Creative ideas to help families make and save money
Guest post Cleaning up after messy toddlers can often seem like fighting a losing battle. But it’s a battle of attrition which can be easily won, until your children are old enough to take responsibility for their own mess. Kids are always … [Continue reading]
When you are looking to update your bedroom on a budget there are some very key, simple things you can do to make a difference for less. Paint it..check out the colours of the season and paint your room in the one you like best. Will update it … [Continue reading]
Planning Okay so after getting really down about my kitchen last week in part 1 of this makeover I now feel more optimistic. Craig (our lovely painter from Rumford Decorating) is booked in and we have chosen the paint. I have my keywords for this … [Continue reading]
Looking good isn't just about dressing well so sometimes our frugal fashion show spolights a bit of budget beauty too. I have always been 'a try before you buy' kind of girl and think this should apply to beauty as well as fashion. I have heard … [Continue reading]
Guest Post Combi-ovens have become more and more popular over the years, with many people preferring a smaller, more compact piece of equipment in their kitchen, rather than masses of appliances. With many different settings and functions, … [Continue reading]
Here at family budgeting we love the natural world and are just batty about bats and they need our help. Some amazing facts in this fab guest post. There are over 5000 different species of mammal all over the globe, and unbelievably nearly 1,100 of … [Continue reading]
Have you heard of Giant Sleepover? Sounds great fun doesn't it! It’s the world’s largest sleepover and it takes place once a year around the world. It takes place on 22nd June and groups such as school clubs and brownies sign up to take … [Continue reading]
Come and listen to my boo ‘Always a silver lining’ on Audioboo … [Continue reading]
Guest post With holiday park makeovers, cleaner beaches and lots more fun things to do in the UK these days, don’t you think our little island is growing up as a holiday destination? Seaside holidays have always been magical in the UK … [Continue reading]
Week after week I bring you frugal fashion but this week I have something a little different for you. Bespoke shoes. I have been messing around on stumble upon and I stumbled upon this fabulous website called Shoes of Prey ...where you get to … [Continue reading]
Something brilliant happened this week. No I'm not toalking about britains got talent or the fact it was half term (though I do love both those things!) My littlest learned to swim under water. She ahas been able to swim about 10 metres for a … [Continue reading]
Guest post Benidorm is the most visited resort in Spain and though its reputation might be off-putting for some people, the area continues to attract visitors especially in the summer months. Benidorm’s biggest attraction are its beaches but … [Continue reading]
