest and tell them you’re
10 ways people will try and rip you off when buying online
- February 24, 2016
Please note: This list is not exhaustive, there are HUNDREDS of other ways people will try and rip you off. Read this scan section for . The fake product inside another Common with USB memory cards & Hard drives purchased direct from the far East (China etc). They place a smaller and cheaper memory stick
How do I check cash is real and not counterfeit
- February 24, 2016
Simple ways to check: Lo for raised text and markings Feel the paper Lo for the metallic thread Check the watermark A UV lamp (don’t use the small keyring versions) Remember bank notes increase in size, £50 notes are bigger than £20, £20 are bigger than £10 and so on… I’ve found a counterfeit note,
I’ve purchased something but I think it might be a stolen item, what do I do?
- February 24, 2016
First of all it’s important to realise that if you purchased something from someone and you didn’t realise it was stolen, you’ve done nothing illegal. HOWEVER, it’s vital to A) check the item wasn’t stolen & B) if you have any suspicion report it to the Police (dial 101) NEVER keep the item, NEVER return
20 ways to have an awesome date (most of which are cheap and will save you money)
- February 24, 2016
10 ways to deal with viral video: We speak with Viral Video Expert (with 156million views)
- February 24, 2016
We often see viral videos getting quickly licenced by companies such as ViralHog, Jukin Media etc, but do you really need them? We contacted David to find out the truth behind these licensing companies and if they’re really needed. Remember this video? Well we speak with the creator on how to 10 ways to deal
Massive Recall on Chocolates (Mars, Snickers, Celebrations etc)
- February 24, 2016
Mars Funsize and Milky Way Funsize bars, Snickers Miniatures, some variety packs and Celebrations boxes with best before dates ranging from 8 May 2016 and 2 October 2016 are affected by the recall, and should not be eaten. Mars Chocolate UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling products produced in the Netherlands that possibly contain pieces
10 ways to start an awesome hobby for under £25
- February 21, 2016
Learn a new language Sites like duolingo & Memrise offer free courses Knitting (not just for old women) Making something from scratch is very rewarding, making something you may wear is even rewarding. [Video] Learn to pick a lock Think of it as a game, not a way of learning to be a criminal. This
How to remove permanent marker from everything [Infographic]
- February 21, 2016
How to fold a t-shirt in 2 seconds (+ 4 other fast methods)
- February 21, 2016
Saving a few seconds each t-shirt doesn’t sound like much but multiply that over your lifetime and you may just find yourself with hours of extra time, ideal if you want to sit for longer in front of the TV watching reruns of Impractical Jers for instance! The pinch and fold The pinch and fold
Sell cans of air for £80 each
- February 21, 2016
Leo De Watts has been collecting air from the UK and selling it to wealthy Chinese people who want to breath fresh air, they’ve already sold over 100 jars! “the Gucci of air” Customers have a choice of air from various parts of the UK, including Yorkshire, Dorset and Somerset, and Leo’s sister Francesca explains
How to make Charcoal + tons of other ways to survive without modern technology
- February 20, 2016
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. Making Charcoal Making a Cord Drill & Pump Drill Make a sling Building a Thatched Roofed
Have you ever stolen / ‘borrowed’ a glass from a pub?
- February 20, 2016
Have you ever stolen / 'borrowed' a glass from a pub? (Anonymous Poll)Yes, most of my pint glasses at home are from pubsYes, but only 1 or 2No, but I've been temptedNo, stealing is stealingVote
How to tie a decent knot!
- February 19, 2016
I’m not sure why but being able to tie a decent knot makes me feel like I could take on the world, you know like Putin riding a bear sort of world takeover plans. Learning how to make a decent knot also could save you money &/or time by allowing you to do something yourself
10 ways to get food poisoning by being lazy in the kitchen
- February 18, 2016
First of all, it’s important for us all to remember that if we’re ‘too clean’ we may find ourselves susceptible to future issues, however, good hygiene is about preventing the spread of germs at times and in places and situations where it really matters, such as when preparing food, after using the toilet, after sneezing
The perfect job for anyone that is a tad lazy!
- February 18, 2016
Chessington World of Adventurers are after a person that is willing ‘sit around for the majority of the day’. ‘enjoy being admired for several hours a day’. ‘comfortable wearing a warm, thick coat all day long’ The only issue is you have to be willing to have a for bamboo…. The job description reads: ”
How to print MASSIVE posters from your A4 printer (+ a list of awesome posters to print)
- February 14, 2016
1) Save your image to your computer (ensure you check copyright) 2) Go to BlockPosters (or Rasterbator or PosteRazor) and upload your image NOTE: BlockPosters will place their logo at the bottom of the poster (unless you pay $5), if that’s an issue use the other ones that don’t do this! Never pay the $5! 3) Check
How social media will destroy your business [with proof] if you’re a d*ck &/or hurt animals
- February 13, 2016
Manchester Dog Spa & Day Care recently has gone viral but for the wrong reasons. A video shows the supposed owner of the Groomers threatening to “not bring the dog back” AKA holding a dog for ransom, to ensure the customer is going to pay! Yet the customer is clearly saying he will pay but
How to hide alcohol inside bread, fruit, tampons, nappies and a melon….
- February 13, 2016
You will need: A Syringe / Flavour Injector or this better quality Flavour Injector The rest of the products in the title Alcohol This video contains what the guy claims to be a ‘colostomy bag’, not only is this wrong but it’s also degrading & inappropriate so don’t be a dick and do that one. Please drink responsibly.
How to reseal a bottle of water (for smuggling alcohol into places)
- February 13, 2016
We all hate getting ripped off, I don’t know why places like concerts, festivals, cruise ships etc all think it’s perfectly acceptable to charge people £6-£10 for a beer, so here is a simple way of turning water into Vodka. I guess you could do this with other spirits but then you would need to
10 ways to save money from 10ways user (Emilie)
- February 13, 2016
It’s doable! A few tips off the top of my head…… Go to food markets to get your fruit. You can get huuuuge fruit baskets for £1. Get your food in big supermarkets where they have the value ranges (e.g. Tesco Value Noodles, 37p per pack, fine for dinner!). If you can get to places
Britain’s stingiest woman gives us all some tips
- February 13, 2016
Ilona Richards an ex-lorry driver from Scunthorpe, has been branded Britain’s stingiest woman and we’re truly in with her (well most of her), some of her habits are a little extreme (even for us) but with her state pension of £10,000 she has to keep things tight. Here are some of her money-saving tips, she has
Boots Professional Services Ltd t/a Boots Opticians Ltd have had their advert banned and are giving £70 refunds to customers!
- February 13, 2016
Boots Opticians Ltd back in January 2015 ran an ad campaign to promote their new glass covering that was supposed to stop ‘gadget glare’. Gadget glare is something we’ve been talking about for years, it’s the Blue light that comes from devices such as laptops & mobile phones, it’s particularly damaging to your sleep patterns etc
Don’t pay for proofreaders, just copy and paste your work into Google Translate and….
- February 13, 2016
You’re not using the translate part of the site but just the part that reads it back to you. Copy and paste your work into this part of Google Translate and then press ‘Listen’ to hear someone read it back to you. Others have suggested that really you should just be reading your work back and
Fancy yourself as the party king? Want to impress someone? How to make an Ice Sphere cocktail
- February 13, 2016
You would easily pay £10-£20 for this cocktail if you were out drinking in a posh bar but Youtuber Cocktail Chemistry shows you how to do it for about double that price (including the prices of the equipment) but as we all know the you do it the cheaper it will become and by the
Wait a minute: See what a Happy Meal looks like after 6 years!
- February 13, 2016
Jennifer Lovdahl from Alaska purchased this Happy Meal in 2010, now 2016 she has shown the world that well nothing really has changed… The photos were posted to raise awareness on how fast food isn’t good for you (shock!) Jennifer said: It’s been 6 years since I bought this “Happy Meal” at McDonald’s. It’s been sitting
Quite possibly the best drinking device for smuggling!
- February 13, 2016
This is £15 Bev-Can Deodorant Can, available from . It los like any teenagers standard Lynx Deodorant can but it contains a sealed 8oz (227ml) metal flask for all your naughty alcohol smuggling! Only issue: Drinking from a deodorant can is slightly suspicious! Ideal for smuggling into places where they don’t allow you to bring your own
Why you SHOULD NEVER report a glitch to a company & should always wait for refunds patiently (even if you were charged the wrong price).
- February 11, 2016
1) If a company gets a heads up on a glitch they will obviously try and cancel it for YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE – The idea is to get them to only realise there was a glitch in their system once people have started to receive orders! 2) Worst case: You will always be able to
Think your life sucks? Think again! A message from a previously homeless man
- February 10, 2016
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. This is from Niques, a previously homeless man that has turned his life around. It’s true. I was legitimately
How to stop a bed hogger + other ways to improve your sleep &/or stop others ruining your nights sleep
- February 10, 2016
1) Get technical with “This is your side & this is my side” With a tape measure and a laser – They can’t argue with science! 2) They may get the hint…with these sheets Buy the bedding and just forget it happens 3) Double up on bedding Buy & use two duvets at once (1 per person)
Co-op now recalls cheese over fears of Listeria monocytogenes
- February 9, 2016
The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Camembert 250g batch with a ‘use by’ date of 21 February 2016 is the only Co-operative product known to be affected at this time Co-op spesperson said: “Product safety is our absolute priority and as a precaution we have recalled the product following routine testing. Notices have been placed in all
How to buy the perfect gift for someone
- February 9, 2016
An old favourite, tell them you’ve got them an amazing gift and get them to guess what it is. Boom some good ideas (also useful if another friend/family member is struggling for ideas). Stalk them on social (e.g. / etc) Log on to their account to see their recommended products which will show you
Make awesome art for free & quickly
- February 9, 2016
1) Weave Silk – Create awesome artwork in seconds 2) Random Art – Creates unique artwork for every word you type in 3) Animatron – Make HTML5 Animations 4) Bomomo – Make art with multiple brushes 5) Play with Google Chrome 6) Play with HTML5 Canvas 7) Zen Photon – Add mirrors in front of light
Most Asked Job Interview Questions + How to Answer them!
- February 8, 2016
Always have a friend that can get you out of any situation = priceless
- February 8, 2016
Friends are pretty awesome, but do you have a friend that would do this? If not quickly find one just in case! You may also like: 21 ways to slowly annoy your friends I quit my job in a blaze of glory, here is my story 10 scams your mates will hate you for sharing
Don’t throw away your egg (cardboard + plastic) cartons until you try these 3 ways to reuse them
- February 8, 2016
1) Create awesome fire starters using hot wax, dryer lint / fluff. For added weatherproofing grab cotton wall, dip in vase & then cover in hot wax. For those of you who may rely on a fire to survive grab some Magnesium 2) Cut the Egg box up as you use the eggs for increased
This woman covers her windows in bubble wrap for cheap window insulation. Seems to work well!
- February 8, 2016
Windows are notorious for letting heat escape your house, this simple trick is ideal for windows that you don’t use or see often. If you find this useful be sure to read our full guide on keeping your house warm this winter! You may also like: 10ways to spend less on heating bills! 10 super
How to make ‘Pizza in a mug’ = less orders at Domino’s!
- February 8, 2016
Pizza + Mug + under 2 minutes + cheap = heaven This quite possibly could replace instant noodles for students worldwide. It certainly will save you money compared with ordering from your local pizzeria! Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/16 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon
Anyone else hate it when food is presented in the packaging but actually contains very little of the expensive product (e.g. the meat etc)
- February 8, 2016
Hayley purchased this £2.80 Boots Chicken Katsu Curry Salad, it contained 139 calories but it’s little wonder with the lack of chicken. THIS is exactly why I am no longer buying lunch and have been coing from scratch for over a year. No wonder it’s considered a shapers option, it only has 139 calories and
How to quickly resize a ring on the cheap
- February 8, 2016
Please note: This is a temporary solution or a solution for a cheap ring, long-term you’re better off just getting it professionally resized You will need: Hot Glue Gun
Uber Driver makes £60,000 but has only driven a few miles!
- February 8, 2016
Joseph Ziyaee, from LA signed up as an Uber driver but has hardly driven anyone (because he bre his foot), whilst he couldn’t drive he saw that Uber offered a bounty for each new driver another driver recommends to the service. In the first month Joseph made £13,763 but only actual made 1 trip! It makes
Some women in Japan pay 7,600 yen (£40) to have attractive men wipe away their tears!
- February 8, 2016
Japan is well known for being rather different to the Western world and this ‘career’ is proof that people will buy anything if they’ve got the chance! Ikemeso Danshi is the group that are offering the services of attractive men to visit women and wipe away their tears, yes really! “Ikemeso Danshi” is short for
Ikea have been naughty! Selling ‘leather’ chairs made out of plastic!
- February 7, 2016
IKEA in the UK & Australia have been caught selling chairs on the leather section of their website that are actually made from 75% polyester, cotton and polyurethane. Consumer groups in Australia first noticed the trick but similar groups in the UK have spotted the same ‘mistake’ over here, EKERÖ armchairs were featured in the
Universal Credit – What is it? How it changes Jobseekers allowance & other benefits
- February 4, 2016
What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit merges or replaces the following into one single monthly payment for those people who are eligible (people either in or out of work) Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Housing Benefit When will Universal Credit start? It is already happening (from
KETTLE® Chips recalled – five flavours
- February 4, 2016
Kettle Foods Ltd have recalled 5 flavours of Kettle Chips over fears they may contain pieces of plastic that lo similar to crisps… The products all have a best before date of 28th May 2016. A spesperson said: “All of the 5 affected products are dated best before ‘28 May 16’. “As a precautionary measure,
Three mobile customers hit with 100% price increase!
- February 3, 2016
3 mobile have been sending letters to hundreds of thousands of their 8.8 million customers explaining how they will be massively increasing their bills (often a 100% price increase). Who is going to get the increase? It will depend on your account but often these are old deals (circa 1-4 years old), often they were £8-£15
Boots removes ‘sexist’ shaver price difference #PinkTax
- February 3, 2016
Eight shavers for £2.29 or £1.49 for 10, which do you buy? The cheap ones? What if they were 8 ladies shavers or 10 mens shavers… would you still pick the cheapest? The argument (which often is true) is that the lady varieties often have extra ingredients or extra parts to them (e.g. gel strips
21 ways to slowly annoy your friends on the cheap
- February 2, 2016
Pranking, teasing & generally annoying your best friends is one of the reasons you spending so much time together, here are some great ideas (that are cost effective).
A life lesson for all men – Something that could save you tons of money, your dignity & your life
- February 2, 2016
Kurt Jewson posted on January 28th this very honest story of how his life has changed after finding blood in his urine. With 100,000 s in a few days, it has now hit 208,000 and we expect it to continue to grow. Please pass on to any men in your life. Cancer Research UK
Wave goodbye to £1 stores, here comes a new 25p (soon to be 50p) store!
- February 2, 2016
Easyjet famous for cheap no thrills flights have opened up a ’50p’ store (with all items costing 25p for the month of February & then rising to on average 50p) Luke Tugby & Bryan Roberts went to take a lo around and with current prices it seems like plenty of bargains around, with some shoppers grabbing
Is having an Emergency Fund enough? Should I have more funds?
