SHOPPERS are racing to get to their nearest Tesco, desperate to nab bargain buys that have been slashed.
So if you’ve got a little one that’s off school for six weeks this summer and are looking for cheap ways to keep them entertained, then you’ll need to check this out.
Thanks to Tesco, there’s a huge selection of slashed buys that are sure to provide hours of fun in the sun during the school holidays.
There’s all things from bubbles and water guns, to toy trucks and balls, and there’s even a cheap paddling pool too.
So if the cost of living crisis has made your purse feel tighter than ever before, fear not, as Tesco has got you covered.
Bargain hunters were stunned by the reduced buys and many took to social media to show off the discounts to other shoppers, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, one savvy shopper named Gayle Leishman gave users a close-up look at her local Tesco’s selection of reduced buys.
Alongside her post, she penned: “Reduced to clear at Tesco.”
Thanks to Tesco’s summer discounts, prices start from just 20p, with small packs of bubbles that are perfect for little ones.
Not only this, but Gayle was stunned to spot a variety of cheap buys, with large bottles of bubble mix for just 40p, as well as bubble wands, also just 40p.
There’s also soft balls from £1.20, ball pit balls for £2.90 and water guns from 40p.
If it’s water guns you’re after, you’re bound to be impressed by the Super Soaker, which has been slashed to £1.35, as well as the Stealth Soaker Water Blaster, which is now marked at £1.80.
And if your youngster is into cars and trucks, there’s small kids trucks for just 90p too.
In addition to this, one shopper named Jo-anne Brown spotted a cheap paddling pool that had been slashed down to just £9.
IF you aren't sure how to keep organised during the summer holidays, then you've come to the right place.
Senior Fabulous Writer, Sarah Bull, has shared her top tips…
FOOD: One thing I find difficult is keeping on top of my kids’ constant requests for snacks.
Despite the fact they have one break time at school and then lunch, their demands for food during school holidays seem to be 24/7.
To make things easier, I’ve decided to bring in snack baskets for them.
They each have a certain amount of food (the same so that there’s no arguments) and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Not only does it make my life easier, it teaches them that they have to spread things out – and to maybe see if the ‘hunger signals’ are actually ones of hunger or thirst.
ACTIVITIES: It can be hard to keep your kids entertained – and six weeks can feel like an awfully long time.
One thing to take advantage of is having an outside space. If you have a garden, you can put bikes or scooters in there, or even a trampoline.
It keeps them entertained and also makes sure they’re doing some kind of physical activity every day.
If you don’t have the space for a climbing frame or added activities, why not give the kids a bucket of chalk and get them to draw on the paving slabs?
Or another one I did was to give the kids a ‘magic solution’ I needed painted on the wall (it was just water and washing up liquid) to protect it. They spent a good hour doing that!
CLOTHES: One thing I’ve used from when my daughter, now six, started school is to use clothing drawers for her and my son, who’s 10.
On a Sunday, I put all of their clothes, underwear, socks etc in the corresponding drawer for the week.
Usually it’s uniform, but I still use the drawers during the holiday too.
It just makes things easier, more organised and less stressful – for all of us.
Showing off the SummerBlock Pool, the Tesco fan beamed: “Reduced to £9 in Tesco. Lovely size.”
The Funsicle paddling pool is suitable for little ones aged six and above and is sure to provide premium enjoyment for all.
Facebook users were left open-mouthed by the summer finds and many were keen to express this in the comments.
One person said: “Need to go ASAP.”
Looks like I’m going to Tesco tomorrow
Facebook user
Another added: “Might need a dangerous Tesco trip.”
A third commented: “Need some of them water pistols.”
Whilst someone else beamed: “Looks like I’m going to Tesco tomorrow.”
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
At the same time, many bargain hunters tagged their friends and loved ones in the comments to alert them to the Tesco sale items.
One mother alerted a family member and wrote: “We need to look for this for the kids.”
A second asked a Tesco shopper: “Could you have a look please.”
Someone else wrote to a friend and claimed: “We better get stocked up.”
Meanwhile, one bargain hunter mentioned a Facebook user and advised: “Get to Tesco!”
Whilst someone else tagged a savvy shopper and shared: “Quick! Stock up for us all.”
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