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housekeeping Feature 19 August 2012 20 traditional housekeeping tips for modern mums»

20 traditional housekeeping tips for modern mums

Save money and time by going ‘old school’ with the chores. Here are 20 easy tips for keeping house.   More »

kids-in-the-kitchen Feature 19 August 2012 10 ways the kids can help with the cooking»

10 ways the kids can help with the cooking

How to encourage your children to get involved with the cooking in ways they can genuinely help.   More »

mothers day menu Feature 19 August 2012 Mother's Day menu»

Mother's Day menu

A home-cooked meal lovingly served by little hands always goes down well. Here are a few ideas for a Mother's Day menu.   More »

healthy diet plan Feature 19 August 2012 Your healthy diet plan for the whole family»

Your healthy diet plan for the whole family

Our nutritionist tells us which minor changes we can make to the family diet so healthy eating becomes part of normal family life.   More »

easy party food 19 August 2012 How to make easy party food »

How to make easy party food

Easy nibbles for a magical New Year's party.   More »

Christmas leftovers Feature 19 August 2012 Top ways to use Christmas leftovers»

Top ways to use Christmas leftovers

Make the most of your festive leftovers so you're not left with dry turkey sarnies day after day...   More »

best mince pies Feature 19 August 2012 Best mince pies: A completely unscientific taste test!»

Best mince pies: A completely unscientific taste test!

The MyFamilyClub team reluctantly scoffed mince pies and found that budget doesn't mean bland...   More »

Christmas party food Feature 19 August 2012 10 best Christmas treats - easy and cheap recipes!»

10 best Christmas treats - easy and cheap recipes!

Florentines, truffles and candy canes are all easier to make than you might think - and can be made on a budget!   More »

pasta sauce taste test Top tip 19 August 2012 The Taste-Factor taste test: Dolmio pasta sauce»

The Taste-Factor taste test: Dolmio pasta sauce

This week we test Dolmio Pasta Sauce against supermarket own brands to find out which saucy concoction is the best value. Bellissima!   More »

Jaffa cake Feature 19 August 2012 Welcome to the Taste-Factor taste test!»

Welcome to the Taste-Factor taste test!

This week’s Taste-Factor shines a spotlight on the teatime favourite, the Jaffa Cake. Can supermarket own brand stand up to the mighty McVittie? We investigate.   More »

lunchbox ideas Feature 19 August 2012 15 fun and healthy lunchbox ideas for kids»

15 fun and healthy lunchbox ideas for kids

Forget the soggy sarnies - take inspiration from these 15 fun and easy lunchbox ideas for kids.   More »

cheap family meals Feature 19 August 2012 10 ways to make cheap family meals from scratch»

10 ways to make cheap family meals from scratch

Want your kids to eat well on a tight budget? Here are 10 ways to make cheap and tasty family meals from scratch.   More »

autumn recipes Feature 19 August 2012 10 cheap but hearty family autumn recipes»

10 cheap but hearty family autumn recipes

It’s time for warming soups and hearty stews! These simple, quick, and economic recipes are guranteed to bring a smile to little faces.   More »

packed lunch ideas for kids 19 August 2012 Low cost packed lunch ideas for kids- put your leftovers to use!»

Low cost packed lunch ideas for kids- put your leftovers to use!

Save more, spend less and eat better by using these great packed lunch ideas for kids – made from leftovers.   More »

turkey dinner 19 August 2012 How to cook Christmas dinner on a tight budget »

How to cook Christmas dinner on a tight budget

Christmas dinner doesn’t have to a be a financial blow-out with these money-saving tips.   More »

food myths Feature 19 August 2012 Top 5 food waste myths - busted»

Top 5 food waste myths - busted

Why are we really wasting £50 a month throwing away good food? Emma Marsh gets to the heart of the matter.   More »

healthy packed lunches Feature 19 August 2012 Healthy packed lunches: What to include and how to keep the cost down»

Healthy packed lunches: What to include and how to keep the cost down

Back-to-school tips on what to include in healthy packed lunches for kids, to make sure they get the nutrients without any added cost.   More »

child in fridge Feature 19 August 2012 5 ways to get to know your fridge!»

5 ways to get to know your fridge!

Our food expert, Emma Marsh, tells you how to save money simply by getting to know your fridge better…   More »

food labels Feature 19 August 2012 Understanding food labels»

Understanding food labels

Our food safety expert Lorna Rowswell helps us make sense of food labels so that we stay safe and avoid waste.   More »

chicken-leftovers Feature 19 August 2012 10 things to do with leftover chicken»

10 things to do with leftover chicken

Ten speedy chicken recipes to use up leftover chicken in meals the kids will love.   More »

cooking in the kitchen Feature 19 August 2012 10 ways to save money by being smart with leftovers»

10 ways to save money by being smart with leftovers

MyFamilyClub food expert, Emma Marsh, shares her quirky tips on how to save money while clearing out your kitchen cupboards.   More »

easy-recipes-for-kids Feature 19 August 2012 Top 10 easy recipes for kids»

Top 10 easy recipes for kids

Our favourite fun and easy recipes for kids who love to cook. Keep them busy in the kitchen and whip up these treats in minutes.   More »

breakfast Feature 19 August 2012 10 ways to save money on your breakfast»

10 ways to save money on your breakfast

We throw away £2 billion worth of breakfast foods every year, so here's how to save money and food waste with our top tips.   More »

easter kitchen makeover Top tip 19 August 2012 Kitchen Makeover: Budget Easter meal»

Kitchen Makeover: Budget Easter meal

Want a frugal feast for easter that is traditional but won't cost a fortune? Check out MyFamilyClub kitchen expert's suggestions.   More »

Assortment of fruits and vegetables Feature 19 August 2012 10 quirky ways to use leftovers»

10 quirky ways to use leftovers

Before you throw away the shriveled carrot or the odd egg white, take a look at these inventive tips for using your leftovers.   More »

cooking tools Feature 19 August 2012 10 best time-saving kitchen gadgets»

10 best time-saving kitchen gadgets

Our pick of some top kitchen time savers we can’t live without.   More »

family eating a meal Feature 19 August 2012 10 ways to feed the family for less»

10 ways to feed the family for less

Food bills may be soaring, but shop wisely and you’ll shave £££s off your weekly spend.   More »

shopping list for a meal plan Feature 19 August 2012 Top 10 menu planning tips»

Top 10 menu planning tips

Fed up with stressing over what’s for dinner? Meal planning can save time and money, cut waste and mean you all eat better too. Here’s how to go about it.   More »