The update a room for £50 challenge

Well I could not resist thee update a room for £50 challenge!  I was offered to take part in a Room for Improvement bloggers competition…

How to get to grips with housework

Today – How to get to grips with housework Come on my grandad would say as I scrubbed at his back door step. get scrubbing…

Birthday Parties on a Budget

Birthday Parties on a Budget Parties for kids these days can include limousines, party bags which rival the gifts, state of the art cakes and…

How to encourage children to save

How to encourage children to save Wanting things now Children love to get things ‘now,  immediatelty right this very moment. In fact many a ‘toddler…

Upsizing: A guide to buying a bigger home

Today – A guide to buying a bigger home is a Guest post Buying a bigger home may become necessary as your family expands. You…

Budget Gifts on Special Occasions

Budget Gifts Ideas On special occasions it is really nice to give special gifts but it can be tricky if you are on  a budget…

Revamping your bedroom on a budget

Today – Revamping your bedroom on a budget   I think it is really important to have a beautiful bedroom that both meets your needs…

Home Makeover on a Budget: The Kitchen Part 1

Now this time I am very embarrassed. My poor kitchen – we used you so much and have cared for you so little. I work…

Home Makeover on a Budget: Girls Bedroom Final reveal

Oh its finally here -Girls Bedroom Final reveal.   I feel we have come along way since we started tackling this tiny, awkward overstuffed room.…

Credit cards can boost your credit rating

Credit cards can boost your credit rating  Once you’ve got the feel of shiny plastic in your hand, it can be hard to resist the…

Jewellery from Find Me a Gift

Jewellery from Find Me a Gift   I was delighted to be offered some jewellery to review from Find Me a Gift. It is a…

Five ways to add value to your home

Today – ways to add value to your home   Guest post In today’s marketplace, selling your home can be tough. With house prices on…

4 Bathroom Modernisation Tips on a Budget

Bathroom Modernisation Tips on a Budget Are you looking for bathroom modernisation tips on a budget? I have some exciting developments in my home makeover…

Summer Holiday dressing

Guest post- summer holiday dressing There is something about the sunshine that puts us all in the socialising mood. So, with the arrival of summer,…

Top 5 Budget Family Cars

Guest Post – Top 5 Budget Family Cars The best way to make your new car purchase manageable is to find the best deals. With…

Home Makeover on a Budget : Girls Bedroom Part 3

This Girls Bedroom makeover is sponsored by Vertbaudet Girls Bedroom makeover The most exciting bit of any makeover for me is always how you dress…

How to succeed at anything in six lessons

Today – How to succeed at anything in six lessons Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and called work Thomas…

Love your Leftovers: No Fat Banana Loaf

No Fat Banana Loaf I do like to keep life simple and inexpensive when it comes to baking and in fact to all areas of…

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Vacuum Cleaning

Guest post – Things You Didn’t Know About Vacuum Cleaning A household appliance which we all use regularly, vacuum cleaners remain a vital part of…

Five Ways to add Value to Your Home

guest post In today’s marketplace, selling your home can be tough. With house prices on an unsteady curve and mortgage rates not at their most…