Unmissable Easter deals: 75% off garden plants, £250 suit for under £80, help Jasmine name our Magpie + win a holiday!

Published: Tue, 04/03/12

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Hasn't this heatwave been wonderful? I had a lovely weekend of spring weddings and sunshine! Now the holidays are here and I think it's the perfect time to get away with the family. This year is the year of staycations so I sent one of my Magpies off to the beautiful city of York for a chocolate filled weekend. You can see what she found here!

Before you start packing the car for the Easter weekend find out how you can earn £30 cashback with Virgin, and make sure you've sorted your stocks and shares ISA!

Finally, I've decided our faithful Magpie Mascot needs a name, so send us your suggestions and, if you win, there's a £250 voucher in it for you!

THE THREE THINGS YOU MUST DO THIS WEEK

Get your ISA money in now - here's a suggestion from this week's newsletter sponsors:

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Get 68% off tailored men's suits and save £170!

Suit you, sir! Groupon have done it again, offering a sensational deal on tailored two-piece men's suits - £79 down from £249!

Classically cut with impeccable attention to detail, these Clifford James suits will help you make a big impression, whether it's an important interview, a special occasion or simply for everyday office use. You can choose from a range of eight stylish suits, including navy, charcoal and black pinstripe.

As with all Groupon offers, this is a limited-time-only deal, so head over to Groupon now and make sure you don't miss out on this huge saving.

Click here to win a £200 gift card to spend at B&Q!

This fantastic prize offers you a huge choice of great home improvement products, whether you're on the look out for a new sofa, a snazzy summer barbecue, or handy tools to help out with DIY jobs around the house.

So, if you want to revamp your garden or give your kitchen a fresh lick of paint, B&Q have everything you need to makeover your home! Enter here to be in with a chance of winning this £200 gift card.

SAVE HUNDREDS EACH YEAR WITH MY COMPARISON TOOL

Do you sometimes feel like your car insurance provider is taking you for a ride? I know what it's like: you're busy, the car insurance renewal offer comes through and rather than wade through all the competitors' sites, you settle for your existing provider's offer.

Well, that's exactly what they want you to do and I don't believe they're giving you a fair price for your loyalty. That's why I've created this nifty car insurance comparison tool. For just a few minutes of your time it'll find you the very best price from the most trusted, reliable providers. You could save £100s every year with this quick, easy-to-use system so check it out now and start planning what you'll do with all that extra cash!

MAKE MONEY FROM EASTER

The school holidays are upon us and Easter is fast approaching, so get prepared and give yourself the chance to make a bit of cash out of it!

My special how-to guide shows you how you can make lovely, inexpensive gifts for friends and family and make a little money on the side!

EGG-CITING EASTER IDEAS

For the past month we've been selflessly testing the best Easter eggs around all in aid of making sure you know what you're buying. It's been a tough gig, but we've managed to get through it somehow. See what we thought of this year's batch.

If that's not enough we've also selected the best Easter holiday activities to keep your kids entertained during the holidays. With loads of great days out and Easter egg hunts, it's all in our special guide!

A CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

If a trip to York isn't already on your to-do list this summer, take a big red felt tip pen and schedule it in right now.

The city is already famous for its charm and history, but this year its managed to step things up a notch or two. 2012 is a year of celebration for the UK, and York is bringing something very special to the party: chocolate!

THREE WAYS TO SAVE SOME SERIOUS MONEY

The end of the financial year - April 5 - is fast approaching! That also means the start of a new tax year. But there are three simple things you can do to save yourself some serious money before the next tax year begins. Click here to find out more.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK!

For all your flowery needs head to Arena Flowers. They provide bespoke bouquets to suit any occasion starting from £26.99 and offer great value for money as they buy direct for the suppliers, passing their savings on to you, even offering FREE delivery!

Now they're offering an exclusive 10% discount as an Easter present for all you Moneymagpies. Just enter the code EASTERBUNNY to claim your discount!

P.S. NAME THE MAGPIE AND WIN A £250 HOLIDAY VOUCHER!

Moneymagpie's iconic mascot needs a name - and I think that's a job for you!

Perched atop the site, seeking out the latest bargains and money-making ideas - the least I can do is give our faithful Magpie a name!

So I'm opening it up to you, our lovely readers, by offering a £250 voucher for travel site On The Beach for the best name received.

To enter, all you need to do is head over to the Moneymagpie Facebook page and leave a post saying:
"Hello Jasmine! I'd like to name your Money Magpie [enter name]."

The winner will be announced on Monday 30 April 2012. Entries must be received by 3pm on that day. Good luck!

PPS: HANDPICKED TRAVEL DEALS

1. Walt Disney Travel: Enjoy unlimited admission to all Disney theme parks, water parks, entertainment complexes and attractions for 14 magical days - for the price of 7! Find out more right here.	2. Park Inn by Radisson: Book 3-4 weeks in advance and save 20% on your stay! Room prices start from just £28 per night. Find out more right here.
3. Expedia: Have just kicked off a very enticing 72 Hour Sale. Book by this Thursday for up to 50% off selected hotels worldwide. Find out more right here.	4. KGB: Snap up this 3-night Italian break for 2 (worth up to £243!) for just £99. This incredible offer includes a bottle of sparking wine on arrival. Find out more right here.

Have a great week,

Jasmine Birtles, April 2012

BARGAIN BOX

75% off spring plants... Thompson & Morgan have a fantastic gardening sale with up to 75% off popular spring plants and flowers. Gardeners won't want to miss this! Pick up some plants here.

50% off sale at Debenhams... get up to 50% off until 10 April. Plus you can get an extra 10% off and free delivery by using code JK37. Grab a bargain here.

25% off at Wickes... but it's a limited deal for Easter only. Get 25% off your DIY materials here.

Professional chef's knives for under £20... get this set of five chef's knives for just £19 - a massive 62% off the RRP! Get the deal here.

COLUMNISTS

Raid your kitchen ... to make Sarah Lockett's delicious toffee, pear, fudge, almond cake.

Should the next generation bother to buy a property... see what our financial columnist thinks.

Easter treats and April fools... our student finance columnist Joe Levi looks at a students in the news.

Ask Jasmine

This week's prize question comes courtesy of Rachel from London who wanted to find the best savings account for her children.

Read my response here!

If you've got a question, don't be shy, ask me here!

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