Ideas for the Eco-Friendly

At times when the household finances are stretched to the limit, saving money wherever possible often means forfeiting buying certain products as they cost a little extra. This could mean anything from food to clothing and even household cleaning products. One of the first things to be cast aside in favour of cheaper items is anything eco-friendly. Organic fruits and vegetables and fair trade items are often slightly more expensive than the home brand product and so fewer shoppers are likely to be buying them. However, there are ways to still enjoy the benefits of buying environmentally friendly items by taking advantage of hot deals or receiving cashback on many items. If this sounds like an interesting prospect then you may be surprised to learn just how easy it is to money saving in this way on your regular family shopping.

That being said, eco-friendly shopping is not just for the household, this can also apply to businesses too and there are now many office supplies such as stationery that are made from recycled materials, sustainable resources or biodegradable materials so it is possible for office managers to also take advantage of moneyback deals.

Organic chocolate is a luxury that we would all love to have and who wouldn’t love to be able to make money just by eating chocolate? It is possible to earn up to 7.5% cashback on all sales when buying from Green & Blacks. This company is perhaps one of the best loved organic chocolatiers around and with a few simple clicks of a mouse you could be buying chocolate that is not only better for you but also earning you some money in the process. What could be better?

In addition to cashback deals such as this there are many other options for those who are trying to keep their lives as green as possible. Companies such as Ecotopia and Natural Elements have offers on at the moment on items that every household uses daily such as shampoo and other cleaning products as well as extras for the garden like bird feeding tables and hedgehog houses. Organic beauty products are the ideal way to feel pampered and purchasing through a cashback site such as Pouringpounds.com can help to add a touch of luxury without the luxury price tag.

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Our Five Favourite Baby Toys

Limiting the choices to just 5 favourite baby toys is incredibly hard. We have chosen toys for tots between 6 months and one year of age. It is a time when your little one is growing fast and learning to control large muscle groups. They are beginning to refine small motor movements too. We also looked for toys that would take mother care into consideration; easy to clean and colourful so they are easy to see when surrounded by baby blankets. Here are our choices for some hot deals.

1. Hamleys- Super Soft Playmat starts off our list. Tummy time is important for infant development, and little ones will love this colourful mat. The mat features several different animal faces with different sounds and textures. £37.
2. Baby’s R Us- LeapFrog My Puppy Pal-Scout is a soft toy that can be personalised by simply connecting to your computer. By pressing Scout’s feet you can have the dog say your child’s name, favourite food, and favourite colour. Music can also be changed. This will be fun for both the adults and the tot. £19.9
3. Kiddiecare -Lamaze Play and Grow Logan the Lion has a hanging clip so it is easy to take along. Logan has a bright cheerful face and there are toys on the paws for teething and gripping. £6.99
4. BabyCurls- Tiny Love Follow Me Fred is a cute little dog that moves on the floor to encourage your little one to crawl. Fred has buttons to manipulate to make sounds and different textures to help stimulate that little brain. £19.99
5. Mothercare – Chuggington Wilson Ride-On is for children closer to one year in age. This toy grows with the younger set as they can push, then stand up and push Chuggington around before they are eventually old enough to ride. £14.99

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Money Saving Deals on Student Mobile Connection

It is just about time to head back to school. Here are some money saving deals on student mobile connection. There are so many phones to choose from and so many different plans, it can take days just to figure them all out. However, here are a few suggestions. Remember you can save up tp £93 in cashback when you visit O2, Vodafone, Three, Orange, Carphone Warehouse and other via Pouring Pounds. It’s free money!

The Frugal Student

Vodafone: HTC ChaCha 100 minutes, 500 texts, 250MB 24 month contract and a free phone. £20.50 per month

Orange has a pay as you go plan for £25 that includes a phone and 100 minutes plus 100 texts

O2: Apple iPhone with 100 minutes, 500 texts and 500MB for £27.50 a month with a 24 month contract

Three: Samsung Galaxy Pro, QWERTY pad, 100 minutes, 5,000 texts, 500MB data, 24 month contract for £15 per month

The Internet Addict

Three: iPhone 4 32GB with 2,000 any network minutes, 5,000 texts, 5,000 three-to-three minutes and all you can eat data plan. This is a 24 month plan, £40 per month plus £109 upfront cost.