- February 2, 2016
We all should have emergency funds aka instant access savings accounts with enough money to cover you for emergencies, they should only be used for things like: If you lose your job, you should have enough money in your emergency fund to keep you going (e.g. fed, watered, warm & housed) for at least 2-4
Two guys sneak into a cinema to save money…
- February 1, 2016
Two guys decide to test the cinema system and get 2 for 1 cinema using a nifty trick. If only they had the 2 for 1 Cinema Trick in the US! Thankfully we have it in the UK! Probably better than this method:
10 ways to spend less on posh recipes
- February 1, 2016
Instead of fresh spinach, mangetout, green beans etc try Frozen Green Beans or Frozen Spinach, generally a lot cheaper and not a massive difference. When cutting lemons, any leftovers freeze immediately otherwise you end up with a rotten lemon at the back of the fridge. Failing that consider leaving the lemon open to the elements
The man that played piano for the internet
- February 1, 2016
Bernie Katzmann an improvisational (listens to a song and then instantly plays it back) pianist, composer, and singer went viral the other day purely by doing something he d. The guy played Piano (sometimes dual wielding piano) for 12 hours straight whilst various Twitch users pushed people to his live Stream. Then the donations started…
10 ways to reduce risk & save money when travelling
- January 30, 2016
If you see a sign that says “beware of picks” do not instinctively pat all your s that contain valuables. Often picks will either stand near these signs or even put up the signs themselves! You can usually find decent and cheap food in ethnic areas. You just have to find them, the internet
10 ways to save money with WD-40
- January 28, 2016
Clean chewing gum from hair, shoes or carpets – Saves buying expensive cleaners Protect a bird feeder from those pesky squirrels Either spray on the pole or around the edges (ensure no food is nearby when spraying) Saves wasted food &/or physical damage, vase also works well! Sticky Zip? Spray on the zippers but be
How to Quiet a Squeaking Door on the cheap & without ‘getting someone in’
- January 28, 2016
This legend shows us how to silence a squeaky door, his style of videos is superb!
How I got scammed – Phone with ‘No service’ / Unauthorised Replacement sim sent out to scammers thanks to EE
- January 27, 2016
This is a guest post from a 10ways user How did it happen? I first noticed that my phone was showing ‘no service’ at about 6pm on Thursday for my carrier EE. With functionality / wifi etc still being OK with my phone – I tweeted EE, removed and replaced my SIM card, soft reset
Success is like an Iceberg – 10 ways to improve your Iceberg & get yourself a safety net in place
- January 27, 2016
Success is an iceberg. There is what people see on the surface: career, confidence, family, car, beauty etc. Then there is what people don’t see below the surface: doubt, failure, hard work, dedication, persistence. Artwork by @sylviaduckworth. 10 ways to improve your Iceberg & get yourself a safety net in place I was in the fortunate position
The Postman Scam
- January 27, 2016
If we see someone in a uniform, fluorescent jacket etc often we will naively not request to see ID etc. Scammers know this and will play on it, this scam effectively gets people to part with cash or cheques for parcels they didn’t order. It is extremely simple and even the most intelligent people are
Make DIY Bounty bars at home!
- January 26, 2016
Love or hate them these lo awesome + no hidden chemicals etc!
Can you make Rainbow Roses at home? Short answer: Yes!
- January 26, 2016
There are basically 2 main methods of dying roses both have average results but it seems to vary each time, lots of photos on unfortunately have been photoshopped to appear brighter etc. Either way here is how you do it: Split & place in dye technique This has limited results but it seems to work, you
16 ways to use binder clips
- January 26, 2016
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The Boosted Bag Scam
- January 25, 2016
A bag that can steal others bags. With a mechanism inside it can be placed over other smaller bags and effectively suck them up. An easy con that even if people around the victim spot it they probably won’t report it as they’re afraid their eyes are deceiving them. Be careful with your bags, place
O2 Moments Explained
- January 25, 2016
O2 customers get tons of priority rewards, discounts and even free gifts More info: http://10ws.co/1U8WuR1 Not got a FREE sim yet? Order the £10 one (it’s free to order) on http://10ws.co/19wtxWU insert sim into phone and activate the app. ► How do I activate the sim for free? Update July 2018: You now have to activate
10 ways baking soda (aka Sodium Bicarbonate) can help you around the house (& save you money)
- January 25, 2016
Where do I buy it? eBay stock it from £1.65, but probably best to get at least 500g sell it – 1KG for £4.70 Wilkos sell 500g for £1.50
10 ways to maximise your ‘all you can eat buffet’ experience
- January 25, 2016
Eat the expensive stuff first, don’t go and get a massive plate of rice, instead pick the meat, fish etc! Avoid: Carbs (pasta, bread, and rice etc) & avoid the fatty foods first (they will make you feel fuller quicker) Mix & Match your food This ensures you don’t get bored of the same food,
How much should I have in my emergency fund? Should I also have a ‘rainy day’ fund?
- January 25, 2016
The simple answer: It depends on your circumstances but at least 3-4 weeks worth of outgoings What most [sensible] people try to have: 3 months worth of outgoings (enough cash to cover rent, food, transportation, heating, bills etc) in an instant access savings account (that you can transfer from immediately) 3 months worth of outgoings
Setup Dummy / Fake / Alias Social Media accounts to win competitions but why?
- January 25, 2016
We’ve talked about alias es tons in the past and also about compers (people who enter tons of competitions) Anyway, these above techniques are great but competition managers have become smarter over the past 2 years and most of them request access to your social media to confirm your entries or request that you like /
How to be a professional comper (person who enters competitions) [Infographic]
- January 25, 2016
► Alias = a false or secondary e address/phone number. Sometimes for freebies we also use alias names. For competitions ensure you have access to both the alias e & phone number. ► Get a free sim card to use for comping O2 – http://goo.gl/qX7hj GiffGaff (includes £5 credit) – http://goo.gl/Wkct5 Vodafone – http://goo.gl/jpSGE
12 ways your garden can save you money!
- January 25, 2016
We’ve all dreamed of walking into Tesco and seeing a bunch of reduced to clear fruit & veg but what if we told you that you could get reduced to clear prices every day of the year? Welcome to the world of Gardening & growing your own! Allotments are typically thought of as something old
How to make a Wifi Extender for £0.18 (roughly)
- January 25, 2016
Things you will need, most of you will have these anyway A er Aluminium foil Paper Sissors Some glue A knife Failing that check out these alternatives: TP-Link 500Mbps Power Homeplugs (around £25) Or if you want to keep them as a power socket these for £35 Wifi Extender / Repeater from Netgear £30ish The
Make your own FREE handwriting font
- January 24, 2016
Better template on http://www.myscriptfont.com/res/ScriptTemplate.png & http://www.myscriptfont.com/
How to perfectly display artwork in your house
- January 24, 2016
Free ways to improve your posture
- January 24, 2016
Act of kindness leads mother to tears
- January 24, 2016
Lauren Nordberg and her son Elliot had just been to the dentist and since 6-year-old Elliot has autism, Lauren had spent time prepping him for the non-routine visit. Just like all parents she offered a reward for good behaviour, Elliot could get his favourite pancakes from his favourite restaurant on the way home, unfortunately it
10ways to speed up your Mac!
- January 22, 2016
We use Macs, this is what we use to keep them performing well: Remove unused files CleanMyMac3 (finds large files you’ve not used recently, etes unused language files, old caches of data you don’t need etc) Manage Your Startup Items Go to your System Preferences > Users & Groups and then click on your username. Now
Brantano Shoes goes into administration – 2000 jobs at risk. Should you buy from them?
- January 22, 2016
Brantano discount shoe retailer that has 140 stores, 60 concessions, 2000 staff and a website we’ve featured many times in the past have gone into administration (run out of money). Administrators from PwC are now running the Leicestershire-based business, which they said would trade normally while they sought a buyer. PwC’s Tony Barrell said the
10 ways to save on your bus travel
- January 22, 2016
Plan your trips properly Often buying returns will be cheaper, however be careful as often these are valid for same day travel only. Also search for free bus services, some cities like Manchester, Leeds & Bradford have them. Keep an eye on promotions / discounts / sales / apps Sites like Megabus have massive sales every
10 companies that rule the world
- January 22, 2016
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Car sliders are stealing purses & handbags when you fill up with petrol / diesel
- January 22, 2016
Always keep your purse/wallet/handbag on you or at least put it on the door nearest you. Always lock your car when going in to pay. Keep an eye out for others around your car. Only carry what you actually need, keep payment cards in your Use apps to store details of loyalty cards etc,
£12.95 per head wedding breakfast leading to an awesome Tripadvisor response from the owners
- January 22, 2016
The original post: The response from the owner: Via Metro
50 ways to save money this Valentines
- January 22, 2016
Buy presents early to avoid the price hikes near Feb, we constantly post awesome deals Bo a discounted weekend or night away on the cheap, try Groupon or use our travel links Make your own chocolates instead of buying expensive high-street chocolate (few bars of value chocolate melted into moulds) Buy knock off fragrances (for the
Recalled: Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri
- January 21, 2016
Another day another product recall! This one supposedly could be deadly! Just Co Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri sauce carries Chicken and Bacon Lattice instead The pork, milk and wheat were not mentioned on the label, endangering the health of people with a food intolerance. Eating the wrong meal by mistake would also alarm those
10 ways restaurants rip you off
- January 21, 2016
Restaurants will often have wine at 3x wholesale price and will make the 2nd wine on their list (after house wine) be a wine that is traditionally high in profit, as people don’t like to be shown to be tight. If you want to plan ahead then check their wine list out before you go
Aldi starts to sell wine online + free delivery
- January 21, 2016
Aldi well known for undercutting other supermarkets have now launched their on wine store, offering wine by the case, some of which work out cheaper than buying in-store! + they’ve got free ivery at the moment! It’s worth trying: The Exquisite Argentinian Malbec (red) £5.99, other similar wins are easily £10+ a bottle elsewhere! Exquisite Gavi
Iceland recalls selected frozen meals due to incorrect storage instructions
- January 20, 2016
Iceland has recalled Jim Beam Bourbon Ribs frozen meals and warned customers not to eat them due to incorrect storage instructions on its packaging which could lead to it being spoiled. Contact the Iceland Customer Care if you have bought Iceland Jim Beam Bourbon Ribs (450g) with a use by date of March 25,
Amazon are not worried about people shooting down their Prime Air Drone deliveries
- January 19, 2016
Cambridge, England, employees are busy working on prototypes of the Prime Air drones that will iver your parcels within 30 minutes of ordering. After their various viral videos over the past year, it seems are getting serious about this, whilst hundreds of commenters have talked about how easy they will be
Should this Uber (taxi) driver be sued for £3,500,000?
- January 19, 2016
Taxi & Uber drivers get to see many of us at our worst and this night was pretty rough for Edward Cuban (the Uber driver). His passenger Benjamin Golden, aged 32, a now sacked Taco Bell executive, was filmed slapping, punching and pulling the driver’s hair (see the video below, from 2:15) Mr Caban filed
Wave goodbye to soggy crisps: Simple bag sealing trick
- January 19, 2016
We’ve all eaten stale crisps and they suck. This quick and simple trick solves that + you don’t need any clips / ties etc. Also see this step-by-step version Also see this party crisp bag trick:
How to help someone who is sleeping rough
- January 19, 2016
Homeless Person Facts: At least 7,581 people are believed to have slept rough in London in 2014/15, a 16 per cent rise on the previous year. 36% are disabled in some way 71% are male The average life expectancy is a shockingly young 47 years old. 78% have a physical health problem 44% have a
10 super unethical and possibly illegal ways to save money
- January 19, 2016
NOTE: This is just a bit of fun, don’t take any of this as advice. 1) When I was running low on food, I would eat the free breakfast at the hotel 2 minutes from my apartment. 2) This one isn’t really illegal, but if you go to any Doughnut shop about 30 min before
Christian trolls waiter with fake $20 tip and real bible advert
- January 19, 2016
Garrett Wayman, a burger waiter from Kansas aged 17 was given the shock of his day when we spotted a $20 tip (around £14) waiting for him on a table. As we know in the US the majority of waiting staff rely on tips due to extremely low hourly wages (as low as $3-$5, £2-£3.50
10 super easy ways to save money
- January 18, 2016
1) Stop spending £3 on a sandwich or salad! It’s the most obvious saving trick, making your own lunches will dramatically drop the costs of your daily lunch. The key is preparation, don’t leave it until the morning to make it. Plan exciting lunches at the beginning of the week Also, try £1 lunches every
Reheating pizza: The definitive guide
- January 18, 2016
I’ve only met one person in my life that doesn’t eat pizza, my father, and you know what they say ‘You can choose your friends, but you’re stuck with your family’. First we will start with the ways you SHOULD NEVER reheat pizza: Never use the Microwave – It will be a soggy mess, if
How to reduce food waste
- January 18, 2016
For advice check out: MoneyAdviceService A few ideas on how to bulk up your food, save money on expensive cuts of meats & generally save money with food 10 secret ways to massively improve the taste of your food (on the cheap) Magic Food that grows back!
Sun Holiday 2016 Codes – No need to buy the paper! Book from 17th/18th Jan
- January 18, 2016
You can bo either a three-night weekend break or a four night midweek break from just £9.50 per head, based on four or sharing, between 8th February and 28th November 2016No need to collect he voucher codes from the paper, we will post all of the codes below: No need to collect the voucher
I quit my job in a blaze of glory, here is my story
- January 18, 2016
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. This question was asked on and here are some of the best responses: I worked at Boston Market
Good news for once: 14 Tesco stores trialling food waste schemes
- January 18, 2016
Tesco has been trialling a joint scheme with UK food redistribution charity, Fare, and Irish social enterprise, FoodCloud to ensure that no food waste happens from their stores in the future. They’ve been trialling this with 13 stores in the UK and recently a new store at Fratton Park, Portsmouth has joined the scheme. Gemma
How many times have you purchased something after watching an awesome video of it online? and then thrown it away later on?
- January 16, 2016
The above comment was from this awesome video:
You can get fined for not picking up dog mess or hopefully this woman may come and find you!
- January 16, 2016
Everybody knows you can get fined for not picking up dog poo in the UK, you can even get fined for not carrying dog poo bags in some counties however if all else fails hopefully this lady will come to the UK and help us sort this mess out! As a dog owner it really
Alan Rickman’s last video = Easy FREE way to donate money towards Save the Children and Refugee Council
- January 16, 2016
This FREE way of donating money towards Save the Children and Refugee Council. Just don’t skip the YouTube Advert at the beginning of this video or if you’ve got AdBlocker switched on then turn if off
Money is the root of all evil – 10 Gold Digger Pranks
- January 16, 2016
Why we make bad decisions
- January 16, 2016
Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness — sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end for a sparkling Q&A with some familiar TED faces. The Summary Presentation: Ideally watch the full video below but here is a quick summary The
Some crazy things that have happened to Lottery winners
- January 16, 2016
Can an old Mac Pro be used in 2016?
- January 16, 2016
Find some used Mac Pros on eBay Alternatively, if you want Windows then check out the HP z600’s for under £400 they’re a steal
Shoppers urged to register electrical items in case of recall
- January 16, 2016
Electrical Safety First a UK charity is requesting that consumers register their products such as kitchen appliances, hair dryers and other high-powered electricals are registered so that manufacturers can contact them if a common fault or product recall happens. 89% of consumers say they would return a recalled item, yet only 20% are successfully returned,
Fruit Shoots causing kids to have severe diarrhoea and stomach pains
- January 16, 2016
Fruit Shoots the well-known kids drink that contain almost five teaspoonfuls of sugar (in the full sugar version) have been causing ‘panic’ across the country as two girls have gone ill after drinking them, Ellie Robinson-Smith, 10, suffered sickness, diarrhoea and a “burning throat” after gulping the summer fruits flavoured drink contaminated with “mould growth”.
