BabyBay.ie - trading baby goods online

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

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 ever step their little feet anywhere near a creche! babytoysandaccessories For… Read More

Things to do during the world cup - redux

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

*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 interest for those of us who don’t necessarily like the football… Read More

Irish food prices the 2nd highest in the EU

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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 Read More

Free cinema tickets

Monday, June 28th, 2010

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 Read More

Competition WINNERS

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

congratulationsThe winner of the SuperValu hamper is Marie Kelly, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. Congratulations Marie! Read More

Rechargeable batteries

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Rechargeable batteries: save money and the environmentThese 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… Read More

Guide to serious illness cover

Monday, June 21st, 2010

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? Read More

Things to do instead of watching the World Cup

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

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 and hours of ‘the beautiful game’ being broadcast daily.… Read More

Bike Week

Monday, June 14th, 2010

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 over the next seven days.

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MenuPages €1,000,000 restaurant voucher promotion

Friday, June 11th, 2010

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

81% of families plan to holiday in Ireland this year

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

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 Read More

Update your office skills

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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 Read More

Win a fancy phone!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Here Ooh, shiny!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, take pictures, update your status on… Read More

Debit Cards

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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 which offers the best deal... Read More

June bank holiday

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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 the events that are taking place around the country… Read More

Maritime Festival

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

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! Read More

Get fit for summer: diet tips

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

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. Read More

Health insurance: choosing the optimal plan for you

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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 Read More

The Championship: SaveAFewBob’s GAA guide

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

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... Read More

Get fit for summer: Cardio

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

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. Read More

Cheap flights

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Have you ever been stung when your alleged "cheap flight" ends up a whole lot more expensive than you thought it would be? Well, read SaveAFewBob's guide on how to dodge the many pitfalls in booking cheap flights Read More

Bootcamps

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Ever felt that it was about time to lose that beer-belly? Well, SaveAFewBob is here to tell you about bootcamps, the training programme that will have you an adonis in no time... Read More

Buying a bicycle

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Why cycle to work? Well, you save time and money while getting fit and reducing your carbon footprint. And with the government's Bike to Work scheme, you've no excuse to postpone purchasing your new bike, and SaveAFewBob are here to help guide you through the process. Read More

CheapEats.ie

Friday, April 16th, 2010

CheapEats.ie is a blog for all seasons - cookery, eating out, gardening and how to cut down on your grocery bills. CheapEats is one of our favourite blogs at the moment - read on to find out why... Read More

The Economiser

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

The National Consumer Agency last week announced the launch of 'The Economiser', a new website that aims to save consumers money on groceries, utilities, mobile phones and home phone and television packages. SaveAFewBob examines whether or not The Economiser can produce real savings Read More