HOT DEAL: £93 cashback

Vodafone: Blackberry with 900 minutes, unlimited texts, 500 MB and includes 1GB BT Openzone WiFi access + Blackberry internet service. Phone is free, 24 month plan, £36 per month

O2: iPhone 3GS 8GB unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited WiFi, 50 media messages, no tether fees 1 GB data. Phone is free, £77 per month 24 month contract

Long Distance Relationship

Orange: HTC Sensation phone with 1200 minutes, unlimited texts with 500MB of data. The plan is £45 per month plus £49.99 for the phone

O2: HTC Desire phone with unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, 1GB of data for pics and downloads. The phone is free and the plan is £77 per month

Vodafone: Sony Ericsson Experia phone with 3,000 minutes, unlimited texts, 1GB data, 24 month plan. The phone is free £56 per month

SIM Happy

Vodafone: £20.50 per month provides 900 minutes, 3,000 texts, 500MB data plan, 750MB BT Openzone WiFi access, 100 UK pictures/video messages.

Three: £25 The One Plan 2,000 minutes, 5,000 texts, all you can eat data plan, 12 month plan.

O2: £30.50 per month provides 900 minutes, unlimited texts, 1GB data plan, 12 month plan.

As you can see there are several really hot deals for UK mobile connection. To make a great deal even better, order though pouringpounds.com to get cashback. Simply click on the company you choose and then select your plan. Money saving and cashback is as easy as that.

Business Travel to Madrid

Madrid is a wonderful blend of historic city with a modern infrastructure. Its elevation of 667m (2,188 ft) makes it one of the highest capitals in Europe.

Madrid has one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The Metro de Madrid has money saving tickets and great coverage around the city. This link will help when traveling around town.

Luxury Hotels

InterContinental offers a stay in an 18^th century inspired palace. The inside however is 21^st century chic and perfect for the executive on business travel. The hotel offers an incredible view of Madrid and has a full line of amenities including complementary airport shuttle service. Business Sense rate which include breakfast, unlimited high-speed internet, and a discount at the business centre: €564

Hilton Madrid Airport offers a two room executive suite. Room service is available 24/7 and there is on site dining. Complementary airport shuttle is available. Hilton business rate for the executive suite with breakfast, internet and paper: €382

Mid-Range Hotels

Petit Palace Santa Barbara has some unique features. It offers an “XXL” room that features beds that are longer and wider than normal. Doors and windows are also longer than normal. Free bike rentals, free WiFi, and free paper are among the other amenities. Executive single with breakfast: €346

Holiday Inn Madrid is in a central location for most business activities. And if you are a European football fan, the location so close to the Real Madrid’s stadium will thrill you. The roof top pool is a refreshing way to end a hot Madrid day. Business centre is available. Executive room with breakfast: €210

Confortel Suites Madrid lists the rooms as sober. They are minimalist; and they are packed with amenities. The suites have air conditioning, free WiFi, and free mineral water. There is also a pillow menu and living room for relaxing. Superior premium room with breakfast: €147

Money Saving Finds

Best Western Atlantico is a find in central Madrid. The French cupola on top is interesting and the renovations a newly completed. The rooftop bar is just the place to be on a warm Madrid evening to relax after a hard day at work. Free internet in public areas only. Superior room: €132

The Melia Castilla is a five star hotel with an incredibly reasonable rate. While there are very expensive rooms available, the classic room is huge by European standards. All rooms are air conditioned, 24/7 room service is available. There is a pillow menu available so the perfect pillow will await your head after a busy day. Non-refundable prepayment rate: €106. The same room with breakfast and the usual cancellation policy: €149.

