5 tips to cut the cost of Christmas dinnerChristmas is expensive enough without getting carried away with an OTT Christmas dinner.... but there are lots of savings to be made to avoid overspending.
We've put together our favourite tips to make Christmas dinner for less without sacrificing the Christmas spirit. 1. Say yes, yes, yes to invites and offers If you are lucky enough to be invited to share Christmas dinner with friends or relatives say yes! You will save loads of money just remember to take some lovely gifts as a thank you...... no need to spend a fortune. Home made goodies will go down well or offer to bring the Christmas pudding or the sprouts ready prepped. If you have guests coming to you for Christmas dinner then ask them spread the cost by asking them to bring 2 Scrimp on the festive extras When it comes to table dressings and crackers there are loads of cheap and cheerful options. Expensive crackers still have rubbish gifts inside and the jokes don't get any better either! Buy your crackers in the pound shop or make your own 3 Cut back on trimmings Christmas dinner is just a roast with a few extra trimmings. The more trimmings you add the more work there will be and the more the costs will mount up. Everyone loves a few pigs in blankets but don't feel like you need to go for all the trimmings. If your family don't like bread sauce don't get it! Do you really need 3 sorts of stuffing? Make a menu plan and shop with a list..... don't get suckered into buying 16 types of flavoured creams or 3 for 2 offers on things you don't need. 4 Stuff the turkey not the kids! Making Christmas dinner a special meal is lovely.... but don't go overboard and feed your guests til they burst! Stuff people too full they'll collapse on the sofa and snooze through the Queens speech which can make Christmas afternoon a bit of a non starter. 5 Love your leftovers No matter how much you try to control the portions there are ALWAYS leftovers at Christmas. Plan ahead with some leftover ideas ..... even if it is just a case of buying some floury baps for the obligatory tyrkey and stuffing sarnies on Boxing Day..... Yum! What are your top Christmas dinner saving ideas? What does your family cut back on? How do you use up Christmas leftovers? Let us know Behind the scenes: Running a mum2mum market franchise |
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November 2015 Nearly New sales
Our November and early December events are always extremely popular with the big pre- Christmas clearouts and savvy mums shopping for Christmas gifts. Many events are sold out completely for the rest of 2015 already so please book asap if you want to sell. No need to book if you are coming to shop! Just turn up on the day and bring plenty of cash!!!
Full info, maps and directions >> www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
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FULL DETAILS MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
Sat 7th November
Sutton Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Ealing Mum2mum Market (1 pm - 3 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Surbiton Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) venue details Book a stall
Sat 14th November
Hackney Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Banstead Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Crawley Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Teddington Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Chelmsford Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) venue details Book a stall
Ashtead Mum2mum Market (3 pm - 5 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Sun 15th November
Bourne Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Sat 21st November
West Wickham Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Stourbridge mum2mum Market (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Chingford Mum2mum Market (10:30 am - 12:30 pm Venue details Book a stall
Wimbledon mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue Details Book a stall
Sun 22nd November
Stamford Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Sat 28th November
Enfield mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Worcester Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Bromley Mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Peterborough Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Rayners Lane Mum2mum Market (1 pm - 3 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Camden Mum2mum Market (1 pm - 3 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Epsom & Ewell Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Streatham Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Southport Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Sun 29th November
Cheadle Hulme Mum2mum market (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) Venue details Book a stall
New Haw Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm) Venue details Book a stall
Full info, maps and directions >> www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
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No mum2mum market nearly new sale near you?
Has your local sale disappeared off our list?
If your local monthly event is not currently running it may be that our franchisee has moved on and the franchise is available.......
If you are interested in running mum2mum markets in your town please get in touch. We provide everything you need to get your own mum2mum market franchise up and running including loads and loads of support.
