What a house of wonder! Chase really isn't kidding when he says it sells everything, it really does…read moresell pretty much everything you might need for your home. From cleaning products, kitchen items, DIY bits and bobs, cheap snacks, cards and so much more - they've got it covered. If you're a keen shopper/browser it's a veritable treasure chest to explore. My particular favourite is the upstairs section. Here's where the items get slightly less bargainous and become a little higher end... They've beds, lamps and all other kinds of home furnishings in a range of styles. Faux-antique right through to the more modern sleek look. I bought an awesome 'telephone box' lamp for my room at home, which is so kitsch and delightful and only set me back £15. (I can imagine it costing a ton more in a vintage shop!) My Mum was particularly overjoyed with a red painted vase that she picked up as well, of which they had many different shades! So, there's plenty to get excited about, and not too pricey as well. However, all that glitters is not gold. I did come away having purchased a few oil reed scent dispensers (the pots of oils with the wooden reeds) and they simply don't work at all. They were only a pound each, but I can see why they were so cheap as they give off no scent at all! Even so, I'm pleased as punch with my lamp so that more than makes up for it!

I was first introduced to QLM by my new wife (I change them quite often, not really if you're…read morereading this love) just after we set up home together. It was the first time I'd been in a shop which I cannot categorize by what it sells, IT SELLS EVERYTHING !! From bleach to crisps, rugs to xbox games, they have almost everything under one roof. The only thing I can say lets it down is a lack of electrical goods like TV's but if you're looking for a pack of brass tacks and a birthday card for auntie Mabel this is a good place to start........ and if you're feeling tired you can nip upstairs and pretend you're testing a bed out :)

A cheap department store that was well underway with pre-Christmas sales on virtually everything in…read morethe shop. From cheap to very cheap people were bustling through the shop hovering up a bargain or two. Everything from kitchen cookware to dining sets; ornaments and home accessories such as picture frames and candles. There were clothes (though not particularly nice ones) and bits and bobs for children. Although not particularly unique or special you could find all those little things that make life a tad easier in the home for a good price, like pepper grinders and tea lights.

This is a nice store i was surprised as i have not visited on before, my sister actually dragged me…read morein as i was visiting her. I ending up buying about 6 DVD's for less than £20. I also bought some Olay products which were so cheap i thought they must be out of date, they weren't tho. Really cool place

Boots, Colton is a wonderful store and on my visit on Saturday the young lady at the till was…read moreextremely helpful. She advised me I had not bought part of the 3 for 2 offer and asked if I would like to go and swap the item. I did and she waited for me and made sure I got my magazine, I was very impressed with the service I received and always think I get good service at this Boots store.

Everyone's favourite beauty shop - Boots has everything for the family including perfume,…read moretoiletries, gifts etc. Always lots of good offers on including massive 3 for 2 ranges. Prices are competitive.

Junk Again is another fantastic furniture place that doesn't require you be to snobby and rich to…read morepurchase their goods. I like Habitat, don't get me wrong, but really, why bother when you can get good quality furniture for much less. Especially if you are a student! Which is perfect for this area. Flocks of students come and go through Leeds, moving every year and needing to get rid of or attain furniture every time they do. Junk Again are aware of this and have cleverly positioned themselves not far from the postcodes that are predominantly student populated. If you are looking for a cabinet, a table, or arm chair, or are looking to get rid of, a fridge, a freezer, or chimney pot, Junk Again is a great place to go. They are slightly chaotic but that just adds to that old fashioned feel of shops of this type. Plus no-one will look down their polished nose at you as they so often do in Habitat.

When my friends and I moved house last year we opted for a grand four bedroom house that was…read moreunfurnished as it wold cost us a little less. That, sadly, was not the case in the end but that's more to do with the Estate Agent and building than anything else. However, pretty much the only thing that we required for our move was a sofa and some arm chairs. Enter: Junk Again! My old housemate had spotted Junk Again on her way through Woodhouse and suggested that we tried here for a cheap second hand suite. I was game for any bargain and so when she called me, all a fluster, to tell me about this awesome sofa, two arm chairs and a pouffe for a mere £40, I came immediately to the scene. Yes. That's right. All that for forty flippin' pounds. The friendly chap explained that he had planned to have them cleaned but hadn't yet, so was willing to let them go for that much - all we needed to do was clean them. No probs, Handy Hire in Headingley solved that one for us dirt cheap too! We couldn't have been more chuffed. Inside you'll find an array of lovely old furniture and the odd antique, for seriously cheap prices. My advice is: if you're moving look here first. I've a few more things I need myself so I'm planning a re-visit very soon...

I know I know, 'le gasp!' you exclaim. 'Four stars for a soulless conglomerate like Poundworld?…read moreReally?' Yes really, at least in this case. The Poundworld in the Merrion Centre is super close to where I work, so I'll often pop in on a lunch break to pick up some essentials. I find the quality of goods here to somehow be better than Poundland, and there's much more selection. I've been to the 99p store by TK Maxx and that's ok but it has a real chaos that I find unnerving so I tend to stay away. Poundworld usually have great deals on things such as crisps, cans of pop and snacky stuff. Surprisingly as well, they have a brilliant pet section with most of the essential stuff you need (except cat little, but to be fair you'd be hard pressed to find a supplier who could give you units of cat litter cheap enough to sell on for a pound). It's great if you have kids too, lots of cheap toys, crafty things, even clothes!

Poundworld has arrived at the Crown point retail park. This is a great new addition in my opinion…read more I'm a bargain hunter and love poundworld. This Poundworld is packed to brim with all manner of items including foods, toiletries, cleaning products, baby, toy, gardening and many more.They stock big name brands at hugely discounted prices. I'm amazed what you can still buy for a pound these days. As poundworld packs in so many products it can be difficult getting around the store if you have a pushchair with you but I think its worth struggling on as you never know what bargains you might find. Some tills accept cash only and other accept debit and credit cards if you spend over £10. Excellent shop with free parking outside.

