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Apple One Day Sale

Anyone hoping to save money on the purchase of an iPod, an iPhone an iPad or a Mac should check out the Apple Store tomorrow.
In the U.S., today is Thanksgiving Day which means U.S. retailers kick off their pre-Christmas sales tomorrow. Apple promises …

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Cheap sushi

On my good days, I’ll trot into work with a packed lunch. On rushed mornings, I just have time to grab some fruit to see me through until lunchtime. I get a short lunch break, so I want something quick, nutritious and not too heavy. And of course, I

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BabyBay.ie – trading baby goods online

SaveAFewBob.ie is well aware of the expense involved for parents of newborn babies having previously written about it here. Food, nappies, clothes, baby equipment…those bundles of joy  sure can clock up bills… and that’s before they …

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Things to do during the world cup – redux

*sigh* – is the football still not over yet? And given that England have been knocked out by a far-superior Germany, and France (this year’s surprise bêtes noires) have made their ignominious exit having scored only one goal, there remains little of…

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Irish food prices the 2nd highest in the EU

A new EU-wide survey finds that Ireland is the second most expensive country in the EU for groceries; SaveAFewBob looks at what Irish consumers can do to save on their shopping

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Free cinema tickets

The only thing better than an evening at the cinema is a free evening at the cinema – check out SaveAFewBob’s guide on how to get free cinema tickets

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Competition WINNERS

The winner of the SuperValu hamper is Marie Kelly, South Circular Road, Dublin 8.

Congratulations Marie!

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Rechargeable batteries

These days, everyone is doing their bit to save the environment. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to radically alter your lifestyle, however; there are some very simple changes that you can make that will help save the environment – and sa…

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Guide to serious illness cover

We all know how important it is to take steps to provide for our families in the event of a serious illness, but what is the most cost-effective way to ensure that you have the best financial protection possible?

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Father’s Day

It is a well-known incontrovertible fact that fathers are the single hardest demographic to buy presents for. Whereas kids are always happy with money and aunts can usually be fobbed off with a scarf (regardless of season), the average middle-aged man …

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Things to do instead of watching the World Cup

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you cannot have failed to observe that there is a football tournament called the World cup taking place. Every four years, the midsummer TV schedule is completely packed out with hours an…

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Bike Week

It’s time to tighten up your toe-straps, pop on the helmet and pull on your spandex, because this week is national Bike Week. Launched as part of the Government’s Bike Scheme, Bike Week will see fun cycling events taking place around the country ov…

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MenuPages €1,000,000 restaurant voucher promotion

Fancy saving money on eating out? Check out MenuPages.ie’s great promotion – one million euro worth of restaurant vouchers to give away!

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81% of families plan to holiday in Ireland this year

On foot of new survey findings that indicate the 81% of families plan to holiday in Ireland this summer, SaveAFewBob tells readers where value is to be found when holidaying at home

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Free Mexican food today!

Ay caramba! Friday last, it was free sandwiches in Subway. Today (Wednesday, the 9th of June), lunch is courtesy of boojum. That’s right, boojum are offering free burritos and fajita burritos to anyone who happens by from 12 to 3 today, and then agai…

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Update your office skills

Looking to get a job in an office, but unsure if you have the right skills or qualifications? Read SaveAFewBob’s article on the courses that will best qualify you for getting a job in an office environment

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Win a fancy phone!

Here at SaveAFewBob, we have another fantabulous prize to give away.
In association with Vodafone, we’re offering readers the chance to win a shiny new LG Cookie Fresh, LG’s new tricked-out touchscreen phone. You can listen to your tunes, t…

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Debit Cards

Have you ever tried to book flights or shop online, only to be frustrated by the fact that you don’t have a credit card, and the website will not accept Laser? Well, both Visa and Mastercard have launched prepaid cards, and SaveAFewBob is here to find …

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June bank holiday

It’s the bank holiday weekend, whoop! While the temptation is there to lie in a darkened room nursing your hangover, you should get out there and do something worthwhile with your extra day off. With that in mind, SaveAFewBob have looked into some of…

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Maritime Festival

Looking for a good value day out for the bank holiday weekend? Well, look no further than the docklands Maritime Festival – free events for all the family!

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Taste of Dublin Competition: 5 pairs of tickets to be won…

Dearest readers, have we got a treat in store for you:
SaveAFewBob is happy to announce that we have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to this year’s Taste of Dublin festival. Taste of Dublin, which is now in its fifth year, will be taking place in the…

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Get fit for summer: diet tips

Planning on losing a few pounds before the summer (aren’t we all)? SaveAFewBob has a few simple, commonsense and cost-effective ways to help you drop an inch or two. No fad diets – just straightforward, practical advice.

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Health insurance: choosing the optimal plan for you

Have you noticed your health insurance premiums rising over the last few months? SaveAFewBob examines compares the prices of Ireland’s health insurers, and finds out who is offering the best value for money

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The Championship: SaveAFewBob’s GAA guide

Looking for a great family day out this summer? Why not support your county and bring the kids to see a Championship match? With SaveAFeWBob’s GAA guide, it could cost you less than you think…

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Get fit for summer: Cardio

SaveAFewBob wants all our readers to look fantabulous in their speedos and two-pieces this summer, so we’ve started our Get Fit For Summer series. Each week, we’ll bring you a new article on how to get to get that trim beach bod.

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