10 great adverts that actually make you think differently
- January 16, 2016
Please remember these are adverts designed to play with your emotions, they aim to find a value that resonates with you which they can exploit so you buy their products. Before you watch these we encourage you to read this article about ’10 ways advertising companies trick us into buying something’ 1) Good Stories 2) Denq Thiak
From Child Solider to Lawyer
- January 16, 2016
As the above video shows Mr Adut aged 6 was taken by rebels and forced to fight in the war for the Sudan People’s Liberation Army that went on to split his country, he was trained with an AK-47 Machinegun and was wounded twice. He was often beaten and tortured for disobedience and had close
How to make REAL Dairy Milk Cadbury’s Creme Eggs
- January 16, 2016
After last years scandal of Cadbury’s changing the recipe of their Creme Eggs and the fact Cadbury’s have lost £8,000,000 on loss of sales from the issue. Example moulds >> http://amzn.to/1nigYtl ↪ or bigger ones >> http://10ws.co/1nih3x8 Thanks to ITV for video Full recipe: Paul’s fondant eggs Serves: makes 6 eggs
The Little ‘P’ that you might not know about
- January 16, 2016
See the little ‘P’ bottom left? If you see that on TV it means the show has product placement in (where companies provide/pay to have their products featured). You will see it on tons of programmes from Coronation street to Big Brother. Most of the time it is subtle however on Big Brother it’s so
The day I hit a child at 20mph – and realised the speed limit must be cut
- January 16, 2016
Alongside our normal deal content we like to stories and news about alternative ways to save money / improve your life. Here is one that we hope you find relevant to your life. The day I hit a child at 20mph – and realised the speed limit must be cut “This is what happens
10 ways advertising companies trick us into buying something
- January 14, 2016
1) You suck but don’t worry we can sort that The majority of adverts have a deep down message that basically says “You suck and if you don’t buy this product you’re not going to be rich enough, smart enough, hot enough to continue living your life. 2) Empowerment Find a core value that resonates with
We’ve all been to student accommodation with a hole in the door, wall etc. Here is how to ‘fix’ it on the cheap
- January 14, 2016
Drunken rage / ‘accident’ Failed coursework. Bren relationship. Sporting mishap. Holes in walls happen, they’re a pain to fix but this solution works: The sign reads ‘First Thanksgiving. 2015. Medium: hand. Drywall.’, they decided to frame it after her boyfriend had fallen down the stairs over Thanksgiving! Image source
How this pub got customers to drink half pints
- January 14, 2016
There is a certain stigma about ordering a half pint of beer in certain pubs, people will lo at you and may even think you’re strange…. So this pub in Wexford, Ireland now offers a half pint in these awesome glasses (that you can buy from here) This removes the stigma & has been so
Holiday’s from £10pp from BreakFreeHolidays (similar to Sun Holidays)
- January 12, 2016
“If you are waiting for sun holidays this might be worth checking out too as you can bo now. Code 1 – Beach Code 2 – Deckchair Code 3 – Ball Code 4 – Spade Code 5 – Castle Code 6 – Caravan Enter the codes on Break Free Holidays website! I boed a holiday
10 products you should always splurge on when buying
- January 9, 2016
Obviously, this is just our opinion but these are the products we’ve spent extra money on and been pleased with the results. Links to products may not be the current cheapest price available but will give you an idea. 1) Mattress Lumpy, Bumpy, Soft, Springy beds suck, they can give you a poor nights sleep, leading
LED lightbulbs – Cost 3x a normal bulb but will save you money longterm
- January 9, 2016
OK this subject is rather boring but longterm it could save you a small fortune. It doesn’t sound like much at first but you could save around £7.30 a month by swapping your bulbs to LED versions. They cost up front (normally 3x) but over 3 years you could have an extra £261 in
Mystery Shopping Explained + the companies doing it
- January 8, 2016
We’ve all heard of this mysterious job where you get paid to go shopping. It sounds like a dream job but here are the actual details: WARNING: NEVER PAY TO JOIN ANY WEBSITE OFFERING DETAILS ON MYSTERY SHOPPING WARNING 2: There are numerous websites with ‘product’ ‘testing’ in their URLs or sites promising to give
The man that your textbooks never told you about
- January 7, 2016
Now read this: Want to power your house from the Sun etc? + get £25 voucher at the same time? Go to http://10ws.co/1OxVUeS and switch energy providers, you may be saving money on their standard tariff but most likely will be spending £5-£15 extra per month to have it fully renewable.
Small Claims Court Explained (including fees)
- January 7, 2016
If someone owes you money and won’t pay you then you can make a court claim against them, often referred to as taking someone to ‘small claims court’. You will pay a small fee which varies on the amount you’re claiming for, you will either win or lose your case. Before you do this, you
Potholes – The ultimate guide to claiming money back from your council
- January 7, 2016
Road maintenance in England & Wales is underfunded by around 55% (£1 billion a year), authorities pay out than £30,000,000 in compensation claims. If authorities were given the budget they requested, English authorities would take 12 years to catch up on the current backlog! 1) Collect evidence (when safe to do so) ASAP (5-10mins)
Train passenger gets fined £50 for having his feet on the chair in front
- January 7, 2016
We’ve all seen it happen or possibly even done it ourselves but did you know you could get a £50 fine for putting your feet on the chairs on a train? Trinh Cuong was travelling from Ellesmere Port to Hooton near Liverpool when a train guard tapped him on the shoulder telling him he couldn’t have
NEW Hotpoint (inc Indesit and Creda) recall – now includes ovens, cookers, dishwashers & even some of the new tumble dryers they’ve recently replaced
- January 7, 2016
More machines from Hotpoint, Indesit & Creda are being recalled due to fire risks. Check your machine here: Washing Machines from 2007 to 2009 with electrical components found to fail, thus causing fire hazard fears. Dishwashers Coers / Ovens Dryers from April 2004 and September 2015. Hotpoint released this statement: “We are very sorry that
10 Product Packaging Fails
- January 4, 2016
CatDog One fine day with a woof and a purr A baby was born and it caused a little stir No blue buzzard, no three-eyed frog Just a fe canine little CatDog. CatDog, CatDog, alone in the world is a little CatDog! The Santa Bunny Is it bad that I probably wouldn’t notice this because
Fake Pranks = ‘Easy’ money for YouTubers or perfectly executed hard work?
- January 4, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsLz5LGbRaw
Transfer Spotify Playlists from an old account to a new one
- January 4, 2016
1. Right click the playlist on your main account (in the sidebar) and check “Collaborative Playlist”. 2. Copy the link that allows people to modify the playlist. 3. Create a new account and purchase a Spotify account (ideally on one of their special 99p for 3 months deals) 4. Go into the search bar and paste
10 things to buy for your new car (& leave in the car)
- January 4, 2016
Phone holder for vents > http://amzn.to/1Z0SYql A change of clothes / a thick jumper / waterproof jacket Double USB cigarette lighter > http://amzn.to/1Z0T55g A decent dash camera > http://10ws.co/1WQXUQy Tyre pressure gauge / pump > http://amzn.to/1Z0TlkG Upgrade the window wipers (Bosch AeroTwin as an example) > http://amzn.to/1R78L7G AutoGlym Fast Glass Cleaner > http://amzn.to/1R78SjE with some of http://amzn.to/1R78Ubp Everything to PROPERLY clean your car
2 year old kid swallows button battery, then dies
- January 2, 2016
Batteries are known for chemicals inside but we never realised they could be so dangerous, this poor 2 year old died after swallowing a tiny watch style battery. Brianna’s grandfather, Kent Vice, told Oklahoma newspaper Tulsa World: On Saturday she was fine. It was a perfect Christmas.’ They operated on her for two and a
Syndicate supposedly ‘rips’ off Animator by paying $50 for a video that took 1 month to make
- December 30, 2015
Further tips to increase the chances of getting paid Get at least 25% of your payment upfront Read the contract properly or get a contract in place, get it checked by a lawyer (or someone in the know). Be extremely careful signing up to companies such as Machima, Fullscreen etc In the contract stipulate that you
Man eats Dolphin & Seal for Christmas dinner!
- December 30, 2015
Arthur Boyt, a man famous for eating roadkill (such as weasels, squirrels and otters) ate Dolphin & Seal at Christmas after finding both of them dead on a beach. Arthur said: “My wife is a vegetarian so she doesn’t eat the dishes I co. “There will still be a traditional turkey on Christmas Day but I
Uni students give security guard pretty awesome gift
- December 30, 2015
Students at Georgia Tech, USA surprised a security guard with a gift that he will remember forever! The guard was stunned when we heared they’ve raised $1,600 (£1080) for him.
10p bet wins £9,000 winnings = one of the luckiest bets of the century!
- December 30, 2015
Lewis Sindle from The University of Birmingham, aged 19, correctly predicted six winners at the Cheltenham races. However, he did spend £32.40 in total on all bets so not quite as good as first impressions. ‘I had dropped my sister at school, and on the way home I picked up a Racing Post for my
A few ideas on how to bulk up your food, save money on expensive cuts of meats & generally save money with food
- December 30, 2015
Add dried beans (Kidney, Chickpea, Lentils etc) or canned versions (easier to co but generally expensive) to pretty much any dish to add a healthy amount of fibre. Buying in bulk will save you even . Adding Rice (ideally brown), Potatoes (inc sweet potatoes), couscous, eggs, oats, nuts, seeds etc Wait for supermarket clearances
25 Tourist Scams you need to know about!
- December 27, 2015
The Rose Scam The Room Inspection Crew The Petition For Charity The Peanut Payday The Busted Camera The Helpful Pick The Map Vendor The Fake Police Officer The Distracted Cashier Slow Change The Rushed Taxi Driver The Discarded Wallet Dropped and Swapped The Overnight Bus An Unfortunate Flat Fake Tickets The Kind Photographer The Shoe
?The best BOXING DAY Sales list
- December 26, 2015
Tesco > http://10ws.co/1mgEdTS Live now (on) + 24th (in-store) + Clubcard boost (http://10ws.co/1JCM9qT) + Free ivery with 30 day trial (http://10ws.co/1mgEh64) Boots > http://10ws.co/1mgEB4V Live from 24th (on) & 26th (in-store) + possible money off with code ATMN80 (£10 off £100) or XFRS50 (£5 off £50 fragrance orders) John Lewis > http://10ws.co/1mgElmk Live from 24th 5pm (on) &
Mother of one (aged 20) turns to porn to fund her sons Christmas list
- December 26, 2015
Megan Clara, 20 from Portsmouth, Hampshire said her son aged 5 had mentioned he didn’t receive the same expensive presents as his mates last Christmas. So this year she decided to shoot 5 adult films (at £500 a pop) and then tell the newspapers about it (for some reason). This years budget for her son has
Keep bathroom tile grout clean using a candle!
- December 24, 2015
Ensure your grouting is clean, mould free etc. Grab a large white/clear candle and rub it along the grouting it will help remove discolouration and most importantly will help protect the grouting from further mould, discolouration & stop dirt from sticking etc. What Mould spray do we recommend? This stuff from HG
Paracord: a DIYers, survivalists, hobbyist dream + super cheap
- December 23, 2015
Our survival kit contains several bundles of paracord, it’s ideal for so many things from building shelters to hunting + tons of other DIY tricks around the house. It’s called Paracord because it is/was used in the suspension s of parachute cords, it’s now used by the public & military the world over for a
20 alternative ways to use paperclips (DIY, Repairing, Survival etc)
- December 23, 2015
$14,100 Picasso to be laser cut into 150,000 pieces, meanwhile the company doing it will make $2,250,000.00
- December 23, 2015
The people behind Cards Against Humanity (this game > http://amzn.to/1M9BsQ7) recently came up with another crazy idea that not only made them a decent amount of cash ($2.25 million) but also gave them tons of free marketing (including this post). They asked the public for $15 and 150,000 people paid, in return those people would
Sesame Credit: Explained! China’s new Gamification of your life!
- December 23, 2015
This must never happen to us and hopefully, will never happen as it’s currently planned in China!
10 super cheap pranks to get your mates
- December 23, 2015
1) Gumtree Prank Add a listing on Gumtree for ‘Free Beer – due to being out of date’ and insert your mates phone number, place the listing in a large city and boom! Probably against 1 or 2 T&Cs. 2) Upside down room Turn everything upside down and if you’ve got the time/glue/tape then stick
15 creative ways to wrap your Christmas presents + 4 awesome last minute gift ideas!
- December 23, 2015
Available sources: http://imgur.com/gPBYsVD, http://imgur.com/6EK6f53 https://www..com/r/pics//1tcnip/my_husbands_christmas_gift_wrapping_technique_at/ http://www..com/r/pics//nomrt/am_i_wrapping_this_correctly/ http://imgur.com/2E8FzvK http://www..com/r/funny//136x7z/how_to_wrap_christmas_presents/
Vegas: The 3 Card Monte Scam – How it works and how to avoid it!
- December 22, 2015
This scam happens worldwide, however, we saw it first hand in Vegas. We just got back from Las Vegas, it was an amazing trip, however, one thing stuck in my mind after returning, the scammers we saw on the pedestrian bridges that we couldn’t stop as quickly as we would have liked, we will focus
Guy can’t see the Eiffel Tower from his Bed, so he builds this awesome Periscope to see it [DIY ideas]
- December 14, 2015
Obviously, not many of us will have the ability to see something quite as amazing as the Eiffel tower from our windows, but I’m sure some of us might have something worthy of loing. Failing that this YouTuber does some pretty interesting DIY projects so well worth checking out. Basically two mirrors perfectly positioned in the window
10 Christmas presents for someone ‘into tech’
- December 14, 2015
A 6FT (i.e. very long) Apple Lightning / or MicroUSB charging cable (for Android/Samsung etc) Powerup 3 – Remote control PAPER airplane (from MyMemory or eBay) A decent set of in-ear earphones or headphones from this list Fitbit One – Activity tracker A friggin lightsaber umbrella! or try http://10ws.co/1RMoUP5 A quadcopter (Hubsan X4 with camera or without) A portable battery pack
Undercover boss: Finds out his staff member is homeless, sorts the issue out
- December 12, 2015
Working hard Raising 3 children Becoming homeless during her final pregnancy Still helps others, encourages others to move forward
The ‘secret’ behind the £1700 course on ‘how to chat up women’
- December 12, 2015
Chris Manak runs a 5-week course which supposedly is the ‘ultimate dating and lifestyle course’… In which you go and meet 50-100 women (with Chris at your side & presumably with you buying him drinks all night, at least 4 hours per night). But, he has revealed his ‘best’ tip on how to approach women,
“Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way”
- December 12, 2015
This is the one video we watch every day. Hope you enjoy. Thank you Alan Watts. For the people that are bound to comment saying something like “I can’t pay rent with my dreams.”, listen again to the video, listen to this bit especially: “And after all, if you do really like doing what you’re
I literally have no money, what can I do?
