The best Valentine supermarket meal deals 2023

 Hey readers, 

With a dine-in Valentine's Day meal deal, you are in control forget pricey set menus, totally booked restaurants, and rigid time constraints. 

It's up to you whether you decide to set the table and purchase a flower or eat in front of the TV while wearing your pyjamas!

The best supermarket dine-in specials, from extra-special steaks to vegan wellingtons, are available to ensure that February 14 is the date night you deserve.

Aldi - Available from the 9th February. 

In contrast to the other supermarkets on our list, Aldi's Valentine's Day selection offers a variety of romantic "Special Buys" to help you create your own at-home dining experience. 

The retail chain Aldi has also gone above and above this year with their truly premium products, including great Wagyu beef, fresh tuna steaks, and oysters (yes, really!).

The Wagyu pizza, which comes with juicy bits of roasted beef and caramelised onions, was a standout dish and only took 10 minutes to prepare.

 As an alternative, the thick Wagyu steaks had a buttery texture and a mild burnt flavour because they were grilled to perfection.

 Otherwise, seafood lovers will enjoy the freshly made ravioli lavishly filled with lobster.

Mini heart-shaped garlic bread - £1.29. 

Heart-shaped lobster-filled pasta - £2.99. 

Specially selected vegan chocolate melt in the middle heart - £2.99.

Optional: Grapevine pinot grigio - £3.90.

Total for two: £7.27 (with wine: £11.26). 

Ashfields 21-day matured British Beef steak x2 - £5.78. 

Specially selected wagyu basted thick-cut chops - £2.29. 

Valentines heart shaped cookie - £3.89. 

Optional: Grapevine merlot - £3.89. 

Total for two: £13.55 (with wine: £17.44). 

Specially selected scallops and champagne gratins - £3.99. 

Specially selected tuna steaks - £4.99. 

Profiterole stack - £2.99. 

Optional: Grapevine sauvignon blanc - £3.89. 

Total for two: £11.27 (with wine: £15.16). 

Mushroom arancini - £2.99. 

Specially selected vegan pie x2 - £1.79. 

Specially selected vegan chocolate melt in the middle heart - £2.99. 

Optional: Costellore prosecco vino frizzante - £4.99.

Total for two: £9.56 (with wine: £14.55). 

 Asda - available from the 9th February. 

Asda being the giant retailer, is providing a three-course supper for two for £15 for couples. 

A starter, a main dish, two sides, a dessert, a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates round out the meal. 

As part of the promotion, Asda also gives Sky Movies vouchers worth £5.49 to couples registered for its rewards programme.

Customers can join the free Asda Prizes loyalty programme, which allows them to accumulate points and cash rewards known as Asda Pounds that can be used at the store. 

Starters include vegan mushroom arancini hearts, chicken liver parfait, and truffle mac and cheese.

 Five alternatives are available for the main course, including an Aberdeen Angus beef burger, a cold fillet, and a vegan wellington.

Couples can complete their meal with an espresso tiramisu from Italy, which they can drink while sipping a Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc.

Here's a complete list of starters on offer and their price outside of the deal:

• Extra Special truffle mac n cheese with pulled beef, £3.00.
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• Extra Special tempura prawns, £3.00. 
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• Pate bon bons – chicken liver parfait with raspberry, £3.00. 
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•  Porcini and truffle hearts, £3.00. 
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• Here are all the mains on offer and their price outside the deal.
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• Duck breast portions with morello cherry and balsamic, £7.00. 
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• Extra special chicken nduja parcel, £7.00. 
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• Extra Special 30-day aged sirloin steak, £7.00. 
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• Extra Special slow-cooked British beef cheek wellington, £7.00. 
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• Extra Special Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with extra Special Bacon, cheddar heart melts, £7.00. 
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•  Extra Special cod Fillets with samphire and lemon herb butter, £7.00. 
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• Extra Special wild and roast garlic stuffed crumbed pork cutlets with a Sicilian lemon garlic and herb crumb, £7.00. 
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• Vegan wellington, £7.00. 

