Money Saving Tips (August 12th)

With this week's set of Money Saving Tips, you'll be able to live an A-List lifestyle on a student budget!

New Deals

Food & Drink

For a taste of Italy head to Zizzi who are doing 2-4-1 on main meals in association with Handbag.com.

All you'll need is a voucher, which you can print out here and use until 10th September.

Electronics

For the best contract deal around consider this O2 simplicity tariff.

For £20 you can get 600 minutes, 1000 texts plus a promotional bolt-on such as unlimited texts or unlimited web browsing.

Even better, this deal is only £20 for life!

Catch it before it expires at the end of August.

Still Here, Still Good

Food & Drink

For those who need reminding, here's a brief recap of food deals in restaurants nationwide; all you have to do is sign up to emails or a member's club:

• Wagamamas - free small drink with any main meal
  
• Giraffe - 2-4-1 on main meals, breakfasts and brunches
  
• La Tasca - £5 discount
• Slug & Lettuce - £5 off a £10 spend
  
• HA! HA! - £10 off a £20 food spend

For more restaurant deals, check out MoneySavingExpert.com and sign up to it's weekly email.

With this week's set of Money Saving Tips, you'll be able to live an A-List lifestyle on a student budget...well, almost.

Alexandra Sheppard

Electronics

Don't forget to apply for a Blyk sim card - you can receive 217 texts and 43 minutes every month free, just for consenting to receive up to six promotional messages daily.

You can even keep your old mobile number so it's truly hassle-free!

Apply online and receive it in 2-3 working days.

Freebies

Applause Store

If you've ever wished that it was you in the studio audience of shows like The X Factor, Top Gear or The Sunday Night Project then this freebie is for you!

Simply join Applause Store and register for FREE studio audience tickets!

They're not guaranteed, but you could be sent tickets for your favourite shows.

The downside is that the vast majority are London-based, you're usually required to clap/cheer/sing karaoke on cue, and they overbook the tickets, so you're not guaranteed a seat.

But, if you're looking for a budget Saturday night out with a twist and you're prepared to queue, it doesn't get much better than this!

Free Cinema Tickets

Don't forget that free cinema ticket codes are being posted on the Beanboard on a regular basis!

Keep visiting to see if there are any tickets spare - but they do fill up fast.

For more info on free tickets read this article.

Studentbeans.com Money Manual

Download your (free) guide to student finance in preparation for the coming academic year here.

It contains everything from finding the perfect part-time work to unlocking free money available to students!

If you've got a deal you'd like to share then post it on the Beanboard and it might find it's way into next week's Money Saving Tips. All deals will be acknowledged.