How to bag a free £100 M&S voucher PLUS a summer 2012 holiday for £60!

Published: Tue, 12/06/11

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THREE THINGS YOU MUST DO THIS WEEK

Let us spoil you rotten... by grabbing yourself a deal a day from the Moneymagpie advent calendar!  We've bagged 24 extra-special bargains for you, and we're revealing one a day until Christmas.  Some of these offers are so exclusive they're only valid for a few days - so keep a close eye on the calendar and don't miss out!
 
We've already revealed six super deals, so what are you waiting for? Check out the advent calendar now - we've got a sackful of fab festive deals on gifts, fashion, food, days out and lots more.
 
Save up to 25% on health insurance... and relax in the knowledge that your family's health is in safe hands.  You'll avoid long NHS waiting lists and get prompt, dignified care in a private room - receiving your treatment in the quickest time possible.

"But I can't afford private health insurance!" you say. Hold your horses - our independent health insurance comparison tool automatically compares the UK's leading insurers to find you the very best deal.  Plans are available from just £10, and it only takes seconds to use, so why not give it a go? Click here to see how much you could save.
 
Get great Christmas TV and £100 M&S voucher... fed up of watching The Great Escape every Christmas? Sign up to Sky and you'll be spoiled for choice this year!  Sky are offering Sky Movies free for two months PLUS a £100 M&S voucher when you register for Sky TV, broadband, calls and line rental.
 
This great offer also includes free standard set-up and a free Sky+HD box, allowing you to record your Christmas TV and watch it when you want.  Hurry, though, as this offer expires on 21 December and is only available online. Click here to take advantage and have hundreds of films at your fingertips in plenty of time for Christmas.

COVER THE COST OF CHRISTMAS AND BOOST YOUR CREDIT RATING!

If you've been turned down for credit and are worrying about how to pay for food and gifts this Christmas then look no further!  The Vanquis Credit Card offers sensible, manageable starting limits of £150-£1,000, helping you keep control of your finances while spreading the cost of Christmas. 
 
As long as you keep on top of your balance, you'll get 56 days interest-free credit on purchases, giving you breathing space to manage your Xmas expenses.  And while you spend you'll also be repairing your credit rating, helping make your financial future much brighter
 
The simple, quick online application is backed up by Vanquis's friendly UK-based customer service staff, who are on hand to make the process completely stress free. 
 

LUXURY CHRISTMAS FOR LESS

Money is tight for everyone this year, but we've worked out how you can have a luxury Christmas for less. Whether you're after designer beauty products or posh jewellery for the Christmas party, we've trawled the web for great deals without a hefty price tag. We reveal all here.

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Books - fiction, non-fiction, cookery, biographies, celebrity autobiographies, entertainment... they're all great presents for friends and loved ones this Christmas.  Moneymagpie's resident bookworm Roz Sanderson has put together an indispensable guide to the best winter reads - at the lowest prices.

BEST CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Christmas is creeping ever closer and now is the time to be ordering hampers for friends and relatives you want to spoil. There's a variety of gift hamper ideas out there, and we (not so) reluctantly sampled some of the best.  So read on to discover the best Christmas hampers available for under £50. We also show you how to make your own Christmas hampers here.

MAKE MONEY FROM SOLAR PANELS

Did you know you could make £1,000 a year by installing solar panels and getting paid for the electricity they generate? Be quick if you want to apply, though - on 12 December, the Government is halving the tariff, so from then on your £1,000 a year will be more like £500. Our article's got all the info you need.

WIN! A £500 ARGOS VOUCHER!

This prize will give you the opportunity to buy all you need or always wanted. Argos has everything for everyone, including electrical appliances, gardening and DIY, furniture, toys, jewellery, sports equipment and kitchenware, you are sure to be spoiled for choice - especially with a £500 voucher burning a hole in your pocket!

Click here to enter.

P.S. DON'T MISS OUT ON 70% OFF LUXURY HOME GOODS TODAY

Join Jasmine and the hundreds of Moneymagpies who have discovered Achica - the online shopping portal that provides amazing discounts of up to 70% on luxury home goods.

They sell everything - from the best bed linen to kitchenware, jewellery to chocolate - and you're sure to get a great deal in the run-up to Christmas.

As Jasmine says: "You get some amazing brands at knock-down prices."

It's a members-only luxury home and lifestyle store - but you can claim FREE membership by clicking here (it will only take you a few seconds to join and they don't ask for your card details).

WIN! What's more, by signing up you could win a professional Gaggia Pure Espresso Machine and gift set - giving you delicious gourmet quality coffee in your kitchen!

Claim your FREE membership here.

 

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BARGAIN BOX

72% off sexy Christmas eyelashes... from Kate Garraway's exciting new website, Goodypass.com. Your tub of Sexy Lash Eyelash-Growth Serum will set you back just £10 - it costs £35.99 to the rest of the world! Well if it's good enough for Kate....! Order here.
No7 Beauty Collection worth £93 is just £45...! with this special offer from Boots. Plus you get a FREE No7 gift bag worth £31 as well! That gives you £124 worth of No7 goodies for just £45. Get this unmissable offer here .
Save up to 40% at Debenhams... they have 30% off gifts and clothes for both men and women - and you can get an extra 10% off by entering code CH97 at the checkout saving you 40% in total. Free delivery too!

Give your loved one to a day they won't forget... courtesy of Treatme. Whether it's a day of pampering at a spa or a helicopter tour of London, there are plenty of unique gift ideas with prices starting from just £10. And you can get a 10% discount if you enter TREATME10 at the checkout - but only until 9 December.

Book your Summer 2012 holiday for just £60 today... courtesy of the fantastic Jet2holidays. Need help booking? An online travel adviser will be on hand to answer an questions you might have. Get booking right here.

BLOG BOX

Borrowing from future generations...? our finance blogger talks about sustainability.  
Should children be banned from restaurants...? working mummy Samantha Downes says her daughter should be allowed to dine with her.
Planet of the Grapes... food blogger Sarah Lockett reviews the wine bar chain.
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