Savvy mum grabs £100 worth of gifts for 38p & says she’s sorted for birthdays for the YEAR – as £5 toys scan for 2p
BIRTHDAYS can be expensive when you have children – and you might feel like you are constantly forking out for gifts for their friends.
That’s why savvy mums across the nation are always on the lookout for mega bargains that they can keep stockpiled for future party invites.
As it seems children these days are developing more and more of an expensive taste from a young age.
One bargain hunting mum has hit the jackpot at Asda, as she’s managed to walk away with £100 worth of gifts for just 38p.
She managed to find a popular kids toy for just 2p, when it usually retails for £5 and quickly filled up her trolley with the goods.
Kat Pearson posted her jaw-dropping haul to Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, and wrote: “Huge thank you to the lady who posted about these in Asda scanning through at 2p!
“Should have cost £5 each so £100! And cost me 38p!
“Got my daughter one and thought for any parties she goes to.”
The eagle-eyed bargain hunter uploaded a pic of her presents, 20 Real Littles Backpack toys.
The adorable small backpacks contain mini collectable items – such as tiny lunch boxes, mini drink bottles, scented stickers and more.
The shiny bags all come with working zippers and a clip to attach them to your bag or jeans.
They’re popular with children who like to swap the mini collectables inside.
The tiny backpacks make great birthday presents, and Kat said she planned to use them as gifts for her daughters friends.
Users online couldn’t believe that clever Kat had nabbed the lot for just 38p.
“Wow! These were £6 before!” one person wrote.
Someone else said: “Nice to see people posting about possible bargains, restores faith in people.”
Another person chimed in: “I always buy extra for parties too! Wish I’d have seen these and scanned them yesterday.”
Although not everybody was impressed with the size of Kat’s haul.
“None left now though, you got them all,” one person joked.
“Why do you have to buy so many?” another person asked.
How much do experts advise spending on a child’s birthday?
A study by major toy retailer TK Maxx revealed that one in three parents admit to spending less on presents for their own children and their children’s friends compared to five years ago.
Average Spend: Parents spend an average of £175 on birthday gifts for their kids, while presents for their children’s friends can cost up to £95 a year, adding extra strain on household finances.
Gifts and Parties: Children receive around 12 presents per birthday, and parents take their kids to an average of four birthday parties annually.
Top Five Gifts Parents Buy for Children:
Clothes: 49%
Books: 46%
Technology: 39%
Traditional Board Games: 38%
Remote Controlled Toys: 26%
Dolls: 25%
How Much Should You Spend on a Child’s Birthday?
Experts generally suggest keeping birthday spending reasonable and within the family’s budget. A common guideline is to spend around £10 to £20 per year of the child’s age. For example:
5-year-old: £50 to £100
Remember, the focus should be on creating memorable experiences rather than adhering strictly to a spending rule.
Simple, thoughtful, and creative celebrations can often be just as enjoyable and meaningful for the child.