THE weather has finally started to improve and shoppers have been itching to get their gardens in tip-top shape.
One item everyone seems to be rushing to pick up are the popular hot air balloon outdoor lights.
Several chains have sold them in recent weeks, for various different prices, and they sell out pretty quickly every time.
Aldi stocked them for a week as part of their Specialbuys and shoppers went wild.
One described them as “absolutely stunning”.
But as with all Specialbuys, they weren’t around for long, much to fans’ disappointment.
Luckily though Aldi isn’t the only chain stocking the outdoor accessory.
Both B&M and Home Bargains both have their own version of the lights for similar prices, and larger retailers like Amazon and B&Q have some too.
Of course, whenever buying something like this, make sure you shop around as you might get it cheaper elsewhere.
You can use websites like Price Runner and Price Spy to compare thousands of products across different retailers.
Alternatively, you can do a quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab to see what else is out there on the market.
Below we reveal the cheapest shops where you can buy the stylish lights at the moment.
Home Bargains shoppers have been going wild for its version of the lights that sold out within hours last time it was in stock.
The bargain retailer is selling the must-have for the cheapest price at £4.99.
The Firefly Hanging Hot Air Balloon Solar Light is available online and in-store but you might want to be quick because they’re selling quickly.
Shoppers and fans have already taken to Facebook buzzing about picking one of the lights up.
Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, one said: “Home Bargains trip soon.”
Another screamed “yay got two finally” and a third commented “brilliant, just bought one”.
Home Bargains describes the solar light as a “whimsical and captivating addition to your outdoor decor”.
It comes with a solar panel which absorbs the sun and converts it into light automatically when it gets dark.
There’s also a rechargeable battery included in the packaging.
If you’re looking to snap one of the solar lights up in-store, it’s worth calling your local branch to see if they’ve got any in stock.
The second cheapest hot air balloon light we found is from Amazon.
The online retail giant is selling the lantern for just £5.99.
It’s not available on Prime but is eligible for home delivery.
This solar hot air balloon lantern is a “perfect” choice for decorating your outdoor space.
It automatically lights up at night with its solar power design, which charges during the day and saves energy.
It’s important to bear in mind though that you will have to pay for delivery so make sure to factor that into your budgeting.
Finding deals and offers can be tricky if you don't know where to look.
Here’s a list of hacks you can use to become a bargain-hunting pro and save on your shopping bill:
Join Facebook groups – Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Latest Deals and Reduce Your Supermarket Spend are all Facebook groups helping you reduce your spending and find good deals
Get following – Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its newsletters to get the latest on any offers
Check hotukdeals – The deal-sharing website lists offers as they’re spotted by savvy shoppers
Use barcode scanners – Retailers such as B&M let shoppers scan the barcodes on its app to see if it’s cheaper than the price listed on the shelf
B&M is the second cheapest store to sell the lights.
The Firefly Hanging Hot Air Balloon Solar Light is a “whimsical and captivating” hanging decoration that will “elevate” your backyard.
Inside the orange-coloured balloon part of the decoration sits a light, glowing warm colour across your garden.
The lights have also been selling out quickly each time the discounter gets stock in.
Shoppers have managed to track them down in their local stores, but they seem to be out of stock online currently.
One fan posted on social media: “Finally got me some balloons. In B&M. Only red and yellow but I have some!!!
“I’m going to get more tomorrow so beautiful.”
B&M is selling the lights for £6 each.
The Range is selling a more intricate design for £14.99.
They’re described as “distinctive and eye-catching” on the chain’s website.
Utilising the sun, the colourful metal hot air balloon lanterns simply require placement in a well-lit area and they will charge throughout the day.
Currently, the accessory is out of stock online but is available to pick up in-store.
It’s definitely worth giving your local shop a call to make sure you don’t waste your time heading down.
You can also turn on stock alerts for the light on the The Range website.
B&Q is selling similar lanterns for £15.99 each.
The DIY retailer is selling the lights online only and they will not be available in stores.
The garden must-have is described as “beautifully designed”, as well as “colourful and sturdy yet lightweight and durable”.
Batteries are included and the light has a one-year warranty.
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