Here's a complete list of all the sides on offer and their price outside of the deal:

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• Extra Special classic Mash, £2.50. 
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• Extra Special triple cooked chips, £2.50. 
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• Extra Special potato wedges, £2.50. 
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• Extra Special roasting rainbow carrots, £2.50.
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• Extra Special mac cheese, £2.50. 
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• Extra Special cauliflower cheese, £2.50. 
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• Extra Special potato dauphinoise, £2.50.
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• Extra Special green vegetable medley, £2.50.
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• Extra Special red cabbage, £2.50. 

Here are all the desserts on offer and their base price outside of the deal:

Extra Special Valentine's cheesecake slice, £3.00. 

Twin pack Extra Special smoked billionaires sponge pudding, £3.00. 

Extra Special barista tiramisu, £3.00. 

Extra Special cherry panna cotta, £3.00. 

Vegan hearts, £3.00. 

Here's a complete list of all drinks on offer and their price outside of the deal:

Extra Special Malbec Merlot, £7.00. 

Extra Special French Rose, £7.00. 

Extra Special Sauvignon Blanc, £7.00. 

Extra Special Sparkling Pinot Grigio, £7.00. 

Fillipo Sansovino prosecco, £7.00. 

Fillipo Sansovino prosecco – Rose, £7.00. 

Extra Special chocolates, £7.00.

• Belvoir Twin pack, £7.00. 

Tesco - available from the 9th February. 

One main course, one side dish, one dessert, and one drink are included in the Tesco valentines day meal deal. 

The bargain, though, is only available for £12 if you have a Clubcard.

If you don't have a loyalty card, you'll have to purchase each item separately, which may cost up to £21.60.

Customers can select from various meat, fish, and vegetarian entrees, including truffle mac & cheese and heart-shaped croquettes with black pepper and parsley.

Here's a complete list of sides on offer and their price outside of the deal:

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• Tesco Finest Truffle Mac & Cheese 350G - £2.60. 
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• Tesco Finest Heart Shaped Potato Croquettes with Black Pepper and Parsley - £2.60. 
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• Tesco Finest Green Vegetable Selection 250G - £2.60.
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• Tesco Finest Creamed Spinach 250G - £2.60.
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• Tesco Finest Chunky Chips 449G - £2.60.
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• Tesco Finest Potato Dauphinoise 400G - £2.60. 

Here's a complete list of mains on offer and their price outside of the deal:

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• Tesco Finest Ranch Steaks Plus Garlic & Herb & Peppercorn Butter 306G - 
• £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest Smoked Salmon Gratin 400G - £6.00

• Tesco Finest Chicken in Cabernet Sauvignon 400G - £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest Tomato, Mascarpone and Basil Risotto 700G - £6.00.

• Tesco Finest Chicken Legs Mushroom White Wine & Tarragon 615G - £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest British Beef Burger Kit 431G - £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest Beef Bourguignon Pies 500G - £6

• Tesco Finest Lasagne 700G - £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest Duck Breast Portions with a Raspberry Hoisin Sauce 320G - £6.00.
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• Tesco Finest Vegetable Moussaka 800G - £6.00.

Here's a complete list of puddings on offer and their price outside of the deal:

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• Tesco Finest 2 Millionaires Tarts 150G - £3.00.
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• Finest Belgian White Chocolate and Raspberry Pots 160G - £3.00.
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• Tesco Finest 2 Caramel Melt in Middle Puddings - £3.00.
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• Tesco Finest 2 Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Slices 180G - £3.00. 

• Tesco Finest 6 Raspberry Royale Profiteroles - £3.00.
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• Tesco Finest Chocolate Brownie Heart - £3.00.

Sainsbury's - available from the 8th February. 

Sainsbury's is bringing back its Valentine's Day meal deal for 2023.