We are particularly looking for franchisees in AYLESBURY, the NORTH EAST and OXFORDSHIRE (most areas in London and Surrey are already taken)
You can find more information here
- See more at: http://www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/blog#sthash.NruefDjB.dpuf
October Nearly New Sales
You can find our full calendar of events here or at the bottom of this post
Lots of venues are already sold out for October and even November so please book asap if you want to sell this side of Christmas
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FULL DETAILS MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
*-*-*- MARKETS THIS OCTOBER-*-*-*
**Sat, Oct 3rd**
#Croydon Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sat, Oct 10th**
#Sutton Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Hackney Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Gloucestershire Mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Surbiton Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sun, Oct 11th**
#Bracknell mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
#Claygate Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sat, Oct 17**
#Northolt Mum2mum Market (1 am - 3 am)
#PottersBar mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Worcester Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Bromley Mum2mummarket (10 am - 12 pm)
#Stourbridge mum2mum Market (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
#Epping Mum2mum Market (1 pm - 3 pm)
#Wimbledon mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
#Reigate Mum2mummarket (2 pm - 4 pm)
#Hampton Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sun, Oct 18th**
#Stamford Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Woking Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sat, Oct 24**
#Billericay mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Plymouth Mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm)
#West Wickham Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Peterborough Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
#Ormskirk Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
South #Harrow Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
**Sat, Oct 31st**
#Didsbury mum2mummarket (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
#Stockwell Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Full info, maps and directions >> www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
BOOK A STALL
FULL DETAILS MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
No mum2mum market nearly new sale near you?
If your local monthly event is not currently running it may be that our franchisee has moved on and the franchise is available.......
If you are interested in running mum2mum markets in your town please get in touch. We provide everything you need to get your own mum2mum market franchise up and running including loads and loads of support.
We are particularly looking for franchisees in AYLESBURY, the NORTH EAST and OXFORDSHIRE (most areas in London and Surrey are already taken)
You can find more information here
In addition to our free goody bags this month we have also teamed up with Toucan Box to offer a FREE craft box
To claim your FREE BOX **enter code A1014** at checkout
* A craft box delivered fortnightly aimed at 3 - 8 year olds.
Each box contains a unique craft project to complete.
* Personalised with your child's name.
What's inside the box?
* All the materials you need to build a fantastic craft project with your little one
* Illustrated and easy to follow instructions
* Suggestions for more exciting craft ideas
To claim your FREE BOX enter code A1014 at checkout
Money Saving Tips......Give us your top money saving tips for a chance to WIN £50 .
We want to hear about how you save money as a family and stretch the family finances in any area of family life.....
* Have you halved your food budget by buying seasonal food?
* Saved a packet by cooking from scratch?
* Saved a fortune using cloth nappies?
* Are you a voucher code super sleuth? Or a nearly-new ninja?
* As an experienced mum what are your top tips for saving money when having a new baby?
>>CLICK HERE<< to give us your tips
We want to hear YOUR real life money saving tips and stories from real families....... and to say thank you we will enter you into a prize draw to *** WIN a £50 Amazon voucher***
All you need to do is fill out 3 quick tips.... it will take you a couple of minutes max!
>>CLICK HERE<< to give us your tips
(the link will open a Google form)
Social Media and Digital Marketing Apprentice required in Wimbledon
This is an excellent opportunity to get first class digital marketing training and loads of opportunity for practical experience across a wide range of skills including social media marketing, blogging, creating videos, e newsletters and supporting our team of franchisees with social media know-how....... we love social media and we live marketing and have loads if great ideas you can put into action!
Mum2mum market is an award winning events business. We organise baby and children's nearly new markets where mums sell to mums and have 40 franchises across the UK. Key to the success of the events is marketing and social media and digital marketing are a key part of our business.
We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in marketing and gain great experience in an award winning and fast growing , social media savvy business.
If that sounds like you or someone you know these please apply asap...... we would love to hear from you!