Aras is a peculiar shop. It sells a little bit of most fashion styles: a little bit rock chick, a…read morelittle high street, some alternative, and a little bit of scally clobber, none of it at a particularly cheap price but most of it on the slightly unusual side. Have a rummage through the rails of random odds and ends, I've found some amazing leggings that I pulled out at festival time. Some of their jumpers are a nice addition to winter wardrobes too. When I've visited there's always a very warm welcome and it is nice to have such a unique shop so close to the big guns of Briggate.

I'm actually quite a fan of this quirky little fashion shop. At first glance you'd be forgiven for…read moreassuming it's one of those cheap-o fashion shops, but you'd be wrong not to step inside and give it a second chance. There are a number of hits amongst the misses and you'll never find them unless you go on in. In amongst some of the less enticing items, which is more indicative of what caters to my taste than anything else, you'll find a few elegant pieces at pretty damn reasonable prices. I spotted a gorgeous nude tartan patterned shawl (you know the ones, the triangle shaped garments) that was gorgeously soft to touch and would look fabulous on any lady. Add to that a seriously cool pair of tapered black high waist trousers and I was already getting excited. Yes, there were a few duds that I wasn't so keen on, but just before leaving (since I'd have to wait till payday for that shawl) I noticed the knitted hats. Oh. My. Gosh. Knitted animal hats, no less. This mightn't be something you'd get excited about, but it was definitely something I was positively applauding. I grabbed the raccoon version and asked how much this ridiculously cute and warm headwear must-have would be. Oh, really? Twelve pounds you say? Done. And now you know how to spot me. I'm the numpty with the awesome raccoon hat and I wear it with pride. Give Aras a chance, if you're anything like me you won't regret it!

Junction 32 is mainly good if you are wanting to go out & get some fresh air, or if you're wanting…read moreto take something back. But, there's not really that much there apart from going to a cafe for some tea. There is loads of clothes shops at J32, but there's only a few of them that are on the High Street, and others are shops which you've probably never heard of before. I'm only rating this place 2 stars, but that's maybe because I'm used to seeing the High Street shops.

Yay! I'm a fan. As a consummate bargain hunter I love any opportunity to have a nosey around places…read morethat offer good quality goods at bargain prices. Located just across the road from the fabulous Xscape, Junction 32 is the more shopping oriented venue out of the two, offering an array of discounted shops, in the form of Christy's, Gap, Gaggie, Whitard's, Nike Factory Outlet, Rockport, LaSenza, Monsoon, Mango and Mexx to name but a few. Once you've walked your feet off following the square layout of the place, there's a Starbucks to indulge in, but as Starbucks' go, this one isn't that brilliant, Thornton's Cafe, Subway, BB's and some others to recoup and gather energy back to the core. But if that doesn't just do it for you, wander over to Xscape as there are plenty of food facilities over there. Massive car park, so if you've climed into your motor vehicle, there's no worry about finding a place to park, and it's free too, nice little bonus. Open until 8 on weekdays, it's been a life saver on occasions where work doesn't permit leaving until 6pm, and everywhere's shut.

This secret haven of bargains is yet another hidden spot that I would have never unearthed had it…read morenot been for Yelp. And, I'm glad I found it -since it really is out of the way. Basically, the chances of me randomly wandering about Mabgate (or there abouts) and stumbling upon it are zero, truth be told. Don't let that put you off finding it too though, it's dead easy to get to. Go through the car park behind the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and cross over the bridge. Turn right up the road and it's there in a minute. As you walk in you'll be confronted by a sea of knick-knacks, furniture, bric a brac. It's not tidy, it's not overly organised, but it's full and it's a proper treasure hunt. In some ways, it's similar to Poverty Aid -a huge space filled with a range of things, tons of antique cheap furniture, from wardrobes to chests to beds. There was even a piano and an old school writing desk, cheaper than you'd expect to pay as well. After all, it's still a charity shop, which means bargains are abound. The clothing section was a jumble, pretty messy, but that's where your inner explorer comes in. Seek and ye shall find, etc. I did come across a mental pair of home made harim pants, in the most bodacious blue ever, but even at a single English pound I wasn't sure I was cool enough to pull them off. There's a wee cafe too, if you need a caffeine break, and tons of literature on other local charities, events, and what Emmaus get up to to keep you clued in. Bonza. Basically, it'll always depend on what you're after as to whether you'll succeed in a shopping mission. But, it's well worth a right rummage for all you bargain hunters, treasure seekers, vintage magpies and so on. Take a wee wander, and have a look. Who knows what wonders you might find!

Emmaus is a total gem, if you manage to come across it. It is tucked away on the edge of town near…read morethe West Yorkshire Playhouse and Quarry Hill, in the kind of place that you wouldn't really go wandering around for fun unless you had a reason. Make that reason Emmaus. It is a charity shop with a difference because it is also a community that helps homeless people out of homelessness. I fist heard about it on Radio 4 a couple of years ago and decided to see if there was one in Leeds. It was set up in France in the 1940s and is now a worldwide organisation. People in the community renovate and resell furniture to develop theirs skills and help them out of homelessness. The shop part of the community in Leeds is pretty large. Most of this is dedicated to second hand furniture but there are also clothes, brick a brack and a book area around a cafe where you can get cakes and very cheap meals. It is possible to donate to Emmaus and it is definitely a worthy cause or you can support the cause by visiting the shop. I believe there is also a small branch in Leeds City Market.