Earn £400 a month as a Mystery Shopper PLUS 13 lucky ways to cut your driving costs

Published: Tue, 03/13/12

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Hi ,
 
Spring is finally in the air - so to celebrate the (gradual) return of the sun, I've handpicked five top class travel deals that I'm sure you'll love. I'll feature five new offers each week, so do keep your eyes peeled as you're sure to find a bargain!

And with Mother's Day also fast approaching, we've gathered together some fab gift ideas, bargains and exclusive discounts for you too.
 
Finally make sure you check out my indispensable guide to Mystery Shopping. This eBook has been five years in the making - it'll show you how to get amazing freebies and earn some very decent money on the side.
 

THREE THINGS YOU MUST DO THIS WEEK

Enjoy luxury getaways on a bargain budget...
 
I know I keep banging on about them, but Voyage Prive really is one of my all-time favourite travel sites. They always have some cracking deals, giving you up to 70% off luxury holidays.

Not a week goes by without a host of exciting new bargains popping up, and the discounts are often incredible. 70% off a romantic break to Paris? Yes please. Seven nights in a 4* Moroccan villa for just £188? Go on then!

Don't book another holiday until you're a member. It's fun, fab and completely free!
 
Get yourself signed up today and start enjoying luxury holidays for less.

 
 
Make your Mum's day... 
 
...while saving a packet with Flowers Direct.co.uk.

Show your Mum you care this Mother's Day with a stunning bouquet of flowers from just £12.99. Flowers Direct offers a breathtaking array of blooms - and if you enter the code MAGPIE15 at the checkout, a whopping 15% will be knocked off the price!

Or have a look at Arena Flowers, where I've also secured Moneymagpies an exclusive 15% discount. Just enter the code MUM12 at the check out. (I love this beautiful combination of pink tulips and iris!)

See the full range of flowers here. 
 
 
 
Earn up to £400 a month as a Mystery Shopper...
 
Want to get paid to shop? Mystery shopping is a great way to earn money on the side, as well as an opportunity to bag free meals out, beauty products and all sorts of other freebies.

I've been a mystery shopper for over five years now. I've got so much out of it, I've written a guide showing you how to do exactly the same!

Inside your copy you'll find a step-by-step guide on how to become a mystery shopper, details of all the best mystery shopping firms, and essential tips on how to make the most money and land freebies that'll make your friends jealous!

Right now you can get the guide for less than half-price at just £3.49 (RRP £7). Simply enter the code MAG10 at the checkout.

Get your copy here.

JUST 23 DAYS LEFT TO SECURE A YEAR OF TAX-FREE SAVINGS! 

The ISA deadline is looming, and if you don't act now you risk losing hundreds of pounds a year in unnecessary tax. So don't waste your chance to make the most of your tax-free allowance - use it or lose it!
 
You can open the NatWest e-ISA with as little as £1 and earn a very respectable 3% on your savings (including a 1% bonus fixed for 12 months).
 
Or if you've got at least £2,500 you can put aside, make the most of the slightly higher rate of 3.3% with Santander's Direct ISA. 
 
If you're still baffled by choices, check out our guide - ISAs made easy - to make sense of it all.

GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Don't know what to get Mum this Mother's Day? Don't fret. The Moneymagpies have gathered together plenty of great gift ideas - and I've managed to wangle you some exclusive discounts as well! Get a great gift for Mum here.

HOW TO MAKE THOUSANDS RENTING DURING THE OLYMPICS

Find out how you can make money from your house, spare room or even garage during the Olympics.  And it's not just Londoners who can cash in this summer - we show you the other UK Olympic hotspots. Get started here.

13 LUCKY WAYS TO CUT YOUR DRIVING COSTS

Today it costs almost £100 to fill-up a family car with unleaded. While that's eye-wateringly high, there are loads of changes you can make - both big and small - that will really have an impact on the amount you spend as a driver.

GET RICH ON HALF A DAY A YEAR

Sounds too good to be true? It really isn't. You can significantly boost your income just by setting aside a few hours each year and putting into practice a few good habits - see what they are here.

WIN A TRIP FOR 2 TO VEGAS + £500! 

Experience all that Las Vegas has to offer with an incredible trip for 2 including flights, 5 nights' accommodation and £500 cash!
Vegas is truly a 24-hour-a-day town where the action never stops. From the countless casinos to Cirque du Soleil to the must-see hotels and shops, there is something for everyone - whether you want to roll with the Rat Pack or see the splendour of the nearby Grand Canyon!
 

P.S. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

I've just launched 'Ask Jasmine' - it's your chance to ask me any financial question you like.
 
Each week I'll pick the best question to feature in my newsletter.
 
This week's featured question comes from Maxine, from Mold in Wales:
 
Q: I am 56 - can I still get a long term mortgage?
 
 
Congratulations Maxine - a prize is winging its way to you now!
 
Have you got a question you'd like answered? Ask me here.
  
Have a great week,
 
 
Jasmine Birtles, March 2012
 

MOST READ

BARGAIN BOX

Extra 10% off at Dorothy Perkins... until this Thursday at midnight only. This online exclusive is available on all sale items - fantastic! Shop here.
Universal travel plug adaptor for under £8...! Don't travel without one of these - it works in over 150 countries, keeping your phone, music player or laptop charged. RRP £19.99, you can get one for just £7.49 here.
25% off designer shoes and bags... courtesy of Debenhams. There are some stunning items up for grabs, like this classic cream and yellow tote bag by John Rocha. Shop here.
Free Tastecard trial... eat at hundreds of restaurants UK wide with 50% off. It normally costs to sign up but you can get a no strings attached free two month trial. Just sign up here.

Extra 15% off MAC make-up... head over to CheapSmells.com and enjoy an extra 15% off already reduced MAC products. Simply enter the code MAC15 at the checkout to claim. Offer ends Sunday. Shop here.



Voyage Prive: 55% Lake Garda discount plus £20 instant travel credit when you join
Hotels.com: save up to 40% on Easter weekend breaks
National Express: Travel by coach for just £10
Intrepid Travel: £500 towards flights on selected trips to the USA
KGB: 53% four-night Butlins discount for April and May dates.

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