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…
It’s nearly the summer holidays, which means we all need to find things to do with our children. I am not one of those who dread holiday times. I actually love going out as a family but travel costs often prevent us going very far. With petrol going up all the time and money needing…
Today is my 7th wedding anniversary! At the risk of sounding like a cliché, I don’t know where the time has gone nor can I belive what we have done in that time. 4 pregnancies, 2 beautiful girls, 2 houses (not both at once), 4 cars (again not all at once), 6 different jobs to…
I am always looking for any ‘get rich quick’ schemes that actually work. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. But I have found several ways that help you save money without really noticing it. Things like skimming are great, as I find I don’t really notice a few pence but they quickly add up. The…
Summer’s coming and that means good weather right! Not in the UK! As a mum of two I need just as many inside games for the summer months as for the winter. The problem is that inside games become boring quickly or cost a small fortune. Here’s a list of my favourite activities to do…
Those of us parents who gave up work or reduced our hours to fit round the kids are less likely to be saving for retirement, unlike our full time working counterparts. Now, keep in mind that i’m no pensions expert, and of course, you should always get independent advice first, before you decide to do…
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…