THE X Factor would normally be keeping us entertained in the run-up to Christmas – but not this year.
The ITV show’s cancellation, owing to Covid, need not leave you singing the blues, though, because you can still stage pop-tastic nights at home.
These savings hit the high notes for me . . .
CHEAP AS HITS: Karaoke machines can cost nearly £200 but there is no need to spend that much to make like an X Factor contestant. Head to Argos, where the RockJam SingCube is currently just £30, down from the usual £40. It connects to your mobile and has a light show that moves in time with your music. Very cool, if you ask me.
SAVE: About £170 on karaoke machine
MIC A SAVING: Pump up the volume with a karaoke microphone. The Mi
Mic Karaoke Speaker Mic, £28 at Argos, also serves as a speaker and can connect to any compatible Bluetooth device. If you buy via Quidco, as a new member you can get a £5 cashback bonus.
SAVE: £5
LIGHTBULB MOMENT: Sometimes, all you need for a singalong is decorations, YouTube and a hairbrush. But I love the £10 Satzuma Disco Bulb, which can temporarily replace your regular one on the lounge ceiling to create a nightclub vibe. It works out much cheaper than a professional set-up, or even standing disco lights such as the Tinc Plug In Party Boogie Light, £17.50 at John Lewis.
SAVE: £7.50
SONG AND DANCE: Channel The X Factor’s groups by practising your routine on a dance mat. You can buy state-of-the-art ones for around £60 but there are great retro Noughties versions on Amazon, for as little as £18.44.
SAVE: Approx £49 on a dance mat
- Prices on this page were correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
SAVE 25 per cent on Halloween costumes at argos.co.uk. This Disney Villains Maleficent outfit is £18.75, down from £25.
SAVE: £6.25
Cheap treat
ORDER three Dr.Oetker Ristorante pizzas online at iceland.co.uk for a fiver – usually they are £2.50 each.
SAVE: £2.50
Top swap
A MUG of hot chocolate is bliss on a cold night. But instead of paying £2.48 for a 500g jar of Asda’s own brand, pick up a same-size jar of Cadbury’s in the store. It’s on offer for £2.
SAVE: 48p
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Giselle’s little helper
HOME interiors specialist Hillarys has come up with a sleep calculator. It helps determine when users should be getting their shut-eye depending on the time they need to wake up.
Find out more at hillarys.co.uk/static/sleep-calculator/.
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