Hot Deals

Check out the menu del dia (menu of the day) while in Madrid. Great for a late lunch (after 2 P.M.) these gems are budget stretchers. For €10 or so expect an appetizer, bread, main course, dessert and a drink. Why not walk off that meal by seeing a museum. Almost every museum in Madrid has a free admission day. Free always fits the expense account.

Another tip to stretch that budget is by securing your business hotel room through www.pouringpounds.com. Simple shop on Expedia, Hotels.com, Radisson, Hilton and more via via pouringpounds.com & get up to 10% cashback on your purchase. That leaves a little extra in the budget for another tapa.

Save £1,000s on essential office products & help save the environment

Deciding to buy refurbished versus original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ink cartridges is an effective way to contain stationery costs – as much as £1000 or more can be saved per year. Plus refurbished cartridges are an environmentally sound decision.

Interestingly, only 10-15% of the ink cartridges used in the UK are recycled. 97% of the components can be reused. So why are remanufactured ink cartridges not part of the standard routine when ordering replacement cartridges? There may be several factors involved including habit, lack of knowledge about the products and fear that the products will be inferior.

How are ink cartridges refurbished? The process begins with a thorough inspection of the used cartridge. Any broken or worn out parts are replaced. This ensures that the cartridge meets the original manufactured standards. The cartridge is then filled with quality ink. Cleaning, inspecting and packaging for shipping are the final steps.

Money saving from refurbished cartridges can be upto 70% off the original cost. They will print at least the same number of pages as the OEM product. The typical price on a new colour ink cartridge is £35 while the refurbished one is less than £8. Another example is colour laser cartridges. An OEM cyan toner cartridge is around £81, a refurbished cyan toner cartridge is around £38.

Companies that buy 20 colour cartridges a year can save £540 a year on just switching to refurbished cartridges.An even bigger savings is realized for those using colour laser printers. Switching to the refurbished cyan toner alone will save £860 per year

Buying refurbished ink cartridges is a brilliant way to save significant money for the company without any compatibility problems. It also just makes sense to help reduce the amount of usable waste going to the landfill.Additionally,Printerinks.com gives hot deals of 10% discount plus 13.5% cashback on purchases, as long as you visit their site via Pouring Pounds. Switching to refurbished ink cartridges is the smart choice economically and environmentally!

Business Travel to London

London offers an incredible array of hotels and amenities that will fit into any budget. Public transportation is readily available by tube, buses, trains, or cabs. Transport for London has a helpful site: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/. Rental cars are also an option although parking can be expensive.

Luxury Hotels

The Ritz London is all about luxury. Afternoon tea is an absolute must; no one does an elegant tea like the Ritz London. 24 hour services include porters, room service, concierge, and currency exchange. A restaurant is on site and the Rivoli Bar has light meals available along with libations to quench the parched throat. All rooms and suites have an evening “turn down” feature. The executive king starts at £415 ($663.55)

Sanderson London is located in the West End. The lobby is a huge clue that this is not going to be the average business travel. The Courtyard Garden is a wonderful setting to forget about work issues and being in a big city. The penthouse suite is exquisitely appointed; lofts are available as well as standard rooms. The Agua spa will pamper away any jet lag. King with gym start at £355 ($566)

Mid-range Hotels

Hilton Hotels have many a business hotel in London to choose from. The Trafalgar London has a Hilton business class room that includes internet access, newspaper and complimentary breakfast. This hotel is in the theatre district which makes it perfect if travel plans include a free night to enjoy some local entertainment. Rates start at £333 ($533)

The Savoy has reopened after a three year renovation. Situated on the River Thames, it is the essence of London. Fine dining is available on site. Stay connected with high speed internet. Activities and transportation can be arranged through the concierge. Rates start at £325 ($535).

Plaza on the River offers studios plus one and two bedroom suites. 24 hour room service is available for those whose tummies haven’t made the time change. High speed wireless will make working easy. On site dining is available as well as classes on how to make sushi. Afternoon tea is also offered. Pricing starts at £244 ($390).

