Features: August 2009

All the latest features and reviews on this seasons must have items!

Inexpensive Ways to Feed Garden Birds

There has been much in the news recently about the decline of our native British birds, and as it is coming up to Autumn time, now is the perfect time to start leaving food out for them. For those worried about the cost of bird food, there are alternatives to buying the traditional bird seed; which not only saves you money, but is a fantastic green solution to the problem of food waste.

Posted by The Checkout Spy: 27th August 2009, 03:14

Top 5 Kitchen Must-Haves for the Budding Chef

With cookery programmes on nearly every channel, what seems like all the time; and celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver afforded column inches normally reserved for rock stars you would be forgiven for thinking that cooking is our national sport.

Posted by The Checkout Spy: 26th August 2009, 06:10

Champagne Cocktails

We all love a bit of sparkle in our lives and Christmas is a fanastic time to break out the champagne. This Christmas, why not spruce up your champagne by trying one of CheckoutSpy’s scrumptious champagne cocktails?

Posted by The Checkout Spy: 11th August 2009, 06:13

Camping Survival Guide

Summertime is here and so is the credit crunch; so in true-Brit style the nation is off camping this year. Camping as a recreational activity is enjoying a bit of a renaissance this year, as families seek a budget solution for the summer holidays. Camping is not only a cheaper but also greener way to holiday, as (unless you take your own oil generator) you will be using much less energy and producing much less waste. Most campsites have recycling policies too; so any waste materials such as food packaging can be recycled and collected on site. Camping isn’t for the faint hearted however, and you will need a certain amount of kit to ensure your comfort. If budget is a concern we have compiled this essential list of things you must have to ensure a comfortable and purse-friendly trip!

Posted by The Checkout Spy: 11th August 2009, 05:43

Ten Fab Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is just around the corner and most of us will be thinking about what to buy our friends and family for Christmas. With all the shops ramping up their advertising over the festive period, the wealth of choice can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to choose a gift. So Checkout Spy has come up with our favourite ten gifts that we think will hot this year.

Posted by The Checkout Spy: 1st August 2009, 04:22