You can apply >> HERE<<
And find out more about Skillwise and the training they offer >>HERE<<
If you have any questions pleaseemail Cath@mum2mum market.co.uk
Nearly new sales this September
BOOK A STALL HERE
Saturday September 5 2015
10 am - 12 pm WORCESTER Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm BANSTEAD, Surrey Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm CROWTHORNE, Berkshire Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm TEDDINGTON Venue details Book a stall
Sunday, September 6 2015
10 am - 12 pm BOURNE Venue details Book a stall
Saturday, September 12 2015
10 am - 12 pm BROMLEY Venue details Book a stall
10 am - 12 pm GLOUCESTERSHIRE Venue details Book a stall
10 am - 12 pm HACKNEY Venue details Book a stall
10 am - 12 pm SUTTON Venue Details Book a stall
1 pm - 3 pm CAMDEN Venue details Book a stall
1 pm - 3 pm ISLEWORTH Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm WIMBLEDON Venue Details Book a stall
Sunday, September 13 2015
10 am - 12 pm STAMFORD Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm COBHAM, Surrey Venue details Book a stall
Saturday, September 19 2015
10 am - 12 pm ENFIELD Venue Details Book a stall
10 am - 12 pm PETERBOROUGH Venue details Book a stall
11 am - 1 pm CROYDON Venue details Book a stall
1 pm - 3 pm ACTON Venue details Book a stall
1 pm - 3 pm RAYNERS LANE Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm CHELMSFORD Venue details Book a stall
3 pm - 5 pm ASHTEAD Venue details Book a stall
Sunday, September 20 2015
10 am - 12 pm MORPETH Venue details Book a stall
Saturday, September 26 2015
10:30 am - 12:30 pm CHINGFORD Venue details Book a stall
1 pm - 3 pm PLYMOUTH Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm CRAWLEY Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm EPSOM & EWELL Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm SOUTHPORT Venue details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm STREATHAM Venue Details Book a stall
2 pm - 4 pm VIRGINIA WATER Venue details Book a stall
Sunday, September 27 2015
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CHEADLE HULME Venue details Book a stall
Sellers- You need to book early for these as September always sells out super quick. ,
BOOK A STALL HERE
No sale near you? Why not start your own with a mum2mum market franchise?
You can find more information here
Nearly New Sales this July
Sat, July 4
Enfield mum2mum market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Stourbridge mum2mum Market (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Banstead Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Ashtead Mum2mum Market (3 pm - 5 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Sat, July 11
Sutton Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Hackney Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Teddington Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Cobham Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Chelmsford Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Sun, July 12
Stamford Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Morpeth Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Sat, Jul 18
Plympton mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Eastbourne Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Loughton Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Sat, Jul 25
Bromley Mum2mummarket (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Ormskirk Mum2mum market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Crawley Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Streatham Mum2mum Market (2 pm - 4 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
Sun, Jul 26
Canada Water / Rotherhithe Mum2mum Market (10 am - 12 pm)
Venue details book a stall
Cheadle Hulme Mum2mum market (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Venue details Book a stall
No sale near you?
Why not start your own with a mum2mum market franchise? You could run your own monthly events working around your children with loads of support. It's fun, profitable and rewarding...... www.franchisebusinessformums.co.uk
We have tens of thousand of Nearly new bargains up for grabs at mum2mum market nearly new sales this JUNE.......
- JUNE UPCOMING NEARLY NEW SALE DATES................ BOOK A STALL if you want to sell. For many of our venues these are the last events before the summer break.
Summer is upon us and we have a bumper crop of summer clothes as well as the next stage toys and all the usual nursery and kids equipment......
Going on holiday soon? Don't forget to pick up a bargain travel cot or a lightweight second hand stroller to save your travel system getting trashed by baggage handlers.
Here's the full line up of our nearly new sales across the UK
Sat 13 June
- Epsom & Ewell (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Sun, June 14 June
Morpeth (10 am - 12 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Sat, June 20
Wimbledon (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue Details Book a stall
Worcester (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue Details Book a stall
Surbiton (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Crowthorne (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Sat, June 27
Potters Bar (10 am - 12 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Plymouth (10 am - 12 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Ealing (1 pm - 3 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Didsbury (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Crawley (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Stockwell (2 pm - 4 pm)Venue details Book a stall
Isleworth (3 pm - 5 pm)Venue details Book a stall
WIN a stall at a mum2mum market Nearly New Sale!