- December 11, 2015
First of all don’t panic, there is always a solution. Do not turn to anything that will make your situation worse or anything that will cost you money in the long run. Immediate relief: Speak with family & friends – it’s obvious but understandably doesn’t work for everyone however most family members or friends will
Guy converts old school bus into a home (albeit a small home)
- December 11, 2015
Patrick (skoolie) purchased an old 1990s school bus, drove it to his parents’ house in Vegas and converted it into this pretty awesome house / awesome bus which even has it’s own solar panels and batteries to keep it cheap to run once parked up! Here are some of the photos documenting the process: The full selection of
Woman scammed out of £135,000 by men pretending to be Police officers (the same gang scammed £600,000 out of other victims)
- December 11, 2015
To many people you would think it would be almost impossible to fall for this sort of scam but it does happen and it is important that we ensure that our family/friends know of such scams and what NOT to do! Known as ‘vishing scams’, because they’re voice phishing scams where groups of people pretend
Tesco are still giving free fruit to children in store
- December 11, 2015
Laura & Joanne have both spotted these fruit trays at selected Tesco stores and it’s not the first stores across the country that seem to be running this ‘test’, possibly in the hope of free marketing but hopefully just to be nice. This isn’t the first time Tesco have done in-store ‘surprises’ in the past
Woman states she received ‘sexy’ texts from Tesco agency driver…
- December 11, 2015
Sofia Rosato, a makeup artist ordered a food shop from Tesco, the man who supposedly ivered the shop – known as ‘Joe’ decided he liked the lo of Sofia and thought he would breach data protection laws and text Sofia using the number she used on her order. However being the gentleman that ‘Joe’ clearly
11 ways to be unremarkably average
- December 10, 2015
The accidental £44 hair cut / massage – Would you ask for a refund?
- December 8, 2015
So, this happened yesterday. I went out to get my hair cut at a local chain store that I go to on a biweekly basis. I don’t usually request a specific stylist, so I log into the system and take my seat until I’m called by a girl that I’ve never seen before. I find
78% drop in plastic bags taken from Tesco + £12,000 raised for charity + a guy that got a tattoo…
- December 7, 2015
Since October 2015 we’ve seen some crazy scenes across the country with people going home with metal baskets, pushing full trolleys out of the store and even seeing plastic bags with security tags but the 5p per bag scheme does seem to be working with Tesco reporting they’ve seen a 78% drop in plastic bag
Being an Uber driver – is it really worth it?
- December 6, 2015
What Uber says will happen: Make up to £900 in fares a week No dispatcher. No favouritism. No politics. Drive where you want, when you want and set your own schedule Weekly payments into your bank account Pick who you pick up in advance. Start quickly, 4 minutes to sign up Sign up to drive
One small lie, tons of milk & finally a happy member of staff [story]
- December 6, 2015
People were asked: “What is the smallest lie you’ve ever told which had the biggest consequences?” This was one of the best responses ever: My girlfriend and I used to buy milk at the 7-11 across the street from our apt, because for whatever reason their gallons of 1% were always a dollar cheaper than
The Christmas present that has already made a 1 year old blind in one eye
- December 6, 2015
18-month old Oscar Webb had his right eye sliced in half because of a ‘toy’ helicopter/drone that was flown near him and when it crashed into a tree it hit him in the face cutting his eye. Mr Evans [who was the one ‘controlling’ the drone] said: “It was up for about 60 seconds. As
10 ways to make onions last longer (up to 8 months+)
- December 6, 2015
1) Store onions in tights (a little extreme we admit) Tie a knot between every onion with a pair of nylon stockings. By doing so, the onions will last up to 8 months, because they’re in fresh air and not squashed against each other. 2) Don’t store in plastic bags: Because of the lack of air circulation
Never buy cardboard boxes (for moving, sending parcels etc)
- December 6, 2015
When moving house, never buy cardboard boxes, a pack of 10 can set you back as much as £25 ivered or 10 for £15 on eBay but if you go to some of the places listed below and ask around the back if they’ve got any spare boxes you can normally get them for free!
Never spend more than £5 on an HDMI cable (& if possible spend less than £2)
- December 6, 2015
HDMI cables either work or they do not work. You can’t improve the signal, picture quality etc by paying for HDMI cables with higher specs etc. So as long as you get an HDMI V1.4 it will be than enough for Full HD + Ultra HD (4K) and they should never cost than
Great Depression Cooking – Helping people get through the hard times
- December 6, 2015
93 year old co and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet icious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression. At aged 98 she past away in her sleep (2013) but her videos will live on, this
Sick of seeing Facebook ads that know you better than you know yourself? or ads that are completely wrong for you?
- December 5, 2015
This MASSIVE list of things that knows about you can be a tad scary but for those of you interested you can amend these ‘preferences’, ideal if you’re sick of seeing adverts for exercise classes when all you want to do is sit in the lounge eating ice-cream, watching Saturday night TV and already planning
Tesco send a guy £238,000 worth of vouchers (he is one of 5 people to get similar amounts totalling £860,000)
- December 4, 2015
Ken Smith ordered £2,380 of gift cards to give to some of his chosen charities to help support people in need over Christmas but when his daughter answered the door and the ivery driver said he had a heavy parcel the Smith family were confused to say the least! …I couldn’t believe it when I opened
What to do if someone keeps stealing your food from the fridge (work edition)
- December 4, 2015
Image source: http://imgur.com/20Ub36A
15,000 faulty hoverboards / swegways recalled + Tesco, Argos, John Lewis & Menkind recall
- December 4, 2015
UPDATE 27th December: Tesco, Argos, John Lewis and Menkind recall products over fears of explosion John Lewis: Selfy Stick Air Runner (white & black) 893 91901 & 893 91902 Menkind and Red5: Flywheels in black, white and red. Codes 51974, 51976,and 51977 and SmartGlider in “cool white”, “Dazzling red” and “jet black” Codes: 51979, 51980, 51978
Netflix accounts hacked
- December 4, 2015
You’ve all heard that you can buy Netflix from some dodgy website for a few pence or know someone that knows someone that can get you free access. How do these people get such a discount? Well they hack people’s accounts (without them knowing) and these login details with people for a fee or
How to win at Noughts and Crosses (Xs and Os) Tic Tac Toe
- December 4, 2015
We don’t know of many occasions when people bet using Noughts and Crosses but one day someone might challenge you for cash, a beer etc and now you will be able to win every single time.
Get paid to buy alcohol
- November 25, 2015
This sounds like the perfect student job, get paid anywhere from £6.00 up to £50 for buying certain age restricted products from selected supermarkets, betting shops, pubs etc ► http://10ws.co/1A4H8UY Basically you’re testing that these places are checking peoples IDs/ages etc and in return you get paid. – Expected to visit at least 3-6+ locations
Domino’s Pizza have officially lost the plot… or have they?
- November 24, 2015
This physical button, inside a cute little pizza box, once pressed will order your favourite Domino’s Pizza to your door. The whole point of this button and presumably the reason for all the marketing and ‘sponsored’ newspaper articles around it, is because they’ve also launched an ‘easy order‘ option on their website, which is very similar
Master Sushi Chef + McDonalds = awesome looking fast food! [Video]
- November 24, 2015
Hiroyuki Terada a sushi chef was given the task of turning 2 Big Macs into something amazing to the eye. This above video is the final result, the reason for us posting is that even the most mundane food can have things added to it to make it appear special or taste that extra bit
Fast Food Menu Photos Vs Real Life (+ what to say to get a better meal) – McDonalds, Burgers, Tacos, Subway, Burger King
- November 24, 2015
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Faith in humanity restored: Read this letter aka Do something nice today, it might cost you a little but it will make you feel amazing
- November 24, 2015
Found this on my car when I came out of work yesterday. Lost my hubcap when I moved across the country. Thanks Kind stranger! Original post from http://imgur.com/a/0cwAT
Simple FREE Ear Massage could help you relieve stress and boost energy flow… Myth or awesome trick?
- November 24, 2015
WARNING: AT NO POINT IS THIS HEALTH ADVICE – ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING Supposedly this acupressure point (known as the Shen men point) can help relieve stress, pain, tension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, restlessness, and excessive sensitivity. It is also used to reduce coughs, fever, inflammatory diseases, epilepsy and high blood
Don’t be a victim of pickpockets
- November 24, 2015
How often do you get your phone, wallet or cash out of your without so much as a second thought? While doing so may seem perfectly normal, Britons and tourists are unaware they may be unwittingly advertising their valuables to picks. According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 442,000 ‘theft from the
How to Fix a Sticking Door (without using a saw, sandpaper, chisel or plane)
- November 24, 2015
Simple but I bet many of us wouldn’t think about doing this!
If only all beauty pageant 'performances' were this amazing – Miss Colorado Speech
- November 24, 2015
Be different, stand out from the rest.
How to pay £1 or 1p for your Christmas Tree
- November 24, 2015
If you can wait then B&Q every year reduce their Christmas Tress down to £1 (last year) or 1p (previous 4 years)… Only issue is they only reduce them on Christmas Eve however they still are very popular and generally have tons left in stock…
100 people apply for new job position at Tesco….
- November 16, 2015
£6.70 per hour. 4 weeks temporary position. Based in Wrexham Extra store. The job title: the UK’s first ever dedicated Christmas Tree Lights Untangler The job description: It requires a special person to “relieve some of the stresses often associated with the Yuletide season, specifically, tangled tree lights”. “We’re really loing forward to the next
First date refund. Guy asks for £3.50 refund on the coffee he buys woman after she turns him down.
- November 13, 2015
Tinder dates can always be a bit hit and miss but this one surely takes the biscuit. This week the ly man left for America, so in a frankly pitiful attempt to take my mind/heart/soul off of him I went back to Tinder, which kind of felt like taking a job in Sports Direct when
£86 meat bundle for £55 (saving £31)
- November 11, 2015
75 separate items (1.8KG) to fill your fridge and freezer top quality U.K. produce – free range & outdoor bred http://10ws.co/1SJn3t1 Best English Chicken Fillets x 10 Best English Mini Chicken Fillets x 22 Whole UK Roasting Chicken x 1 Finest Quality Chuck Steak Burgers x 4 Finest Quality Lean Minced Beef 500g Best UK Rump Minute Steaks x 2 Best U.K. Diced Chuck Steak 500g Italian Meatballs x 20 Fresh
Ryanair ‘Scratchcard’ scam or not?
- November 11, 2015
Ryanair run an on-flight scratch-card, where flight attendants ask if anyone wants to buy one for €2, with a % of that money going to charity and a prize of €1,000,000 up for grabs, along with other cash prizes and cars. On November 5th this post on started to go Viral: This post basically states
LAST YEAR Black Friday Deals (for a rough idea of what to expect)
- November 10, 2015
Black Friday 2014 Deal info + updated as soon as we know details Best to save/bomark this link as we will be updating – If you find a deal please post on our wall or comment on post. Thank you To find a deal use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+F (Windows, Linux and Chrome OS) or ⌘-F (Mac) to
Asda Bans Black Friday! Since 2014 arrests, fights & chaos!
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- November 10, 2015
As we reported back at the beginning of October Asda are not to take part in Black Friday this year. A traditional massive shopping day in the US the kicks off the Christmas shopping period, it’s the Friday after thanksgiving in the US however the tradition just like Halloween has slowly crept over to the
4 hidden tricks with a tape measure (to save you time & possibly money)
- November 10, 2015
1 Bedroom Flat, En-suite, Gants Hill, East London. £1PCM….?
- November 10, 2015
The five-bedroom house was said to include a gym, garden and four bathrooms. He wrote: “I am renting another bed in my spacious ensuite bedroom for free due to autophobia, which is a fear of being and sleeping alone. “The house has a ly living room and garden. “The tenant must be single female, clean,
The latest craze that is going up in smoke! Swegway / Hoverboard / Segway Fires!
- November 10, 2015
The London Fire brigade is warning the public that Swegways which are on lots of people’s Christmas list this year can go up in flames! The problem seems to stem from their popularity and the vast quantity of small ‘one man bands’ who are starting up and selling them on various social media pages etc, often these
Guy tricks an Army Veteran for two days (good deed) [Video]
- November 9, 2015
1) Pays for his BBQ Grill 2) Pays for some pizza to be ivered 3) Pays for his groceries 4) Pays for his gas (petrol) 5) The Full Video
John Lewis really need to send this guy some freebies!
- November 7, 2015
Every year around Christmas @JohnLewis on gets tons of positive and a few negative tweets however the account isn’t owned by John Lewis Retail, it’s John from Virginia. The reason for the hype: You may also like: Our account
The most popular Christmas Adverts of previous years
- November 6, 2015
All the Christmas Adverts 2015
- November 6, 2015
It’s that time of year again! Adverts that make people cry, laugh or feel like turning the TV off 1) John Lewis 2) Paypal UK 3) Boots UK 4) Lidl 5) Argos You may also like: The most popular Christmas Adverts of previous years You may enjoy reading: How Cadbury’s have ruined Christmas! You may be
Christmas Shoeboxes – Details, dates etc.
- November 5, 2015
Last Christmas, we posted a video clip which showed gift-filled shoeboxes being ivered to impoverished children in Africa. A 10ways user got in touch to say this: I was thrilled to see this project (Operation Christmas Child – OCC) receiving exposure – having been involved with it since I was a small child. In recent years,
How did you ‘cheat the system’ – Reddit Best Answers
- November 3, 2015
So I was 11 years old and at a water park with my family. I really wanted to go to Burger King that day, and my dad had said repeatedly no way, he didn’t have the money for that. They had this system where when you arrive, you bought a bracelet for $4, which you
Go and play into marketers hands and see the Coca Cola trucks / get a free can of coke
- November 3, 2015
Some say it’s the official start of Christmas, others don’t see why people will travel to go and stand next to a big advert… Most years you can snap a photo stood next to the big advert that they hope you with all your friends on social red trucks and get a free can of
1,827 Vodafone customers hacked
- November 1, 2015
Another day, another ‘hacking’. This time less than 2000 people from Vodafone have had their accounts accessed, allowing those hackers to see/copy customers’ names, their mobile phone numbers, bank sort codes and the last four digits of their bank account numbers. On their own these details are not very useful but they could be used to
Everything We Think We Know About Addiction Is Wrong
- October 29, 2015
Remove 40 calories (1/3) from your slices of pizza (in one simple step)
- October 29, 2015
Pizza is d by everyone, fact. However, it has this hidden naughty side that supposedly isn’t good for you… Saturated Fat…HOWEVER ‘scientists’ have found that you can reduce the amount of calories in each slice by as much as 1/3 using a simple technique. You will need the following: A pizza (ideally a takeaway one)
You won’t believe what this Groupon Employee says!
- October 29, 2015
New TalkTalk Scam (similar to previous scams)
- October 29, 2015
TalkTalk customers are getting phone calls supposedly from TalkTalk, in reality they’re scammers. They will tell you their system has flagged up your internet connection is being used by someone else (or your computer is being accessed by someone else) They will get you to run some tests either by opening the ‘run’ command box
British Gas Hacked
- October 29, 2015
No bank account or payment card details have been revealed (thankfully), but the logins (usernames/es/password) could have been used to view users’ names, addresses and past energy bills. 2,200 accounts it seems have been compromised (at the moment) of the 14.7 million customers and British Gas have notified affected customers The problem with these data
You might be able to get out of your TalkTalk contract for FREE
- October 29, 2015
We’ve had a few people ask how they can get out of their TalkTalk contracts as they’ve been understandably worried / annoyed about the recent data breach. TalkTalk have been requesting payment to cancel, this we believe is unfair and so does John Deane, from Slater and Gordon, who specialises in commercial law, he says ‘TalkTalk’s privacy
Would you eat lettuce grow in a factory?