 If you're dining with someone special this year and would prefer not to commit to preparing a three-course meal from scratch (we can't all be Gordon Ramsey).

These meal deals often cost between £15 and £20, making them a more affordable option than making a reservation or placing an order for takeout. 

Let's face it; there are times when staying home is just as enjoyable.

Here's a complete list of starters on offer and their base price outside of the deal:

• Scallop gratin - £3.85. 
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• Vegan antipasti platter - £3.50.
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• Antipasti platter - £3.40. 

Here's all the mains on offer and their base price outside of the deal:

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• Vegetable tart - £4.00.
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• Rump steak with butter - £7.50. 
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• Sirloin steak with butter -

•  £9.00.

• Scottish salmon en croute - £6.00.
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• Pork belly - £8.00.
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• Wild garlic chicken Kyiv - £5.50.

• Plant-based Wellington - 

• £6.00.

Here's a complete list of all the sides on offer and their base price outside of the deal:

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• Dauphinoise potatoes - £2.75.
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• Triple cooked chips - £2.75.
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• Cauliflower cheese - £2.75.
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• Mashed potato - £2.25 
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• Green veg medley, rainbow chard - £2.75. 

Here are all the desserts on offer and their base price outside of the deal:

• White chocolate profiteroles - £3.35. 
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• Raspberry and choc torte - £3.35. 
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• Chocolate melt in the middle - £3.35. 
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• Lemon tarts - £3.35. 
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• White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake - £3.35. 

• Here's a complete list of all drinks on offer and their base price outside of the deal:
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• McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc - £4. 00.
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• McGuigan Zero Shiraz - £4.00.
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• Prosecco Conegliano - £10.00.
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• Casablanca Chilean Sauvignon - £8.00.
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• Fronton Negrette Rosé - £7.50.
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• Barrihuelo Rioja Crianza - 

• £8.00.
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• Pomegranate & Rose Gin & Tonic - £5.00.
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• Shloer Celebration pink fizz - £3.55.
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• Bottlegreen Sparkling Presse - £4.95.
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• Appetiser - £4.10.

CO-OP - available from the 8th February. 

For Valentine's Day, The Co-op offers a romantic three-course lunch for two people starting at £12.

 Co-op member cardholders may purchase the Valentine's Day Meal Deal offer, which includes a starter, main dish, side dish, dessert, and soft drink, for £12.

Customers who are not members can purchase the three-course menu for £15 as well.

The package includes 14 items from the Co-irresistible op's menu.

Here's what's on the menu for starters.

• Irresistible Garlic and Parsley Tear and Share with Camembert 300g -
•  usually £4. 00.

• Irresistible Soft Set Scotch Eggs 254g - usually £3.50. 
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• (New) Irresistible Mediterranean Antipasti Selection (ve) - usually £3.50. 

Here are your delicious choices for a main dish:

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• Irresistible Hereford Rump/Sirloin Steaks 2s - usually £7.50. 
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• Irresistible Wild Garlic Chicken Kyiv 2s - usually £6.50. 
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• Irresistible Salmon & Prawn En Croute 2s - usually £6.50. 
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• Irresistible Mushroom Wellington Parcels 2s (vegan) - usually £4.00.
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• You may as well add a side for an extra something:

• Irresistible Triple Cooked Chips 360g (vegan) - usually £2.85.
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• Irresistible Buttered Mashed Potato 400g - usually £2.85.
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• Irresistible Garden Vegetable Medley 250g (vegan) - usually £2.75.

And what kind of meal would it be without a heavenly dessert? Here are your choices.

• Irresistible Melt in the Middle Puddings 2s 300g - usually £3.50.
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• Irresistible Tart Au Citron 2s 150g - usually £3.50.
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• Irresistible Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Velvet Tortes 2s (vegan) - usually £3.50.
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• Irresistible Strawberry Kisses Cheesecakes 2s - usually £3.50.

