ASDA has slashed the price of bank holiday essentials in its “mega price drop” event.
The retailer has discounted deals on everything from BBQs to booze – but you have just a couple of days left.
Whether you are planning a BBQ with friends or doing a bit of re-decorating Argos has you covered this bank holiday.
However, the offers will not hang around forever and are due to finish on May 6 so you will need to be quick if you want to bag a bargain.
There is also the chance to cash in with some extra rewards in your cash pot if you are signed up for the supermarket’s reward scheme, by looking out for the star products.
While there are discounted items available on the Asda website, some of the products in the price drop promotion you will need to visit the store to purchase.
You can find your nearest Asda by putting your postcode into the store locator tool on its website.
Here are the best of the bank holiday “price drop” items that you can pick up in your local Asda store.
Gordons sugar plum gin liqueur, 70cl – £10
If you are looking to indulge in a tipple over the three-day weekend and have a sweet tooth, you might want to give this Gordons sugar plum gin liqueur.
It usually retails at £14 but at the moment you can pick it up for just £10 in the bank holiday sale.
You can serve it with tonic or lemonade, or even impress your friends and use it as part of a cocktail by mixing it with sparkling wine.
Heinz tomato ketchup, 910g – £2
You can get a huge saving of 56% on this big bottle of Heinz ketchup that usually retails at £4.50.
No hot dog or burger is complete without a dash of ketchup, it’s an essential addition to any outdoor dining get-together.
At this price, it makes it the perfect time to stock up on this BBQ essential for the summer.
Extra special 10 triple chilli pork sausages, 667G – £2.2O
If you like something with a kick, you can pick up these chilli pork sausages this weekend for £2.2O rather than £3.50.
Asda rewards members buying this product can also get an extra 50p in your rewards cash pot.
These sausages have a chilli rating of three so they are not for the faint-hearted.
At this price, it works out to 22p a sausage so you might want to fill your freezers up while you can.
Johnstone’s matt brilliant white 5L paint – £6.50
If you are more in a “doing” mood than a relaxing one you might be thinking about giving your home a refresh.
In that case, you can get 50% off tins of Johnstone’s matt brilliant white paint.
The paint usually costs £13, but this weekend you can get it in Asda stores for £6.50, plus get £1 in your Asda rewards cash pot.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
What other ways can I save at Asda for the summer?
If you are wanting to upgrade some of your summer garden essentials George Home is also offering some great savings for the bank holiday.
Until June 3, there is 20% off selected outdoor garden furniture lines including £100 off the UniFlame classic big American gas/charcoal grill.
The grill usually retails at £299 but is on offer at the moment for just £199.
You can also pick up the George Home Miami charcoal six-piece garden patio set for £199 reduced from £149.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for something relaxing to sit in on summer days, you can get £50 off the George Home standing egg chair.
The egg chair was £249 but is currently discounted to just £199.
How does Asda’s loyalty scheme work?
To join Asda’s loyalty scheme, you’ll need to download the Asda Rewards app which you can find on the Apple App Store and Google Play store.
You’ll need to have an account – if you don’t, it’s pretty easy to sign up.
You’ll need to provide your name as well as some other details.
Then, you can earn cash rewards known as Asda Pounds when shopping in-store and online.
You’ll just need to scan the barcode on the app at the checkout.
If you’re shopping online, just make sure you’re logged into your account, and then browse as normal.
Usually, you can buy certain “star products” which are a mix of branded and Asda own-brand items.
You can see a full list in the dedicated section of the Asda Rewards app, but they’re also marked when you’re shopping online at Asda.com.
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