- October 28, 2015
Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, a factory half the size of a football field, with 17,500 LED lamps grows lettuce on 15 levels. Each day 10,000 heads of lettuce are produced, using 1% of the normal amount of water needed for the same crop yield. An advanced system that controls water irrigation, air humidity, air flow &
Don’t buy cheap chargers from China [song] – NSFW
- October 27, 2015
Remember cheap doesn’t always mean good value! The products we use and recommend > http://10ways.com/products-we-recommend/the-products-we-use-recommend/2580
Should parents buying this be ashamed!?! £199 MASSIVE Teddy Bear
- October 27, 2015
Parents across the world are planning to avoid Costco at all costs after kids have been pestering for the 8FT tall teddy bear… For children aged 3+, it presumably will crush anything smaller You can buy on http://fave.co/1KCpabn
10 ways to scare someone this halloween on the cheap
- October 27, 2015
1) Wait for them to ‘scare’ you and get them back 2) Dig a hole in the garden. Place an old pallet on top. Add a coloured lightblub. Get inside and wait 3) Photocopy your face or place your face up to glass and take a photo. photo and place into a very large jar.
£12 Government Electricity Rebate – All households in the UK eligible
- October 26, 2015
All households in the UK are entitled to a £12 government contribution to help lower their energy bills, this starts from 11 October 2015. Why? The Government promised to reduce household energy bills by an average of around £50 per year in 2014 and 2015, this is part of it. How do you get the
Buying rechargeable batteries can save you a small fortune (longterm)
- October 23, 2015
For years the majority of people when buying rechargeable batteries/chargers they have solely focused on charge times, basically if it wasn’t under 30 minutes for a full charge it wasn’t worth getting. However this was all rubbish fed to you by Duracell (& other brands). The massive problem with these quick chargers is they ruin
Vauxhalls Catching Fire! 130 so far gone up in flames!
- October 23, 2015
225,000 Vauxhall Zafiras are thought to be ‘at risk’ after 130 of them have caught fire over recent months/years. Early investigations suggest a potential fault with the heating fan, pollen filter and resistor in cars repaired using a “non-Vauxhall approved” component. Nearly 10,000 people have joined a page to discuss their fires etc Zafira Owners Offered
I want to start VLOGGING – What camera setup do I ‘need’ ?
- October 22, 2015
What camera setup do I ‘need’ ? The short answer is anything you can get your hands on. Most of us have mobile phones and most of us could use just a mobile phone video to produce decent enough VLOG footage, however paying that bit extra for a proper setup will help your shots lo
100 ways to ‘do something’ with your mates without spending a fortune (yes really 100 ways, not 10ways)
- October 21, 2015
Most of us enjoy meeting up with our mates however sometimes ‘lets do something’ turns into a costly night in etc Lucky dip dinner – Ask everyone to bring a dish to , you do the same or supply the drinks/alcohol etc and you’ve got a cheap night in + easy coing Bo reading /
Completely FREE Maths Tuition (+ other subjects)
- October 14, 2015
Completely free on Maths tuition + tons subjects http://10ws.co/1JWBsLE Our mission is to provide a free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere.
How to properly clean your car + more importantly what not to do!
- October 14, 2015
Cleaning cars for some is a ritual they do every week, others do it every couple of months and the vast majority of people leave it to a machine or a group of Eastern Europeans in a car park. Car cleaning is also a great way to earn a decent income (IF YOU PICK THE
The Lie We Live
- October 13, 2015
Getting the best price for your old car
- October 12, 2015
Quick ways to increase your cars worth, the average car selling price can be increased in value by as much as £1200 by just cleaning it, doing some minor fixes and making it lo pretty. These should all be done regardless of where you’re selling the car, either privately or to a business either for
How to Buy a Car, Using Game Theory
- October 12, 2015
Many of you will think this is overkill, stupidly complicated or not worth the hassle and if you feel like that ignore the list, test drive a couple of cars and buy one all within a day. For those of you that would appreciate an extra £500-£5000 in your follow this guide: Plan plenty
This baby has a wardrobe full of clothes worth more than you probably will ever own
- October 9, 2015
Avaya Hugo (aged 2) is an Instagram sensation already, with 69,600 followers (& rising) she is raking in the freebies, with over 500 free designer outfits and tons of free nappies, dummies etc etc totally £10,000 It just shows how desperate companies are to attract ‘cheap’ ‘free’ marketing, it costs a company very little to
Learn how to properly cut up a chicken to save wastage + make a tasty soup/stock
- October 9, 2015
This video will show you how to do it. Another great idea for anyone wanting to buy some chicken without any waste. Buy a whole chicken (http://10ws.co/1VJ01YC) and cut up all the cuts so that you have everything you would expect from a chicken which could last you about a week, then take your carcass
The websites you should bookmark
- October 7, 2015
10ways was originally setup to help people have money in their s, well we’re also about saving people time as well, here are tons of awesome ways to save time or make life just generally better + for those who have some free time there are some fun games etc at the end. https://duckduckgo.com/ –
The woman that earns £Thousands taking selfies on Instagram
- October 5, 2015
Gabrielle Epstein is an Australian Mo but she now earns money from Instagram than here normal job as a mo! With over 700,000 followers, companies are now willing to pay her large chunks of cash for her to feature their products in her photos, one image can pay the same as a full weeks
Aldi to launch online buying website… The end for other supermarkets?
- October 2, 2015
Aldi from next year will start selling wine and certain non-food ranges on their website. The brand is well known for discount products, one of the ways they manage to compete with the ‘big boys’ is by having a much smaller product range, they started with just 900 regular s topped up by around 100-200
Couple invoiced $75.90 (£50.10) for not showing up to a wedding they said they were going to
- October 1, 2015
Jessica Baker (from Minnesota, USA) and her husband had RSVP’d to a wedding, on the day of the wedding her Mother, who was going to lo after the children for the day, suddenly couldn’t make it. The invite said no children and because of the short notice the couple couldn’t make the wedding. Then this week
Volkswagen (VW), Audi, Skoda & Seat drivers face possible £3000 payout compensation (&/or £100-£650 ‘upgrade’) over #DieselGate
- October 1, 2015
In the UK 508,276 Volkswagens, 393,450 Audis, 131,569 Skodas, 79,838 VW vans and 76,773 Seats – roughly 10% of the country’s diesels are to be recalled by the manufacturers due to ‘Diesel Scandal’ that has hit the press this week. VW have indicated they will be fi the issues however such repairs/changes may result in
The car of the future
- October 1, 2015
Drawings by https://prathyushdevadas.wordpress.com
More proof living in London is crazy! £500PCM for this mattress under the stairs…
- September 30, 2015
Alex Lomax, 23, saw a “furnished” room for rent on London2Let website, based in Clapham, south-west London she went to visit it. The advert described the room as: “We are loing for a friendly, open-minded and outgoing person to join our house in a great period house in Clapham. We’re a good bunch and like
Facebook has become eBay in lots of ways… but remember the risks! Family lose £10,000 worth of possessions!
- September 30, 2015
The rise in ‘For Sale/Swap groups’ on has been generally a good thing for consumers, they can sell things without fees to local people who need them. Only problem is just like off for sale boards/sections you get other industries jumping on board, e.g. weight loss scammers, scrap metal scammers & in this case,
How to make a Music Video with 7,225,937 (update: now 20million) views for FREE
- September 30, 2015
Proof that you don’t need millions to kickstart a career, Lil Dicky shows us how he did it in his most recent documentary. The Rap Video: Do you think you’ve got what it takes to make an awesome video? Learn about making YouTube money
£21,000PCM student flat! More proof London is a crazy place!
- September 29, 2015
1 of the 67,500 international students going to London Universities will reportedly be paying £5,250 per week to live in one of these Mayfair apartments. Thankfully the £21,000PCM is the top end three-bedroom apartment, they’ve got properties starting at a much affordable £9,000 a month and rooms from ‘just’ £725 to £1,000 per month They include
The iPhone iOS 9 setting that could cost you a fortune
- September 29, 2015
Apple have recently released the new iPhone 6s and alongside it have released iOS 9. The only problem is they’ve also added the feature called ‘Wifi Assist’ – basically if you’ve got poor/intermittent Wifi coverage it will use your 3G/4G Data allowance to keep your internet connection connected. Ideal for anyone with unlimited data plans
Aldi £7 Cream Rivals £292 La Prairie Cream
- September 29, 2015
Elsa McAlonan, beauty reporter for the Daily Mail tested Aldi’s new ‘Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream’ which costs £6.99 for 50ml and compared it with a product that is very similar (in both los & ingredients) but this 50 ml pot of the La Prairie equivalent – Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Sheer costs a crazy
Poundland sells items for £3 and with no price ticket! Disgusting and illegal!
- September 28, 2015
‘How Much is that?’ Silly question often heard in Poundland, but not today! Don’t be fooled by thinking these Nivea gift sets stacked beside the tills are a bargain if you’re in one of their stores today. They are actually £3! And yes not a sign or price tag anywhere. Where I questioned the cashier
The £1.80 Engagement Ring – Would you use it?
- September 28, 2015
It seems the price has increased slightly since we first posted but still under £3 ivered… The link > http://amzn.to/1KesKMw
Two guys sold a box that gave free phone service illegally, they later had a net worth of $10.3 billion…
- September 28, 2015
For reference, we’re not condoning doing anything illegal, it’s just a good example. Known as blue boxes back in 1960s-70s they allowed anyone to switch long distance calls. For example you dialed a long distance number (e.g. one side of the US to the other), you then used the box to become the ‘operator’ and could
SatNav for the supermarket… Yes really!
- September 28, 2015
Philips have been trialling the technology in some European supermarkets. You add your shopping list to the app, enter the store and using a complicated system involving the LED lights in the store the app pinpoints your location and give you a suitable route to the ingredients on your list + offers you additional savings
More proof living in London is ridiculous! Guy commutes to Uni in London from Poland… (& saves a ton of money)
- September 28, 2015
Jonathan Davey los like your standard uni student but he’s actually a travel genius. He worked out it would cost him £220 per week to live in London and commute to university each day. In comparison living in Poland, pre-boing all his flights to London Luton, buses to and from the airport to university and
How this guy travelled the world for ‘free’ in first class
- September 28, 2015
Scott Keyes (28 years old) has been to 30 countries — this next trip will make that count 42 — and flown 354,000 miles or roughly 14.3 times around the earth but he’s done this for effectively free (excluding airport taxes). The key, he said, is flexibility. Scott uses various tools (like the ones listed
10 ways to get free delivery with Amazon
- September 28, 2015
Any orders under £20 incurr a £3.99 ivery fee, however, orders over £20 are free. Here is how you get around this: 1) Prime users get free ivery, generally with no minimum spend + everyone gets a 30 day free trial 2) Order ‘filler items’ i.e. small items at good prices to hit the
10 ways to save money when filling up with fuel
- September 24, 2015
Fill up during the week, often prices will rise at the weekends and will increase over bank holidays etc. Also during hot weather always fill late at night or early morning, cold fuel is denser, irrespective of whether it’s in liquid form or gas so you get ‘bang for your buck’ when the fuel
10 ways to make cheaper alcohol taste better
- September 24, 2015
Some of these are a little obvious but others you hopefully haven’t tried before! Chill the alcohol in the freezer, even nasty drinks taste better when chilled Make Vodka Jelly (extra points for LEGO moulds > http://amzn.to/1Fnwpme or http://amzn.to/1BciFhU) Blend your wine… Yes really Just buy cheap good stuff – mid-priced Smirnoff in blind taste
10 secret ways to massively improve the taste of your food (on the cheap)
- September 24, 2015
Adding vinegar or citrus juice to a dish will bring out flavours and balance the richness of dishes. – It’s there as an accent. Next time you make chilli, taste it first, then add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of cider vinegar and taste it again – it will be better and brighter. [s] Fresh
DIY: Kids Mobile / Dreamcatcher = perfect ‘cheap’ gift
- September 24, 2015
Using a Silhouette Machine (or http://10ws.co/1jdVfkn) you could make tons of designs + it would be useful for tons of other projects. Failing that just get good with a decent craft knife Tons ideas on http://10ws.co/1KBuFHC The metal hoop I used is a Darice Brass Metal Ring (12″) (similar to http://10ws.co/1KBvn7Z) The paper piercer
Stop paying for sandwiches, 10 ways to make your homemade lunch better
- September 24, 2015
Try dry spices in your sandwich (like paprika, chilli, garlic powder) Swap lettuce for spinach, rocket or similar. Add things like onions, garlic, celery, peppers, chillis, pickles, cheese, carrots etc into sandwich Butter on your bread will help stop ‘soggy bread’ Toast the bread or buy a sandwich toaster Wash lettuce but then make sure
How to lose weight (without buying shakes, tablets, powders, supplements, patches, jewellery, body wraps, anything with ‘herbal’ on the box or any other diet crap) – Free for everyone
- September 24, 2015
TL;DR > Eat food that is good for you. Exercise. First things first, diet: What you eat is the most important thing for losing weight. I had a low carb/high fat diet. When you start this regimen, start by eating a total of 20 grams of net carbs per day. Net carbs are insoluble fiber
Learn to Hustle! (4:51 video)
- September 24, 2015
Hustling is putting every minute and all your effort into achieving the goal at hand. – Gary Vaynerchuk We recommend this bo for those who want to learn how to hustle and ‘Crush it!‘
How to fix a car bumper that has been bumped/dented!
- September 24, 2015
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The President that acted like a human being “the last hero of politics” (Documentary + Interview)
- September 24, 2015
José Mujica was the 40th President of Uruguay between 2010 and 2015, he gathered on fame for being “the world’s ‘humblest’ president”, a trait that many politicians wouldn’t even get shortlisted for! He donated 90% of his $12K wages to charity each month Decd to live in the opulent presidential palace or use its staff.
5th October all supermarkets must charge shoppers in England 5p for plastic carrier bags – learn how to avoid the charge!
- September 24, 2015
We all know plastic bags are crap for the earth, now are so thin you end up double bagging everything and most of them end up in the bin within 1 or 2 uses as they start to fall apart. Well the government have decided enough is enough and all supermarkets (in England) will have
Right. I’m moving to South Korea. Goodbye world.
- September 14, 2015
Kim Sung-jin eats dinner like many young people in front of a TV or computer screen, however this chap (along with many others across South Korea) earns money from doing it. And not just a few quid for money he’s pulling in £1000 a day. He doesn’t even have a niche product, it’s just
When do you put your heating on?
- September 14, 2015
Source: Unknown
The £7,000 ‘rock’
- September 14, 2015
If you ever go near a beach keep an eye out for this rock like thing…. because they’re worth a ton of money! It’s actually an Ambergris which is basically a large chunk secretion from the intestines of a Sperm Whale, it comes from their Vomit or Faeces… so it weighs considerably less than a rock,
Earn £35,000 by eating ‘gloop’ for 1 year… think you could do it?
- September 14, 2015
Get paid to eat food for a year… seem an ideal job until you realise that is ALL you can eat! The powdered ‘food’ is from sunny ….. Aylesbury, where healthy smoothies aren’t the first things to spring to mind! Contains 100% of the government-recommended nutrition that the human body needs, is vegan-friendly with no
£48.50 Perfume Vs £1.99 Perfume: The Results + other cheap perfume knockoffs
- September 10, 2015
Got a Lidl nearby? This is worth a buy + it’s often on half price at just £1.99 Lidl Suddenly Madame Glamour, £4 (often on offer at £1.99) Smells like: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, £48.50 In sniff-tests, Lidl’s incredibly cheap perfume often beats Chanel – and at one-tenth of the price of the high-end scent, you
The £20 Change Raise = Instant Profit Scam
- September 8, 2015
Even after watching this scam it to us a few seconds to realise what had actually happened. The problem with this scam is even if the thief gets caught they can just apologise and say they were confused or crap at maths. Watch out, especially if you work with cash. I had someone try this
How waiters increase their tips
- September 4, 2015
You wouldn’t think may waiters or servers have the time to think about ways of earning money from their paying customers but these ‘sneaky’ tricks (that are actually pretty amazing) are becoming common knowledge: In US research elbow touching female servers made 36% tips from male customers than non-touching female servers and
Cheap Halloween – 1 Pallet, 1 red light, some light digging, and a couple hands..