Here are both the soft and alcoholic options:

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• San Pellegrino Lemon 6x330ml - usually £4.90.
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• Diet Coke 4x250ml - usually £4.15.
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• Coke Zero 4x250ml - usually £4.15.

• Irresistible Prosecco 75cl (vegan) - usually £9.00.
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• Irresistible Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blanc 75cl (vegan) - usually £8.00.
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• Irresistible Rioja Crianza 75cl (vegan) - usually £7.00.

All the mains are advertised as being enough for two people to share.

Waitrose - is available from the 8th February. 

Additionally, consumers will be pleased to learn that Waitrose is reintroducing its well-liked £20 dinner package, specifically for February 14.

So, here is what you may get for Valentine's Day, whether you've been dating for a while or are just starting.

One appetiser, one main dish, two sides, and one dessert are all included in the dine-in package, along with your choice of a bottle of beverages or a box of chocolates.

Without the meal deal, you'd be paying £33.14 for all that, compared to £20 - that's over a £13 saving.

Here's what you can get from Waitrose for Valentine's Day:

Starter.

• 2 Scottish Poached Salmon Mousses - £4.25. 
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• Heston from Waitrose Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail - £4.25. 
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• Waitrose Scottish Mussels in Garlic Butter - £3.85. 
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• Waitrose Bacon Leek & Roquefort Tartlets - £4.50. 
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• Waitrose Cheddar & Emmental Soufflés - £4. 00.
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• Duchy Organic Tomato & Thyme Soup - £3.45.
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• Waitrose Vegan Layered Mushroom Parfait - £4.50
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• Waitrose Spanish Tapas Platter - £3. 00.
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• Main.

• Waitrose Beef Ribeye Steaks with Béarnaise - £10.00.

• Waitrose Sea Bass with Tomatoes & Olives - £8.10. 
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• No.1 Beef Bourguignon - £9.00. 
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• Waitrose Beef Rump Steaks with Chimichurri - £9.00.
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•  Waitrose Easy To Cook Coq au Vin - £7.99.
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• No.1 Lasagne - £8.80.
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• No.1 Truffle & Parmesan Chicken Kyiv - £8.80.
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• Waitrose Slow Cooked Duck with Apple & Cherry Ketchup - £8.00.
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• Plant Living No Beef Bourguignon - £8.00.

Side.

• Waitrose Watercress Spinach Rocket Salad - £2.10. 

• Waitrose Mediterranean Roasting Veg - £2.10.

• Waitrose Potato Gratin - £3.15. 

• No.1 Green Vegetable Medley - £3.50.

• No.1 Ultimate White Mash - £3.50. 

• Waitrose Cauliflower Cheese - £3.15. 

• Waitrose Frites - £2.60. 

• PlantLiving Dauphinoise Potatoes - £3.95.

Dessert.

• Waitrose 8 Churros - £3.75. 

• No.1 Raspberry Panna Cotta - £4.50. 

• Heston from Waitrose Espresso Martini Choc Tortes - £4.50.
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• No.1 Rhubarb & Custard Love Hearts - £4.50.
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• The Perfect British Cheeseboard - £4.50.
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• Waitrose Classic Fruit Salad - £3.70.
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• No.1 Blonde Chocolate Dreams - £4.00.
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• No.1 Melt in Middle Chocolate Pud - £3.75.
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•  No.1 Sicilian Lemon Tarts - £4.00.
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• To drink.

• Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc - £12.99.
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• Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Alcohol-Free - £9.00.
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• Yalumba Galway Vintage Barossa Shiraz - £12.99.
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• San Leo Nerello
•  Mascalese Garganega Rosato - £10.49.
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• Jardin de Roses AOP Languedoc Rosé - £13.99.
• Cune Reserva - £13.50.
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• La Gioiosa Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG - £13.49.
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• Tails cocktails Espresso Martini Vodka Cocktail - £16.00.
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• Tails Cocktails Bacardi Rum Daiquiri Cocktail - £16.00.

