{"id":11752,"date":"2017-07-09T10:31:14","date_gmt":"2017-07-09T09:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11752"},"modified":"2017-07-13T14:28:13","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T13:28:13","slug":"things-that-will-boost-your-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/things-that-will-boost-your-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"New home? New car? Boost your savings"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have some big spends coming up, be sure to remember to use KidStart and really boost your savings, making brighter future for your children.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Are you booking your holidays, thinking of buying a new car or even renovating your home in preparation for a new baby or to sell? Then by being smart, not only can you get cracking deals, but also use KidStart<\/a><\/span> to turn your big spends into savings boosters for your kids \u2013 it adds up pretty fast!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Save while improving your home<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

If you\u2019re renovating your home, doing a spot of DIY or digging up the garden, you don\u2019t need to spend lots of money to transform your favourite place. Make sure you research online for product reviews as well as free advice and guides (there\u2019s plenty on YouTube!) to help you get the job right and avoid costly repairs! Check out our range of DIY stores and get up to 3% back for your kids, including Tooled-up.com<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0B and Q<\/a><\/strong>, Screwfix<\/a><\/strong>, Wickes<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and more!<\/p>\r\nThe instant way to make over a room is to give it a lick of paint and perhaps even a feature wall! Get 4% back on Laura Ashley<\/strong><\/a><\/span> paint, fabrics, wallpaper and home furnishings.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

Furniture<\/h3>\r\n

If your furniture needs upgrading, you can ramp up your kids savings with up to 7% back from Made<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0The Sofa Company<\/a>,\u00a0OKA<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>and Furniture Village<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>to name a few.<\/p>\r\n

Dreams<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>(4% back),\u00a0recommend you change your mattress every 8 years. You can also explore Bensons for Beds<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to improve your sleep and top up your Kidstart savings. For the children\u2019s bedroom get 5% back with\u00a0Great Little Trading Company<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>One of our personal favourites.\u00a0<\/strong>As well as up to 4% back from Kiddicare<\/a>, Mothercare<\/a>, babiesR Us <\/a><\/strong><\/span>and Mamas and Papas<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Renovation<\/h3>\r\n

If it\u2019s a full renovation and you\u2019re ripping out your bathrooms. For a limited time Bathstore<\/a><\/strong><\/span> are offering 2% KidStart savings. With free delivery for orders over \u00a3250 you\u2019ll really give your savings a boost! And to finish the look, get 1% back with Kidstart at Topps Tiles<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

There are lots of ways you can also spruce up your garden without spending a fortune. Add colour and style with a wooden planter filled with bright plants.\u00a0YouGarden<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0have amazing ones, up to 8%. Add some sparkle with garden lighting. If you choose solar-powered lights they won\u2019t cost a penny to run! Find them at\u00a0Waitrose Garden<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0Gardening Direct<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/a>and get up to 6.5% of your spending back for your kids.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

New car? Think twice\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

If your car needs some some simple repairs or new tools to be up to speed again. You can replace any parts of your car with\u00a0Euro Car Parts<\/a>, <\/strong>2%<\/span>\u00a0back and Car Parts For Less<\/a><\/strong>\u00a03% back.\u00a0KwikFit<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>up to 5% back, are a great supplier of tyres and MOTs.<\/p>\r\n

If you really \u00a0need a new car,\u00a0second hand ones are a fantastic value: Every year,\u00a0used car sales outnumber new-car purchases by around 3\u00a0to 1 \u2013\u00a0There are 8 million used cars sold each year in the UK! And make sure you sell your old one with\u00a0Autotrader<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(6.5% back) to balance the cost out.<\/p>\r\n

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Make the most of your Holiday bookings<\/h3>\r\n

Holidays can be a great spend for most families. When booking your holiday make sure to have an approximate idea of what you’ll spend. While you are away, are the meals included? Are there any extra fees? There are retailers that offer all inclusive holidays like\u00a0Thomas\u00a0Cook<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>(up to 3%) or Laterooms<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (3%).<\/p>\r\n* Conditions apply\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRemember, make the most of your spending boosting your savings!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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