- September 4, 2015
1 Pallet, 1 red light (http://10ws.co/1JCByJp or http://amzn.to/1JRt7gI), some light ing, and a couple hands… Source: Unknown
The ‘poshest’ graffiti ever
- September 4, 2015
When you buy a house or long-term rent you generally care about how your local area los and in Swansea it seems locals are taking it a little far… A mysterious middle-class vandal decided enough was enough with the tatty local post box, so decided to inform the council in a rather extreme (& technically
London Landlords are officially crazy – £530p/m for this ‘large’ room….
- September 2, 2015
Joe Peduzzi (22) just landed a new job in London, so he did the scary thing of loing for a house/room to rent in London. He found a listing on SpareRoom.com for a ‘Large Double Room in Whitechapel/Bethnal Green’ for ‘just’ £530 per month which seems decent value until you realise the room is actually a shed,
10 ways to make your salad last longer (7-10 days max)
- August 31, 2015
Place a paper towel over a sealed bowl of salad, replace towel when it becomes damp/wet Use a salad spinner to remove as much water as possible Put your salad into a sealed plastic bag, then blow ‘air’ into it. The carbon dioxide in your breath slows the natural aging process of the greens however you
Two Brothers have exchanged the same card for 40 years, saving an estimated £252!
- August 31, 2015
“My Dad and Uncle have been sending this Birthday card back and for over 40 years. Pretty old school cool if you ask me! Circa 1973.” We’ve estimated that most people spend £3 on a card and it los like 84 cards were saved so a total of £252 saved. Via venusreincarnate
“I see all this potential, and I see squandering.” quote
- August 31, 2015
An entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don’t need. We’re the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war…
The ‘winning lottery ticket’ scam
- August 31, 2015
10 ways Lottery Winners ruined it for themselves
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- August 31, 2015
Michael Carrol, a former binman won £9,736,131 (2002). After buying tons of cars, smashing them in his own Destruction Derby, buying huge quantities of drugs and alcohol, had visits by up to 4 prostitutes a day and even hadtwo two spells in prison, ended up working in a biscuit factory for just £204 a week.
10 websites that will save you time & therefore money
- August 31, 2015
http://tiii.me/ – calculate the total time it takes to watch a TV series http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/ – find a colour palette from any photograph http://lmgtfy.com – Teach lazy people a lesson http://time.is – Sync your computers time with the correct time http://www.geomidpoint.com/ – Instantly find the exact half way point between multiple points [Ideal for meeting with
‘Can I borrow your laptop’ scam
- August 31, 2015
The Bartender Scam
- August 21, 2015
Those pesky bartenders ripping us off. Hopefully these are just tricks played to people abroad and not in the UK! Also see this bar trick/scam video
Get a ‘film / TV’ phone number…
- August 19, 2015
A tip for those pesky websites that require a ‘valid’ mobile number on a signup form. The 077009 prefix is reserved for dramatic purposes (e.g. for use in TV, film etc) and will never dial through to anybody so just add 5 random digits after and you’re guaranteed to not be giving out anyone else’s
Green & Blue Food Colouring + an empty bottle of Listerine = disguised bottle of vodka
- August 17, 2015
You can also do this with a bottle of water (minus the food colouring)
When selling something point out 1 imperfection
- August 17, 2015
Generally when selling something you don’t want to talk about the negatives of it however for something like a car or TV which generally is an expensive purchase, mention some small problem, scratch, defect that they weren’t going to notice on their own and that doesn’t really jeopardise the sale. Then when you go on to
Never pay a fee to withdraw cash
- August 17, 2015
Anyone that pays an ATM / Cash Machine fee is an idiot. Sorry but it’s true. You either haven’t planned well enough in advance or you’re lazy. Thankfully most machines are free to use however a third of cash machines – 20,000 across the country – charge for withdrawals, often these are found in petrol
10 ways to improve your body language to increase your chances of landing that dream job, gaining a promotion or securing a sale
- August 17, 2015
60-90% of our communication is non-verbal however millions of people don’t think about this for interviews, meetings, presentations etc. If you sell for a living then these tips can also really help you financially Here are a few ways to improve your body language to improve your credibility: Align your body with the person you’re talking
Act confident and you can get away with anything (within reason)
- August 16, 2015
If you lo nervous, uncomfortable or sketchy people won’t trust you. Keep your head up, your back straight, walk with purpose and you will find people will treat you completely different. This could be for an interview or sneaking into the restaurant to get a free continental breakfast. Acting confident or just being confident in
Never tell a venue that you’re hiring it for a wedding
- August 16, 2015
Never tell a wedding venue that you’re planning it for a wedding, better still don’t go with your partner to be. Explain it’s for an event/function/reunion for X people, you will want food or not and most likely a dancefloor at the end. As soon as you mention wedding the price will get jacked up!
Get the best seats in a stadium / venue at the lowest possible price
- August 16, 2015
Buy the cheapest ticket you can find for a sporting event (or other event) that you want to attend. 1 hour before it starts, log into http://10ws.co/1FtT8PU to see which nice (but not heavily secured) seats are still available at a price point higher than the competition (i.e. overpriced). Write a few of them down and chances
Guy makes £6300 per month using a pen and some potatoes
- August 16, 2015
Alex Craig from Texas appears to be just your average 24 year old American until you realise he is slowly changing the world one potato, two potato, three potatoes at a time. Alex launched PotatoParcel.com in May 2015 and is now clearing over $10,000 (£6300ish) a month in sales People (presumably on drugs or under
10 ways to save your bread from a sad/early death + save yourself a few quid every year in the process
- August 16, 2015
1) Moisture is breads worst enemy, keep loaves dry and never touch with wet hands. 2) The bags inside cereal boxes are excellent for storing bread in and for using in the freezer. 3) Whole wheat bread generally gets mouldy slower. 4) Bread kept in the fridge will go stale QUICKER than bread stored on
Which Juicer / Blender should I buy?
- August 12, 2015
Blenders (for smoothies/drinks etc) Breville Blend-Active (a 10ways favourite) Extremely popular, very easy to clean, often copied by other brands but reviews alone prove this one is better than unbranded/cheaper versions > http://amzn.to/1L5Pq1b (family) or http://amzn.to/1h3b4tm (twin pack) eBay > http://10ws.co/1h3cwvJ ↪ very similar is the Russell Hobbs version or Duronic BL3 – if you can grab either of
Can I earn money streaming games to Twitch.tv?
- August 11, 2015
Twitch.tv is the most popular streaming website for live video games. It’s the home of highly popular streamers from YouTube and little known fan favourites. You can browse through the popular channels, search through the list of popular games or just search for a game/streamer of your choice. If you really like a streamer, you
If Ryanair ran a pub
- August 11, 2015
↪ Loing for cheap flights? Read this article about the places we buy from
10 ways we scrimp at home
- August 11, 2015
10 of the many ways we scrimp at home, we live by the phrase ‘Lo after the pennies and the pounds will lo after themselves’. You might think some of these are a little extreme but they all only take a second to do and if you worked it out (we haven’t) over say 1-5 years it should
Free water saving kits
- August 11, 2015
These are quite possibly the most boring freebies we’ve posted however paying for water is even boring so this should at least help your bank balance. Note: Not all freebies are available from all the water companies, some are free but some are purely discounted. ► Anglian Water – Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Humberside,
The Dangers Of Social Media (Child Predator Social Experiment)
- August 11, 2015
Anyone with young family members or kids? This is super scary and a must watch. Could cost you than just a few quid!
A person is smart. People are stupid.
- August 10, 2015
More proof that fame is stupid, pointless and washing peoples brains
The one video [& one person] that all internet users should be forced to watch [1hr 44m]
- August 10, 2015
Thank you Aaron Swartz. Aaron was a computer programmer / political activist from the US, he was motivated to change the world in a way that would benefit everyone. He was not someone who wanted to profit from anything. He was selfless and he died due to the fact he was facing 35 years in prison for
47% of jobs are at high risk of being replaced by technology between 2023-2033 – is your career safe?
- August 8, 2015
Heads up! You know how software, computers & robots have started to completely replace cashiers, bricklayers, telemarketers, anyone in retail, warehouse pickers and so on. Well just so you know this change to automation isn’t going to slow down, in fact it’s estimated 47 percent of total US employment is in the high-risk category, meaning
Little good deeds can make more than someones day
- August 7, 2015
Lots of people believe in karma, which is when someone believes the sum of their actions in life decides their fate in the future. It’s a key part of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Taoism however and non religious people are structuring their lives around this belief. OK, so this might not save you money immediately but if
The ‘short change’ scam
- August 6, 2015
Things to think about before you pay with a £10, £20 or £50 note Remember 1 in 30 £1 coins are fake (Over 9 million £1 coins have been detected and withdrawn from circulation by the treasury). If paying with a £20 ensure you say “that’s a twenty” or “I’m sorry that I don’t have
‘Business Loan Scanner’ scam
- August 6, 2015
Message from Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has been alerted to an Advance Fee Fraud in which individuals believe they are being recruited by Business Loan Scanner who will be moving to 34 Lime Street, London on 24th August. Applicants receive a job offer and are then asked to
London Flat (house share) for £1 per month… would you?
- August 5, 2015
Richie Walker, 34, noticed an advert for a house with the following benefits for only £1 per month: House with three Bedrooms, three Bathrooms & Garden Fulham, London Location Large Master Bedroom with ensuite for renter Study &/or Dressing room attached to the master bedroom Sharing with a 63-year-old professional man A house like this
10 ways to get over your hangover
- August 3, 2015
1) The obligatory fry up / Sunday Roast Even if these weren’t a hangover cure we still think it should be on all lists regarding alcohol however Professor Richard Stephens says fry up ‘works wonders’. But make sure you try and sneak some healthy options on the plate like eggs, tomatoes, beans, mushrooms as just eating the fatty
Windows 10 uploading slowing your internet / using up tons of bandwidth etc [how to fix]
- August 3, 2015
Microsoft have been updating millions of machines to Windows 10, many for free, which is great however whilst doing this they’re also using your machine to the update (3.5GB), using a peer-to-peer torrent style sharing from your computer to other users from around the world. The feature, known as Windows Update ivery Optimization (WUDO), was designed to help users
Staying safe when using online dating apps
- August 2, 2015
Before you meet: Reverse Image Search (2nd website) their profile picture + other images on their account, this will show you if they’re using the images elsewhere (different names or impersonating someone else) Don’t provide your personal details straightaway, just your first name (or better still just a username). Remember it’s VERY easy to find someones exact
The ‘can I borrow your phone’ scam
- July 31, 2015
Remember simple scams can still cost you a fortune If you ever let someone use your phone ensure they tell you the number to dial or watch them dialing the number or offer to ring only if you hold the phone and put it on speaker If a friend/family member ever contacts you asking for cash
The Car Test Drive Scam
- July 31, 2015
Don’t let your guard down just because you find someone attractive On a test drive ALWAYS take along a friend (or ideally someone from the industry) Always keep your cash secure on your person until a deal is done Always get a receipt that is signed by both parties before leaving If you want to
The Honest Homeless Man Scam
- July 31, 2015
Don’t give any money for anything unless you’re 100% sure you’re getting exactly what you’ve paid for Only deal with someone you know or are happy to deal with If you’re unsure on the legitimacy of any cash, take the cash along with the seller to the bank and get the bank to check and
F*ck you scammers I’m ready for you! [10 ways to stay safe online]
- July 30, 2015
Scammers anyone that doesn’t understand the following ’10 ways to stay safe on’, so instead of saying “oh it will never happen to me”, why don’t you say “F**k you scammers, you can try but I know what to lo out for”. Please pass this message on. For those of you who don’t like
10 ways to reduce your mobile data usage
- July 30, 2015
To begin with anyone on one of the unlimited data bundles from Three or Giffgaff will laugh at this post but for all of us common folk with limited data we’re sure you will find this useful *runs off to sign up for Three’s Unlimited Data, 600 mins for £22 per month* 1) Ensure updates
Sale of Goods Act 1979 Explained
- July 27, 2015
MUST READ: This only applies for orders/items purchased prior to 1st October 2015. Anything purchased after this date now comes under a NEW LAW The Consumer Rights Act 2015 Under consumer law in the UK (Sale of Goods Act 1979), even after your initial warranty/guarantee has ended consumers are entitled to a free of charge repair or
I’ve dropped my phone/device into water etc what do I do?
- July 27, 2015
First warning: If you’re wet or are standing in water then you risk a shock or instant death (if plugged into the mains power) so forget about the device and just worry about your safety. Once you’ve removed yourself from any shock potential and if your device is submerged in water and still connected to the
10 ways to help your technology last the test of time
- July 27, 2015
Clean out your computer, laptops, keyboards etc of dust Dust slowly kills computers, they clog up the vents and make it harder for the fans to spin making the other components struggle to keep up. Every 3-6 months pull them out and clean them or follow your devices cleaning instructions. WARNING: Don’t be tempted to use
Commute to work/uni/college etc? Stop wasting that precious time! [start using these 4 techniques]
- July 27, 2015
The average commute in the UK is 54 minutes and whilst we lo for endless methods of entertainment to keep us sane during this horrific part of the day we started to wonder how many of us have tried these techniques to complement Music, Netflix, reading, audiobos etc. 1) Wearing headphones or cannot talk? Consider converting written
[VERY IMPORTANT] – Wake up and start using two factor authentication for important logins!
- July 27, 2015
You know when you have to use those little card readers / key pads to confirm payment details for on banking this is known as two factor authentication. Two-factor authentication basically requires both “something you know” (like a password) and “something you have” (like your phone/pin generator machine/card reader). After you enter your password, you’ll get a second
Little bits of paper that can save you so much time & money
- July 27, 2015
How many of you are guilty of throwing away your receipts and then regretting it later on? Remember to NEVER throwaway receipts for electrical items & especially items worth than say £20. If something goes wrong then you have easy proof you purchased it and can get your money back etc. In fact we’re
10 ways that people have made money from crazy ideas
- July 22, 2015
Some people have the best ideas but never do anything about them, other people have some of the craziest ideas do something about them and earn millions! Here is a list of some of our favourites: 1) Shipping glitter to your enemies This story is actually pretty crazy, it turns out that the story lots of
“Today you…. tomorrow me.”
- July 22, 2015
This story comes from rhoner on , the original topic was about hitch hiking/picking people up. Just about every time I see someone I stop. I kind of got out of the habit in the last couple of years, moved to a big city and all that, my girlfriend wasn’t too sted on the practice.
