New research has recently revealed that three in ten of us will still be paying off our Christmas debt in April. That’s 28% of us who will still be paying off our Christmas debt in three months’ time, according to new research, with over a third (38%) having to borrow money – either through spending …
Household emergencies aren’t just irritating – they’re expensive, too. Suddenly finding yourself without hot water or a working toilet is bad enough, but depending on how tight your monthly budget tends to be, the cost of fixing these unforeseen problems can be just as disruptive. This is why it’s such a good idea to invest …
Anytime after September, I switch into a hermit and stay indoors. I’d stay in all day if I could, but, annoyingly, my kids aren’t. I found out very quickly that when we’re out the house the kids are better behaved, even if it’s for just a tiny part of the day. That’s fine during the …
Today we are going to clean your stainless steel kitchen sink using only what you have in your kitchen cupboards, without cutting any of your cleaning power. Impossible? No way! How often should you clean your sink? The rule of thumb is: • Quick rinse/sanitisation daily • Deep clean after 30 uses (I average about …
We all know how important it is to save money for a ‘rainy day’, but it’s equally important to put aside some money to allow us to get away (albeit temporarily) from those rainy days. The perfect holiday doesn’t come cheap though. Deciding on your destination is only the beginning, you also need to work …
If you’re all about saving money on your energy bills, the chances are that you have already heard about the benefits of LED lighting. However, if you haven’t, or if you’re wondering exactly how LED lighting can save you money, don’t worry – we’re here to tell you! What are LEDs? LED stands for Light …
Now the school holidays are fully underway, treating the family to a meal out can be mega expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Many major chains offer ‘Kids Eat Free’ meals, including those that the adults will like too! From TGI Fridays to Toby Carvery, Frankie & Benny’s plus loads more, going …
I hate spending money, go figure, which is why I love the idea of up cycling. You can get a modern day individual look for almost nothing; now that’s a win in my book. When it comes to lifestyle furniture, the best pieces are the ones with the most history and those of a quirkier …
If you’re a savvy shopper like me, then you’ve probably seen the word wombling, but have no clue what it means. Well like it’s namesake the Wombles, it’s all about picking up unused receipts and cashing them in. But how? Wombling is all about picking up mislaid receipts and finding ways to take advantage. If …