Coupon queen mum reveals her top five money-saving tips to NEVER pay the full price for anything
Kayleigh Hughes is always on the hunt for a bargain, making her tops tips a must-read
EVERYONE likes to save money where they can, but few go to the lengths of this super-savvy mum.
We've already told of how Kayleigh Hughes managed to get married on a shoestring budget of just £500, and now she's shared some of her other tips for thrifty living.
This is a woman who knows exactly what she's talking about too - the 28-year-old mum has previously paid just £11 for £88-worth of food shopping, and she's a dab hand at bagging free days out for her whole family.
Kayleigh blogs about her money-saving tips at , where she shares everything about her low-budget lifestyle.
"I make a rule not to pay full price and to always look for second hand items, offers, online codes and coupons," she explained to .
"By doing this I've managed to find some brilliant deals and saved an absolute fortune."
Kayleigh has made her hobby a family thing, with her mum and two little boys helping hunt out bargains too.
These are her top tips to help you never pay full price again.
Coupons
There are a couple of ways to go about getting money-off coupons.
Kayleigh receives many of hers as thank yous from brands after she writes to them praising their products.
Yes it's a little time-consuming, but honestly how long does an email take?
If you really can't be bothered, Kayleigh offered this titbit via .
"It looks as if coupons are making a comeback and there are a few good sites that you can use to find them," she explained.
"My favourites are and , which have recently added some new coupons.
"Simply have a look through and see if there are any for products you use.
"Then just print them out and do your supermarket comparison and find where you can maximise your saving.
"There’s a new coupon site that’s just appeared which is run by P&G, so they will be manufacturer coupons. It is called ."
Make sure you keep an eye on expiry dates and don't get carried away - it's only a bargain if you need it.
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Cashback sites and apps
The trick with these is to use them on things you really need.
They offer money back on purchases, but obviously that's not so great if you didn't need whatever you buy in the first place.
Kayleigh advises using , and Click Snap apps, which all have clear details on the amount of money you can earn back from purchases.
The mum : "All you have to do is scan the item once you have bought it and upload a photo of your receipt – after a few minutes the money is added to your account.
"Once you get a certain total amount of money in your account you can draw it out and it will be paid into your bank."
If you're really lucky you'll be able to combine a deal, voucher AND cashback, which could see you actually make money from buying.
Expand your horizons
Auction sites like eBay are always a safe bet when it comes to bargain hunting, but there are other good ones too.
Kayleigh's picked up good deals on Gumtree too, which sees people posting second-hand items for sale. Don't be scared to haggle either!
Of course charity shops are worth a scout too, and check in with website which provides lists of things such as shampoo, kids' toys and chocolate you can get for nothing.
Best beauty buys
The best advice here is to shop around, and make use of any money-off vouchers you're handed.
Shops like Boots will often give you coupons with your receipt, so don't just chuck them away.
Also keep an eye out for 3 for 2 and summer offers in high street chains - bulk buying essentials like toothpaste is never a day idea.
If you're lucky you'll be able to team a voucher with an in-store promotion for an even better deal
Kayleigh , as many beauty products will be discounted plus you get codes to use for even more money off.
Days out
It can be hard to have fun with the family when you have one eye on your bank balance.
As well as checking for deals, like our , think about where you're going to stay if it's a longer break.
, and all offer cost-effective options.
Some shop points schemes, like Nectar, can be traded in for days out too.