• Tails Cocktails Passion Fruit Martini Vodka Cocktail - £16.00.

• What do you think the supermarket valentines meal deals are? 
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• Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
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• Cheers for reading X

How kids can help around the home

Hey readers,

With all of the responsibilities we have to fulfil to provide for our family, keep their content, and maintain order in our homes, it's easy for parents to feel completely overwhelmed. 

Below I offer some advice on persuading kids to help keep the house clean and organised.

Show them how to do it. 

 It is unfair to expect a youngster to complete a task without first teaching them how to do it. Show your kids the proper and safe ways to vacuum, sweep, rake, and perform other household activities. 

Additionally, be sure they know your expectations for the task's completion.

Be specific with your expectations, so your children understand 

precisely what is expected of them. 

In light of this, try not to be too harsh with your children when they don't complete a task. Offer your help if your children complain that a job is too difficult or need support. 

Please give them a hand to show that you're in this together rather than making them do it independently.

Set a time limit for chores. 

Setting time limitations is an intelligent approach to ensure your youngster completes their responsibilities. 

One may say: Okay, you have 20 minutes to finish the dishes.

Your child's bedtime increases if she hasn't finished them in 20 minutes. Or she wastes some time on electronics. This results in a cost for her foot drag.

The benefit of this system is that you are no longer bugging people all the time. You're merely keeping time instead. 

Even better, use a timer that has an alert for cooking. You can say the following evening. "Let's not have the same thing happen again as last night; you didn't like going to bed sooner," she said.

Encourage your youngster to compete with herself as another time tactic. One may say: Let's see if you can finish it tonight in 15 minutes. 

But keep in mind that you must do it properly. I'll investigate. Even better, offer your child a perk: "You can stay up for an additional 15 minutes if you finish it in that time. You may also spend another 15 minutes online.

The youngster will then experience increased excitement and stimulation. 

Your child will get something if she completes the work, but she won't lose anything if she doesn't. 

Because it's more motivating and less punitive, you're incentivising your child to do better. This reward system is always superior to one in which the child loses anything.

Get them when they are young.

Young, capture their enthusiasm! Even though they can't be of much use, young children frequently want to assist their parents so they may engage in the fun and feel grown-up.

Although it can be tempting to decline their assistance (especially when we believe it will make things more complicated for us), it's essential to capitalise on their enthusiasm by assigning them tasks that are suitable for their age and skill level and that make them feel like they are contributing. 

By permitting and encouraging our kids to contribute, we give them a sense of belonging, utility, accomplishment, and responsibility. Naturally, this increases their knowledge of and proficiency in these activities.

Examples of age-appropriate chores include:

2-4 years old:

* Help make the bed.

* Pick up toys.

* Help clean spills.

* Help dust and wipe surfaces.

* Help sort laundry.

* Help water plants.

5-7 years old:

* Help load the dishwasher.

* Help put away groceries.

* Put dirty clothes in the washing machine.

* Help set the table.

8-11 years old:

* Help hoover.

* Help make meals.

* Prepare breakfast.

* Help wash the car.

Giving our kids age-appropriate chores early on (even if they can't perform a perfect job) makes it much simpler to push them as they get older. 

If you continue to reject your child now, they'll lose interest in participating when they get older.

Make learning fun. 

Make it a party as you clean by playing music and dancing! If you have TV to catch up on, watch it as you clean. 

You can utilise entertaining tools like vibrant, fluffy dusters or delectably fragrant, non-toxic cleaning materials.

Try cleaning while the clock is running for an extra challenge! Before the timer reaches zero, instruct your children to put their clothes or toys away. Somebody should play countdown music 

added inspiration.

There are many approaches to having fun while cleaning. Your kids will cooperate more readily the more vigorously you clean!

Cleaning reward chart. 

By making a chart with your little helpers to track their assistance around the house, you may reward them.