We are so excited about all our new venues popping up all over the UK that we are giving away a FREE stall at any mum2mum market nearly new sale anywhere in the UK!
This is your chance to sell at a mum2mum market for FREE and you still get to keep 100% of your takings on the day.
To enter simply pop your email address in the box below and let us know which venue you would like to sell at ...... you can find the full list here
If you would like to sell at a popular venue then please go ahead and book. If you are the lucky winner we will refund your booking fee.
Competition ends 10pm Wednesday 6th May
Conditions of entry
The winner will be notified by email after the closing date. The prize is a nearly new stall hire at the mum2mum market of your choice subject to availability. No cash alternative will be offered. The winning stallholder will be bound by the standard terms and conditions as published at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
By entering you agree to receive our occasional email newsletter- and can of course subscribe at any time. We will not share your details with any third party and will not bombard you with spam.
Good luck!
Bargain baby and kids gear at our New Haw, Surrey Nearly New Sale
Many of our buyers were expectant Mums looking for those last bits for baby that can really add up when you have it all to get. They had plenty to choose from as our sellers filled their stalls with preloved clothes, toys, games and equipment including buggies, slings, baby baths and rockers. As you can see from our photos even our youngest buyers found something they loved…
Lots of people took advantage of the free mini photo shoots Kim from Early Moments Photography was offering and we will be sharing some of the gorgeous shots she took on our Facebook page soon.
We had great feedback from our buyers and all of our sellers said they’d recommend us to a friend. One said: “Great sale – lots of customers. Great way to have a de-clutter and make some money!”
We’re now busy planning our next sale at Virginia Water Community Centre on the 25th April and we’ll be back at New Haw Community Centre again on 17th May.
Book your table now and join the event on Facebook for more information and sale updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/350837538433243/ and follow mum2mum market Surrey on Facebook for sale news and updates. You can find full details , maps and directions here
We have tens of thousand of Nearly new bargains up for grabs this April.
We heard a rumour that summer is just around the corner so it is a great opportunity to stock up on summer clothes as well as the next stage toys and all the usual nursery and kids equipment...... going on holiday soon? Don't forget to pick up a bargain travel cot!
Sat, Apr 11
Sutton (10 am - 12 pm)
Reigate(2 pm - 4 pm)
Sat, Apr 18
PottersBar (10 am - 12 pm)
Billericay (10 am - 12 pm)
Aylesbury (10 am - 12 pm)
Corringham (10 am - 12 pm)
Banbury (10 am - 12 pm)
Romford/Harold Hill (11 am - 1 pm)
Teddington (2 pm - 4 pm)
Wimbledon (2 pm - 4 pm)
Surbiton (2 pm - 4 pm)
Croydon (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Isleworth (3 pm - 5 pm)
Sun, Apr 19
Stamford (10 am - 12 pm)
New Hartley (2 pm - 4 pm)
Esher (2 pm - 4 pm)
Sat, Apr 25
Plymouth (10 am - 12 pm)
Barnstaple (10 am - 12 pm)
Didsbury (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Ormskirk (2 pm - 4 pm)
Worcester (2 pm - 4 pm)
Virginia Water (2 pm - 4 pm)
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ENTER to win FREE admission for a whole year for you and a friend.
We have three FREE annual passes to win which entitle the winner and a friend to FREE admission for a year.....
Simply enter your details in the box below and be in with a chance to WIN one of 3 free passes
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The three lucky winners have unlimited free entry for 2 people for a year.... so get entering now!
To enter simply enter your email address and postcode in the box below and keep your fingers crossed....... 3 lucky winners will receive an annual pass for 2.
GOOD LUCK!
There are 3 prizes to win. Each annual pass entitles the winner plus one additional adult free admission as a buyer at any mum2mum market, anywhere in the UK, for one year.
Three lucky winners will be picked at random on Friday 20th March. Passes will run from 1 April 2015 until 1 April 2016 inclusive and are not transferrable. There is no cash prize alternative. The winners will be notified by email and free passes sent in the post.
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