12 h. ago 'I'd rather get nails done than spend a fortune on Xmas – my kids get charity shop toys'

Liv Poole has been buying presents for her two kids from charity shops and has saved up to £300 this year, but she faces criticism from other parents for prioritising nail appointments

Economics

12 h. ago Manchester mum trolled for getting nails done as she gets charity shop gifts for kids

Liv Poole, 26, from Manchester has been sharing her bargain-hunting escapades on social media, but some have judged her for buying secondhand gifts for her children

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15 h. ago 'I buy kids Xmas presents from the charity shop but still splash out on my nails'

A woman has been criticised for buying her kids secondhand items from the charity shop while also paying to get her own nails done – but she said it's for good reason

Economics

3 d. ago Caledonia Gladiators launch unique new VIP experience in aid of kid's charity

Costing £1000 per person, the extraordinary tickets give basketball fans the chance to experience the game like no other with a courtside box, a personal butler on hand and an overnight stay at the nearby luxury Crossbasket Castle with transport arranged between the venues.

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4 d. ago P Louise 'left in floods of tears' as she begs fans to help children's charity

Paige Louise Williams, 32, has urged people to donate to Cash for Kids as she's been "in tears" because the charity has "empty shelves" and they need more donations

Events

4 d. ago P Louise makes tearful charity plea as 'shelves left empty' for kids

Paige Louise Williams, the brains behind P Louise, has made a teary plea on her TikTok account, urging people to take action alongside her as they could really make a difference

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1 week ago Best kids' toys to shop in Amazon's Black Friday sale including Barbie, LEGO and Fisher

Our round up of gifts includes a 71% off Barbie, a 50% off Melissa & Doug set and a half-price walker

Economics

2 w. ago 'My kids' gifts are from a charity's Santa as I can't afford Christmas' says mum of four

Mum-of-four Alice Mugerwa, works as a healthcare assistant and is a carer for her husband. The family are grappling with the cost-of-living, which means Alice relies on a charity.

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2 w. ago How to get bargain £8 panto tickets today – and help an amazing cause

FOR most of us, the thought of waking up on Christmas morning and finding nothing under the tree is horrifying. But for many youngsters in Scotland this is a tragic reality. Charity KidsOut has worked tirelessly for the last 35 years to make sure Santa reaches as many children as possible. Whether they are living...

Economics

2 w. ago Inside the maddest Jellycat shop yet: They're selling impossible

'Most of all I want the peanut,' 14-year-old Kayce tells me, meaning the Peanut Après Ski plushie in Jellycat's Amuseables range, which retails at £23.

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