Ask them to record each activity they complete in the chart by drawing a star or writing it down. PlPleaseive them a modest incentive when they achieve a particular number of stars or complete a certain number of chores during the week.

This doesn't have to be an expensive gift; it might be a night watching a movie at home, a piece of chocolate, or additional computer time.

How do you help get your kids to help around the home? I love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. 

Cheers for reading X 

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My Sunday Photo 28/01/2023

 

Saw some local Chinese dance to celebrate the Chinese New year yesterday. Lovely to see different cultures ☺ 

The best low or non alcoholic drinks 2023

Hey readers, 

Are you attempting to cut back on alcohol but unsure where to begin? Do not be alarmed; the market for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages has never been more alluring.

If you enjoy sipping on a cold beverage but want to avoid the worst hangovers, detrimental effects on your mental health, and consuming infinite calories, there are many fantastic solutions available. 

Discover the health advantages of abstaining from alcohol and some of the tastiest drinks available by reading on.

1. Lucky Saint (0.5%).

 

This extremely low-alcohol beer is a multi-award winner, and I can see who is precisely why it tastes exactly like the real thing. 

I've never been a big beer drinker, but this has changed my mind. My husband has occasionally preferred a Lucky Saint over a regular lager. A strong ten.

2. Shorebreak 330ml (0%).

One of the best examples of hazy pale ales is Shorebreak from Cornwall's Firebrand brewery, which is cloudy, intensely hopped, and less bitter. 

It has a luscious mango sweetness from the American Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade hops that pair nicely with Thai curry and a sorbet. 

This beer has tiny frothy sparkle and is nearly more like juice. It is nicer because it prefers to be consumed cold.

3. Brewdog Hazy Jane AF (0%).

This Brewdog Hazy Jane is yet another popular alcohol-free option, building on the success of Punk AF. 

It has a light fizz reminiscent of kombucha and is heavy on tropical fruit (think mango and passionfruit). In other words, there are tonnes of flavours without any alcohol.

4. Caleno Dark & Spicy Non-Alcoholic Spirit (0%).

 Caleno, which contains zero sugar, won over our panel with its robust tropical fruit flavour and addition of toasted pineapple, coconut, cardamom, and ginger.

 For a positive twist on the Dark & Stormy, we suggest topping it with premium ginger beer and a splash of lime.

5. Lyre's non-alcoholic Amaretto (0%).

This creative company did a fantastic job at re-creating amaretto without alcohol. Sweet, almondy, abundant flavour. 

This would be a beautiful way to end dinner or to add to cocktails if it was well chilled.

6. Belle & Co Sparkling Rose Alcohol-Free Wine (0%).

You shouldn't let a minor inconvenience like Dry January stop you if your standard operating procedure is to drink rose all day. 

With its sparkling rose alcohol-free wine created from unfermented grapes and green tea, Belle & Co. provides a delectable escape. 

With only 22cal in every 100ml, it's a fantastic option for dieters as well.

What do you think about my list?  Have to try any?  Do you recommend any names that I haven't mentioned above?  

Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. 

Cheers for reading X 

6 kitchen gadgets you didn't know you needed

Hey readers, 

The kitchen serves as a haven for exploration. It's where happy endings to late nights are found, and childhood memories are created. The kitchen is, in other words, the centre and soul of the house.

If the kitchen is your favourite room, you probably have a few appliances to go along with the simmering pots and the butter, oil, and garlic aromas. While a decent food processor will always be helpful, we're focusing on less well-known items that are nonetheless potent at mealtime.

See my top 6  kitchen gadgets you didn't know you needed below.

1. A handheld soap dispenser brush. 

Using a handheld soap dispenser brush is more enjoyable than using one of those flat sponges. Press the top button to release the liquid soap, then scrub away with the brush facing downward.

2. Kitchen Gizmo Pot Strainer.

 

Every time you prepare pasta or other items that require straining, there is no need to store, locate, and wash a large colander. You can use any pot, pan, or bowl that may connect to the Strain Pot Strainer. This silicone filter is simple to store and dishwasher safe.