Apple Refunding iTunes purchases
- July 20, 2015
Has someone that was unauthorised purchased in app purchases on your Apple device? We’ve seen some peoples accounts spending crazy amounts on games like ‘Clash of Clans’ etc If so Apple may refund it! 10waysers have had £1300, £1066, £650, £169, £168, £102, £93.73, £86.92, £62.19, £10, £9.62 etc all refunded. 1) Open iTunes (on
13 scams your mates will hate you for sharing on Facebook
- July 16, 2015
First of all it’s important to say that anyone can become a victim to a scam as these scammers always know the right psychological triggers to get people to click, the best rule to live by is if you’re unsure don’t click and search for it instead. This list started at 10, it’s now risen! 1)
Why are engagement rings a scam (video) + how to improve your value for money
- July 10, 2015
Sorry gents but it seems the 2 months worth of salary you’ve just spent on a shiny diamond ring was a total rip off. Ah well better luck next time 😉 “It’s one of those “social norms” that are completely stupid and illogical but if you don’t participate then everyone, including friends and family, will
The best computer speakers (laptop/pc)
- July 9, 2015
We recommend 4 different sets of speakers M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 – around £100 and great bang for your buck, a little on the large size but great all rounders Audioengine A2+B Powered Desktop Speakers – The best sound quality, lacking a little bass (due to very compact size) and a little pricey at £200 Harman/Kardon
The Facebook Airline Ticket Scam
- July 9, 2015
Is it just us that is driven insane by these obvious fake competitions that pop up every week? Key facts to remember: Any page that is asking for you to a post to gain entry to a competition is directly breaking guiines so will eventually get blocked/banned, not something a large corporation
Ever wondered why designer sunglasses cost so much? [13min Video]
- July 8, 2015
Do you prefer the quality of Ray-ban to Oakley, or Chanel to DKNY, or Prada to Armani or Dolce & Gabbana to DKNY well guess what all of those brands (& tons ) are made by the same company, Luxottica (an Italian company) controls over 80% of eyewear brands including Oakley, Ray-ban, Chanel, DKNY, Michael Kors,
Share your Amazon Prime account with up to 4 family members
- July 6, 2015
You can your prime benefits (next day ivery) with up to 4 members + prime instant video with up to 1 member. Some of our users have indicated these family members don’t actually need to be relatives at all however we don’t condone anyone doing that as you risk spoiling it for everyone. 1) Go
Get paid £6.50 for 20 minutes of website testing
- July 4, 2015
[Article written by 10ways user, Emma Jackson] As an undergraduate student, I often found it hard to be able to find a balance between working enough hours to earn money, and spending enough time on my university work. Last summer, I did some research into possible jobs I could do from home and one of
Never give up & surround yourself with awesome people
- July 3, 2015
After sustaining a life changing injury in 2013, Martyn Ashton, mountain bike and Road Bike Party legend, is Back On Track. The trials legend, creator of Road Bike Party 2, and, above all family man and bike rider, began his inspirational journey to get back on track. Joined by his friends Danny MacAskill, Chris Akrigg and
40 Tourist Scams To Avoid!
- July 1, 2015
Know the laws of the country you're visiting!
- July 1, 2015
We often see these extremely long and some might argue horrific prison sentence given out to UK citizen in foreign countries and with the family of those convicted pleading with the UK government to help out, however it does make us wonder how many people actually read & think about the laws of a new country before
Know the laws of the country you’re visiting!
- July 1, 2015
We often see these extremely long and some might argue horrific prison sentence given out to UK citizen in foreign countries and with the family of those convicted pleading with the UK government to help out, however it does make us wonder how many people actually read & think about the laws of a new country before
Nobody likes a moaner but….
- June 30, 2015
Just so you know we’re not condoning anyone starts to complain to companies for no reason! However if a CEO/manager/member of staff doesn’t know about the good and the bad bits of their company you’re potentially sending that company to an early ‘grave’. Remember (generally) people who start businesses don’t do it for money, they
Claw machines are fixed / rigged – The b*stards!
- June 30, 2015
Claw machines are like slot machines than games of skill. In fact it’s like gambling and effectively should be banned for under 18 year olds, it’s that bad! The machines do some quick maths to work out how much money they’ve generated the owners, the manufactures and/or the people that lo after the
The guys behind ‘Stop a Douchebag’
- June 3, 2015
We often tell people that they should do something in their life that they enjoy, there is no point doing a job you hate. Often people will argue saying “how am I going to make money from doing the thing I doing?” Well this is another awesome example of a group of people doing something
Do what you love and the money will follow
- May 26, 2015
This article is part of ‘Improve yourself‘ a category designed to show ways people may scam you, how companies trick you and most importantly how you can improve your life by doing something you doing. We always get asked about quick ways to make money and it’s certainly possible to make some money quickly
Can you touch type? Learn the differences and how it could save you time & money
- May 26, 2015
You know we always say time is money… well can you touch type? It’s a great way of shredding minutes off your daily routine/work.Also, watching someone’s face when they realise you’re typing and still loing at them is priceless Also, watching someone’s face when they realise you’re typing and still loing at them is priceless
The girls that make £200,000 a year
- May 25, 2015
WARNING: At no point do we condone this, however we know and people are loing at these ‘jobs’ due to the sheer quantity of money on offer so it’s important that we show people the true story to ensure anyone that is interested knows the risks up front. We repeat, we do not condone
Back up plan for your car – Yes this will save you cash and possibly your life!
- May 18, 2015
Ever bren down on the side of a motorway at night, in snow with crazy fast winds? No neither have we but imagine for a second you had, most recovery companies take 30mins-2hours to get to you and then they’ve got to fix your car and in extreme traffic conditions people have had to sleep in
How Taxi Drivers Scam Tourists [Video]
- May 15, 2015
A simple scam. You get a taxi in a country you’ve not visited before. You hand over your money to pay, but the taxi driver hands you back your note explaining it’s a fake note and you must give another. You do and presume you got ripped off from the company you got your currency
How To Avoid A Restaurant Scam
- May 15, 2015
Can you believe people do this? Order food in a foreign place without a menu…. Holiday ‘Scam’ – Judging by the guy in the background of this video some people do blindly order so we think it’s worthy of sharing to ensure you and your mates don’t get caught. p.s. this show ‘scam city’ is
The Competitive Gaming Millionaires & the risks involved in becoming one (1hr documentary)
- April 20, 2015
This VICE documentary shows the highs and lows of eSports 0:00 – Introduction to eSports / eSports Superstars 1:57 – South Korea 4:29 – Spiral Cats (eSports ‘cheerleaders’) 13:07 – Difference between traditional sports and eSports 13:50 – Professional Commentators / Shout Caster 18:05 – Cinderalla Act /Shutdown law (South Korea) – Preventing children from playing past
Why does the bride to be on ‘Don’t tell the bride’ not just tell the groom what she wants in advance…. [with answers from contestants]
- April 8, 2015
Why does the bride to be on ‘Don’t tell the bride’ not just secretly tell her future husband what she wants in advance? We’ve always thought before the TV people arrive to film why does the bride not just tell their future husband: This is the location I want (or similar) This is the sort
Start your own business / website
- April 8, 2015
Web design is far too complicated for me. Or is it? In this modern era companies have come along and can now give us instant websites, which lo amazing and work perfectly. However if you need to modify the website or shop, beyond changing a few colours and adding products you will need a proper
Is becoming a YouTube ‘star’ a real possibility? – How much do they earn?
- April 8, 2015
We all know YouTube is full of pretty much everything and anything, you can find out how to do something, watch a review, watch some comedy etc etc etc but do people really pull in massive profits? The short answer is yes… but it depends on lots of other factors and you can’t start tomorrow
Find something you enjoy doing and do that – Freelancing
- April 8, 2015
What do you enjoy doing? Coing, Playing with Gadgets, Playing sports, Writing, Reading, Dancing, Shopping, Listening to music or even drawing stupid faces on your bum. Our point is, if you like doing something you can make a living from it. The possibilities are endless really Coing – Making how to co videos on YouTube,
Game testing – are you really going to get paid to game?
- April 8, 2015
Before we start this isn’t going to be easy & it often is a low paid job within the games industry (although that has changed over the years) What is game testing? You play games and get paid is what most people will tell you. But actually you will be given a checklist of tasks
What happens when you buy £500 in scratch cards [Don’t ever do this]
- April 6, 2015
Emily was picked at random as the 10ways winner Emily only found out she had won the last £500 scratch card comp once a friend tagged her on our announcement post, after saying “Oh my god!” a few times she rang her Dad who rightly was skeptical, he told her “You’ve probably won nothing…Don’t get
Price Glitches Explained
- April 6, 2015
Price glitches are the most entertaining payback you can get from a supermarket, shop or website, the savings can be immense but not all are successful. You will feel the following: Fear, from the worry of being caught and/or refused. A thrill, from scanning so many items on the self service tills that you are
How to use vouchers (printable & digital)
- April 6, 2015
We’ve all been given a voucher, some are useful but most are just a marketing ploy. But what if you combine vouchers with deals & glitches! Why do companies do it? Companies want new customers or they want to get old customers back with them. These vouchers normally are only valid for one occasion &
By far the best piece of free software you can install on your computer
- April 6, 2015
Install F.lux on your laptop – it will help you switch off at night + make working late at night easier on your eyes and has even been proven to help people who suffer headaches etc http://10ws.co/1FJds1g ► Got an Android phone you want to run similar software? > http://10ws.co/1HAoV5c or http://10ws.co/1HAp0pC ► Hate how
Mobile Phone Insurance mini guide
- April 6, 2015
Often money saving websites will tell you to get mobile phone insurance (mostly because they earn a commission from them) however as always we think a bit differently: Self insure Something people seem to forget/ignore about insurance companies is they’re not setup to help people out, they’re setup to make a profit from you. If
I’ve purchased something ‘out of date’
- April 6, 2015
First of all you need to understand the difference in the dates on food: – Best before dates are about quality, not safety. When the date is passed, it doesn’t mean that the food will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its flavour and texture. It’s completely legal for shops to sell food past the best before
Passport Photos – Stop paying stupid prices!
- April 6, 2015
STOP BLOODY PAYING NEARLY £5 FOR 4 PHOTOS when you can do it for 15p yourself 1) Snap several photos against a white/off white background. Minimise the amount of shadows. Probably best to NOT use flash. 2) Go to http://10ws.co/10WyhkY or http://10ws.co/2acbwRP & upload photo 3) Save image to your computer 4) Upload image to http://10ws.co/1C5lNHb or
What is an Alias Email? Including info on Throwaway, Secondary, True Alias & Existing ‘Hack’ emails
- April 6, 2015
Alias = Setup a second e account that you use for spam/signing up to untrusted websites/free orders etc. First of all, here is why you should care about your e: We all hate spam, but if you open any spam you’ve accidentally helped fund criminals (e marketers often will get paid for every 1000 opens
“It’s my Birthday, what can I get for free?”
- April 6, 2015
If your local isn’t on the list just ask, probably 75-90% of companies/restaurants/bars etc will give you something for free if it’s your birthday, just be friendly, cheeky and ask (wearing a badge, take some cards to open etc will better your chances). Failing that here are a list of places you don’t have to ask,
Learn the rules of glitch hunting [in store]
- April 6, 2015
► When completing a price glitch you will feel: Fear, from the worry of being ‘caught’ and/or refused. A thrill, from scanning so many items on the self service tills that you are shaking. Joy from knowing that you’ve just paid a lot less than normal a sense of achievement, you just found a price
How to be a professional ‘comper’
- April 5, 2015
AKA Someone who enters pretty much every competition they see. ► Alias = a false or secondary e address/phone number. Sometimes for freebies we also use alias names. For competitions ensure you have access to both the alias e & phone number.
10 sneaky ways supermarkets trick you + how you can beat them
- April 5, 2015
1) Clearance Sections You should know where they all are and know about the times items get reduced but be careful as often item get placed into these section early on in the day with very little discount to be had. Normally they will have a fresh food clearance section (near the flowers/fruit), chilled food
‘Time is money’ & Slow computers are horrible
- April 5, 2015
You know what they say ‘Time is money’ and slow computers are horrible things to use, so have you switched your computer/laptop to run an SSD yet? An SSD basically replaces the hard drive (the C:\ drive for most people) with what is similar to a memory card that you put into your camera (i.e.
The Rules of 10ways
- April 5, 2015
Hello new members, please read this. Thank you UPDATE: In reference to 9, this only refers to on orders. In-store a company can ask you to pay whatever price they wish regardless of the labels, it’s your decision if you accept the price or not. Also massive thank you to everyone that posts their deals
Are you sick of Spam texts? – How to avoid them
- April 5, 2015
► Are you sick of Spam texts? NEVER REPLY TO THEM! STOP DELETING THE MESSAGES & START REPORTING EVERY TEXT! Forward any spam texts on to: 7726 (most networks) Or 87726 for Vodafone customers. Or 37726 for Three customers Save that number into your phone as a contact NOW! Whilst this technique doesn’t block them,
Scratchcard are not good investments
- April 5, 2015
Now it might sound obvious but scratch cards are not good investments, however, we’re sure you’ve always wondered if you purchased a load of them how much you would make. So we gave £1000 worth of scratch cards to Josh (after he won a competition we ran), after 5 hours of scratching he walked away
Watching this guy paying for people’s groceries will hopefully inspire others to do the same
- April 5, 2015
Finding someone to pay for your groceries! If only it was this simple however this video made us smile and hopefully you will as well. 10ways why don’t you just the videos directly on the page? FB doesn’t give YT videos the same reach compared to their own FB videos and we don’t want
The 100% personal ‘tax’ trick
- April 5, 2015
Find it difficult to save money each month? Have you tried ‘ta’ yourself? NOTE: if you’re a good saver ignore this post but if you’re one of those people still with the mandatory £1 in your savings account this is probably for you. The basics: Whenever you buy anything on an impulse, you impose a
Tipping a waitress $200 [Video]
- April 5, 2015
At a restaurant do you tip or not? Have you ever taken off a ‘discretionary’ tip? Do you hate it when a restaurant adds an extra service charge to the bill for a group? For reference we only tip when the staff have been helpful/friendly, the food has exceeded our expectations, the service was great
When should you complain about something you’ve purchased in a supermarket?
- April 5, 2015
Some people feel embarrassed or even scared of complaining to a company, never be scared! Someone in that company actually cares about you, so let them know! Warning: You should only complain when something is genuinely wrong, if you complain every time you buy something in the hope of a freebie, you ruin it for
Learn how to read at 600 words per minute…
- April 5, 2015
Let’s all try to read at 600 words per minute… sounds impossible right? Yeah we thought the same until we tried the Spritz app http://10ws.co/1outCiu – click the grey box to start. So instead of traditional reading of left > right etc, the words flash on top of each other, enabling your eyes to stay
10 ways to get a cheaper Starbucks
- April 5, 2015
(Don’t worry one of them is avoid them completely for all the people who are bound to say it) 1) On the Starbucks menu you will see 3 sizes Tall, Grande and Venti but you can also order a Short, it’s a smaller and a less expensive drink. The size is always available however it’s
My biggest mistake
- April 5, 2015
My biggest mistake was listening too much to people who were well spen and not enough to the quiet person in the corner, who might not have the social skills to speak up in meetings but actually was the one who would push the world forward. It takes some extra effort, yes, but when you
Companies reducing the size of food packets
- April 4, 2015
Don’t you hate it when food companies reduce the size of a packet/bottle/container, start charging you for it and then eventually put it on offer at the same price as before. The ones we’ve noticed Copella, Innocent drinks, Birds Eye, every crisps & chocolate company known to man, Dettol (obv not to eat) &
Turn a cheap bottle of wine into a better tasting cheap bottle of wine
- April 4, 2015
Your homework for this evening is to try this, let us know how it compares and remember to drink responsibly. Might turn that £3 bottle into one worth £30! You will need: A decent blender An average wine Some of these for the morning afterwards Instead of waiting up to two hours to decant wine
How to use a chapstick to potentially save you whilst on holiday
- April 4, 2015
What are your favourite holiday tricks/tips to save money? Remember if going to Europe NEVER buy an EHIC card, they’re always free (even though Google & a certain social networks adverts would make you think otherwise) ↪ Details of free European health ‘insurance’ card: http://10ws.co/1vHhZuP Image courtesy of Trusper Original post: http://10ws.co/1CpEJPQ
10 ways to haggle for the best price
- April 4, 2015
Always haggle, especially if the item is worth a decent amount. The people behind you in the queue might hate you for a split second but when you walk away with enough of a saving to buy a few beers down the pub they will soon try and copy your technique. Here are our 10
How Nati0nal Express overcharge you!