BUDGET PICKS

Comfort Inn Kings Cross is a good choice for those not needing all the pampering of a luxury hotel. Rooms have private shower facilities en suite. Continental breakfast buffet is included and has a nice array of breakfast items beyond just juice and roll. Internet is available. Rooms start at £80 ($128).

The Hoxton is an eclectic hotel find. The rates adjust upward closer to the time of arrival. If booking occurs six months prior to arrival the price is £59 ($95) per night, compared with £199 ($318) when booked the day prior to arrival. This includes a breakfast that is delivered to the room consisting of yoghurt, orange juice and a banana. Parking can be an issue since part of the hotel is located in a congestion zone.

London is expensive but with a little looking you can find hot deals and money saving, A great way to stretch that budget is by securing your hotel room through www.pouringpounds.com. Simply visit the website you want to make your booking at via pouringpounds.com & get upto 10% cashback on your purchase. That leaves a little extra in the budget to take in sights and flavor of one of the world’s most beloved cities. And don’t forget to put an afternoon tea on the expense account.

Business Travel to the Paris

Business travel to Paris is a journey to one of the world’s leading business centers. The weather in Paris is usually mild with frequent light rain. Temperatures in the winter average around 7C during the day with frost at night or an occasional light snow. Summer daytime temperatures range between 15 and 20C. There are a wide range of business hotels to choose from in Paris, here is just a selection suited to business travel.

Expensive

Pullman Paris La Defense is located in the business district and is set up for the traveling executive. The rooms have high speed internet, a safe that will hold a laptop, minibar, air conditioning, 24 hour room service. Junior suite €593

Hilton Arc De Triomphe Paris offers the King Executive Eiffel Tower room. A private balcony with a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower sets this room apart. In addition there is access to the executive lounge, work desk, high speed internet, and two phones with multi-line, data port, and gym facilities. €565 per night

Moderate

Hyatt Regency Paris-Charles de Gaulle offers a club deluxe king that has high speed internet with 6MB data, voice mail, direct dial phones, shuttle to the airport, WiFi in lobby, laundry and express pressing, limousine service and private concierge. Fitness facilities include swimming pool, cardio equipment, massage, tennis courts, and access to Paris International golf club. €295

Best Western Premier l’Horset Opera is offering a special deal through Hotels.com They have free wireless internet, free buffet breakfast, free local calls, windows that open, air conditioning. €267

Secret De Paris Design Boutique Hotel is for the business traveler who like a few perks. Safe will accommodate a 17” laptop with recharging capabilities, mini bar with 4 complementary drinks per stay, fitness room, and free broadband internet access. €226

Money Saving

Hotel Saint Louis Bastille has air conditioning, complementary newspaper, all no smoking rooms, wireless high speed internet for surcharge, superior single room: €100

Balladins Superior Paris est Maur: air conditioning, all no smoking, dial up internet for a surcharge, free WiFi, pillow menu, shower, hair dryer €56

Hot Deal for Business Travel with a Spouse

Hotel Le Petit Paris is a fabulous boutique hotel in the middle of Paris. It was first used during the reign of Louis XV. Now very modern and chic, it is an absolute gem. €360

Hot deals on iPad2, Kindle, Apple products and more

Are you planning to buy a gift for your loved ones this Christmas? How about a Kindle or perhaps iPad2? Or are you planning to treat yourself this holiday season with a new Mac book pro?

We have an exclusive offer just for you, Viking is now offering 10% cashback on all your purchases (includes everything from office supplies, stationery, laptops and more). It’s very simple; you just have to follow the steps below:

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And now ENJOY 10% CASHBACK on your transaction amount. Say you visit Viking via Pouring Pounds and spent £400 on iPad2. You will receive £40 i.e. 10% as cashback in your Pouring Pounds account. This way you buy and save at the same time, so the effective cost of iPad2 now becomes £360 (this cashback can be transferred to your bank account or paid via PayPal).

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