THE Easter break is over which is a big relief for those of you who gave things up for Lent.
Traditional favourites people steer clear of in the 40-day run up to Easter include alcohol, cheese, crisps, chocolate and sweets.
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But now that you can indulge again, I’ve been hunting for offers, to help you find your treats at prices that will give you another reason to smile . . .
❶ALCOHOL: Did you go “dry” for 40 days? It’s definitely time to celebrate. Pop a bottle of Soffio Prosecco Spumante, £7, down from £9 at Tesco. Beer more your thing? 12 bottles of Birra Moretti Lager are currently £11, down from £13 at the same supermarket. Cheers!
SAVE: £2
❷CHEESE: If you’ve been hankering for cheese during lent, swap the popular British Cheese Selection, £20, from M&S for the Easy Cheeseboard Selection, £5.70 from Asda, which includes everything you need to tantalise those taste buds, at last.
SAVE: £14.30
❸CRISPS: Been missing out on your favourite savoury snack? Walkers Classic Variety, pack of 18, is on offer for £3 (down from £4) at Sainsbury’s or you could head to Aldi, where a massive 30-pack of Snackrite crisps in classic flavours is just £2.49.
SAVE: 51p (plus get 12 more bags)
❹SWEETS: Don’t let chocolate get all the glory, you can’t beat a few sweets. I’ll be heading to Sainsbury’s where 150g bags of Rowntree’s sweets, including Fruit Pastilles, Fruit Gums and Randoms, are currently on offer for £1, down from £1.30.
SAVE: 30p
Deal of the day
STOP your dog from shedding with FURminator long-hair deshedding tool from Pets At Home – there is £10 off the RRP (small £25, medium £32 and large £42).
SAVE: £10
Cheap treat
GRAB three Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizzas (usually £2.50 each) a side of garlic bread (usually £1) and a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi (usually £1) – all for just £5 at Iceland.
SAVE: £4.50
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Top swap
COSY up with Tesco’s green reactive tricolour mug for only £3, which looks similar to Oliver Bonas’ Isla Green Ceramic cuppa at £15.
SAVE: £12
Shop and save
YOUNG’S 300g Scottish Smokehouses smoked salmon is now half price for £7 at Ocado, down from £14.
SAVE: £7
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- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Hot right now
KNOW some unicorn fans? They will love a personalised mug adorned with the mystical creature from Home Bargains, for£5.99, was £9.99.
SAVE: £4
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