3. Kitchen Sponge Holder. 

 

Okay, aside from being lovely, this doesn't do anything outstanding. This silly, entertaining, and helpful tool will make doing the dishes more enjoyable. The sponge can drain and dry appropriately because the bottom is an open grid.

4. Tomorrow's Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest. 

A utensil rest that can accommodate more than one is necessary when preparing several dishes. The Tomorrow's Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest helps you keep flavours and sauces separate (and off the counter).

5. Angry Mama Microwave Oven Cleaner. 

There is something incredibly irritating about cleaning a microwave. Food gets baked on, there are so many crevices, and it always seems clean. But keep hope: This little kitchen tool can remove all the grime from your microwave's walls and doors with water and vinegar.

Add vinegar and water to the "Angry Mama" body before attaching her head. Any baked-on food or oil will become softer as steam escapes from the holes in her head.

6. 8-in-1 kitchen tool. 

You're looking at a measuring cup, can opener, juicer, grater, egg cracker, shredder, and funnel. We would love to see a more durable multi-purpose cooking tool!

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday Photo 22/01/2023

 

Jack frost came to play this week ❄ 

How to recharge on your day off.

Hey readers,  

Everybody anticipates their days off. We look forward to having a day off, whether a weekend, personal day, or vacation, and we count down the minutes.

 Unfortunately, vacation days sometimes fall short of our expectations. Have you ever left work feeling drained and harried, more eager to take a break than ready to take on the day's new challenges? To learn some advice and activities to recharge on your day off, continue reading.

1. Make your bed.

 

After moving into my apartment this past fall, I had fresh bed linens, an early wake-up time, and a headboard for the first time in years. Given that I left my bed in the same tattered heap it was in when I got up, why was I treating my space like a college dorm room?

I've made a conscious effort over the past few months to make my bed as soon as I wake up. I've never developed a habit for which I am more grateful at the end of the day.

Making my bed is one of the quickest tasks as it doesn't take long. All I have to do is make sure the quilt and pillows are puffed up and straight on my bed. 

 Although it initially appeared absurd, who will check my room when I'm gone all day? Making your bed when you get home helps you feel better after work. 

Now, instead of being distracted and excessively irritated by an untidy atmosphere when I return home from a long day at work, I can enter my room and feel put together.

 Making your bed in the morning might help you start the day off feeling focused and orderly.

2. Get ahead. 

Use your additional day to catch up on work, housekeeping, errands, paperwork, doctor's appointments, haircuts, manicures, and other obligations before taking a break. 

Long-term stress reduction will result from it, and you'll feel more productive and self-assured in the near term. Using your day to get ahead is always a good idea in the long run—you'll thank yourself later, provided you are not exhausted.

3. Go for a walk.  

Take a stroll through your neighbourhood, the park, a garden, or any other tranquil area nearby. Walking is terrific exercise and a great way to unwind and reflect.

4. Take some time offline. 

Consider this: when was the last time you went a whole day without using the internet? That entails avoiding work-related emails, social media, messaging, and applications.

 For many of us, the internet permeates every aspect of our lives. And even if it is beneficial to feel connected and current, it also means that you can only partially unplug.

So why not disconnect from the internet? You should entirely cut yourself off from the internet on your next day off. 

Turn off your Wi-Fi, put your phone in aeroplane mode, and block all temptations from the internet from your line of sight.

 Instead, focus on offline hobbies like reading or creative pursuits like drawing.

5. Watch your stimulant and alcohol use. 

We frequently turn to caffeine or alcohol when worn out, stressed out, at ease, or celebrating.

 While most individuals will agree that enjoying things in moderation is acceptable, 

overindulging can eventually result in health problems. If you're feeling lethargic and reaching for your fourth coffee of the day, a glass of water, a quick walk, or some sleep will better treat the underlying issue.

What do you find helpful to recharge on a day off? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

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