Before I found skimming, I just assumed that saving a lump sum every month was the best way to save. It’s not. We really wanted a family holiday, but with four mouths to feed and only one full-time wage, money is very tight. But this year, thanks to skimming, we were able to afford a […]
Best Buys for Little Birthdays – For All Those Friends Your Toddler Has!
Since becoming a mum I have been lucky enough to make some great mummy friends, but with mummy friends comes lots of little birthday’s to remember and to buy presents for. Yes we all know we don’t have to buy presents but when they have given your child a birthday present that is really lovely […]
13 Frugal Things All Parents Should Be Doing Right Now
It’s not easy to save money while raising a family especially if you all run on different schedules throughout the week. We all want to save money but many of us still think that to do that we need to scrimp on the luxuries and never go out. This can not be further from the […]
Parents as Teachers? The Free Way to Help Your Children Succeed in School
Since the new curriculum has come in the expectations for our children has increased. The new SATs papers (tests taken at the end of year 2 and year 6) are more challenging than in previous years, yet somehow teachers are expected to reach these new expectations. Not only have the teachers got to reach these […]
6 Ways to Get Your Toddler to Behave – How Many Have You Tried?
We all know that children are there own little people and very quickly they start exerting their independence. Unfortunately, the way they show this independence is often through saying no, tantrums and shouting. Children can also become frustrated quickly and this can lead to them becoming aggressive. Getting children to behave is difficult and it […]
11+ Cheap Activities to do with Kids in the Easter Holidays
It may feel like the kids have just gone back to school, but with Easter just around the corner, be prepared for another two and half weeks of entertaining your little ones. Half terms don’t have to break the bank, though! From cheap days out to tricks and deals plus activities, we have ideas that […]
Battle the Waste: 15 Fail-Safe Cheap Recipes That Use Up Leftovers
I hate food waste. With two little one’s it can’t be helped, but before they came along I was a self-confessed food snob. I’d throw away anything past its best before date and chuck leftover meat away without a seconds thought. Now, with these two extra mouths to feed and every squished budget, I’ve realised […]
Food Waste: 7 Tips to Help You Save £100 Off Your Monthly Grocery Shop
If I told you I could shave £100 off your shopping bill every month, just by asking you not to throw food away, what would you say? It’s well known that the average UK family throws away at least £60 worth of food a month and buys way more than they need. So, I set […]
Holidaying with a Toddler and Baby – What Could Possibly go Wrong?
Trying to go on holiday while on maternity leave is a struggle financially, yes there are deals to be had but there are many other factors to consider when trying to go on holiday with a baby and toddler. It is hard enough when you are planning a holiday just the two of you, with […]
Easy & Cheap Kid Worthy Cupcakes: Make 12 for Just 69P
At only 69p for 12 cupcakes, these make a great frugal rainy day activity for the whole family. My kids love making these cupcakes, mainly because they’re quick and easy to make, and only take around 20 minutes to cook! You can’t freeze them, but to be honest, they won’t be around that long, if […]