- April 4, 2015
“When I was searching for airport transfers I found that Nati0nal Express (http://10ws.co/1jvxi7m) is charging an extra £26 just to get off at the North terminal at Gatwick as opposed to the South Gatwick terminal, they don’t let you pick the cheaper ticket type. I saw in a travel forum that Gatwick has a free
The Phone Stack ‘Chicken’ Game
- April 4, 2015
The Phone Stack ‘Chicken’ Game AKA “Don’t Be a D**k During Meals” game, could this be an easy way to win a free meal from friends? Everyone puts their phones in the middle of the table. Whoever cracks first by touching their phone, pays for the entire meal. The purpose of the game is to
Drinking water can save you a small fortune….
- April 4, 2015
Technically this isn’t health advice, you should consult a doctor and ignore everything on this page: Generally your body can’t tell the difference between being thirsty and hungry (unless you’re dehydrated or have recently exercised), so often you will end up eating expensive snacks when actually all your body is craving is water. Next time
How to try and protect your valuables
- April 4, 2015
Yes these might seem a little far for most people but imagine the face of the robber when they realise they can’t easily sell something on. Remember burglary is probably not going to happen to you but you will kick yourself if it does and you’ve not done some of these. 1) Register serial numbers
Check your Paypal subscriptions!
- April 4, 2015
Ever had an unexplained Paypal charge? Most likely it was due to having a subscription, trial or pre-approved payment that has renewed. It’s worth checking occasionally to see what is setup on your account and cancel any you don’t want to pay. This is extremely important when signing up to things like free trials etc
Spot the difference
- April 4, 2015
► Extra tip: Generally pre-packed bags of fruit/veg is expensive than loose ones but a dirty trick most supermarkets play is by increasing prices on loose and reducing pre-packed from time to time. To get around this always compare the £/kg prices and if unsure use the scales or better still the electric scales (which
“If you’re good at something never do it for free”
- April 4, 2015
The quote is from the Jer in The Dark Knight. It brings up an interested conversation that seems to split the crowd: I profoundly disagree with it. I’m tempted to dive into the Sea of Hyperbole and say, “If you are good at something, never do it for money.” That’s not really how I feel,
Hunt out scams with Google reverse image search
- April 4, 2015
#2 – Use Google reverse image search to hunt out scams, fake websites etc by finding the original source of a photo. e.g. Lets say you are loing at buying something from eBay etc, you can reverse search the images of the item to see if they are original. Learn how to use it >
“Told Burts I like their chips, got this through the post”
- April 4, 2015
“Told Burts I like their chips, got this through the post” – Mellissa Don’t all message Burts but try your favourite food brands and see what they do, writing physical letters (with a return address) can work even better but an e should work just as well. If you really want to impress sending things
Use council MOT test centres to save money longterm (especially with older cars)
- April 4, 2015
Use local council car MOT test centres if you don’t trust your local garages It’s impartial advice, as the majority don’t offer repairs in house. You will generally be charged than local garages, who often run them cheap to get you in the door and then list lots of expensive repairs. However it’s better
If you don’t ask you don’t get!
- April 4, 2015
“| bought a redbull the other day and it didn’t taste quite right – so | wrote them a kind e saying it didn’t meet my standards, they sent this.” Lesson: Always let companies know when they suck but also when they’re awesome! You never know what will happen. – Anon 10ways users
Should you be eating at your local takeaway?
- April 4, 2015
► Find out how clean your local takeaways & restaurants etc are http://10ws.co/1w1l8UV or third party site (with app) > http://10ws.co/1w1kN4x Ratings are given to places where you can eat out such as restaurants, takeaways, cafés, sandwich shops, pubs, and hotels. Ratings are also given to other places you eat away from home, such as
How to scare your girlfriend/boyfriend on the cheap this Halloween
- April 4, 2015
1) face on photo paper 2) Shove in large jar 3) Fill with green/brown water. 4) Set up hidden cameras. 5) Wait…. Step-by-step instructions > http://10ws.co/1wtL5wP + pre-made photo to out. Thanks to Carina, SpiderJohns, Downburst & Instructables (great site).
The best workout ever? + loads more printable posters
- April 4, 2015
The best workout ever? + loads funny posters to on https://darebee.com/ Copyright wise you’re allowed to these (for personal use), each poster has a link to a hi-res file to download below it. ↪ Loing to get them ed? Try http://10ws.co/1lg4r7s, http://10ws.co/1lg4iAU, http://10ws.co/1ieuVCs or http://10ws.co/1ezTftV or try a local er to you. Loing
Left Digit Effect – How companies trick you
- April 4, 2015
Do you prefer to buy something that is priced at £19.99 or £20? It’s a common trick (known as the left-digit effect) that marketing departments/shop owners etc play on their customers, basically they drop 1p, 2p, 3p or 5p etc off a round number to make it appealing to shoppers. New research has shown
Get paid to buy alcohol
- April 4, 2015
This sounds like the perfect student job, get paid anywhere from £6.00 up to £50 for buying certain age restricted products from selected supermarkets, betting shops, pubs etc ► http://10ws.co/1A4H8UY Basically you’re testing that these places are checking peoples IDs/ages etc and in return you get paid. – Expected to visit at least 3-6+ locations
Magic Food that grows back!
- April 4, 2015
Always make your own burgers!
- April 4, 2015
Always. Always. Always make your own burgers it’s generally cheaper (for the same quantity/quality of meat) and they taste AMAZING and for serious man/lady points do this egg technique. To make the burgers mix up the following: – Beef Mince – Breadcrumbs or Crackers (tiny pieces) – Garlic/Chilli/Black pepper/Salt etc – Large egg – Fine
Make your own frothy Costa & Starbucks coffee at home on the cheap
- April 4, 2015
UPDATE: If you ever walk past a Costa or go inside, be sure to pick up any receipts you find, then once a week go in and ask the Barista to add those receipts to your Costa card. Boom a free hot drink to give to the homeless or drink yourself. ALSO: “Costa sometimes run
Price Anchoring and why you should learn about it
- April 4, 2015
You know that very expensive bottle on the wine list at a restaurant that you’ll probably never buy? It’s there for a reason. Once you’ve seen the stupidly expensive item the rest of the menu will appear to be good value in comparison. Then when you effectively get ripped off for the cheaper bottle it
Who still uses coin counting machines?
- April 4, 2015
Is it just us that never understands why people use these machines? For those wondering about the alternative options: – You can use coins at normal tills to buy things, crazy we know! – Self service machines in supermarkets accept coins…. so just do your normal weekly shop take it to the self scan and
10 things to buy the man that has ‘everything’
- April 4, 2015
Top 10 presents you could buy the man that has ‘everything’ Don’t take this list too seriously, it’s just a few ideas of things we’ve seen and found useful/funny. 1) Cut Throat Razor http://amzn.to/1Z707Yi 2) Bacon flavoured toothpaste http://amzn.to/1tBI2QE or http://10ws.co/1yzP6Tp or http://10ws.co/1yzPcuc Most men like Bacon, most men brush their teeth = perfect present
How big shaving companies rip you off and the alternatives
- April 4, 2015
Ladies and Gents have you ever thought about how the big shaving brands like Gillette & Wilkinson Sword can afford to pay for all those expensive adverts on TV with various top level sports personalities etc and all the free samples they give out etc? Well the answer is they rip you off when you
There is no success without struggle – The Ed Sheeran Story
- April 4, 2015
A little Life Lesson – Some argue that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of your life practicing/learning something before you will become a master of it and most likely for you and I; we will have to work a crappy job alongside those first 10,000 hours but in the end you will be a master and be
The perfect plan if you’ve bought a joint holiday with your partner and then you split
- April 4, 2015
Yay! He did it! Remember the guy that purchased around the world tickets for him and his girlfriend (top right image), then they split up and he was stuck with a ticket in the name of ‘Elizabeth Gallagher’ and no way of getting a refund. He to to asking if there was a Canadian
The 52 Week Challenge + alternatives
- April 4, 2015
By far the simplest savings technique, the first week you add £1 into your savings, the next week £2, the week after that £3 and so on…. By the 52nd week you will have £1,378 in your savings account + interest. The posters: The 52 week money challenge The 52 week money challenge (reverse) The
Local Gym ‘earns’ £84,000 a year from unused memberships! – How to cancel!
- April 4, 2015
[Insider info] A local gym instructor informed us that they have over 200 people who have active gym memberships but they’ve not been for over 12 months. This generates the gym £84,000 a year in effectively ‘Free’ money which is crazy when you think about how many gyms across the country are of a similar
Become an Amazon Vine Reviewer
- April 4, 2015
OK so you won’t get paid for this however you will get FREE products to keep – You have to review 100% of the items you select (max of 5 at a time) within 30 days of receipt. – You keep the item once you’ve reviewed it (this is your form of payment) – Expensive
Speed Camera Lottery
- April 4, 2015
In Stockholm, there was a speed camera lottery experiment where drivers could win money from the fines of speeding drivers. You automatically got entered to win if you drove around under the speed limit. Originally proposed to the The Fun Factory by Kevin Richardson of San Francisco, the concept was implemented by the Swedish National Society
Would you be happy with these as a present?
- April 4, 2015
Suspend a bowl above a pan of boiling water making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Break chocolate into pieces and place in the bowl. The steam from the simmering water will heat the bowl and melt the chocolate = no burnt chocolate. Stir until fully melted. Dip strawberries and place on baking sheet/plate. Sprinkle
Lose weight in 15 minutes – The Scam Behind Online Weight Loss Schemes
- April 4, 2015
This shows why you should never trust ANY on lose weight schemes Thanks to Dante
How much are my coins worth?
- April 4, 2015
Old coins, limited edition coins or coins with defects can be worth A LOT than their face value. This mini guide shows the potential of some coins. As always these values are examples, the condition of your coin etc etc will dramatically influence the price someone is willing to pay! View full size
Be nice – it can save you a fortune!
- April 4, 2015
As we always say “if you don’t ask you don’t get” but adding humour or just a smile can also go along way. Do you think you would have the same luck if you had fun with the traffic warden? The response from traffic warden: “This amused me so I will let it slide for
Proud moment for 10ways – Supporting our food bank, The Christian Blandford Fund & Tesla Owners UK
- April 4, 2015
27th Feb 2015, was a proud day for us at 10ways and also for you – we’re pleased to announce we’ve become corporate sponsors for our MK food bank, meaning at least 1,200 families will not go hungry this year – so thank you on behalf of them and thank you from everyone here. If
Free Suit Dry-Cleaning for the unemployed
- April 4, 2015
Love this. Please pass on. Original photo: http://10ws.co/1DzjxxV
The easiest pulled pork recipe ever + the slow cooker we recommend
- April 4, 2015
A slow coer is by far the best coing gadget we own, it’s perfect for students and anyone wanting to save money. You can turn super cheap cuts of meat into premium restaurant quality meals by chucking them in with a few things and leaving to co. The slow coer we use > http://amzn.to/1Kg3lo7 or
Amazon Prime user? – Free unlimited Photo Storage
- April 4, 2015
Prime user? You can now claim FREE UNLIMITED photo storage 1) Sign up on http://amzn.to/1FNzsZz 2) Setup on http://amzn.to/1BOOHtw Student? Read this > http://amzn.to/1FLyl9j Existing user? Read this > http://amzn.to/1BOPkDr Thanks to Ben
FREE drinking water nationwide
- April 4, 2015
Remember all places that sell alcohol in England, Wales and Scotland must provide FREE drinking water (ideally not from a bidet). Some of you might think it’s taking the p*ss getting free water with a meal etc but we do it all the time and the majority of staff are used to the request. If
Avoiding Crap iPhone Cables
- April 4, 2015
This is why you shouldn’t scrimp on cables/chargers for your phone & avoid Primark electronics! + a few useful bits of info / recommend products for iPhone users: 1) Apple will often replace worn out cables free of charge in store (bo an appointment to save time) some people have managed to do this multiple
The latest ‘craze’ is to paint your kitchen appliances an awesome colour – But what are the steps?
- March 9, 2015
So the latest ‘craze’ is to paint your kitchen appliances an awesome colour using special chalk paint, it turns something boring into something pretty + the paint can be used on pretty much anything around the house from candle sticks to kitchen cupboards. You will need: some of this paint > http://amzn.to/1CNoUsY (750ml would do
The Meaning Of Life – Stephen Fry [p.s. it’s not money related]
- January 28, 2015
Stephen Fry’s response to the above question is just the perfect response to such a question (in our eyes) This video goes into further depth of Stephen’s thoughts:
Anyone own a broken Dyson?
- December 9, 2014
“Hi! Thought I would let you know about this…. My Dyson bre. The brush bar stopped spinning and there was a burning smell. I eed Dyson at [email protected] and explained the problem, gave them the mo number and serial number of the machine and simply asked for my nearest service centre so I could get
Make a home movie/media system on the cheap
- May 5, 2014
So this awesome little £25.95 rectangle contains a tiny computer (700mhz processor, 512MB ram, 2 x USB, Ethernet network, MicroUSB power, HDMI, RCA audio/video, SD card slot & GPO ports) It can be setup as a computer for ‘everyday’ use but most people use it as a media centre to play movies/youtube etc on their
Getting computers to do simple tasks for you gives you more time to do the thing…
- February 23, 2014
Getting computers to do simple tasks for you gives you time to do the things you . So we use these awesome little apps known as Text Expanders, they basically rewrite certain phrases/codes we type on a computer into full blown sentences/links/html/etc An example: On a webpage instead of having to type out our
Matched Betting
- February 22, 2014
Be warned: Mistakes can cost you £100’s on this page, it’s risk free but only if you fully understand how it works. If you’re not confident by the end of this page please just walk away. Many on bomakers offer a free bet when you join their website, this sound like a OK deal but
Do something for $5 (£3.20ish)
- February 22, 2014
What would you do for £3.20 ($5)? or should we say what would someone pay you £3.20 to do? This is a great website especially if you are offering something that sells well, here are a few crazy examples of what is possible: Would you be someones girlfriend on FB for a week? – Earn £3.20 a
Listen to music and get paid
- February 22, 2014
Listen to music, rate it out of 10, give it a quick review, get paid by Paypal (once you hit $10.00 worth of credit). Do you music? Can you anticipate what is going to be hot in a few months time? Would your ideal job be a music producer, band manager etc? What if
The mystery hard drive with £5.1 million on it?
- December 5, 2013
So how many people have thought about going to Newport and playing “Rubbish Time Team” to find the mystery hard drive with £5.1 million on it? Buried somewhere in this map http://10ws.co/IvdfEd (roughly 4-5ft under loads of rubbish) is a computer hard drive with 7,500 bit coins on it, worth roughly £5,181,000 This is a
Guy buys premium rate phone number and gives it to all companies
- April 5, 2013
We do not recommended anyone does this, however it’s an interesting read regardless. Lee Beaumont was sick of companies ringing him up trying to sell him things etc, so he setup a premium rate phone number which costed 10p to ring from which he received 7p. At a total cost of £12 to set up

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