Strapped for cash for Christmas? Spring.co.uk tells you "You have cash in your drawers and cupboards!"

Yes, it's true. If you are strapped for cash for Christmas presents this year, then www.spring.co.uk will almost certainly be able to help you.

How many old tech items do you have at home in drawers, cupboards in the junk room, the shed, etc? Old mobile phones, old tablets, Smart watches, etc. They all can have worth and maybe more than you might think.

My own relationship with Spring started a year or so back when my wife told me: "I have seen a special pod in the Morrison's supermarket in town. Apparently all you do is place your old 'phones or gadgets in the pod and they'll value it and send you some money."

And that is exactly what happened. I gathered together rather more mobile phones than I thought we had, plus an Android tablet, signed up for an account with Spring and I received a small fortune, direct to my bank account in return. Payment usually takes 1 to 3 days.

Some Co-op stores and some branches of Morrisons have the special pods or can also pop them in the post using a special pre-paid safe and reusable pouch.

By using Spring we earned roughly £200 simply by clearing out what was, to us, junk cluttering up our house.

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Aldi launches latest Autumnal and Winter months range. And it's 67% cheaper than other brands

Make your home cosy this autumn and winter with Aldi’s latest interior and homeware range. Available in-stores from 28th September with prices beginning from as little as £2.49. 

Shoppers will be able to pick up a whole host of stylish essentials and save up to £134 compared to brands like John Lewis & Partners and H&M Home.

Featuring must-haves including tablecloths, rugs, bedding and even decorations such as gonks and wreaths the range is certain to be a sell-out, but as with all Specialbuys, shoppers need to be quick, as once they’re gone, they’re gone!

For a statement entrance, shoppers can add the Autumn Wreath (£9.99) to walls and doors. Choose an orange, pumpkin style for a seasonal upgrade or for a more subtle look, the white eucalyptus will achieve a Scandi aesthetic. 

A must-have to keep hallways clean after long autumnal walks, the Entrance Mat (£2.49) and Extra Long Entrance Runner (£12.99) are both available in dark grey, light grey and light brown, combining style with practicality. Meanwhile, the Large Felt Storage Basket (£5.99) is great for storing hats and scarves, whilst also keeping areas of the home neat and tidy.

Elevate table settings with Aldi’s new stylish Autumn Tablecloth (£8.99). Available in on-trend, neutral colours of brown, cream, grey or terracotta and made from 100% cotton, the tablecloth offers a sophisticated touch to living spaces. For added ambiance opt for the Ceramic Tealight Holders (£3.99). Available in three designs including a cute pumpkin, a matte black house and a white house, these tealight holders are the perfect table decoration to set the scene for long cosy dinners.

Ensure your bedrooms are warm and inviting as the cold weather draws in with Aldi’s latest selection of quality bedding. Available in double and king styles, the Brushed Cotton Duvet Set (Double, £14.99, King £16.99) provides extra warmth and will keep heat in throughout the night. 

Choose from seasonal patterns including ditsy floral, geometric patterns and navy woodland. Lucky skincare fanatics can find the Copper Infused Pillow (£9.99) in the middle aisle this autumn. With proven anti-bacterial and anti-aging qualities this is a must-have beauty buy. Made from super soft material and available in charcoal, cream, green, or rust, the Boucle Throw (£12.99) is the perfect finishing touch, whilst also being the perfect companion for movie nights in. Ideal for wooden floors, the Faux Fur Rug (£8.99) is available in a range of neutral colours and will add extra warmth to bedrooms.

For low-effort touch-ups and updates to the home, shoppers can choose from a selection of autumnal décor. Available in three seasonal styles with a shiny battery-operated LED nose, the Autumnal Gonks (£7.99) are great for mantle pieces or as front door decorations. Perfect for year-on-year use the Autumn Cushion Covers (£4.99) come in four stylish patterns including green leaves or rust triangles and will add depth to sofas and armchairs.  Or why not get Halloween-ready with the adorable Pumpkin Cushions (£4.99).

Shoppers will be able to save a whopping £133.56 (67%) compared to brands such as John Lewis, H&M Home and Habitat:

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That's Christmas believes these items will be really good for making an impactful and beautiful Christmas at your home this year, so please check them out!

