WITH temperatures soaring this weekend, many parents will be searching for cheap and cheerful ways to keep their kids cool.
So it's little surprise mums and dads have been sent into a frenzy over a paddling pool that they say is the "bargain of the summer" - and it's from none other than Argos.
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Brogan Cara Owens took to money-saving Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK and shared a snap of the 'Summer Waves Adventure Activity Pool Play Centre,' which has been slashed in price from £37 to just £24.
That means shoppers can save themselves an impressive £13 by snapping it up the in sale.
Alongside the image, Brogan penned: "£24 in Argos!! It’s lovely!
"Nice and shallow and the slide is sturdy. My boys love it!
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"They are one and 2 years old! My bargain for the summer!"
Nice and shallow and the slide is sturdy. My boys love it! They are one and 2 years old! My bargain for the summer!
Brogan Cara OwensArgos shopper
And parents will be pleased to hear the fun-filled activity play centre is designed for a quick and easy set up and includes a water sprayer that can be operated with a standard garden hose.
It also features a soft water slide in the middle of the play centre and comes with a whole of of games with inflatable toys, so your little ones are guaranteed hours of fun.
What's more is it also comes with a 2-in-1 valve for easy inflation and deflation, and even has a repair patch included.
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While the summer must-have is currently reduced to just £24, one eagle-eyed shopper claimed: "They're £12 in an Argos clearance shop."
The initial post has since racked up over 466 likes and 681 comments, with many social media users eager to get their hands on one.
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"Omg we need!" enthused one social media user.
A second tagged a pal and wrote: "This looks cool!"
Meanwhile, a third praised the "bargain" price tag, while another added: "I wish I had this one!"
Elsewhere, other happy customers who have already tried and tested the product rushed online to leave five star reviews.
How to save money on summer essentials
SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas.
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials…
It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars.
Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends.
Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you’ll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It’s especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you’ll get a nice kickback.
One person who bought it for her 14-month-old granddaughter praised it for being "marvellous value."
A second noted: "Lovely pool for a toddler, keeps them entertained for a good while.
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"The sprinkle flower is brilliant, only issue we had was the slide deflates quite easily and quickly!"
And a further added: "Bought this for baby daughter - fantastic to use with a little water this year and will definitely be a firm favourite as she grows, great quality too and comes with puncture kit."
