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Kelly Miles, 33, begins saving up for Christmas presents for her two kids, 12 and 10, in the summertime. // A mum has revealed how she’s saved £1,000 for Christmas with “low effort” side hustles that take just seconds to complete. Kelly Miles, 33, begins saving up for Christmas presents for her two kids, 12 and 10, in the summertime, to save herself the financial burden when the festive period rolls around. As she works full time as a service manager, Kelly from Portsmouth is “time poor”, so only has the capacity for side hustles that require minimal effort. Her main money maker is using cashback sites, and so far, she has made over £500, just from making regular day to day purchases. She also makes cash from scanning her weekly shop to send for market research, and predicts that by Christmas she will have saved £1,000 to put towards Christmas presents.

Thrifty Portsmouth mum explains how she saves £1,000 for Christmas

Plug-in solar is finally in UK shops - but the bargains haven’t quite arrived yet

Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99

Rita Seymour of Hook, Hampshire, has been banned for life from all Sainsbury's stores.

Hampshire great-grandmother is banned from all Sainsbury's for life

This is such a good price for a smart pod machine

This Bosch Tassimo coffee machine drops to £29.99 with £20 pod voucher

Nearly 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime.

Brits urged to act this World Cancer Day

The PS5 Slim Standard Edition console is really cheap at the moment

Amazon drops PS5 Digital to £289 in Black Friday deal

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Back-to-uni bundles are easy to find online - and they can save you a small fortune

Best 2025 student bundle deals to get freshers uni-ready in one click

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

The AF140UK has all the Ninja features, for a very accessible price

Cheapest Ninja air fryer: Amazing deal in the Amazon Spring Sale

Bosh's Tassimo machines are among the simplest to use

This £100 coffee machine is now just £39.99 with 18 free Costa coffees

'How I dropped 6lbs in two weeks with non-alcoholic drinks'

It's been a huge year for testing tech

Top 10 tech of 2024: Our reviewer’s favourite gadgets of this year

Black Friday 2024 best toy deals so far

Black Friday 2024 best toy deals so far - updated daily

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested out

I tested Century 6-in-1 Music Centre and know why it's selling so fast

The annual online shopping bonanza is weeks away - but it pays to get in much earlier

Black Friday 2024 - how to find the best tech deals from big brands
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has covered countless Black Fridays and keeping an eye on tech bargains is his speciality
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Keep your writs about you this Black Friday

Explainer Black Friday Survival Guide - 10 tips to find the best bargains

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Major supermarket sells credit card business - what it means for you

Huge savings for kitchen and garden gadgets can be found on Black Friday online

Hottest Black Friday home and garden deals being teased

Gamers will be able to get their hands on the game later this week

The exact Black Friday price when you should buy a PS5 console

Harry Potter Lego advent calendar is a deal of the day on Amazon

I've found cut price Harry Potter and Star Wars Lego advent calendars

Kate Middleton looks stylish whatever she wears - even when she's wearing trainers

Kate Middleton's favourite trainers on sale for less than £50

I tested open ear headphones by brand endorsed by top marathon runner

Like many good causes these groups often rely on fundraising to drive positive change

Experts reveal little known secret to raise free donations this World Mental Hea...

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Argos unveils its top 20 most-wanted toys for Christmas 2024

Amazon won’t be the only retailer hosting a sale event

We look at some of the great sales you can expect to find elsewhere

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Best Argos Summer Sale deals to save 50% on furniture, toys and more
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Streaming services are a bit part of our lives now, but which device should you use to access them?

We've rated the best TV streaming services on the market

Brighten up your festival experience with these great gadgets

We list the gadgets you should be taking to see out festival season

Air fryers are still one of the most popular pieces of kitchen tech on the market

We've tested the latest air fryers and one has really stood out

Electric barbecues are shaping up to be a big trend this summer

Best electric barbecues 2024: Ninja Woodfire vs cheaper alternatives

Snap happy with Photo Creator Instant Camera and Pocket Printer

Snap, print, chill simply child's play with creative range

B&M opened in Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Pictured is: B&M staff (l-r) Marvin Gyasi, Dave Hathaway, Caitlin Egerton, Sabrina Brown, Frankie Canterbury, Emma Peacock, Rhys Powell and Tony Hayward.

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Major retailer B&M opens large new store in pictures

B&M opened in Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

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B&M store opens in Titchfield - 21 pictures

Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, where the former Argos store is being turned in to a B&M.

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B&M in Titchfield is set to officially open its doors

Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, where the former Argos store is being turned in to a B&M.

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New B&M in Titchfield to create 80 local jobs

The former Argos store in West Street, Fareham, which Greggs is moving in to.

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Popular fast food chain to take over disused Fareham shop

B&M, the popular retailer has taken over the former Argos and Sealy stores in Titchfield, Southampton Road, and it will open on December 2, 2023.

Banners go up at new B&M store ahead of opening

Exterior of a UK B&M Home Store and Garden Centre.

New B&M will take over former Argos site in Titchfield

The Ninja MegaZone FlexiDrawer is perfect to cook for five people and has enough space for an entire Sunday roast - Credit: Ninja

Ninja launch new 10.4L MegaZone air fryer - price and how to buy

Argos is handing out 5x more Nectar points this weekend

Argos to hand out 5x more Nectar points this weekend - how to claim

WH Smith, M&S and Argos fined for failing to pay minimum wage

3 highstreet retailers fined for failing to pay workers minimum wage

A number of major highstreet retailers are closing their doors to some branches in June

Full list of Argos, Poundland & Iceland stores closing this month

The blaze broke out at the former Argos building in West Street, Fareham, earlier this morning. Picture: Google Street View.

Derelict former Argos building bursts into flames

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Full list of Argos store closures

Many retailers have been struggling since the pandemic while shoppers are tightening the purse strings due to rocketing inflation, which stands at 10.1 per cent.

Full list of the UK shops and banks closing for good this week

Best fridge freezers UK 2022: integrated models and American style

Best fridge freezers UK 2023: integrated models and American style

Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.

1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s announces closure of two depots

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Argos and Amazon issue warning about fake £3 Samsung and iPhone deals

Argos will close a handful of high street stores in the coming months

Argos set to close handful of high street stores within months

B&M wants to open a home store and garden centre in Park Gate

B&M makes planning application - otherwise store can only sell Argos products

'No change' to Argos stores in Northern Ireland

This £32 Argos heater receives praise from customers

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent

Best UK air fryers 2022, and are they a healthier way to fry?

Best UK air fryers, and are they a healthier way to fry?

Cheapest electric heaters to run & how to buy as temperatures plummet