This Christmas Give The Gift of Tea: Ahmad Tea Unveils 2023 Christmas Gifts Collection

You can really please the loved ones in your life by giving them the gift of tea this Christmas with a real treat from Ahmad Tea’s 2023 Christmas Gifts collection.

Starring in the new collection is a New! Beyond the Leaf Infuser Mug Gift Set and Beyond the Leaf Teabag Selection from the brand’s Great Taste Award winning collection with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

 Plus, a special Festive 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar (the perfect way for tea lovers to enjoy the countdown to Christmas), Beyond the Leaf Tea baubles, and New! Teabag Selection Boxes from the brand’s stylish Give the Gift of Tea range.

 A gift from Ahmad Tea’s Christmas Collection is one that gives back, as the brand donates 20% of its profits to local grassroots projects to help communities in need all around the world.

The New! 2023 Christmas Gifts collection from Ahmad Tea includes:

New! Kew Beyond the Leaf Infuser Mug Gift Set: Perfect for loose leaf tea lovers, the luxurious new gift set from Ahmad Tea’s Great Taste award-winning Beyond the Leaf collection with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, features a 100g Majestic Breakfast loose leaf tea caddy, plus a stylish ceramic infuser mug with lid. RRP £34.99

 New! Kew Beyond the Leaf Teabag Selection: The Great Taste Award winning collection from Ahmad Tea in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is now available in an elegant 3x10 teabag selection caddy! Choose from Majestic Breakfast, Elegant Earl Grey, and Garden Afternoon. 3 x 10 foil fresh teabags. RRP £6.99

New! Give the Gift of Tea Teabag Selection:  A stylish Christmas gift housing an exquisite selection of Ahmad Tea’s favourite blends, perfect for adventurous tea lovers. Featuring Earl Grey, English Tea No 1, English Breakfast, Evening Tea Decaffeinated, Green Tea, Cinnamon Haze, Cardamom Tea, and Chai Spice. 8 x 6 teabags. RRP £9.99

 New! Give The Gift of Tea 3 x10 Teabag Selection: A brilliant stocking filler, this 3 x 10 Teabag Selection features three of Ahmad Tea’s most popular classic blends - English Breakfast, Earl Grey & Green Tea – housed in a stylish festive selection caddy. 3 x 10 teabags. RRP £5.99

 24 days of Tea Advent Calendar: What better way for tea lovers to count down to Christmas than with this fun calendar? Featuring 24 foil fresh teabags, there’s a tasty blend to try each day, from classics such as Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Cardamon, Ceylon and English Tea No.1, to more exotic flavours such as Mango & Lychee Green Tea, Apple Refresh, Cinnamon Haze, Camomile & Lemongrass, Honey & Vanilla, Rooibos & Cinnamon, and Berries & Hibiscus. RRP £13.99

 Kew Beyond the Leaf Baubles: Spread the joy this Christmas with Great Taste Award winning loose leaf teas from Ahmad Tea’s collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in a stylish Christmas bauble! Choose from Majestic Breakfast, Splendid Ceylon, and Elegant Earl Grey. 25g loose leaf tea bauble caddy. RRP £3.99

 Gary Winslade, Ahmad Tea's UK Business Development Manager says: “Our new Christmas collection is the perfect and ideal way for tea lovers to spread a little joy during this Christmas period.

 “At Ahmad Tea, our mission is to inspire a love of tea, and this means an incredible amount of skill and dedication goes into making our blends to ensure that every sip is worth it, from hand plucking the best leaves in the world’s finest tea gardens to tasting the tea at each stage in its journey, so tea lovers can be sure they are getting only the very best.

 “AS we have already pointed out, beyond great tasting tea, an Ahmad Tea gift is also one that gives back, as we donate 20% of our profits to local grassroots projects to help tea communities around the world.” (EDITOR: In our opinion this means that Ahmad Tea really holds to the true meaning of Christmas.)

The 2023 Christmas gifts collection from Ahmad Tea is available to buy from uk.ahmadtea.com and Amazon from October 2023.

If you are a retailer who wants to stock Ahmad Teas please contact their UK distributor, Petty Wood https://www.pettywood.co.uk.

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