Thoughts of a Bedroom Makeover

My thoughts keep straying to my bedroom and the state it’s in. It gets me down. I’d love to be able to relax in there,…

Watch your bills to reduce your spending

Do you watch your bils? One way to keep a tight rein on the household budget is to periodically check whether you’re getting the best…

UK Holidays: Fun on a Budget

When money is limited, getting a decent holiday is one of the first things that many often cut out or consider to be too expensive.…

A need for more foster carers

Today A need for more foster carers When I was in my late 20’s I became a respite foster care for Social Services. I looked…

Home Makeover on a Budget: The Lounge (Part 2)

So in part one of my budget lounge makeover I showed how dingy and cluttered and rather unloved it was looking. I didn’t really know where…

Swagbucks…did I win the thrifty blogger challenge?

As you may know from previous posts I have been taking part in the  tots 100 Swagbucks  challenge I am sorry to say I failed you…

Personalised Gifts of Love

I’ve  just bought my sister the most fantastic 2013 calender from Getting Personal  (she doesn’t read this so it’s cool.) It has the names of…

A Way to Avoid Bankruptcy

A way to avoid bankruptcy is a guest post:   People who have a large amount of debt may think their only option is to…

How to get Double Nectar points

Confused.com is giving away thousands & thousands of double Nectar points to customers that purchase through them.   Double Nectar points Christmas is just around…

Home Makeover on a Budget: The Lounge (Part 1)

Home Makeover on a Budget: The Lounge (Part 1) Sponsored by Achica As you probably know I have 2 kids aged 5 and 8 and…

The Bumper Christmas on a Budget Blog Linky

Christmas on a Budget blog Linky Let’s get together! I have been talking a lot about how to have a cheap Christmas on both my…

How to Make Christmas Bunting

How to Make Christmas Bunting Oh I love a bit of Christmas bunting don’t you?     What you’ll need: Christmas-coloured cord, ribbon or wide…

Lovely and Unusual Kids Stocking Fillers

Look at these amazing stocking fillers I found at notonthehighstreet….. Colour in Angel Bunting £3.99 ( I had to give these to my daughter early as…

Why I hope she grows up liking Pink

  Today – Why I hope she grows up liking Pink Many young girls will be asking for hair straigtheners this Christmas and lots of…

Nottingham Christmas Market

Nottingham Christmas Market I was so exited to be asked to take a look at Nottingham Christmas Market on behalf of Travel Supermarket.com. I live…

The Frugal Friday Fashion Show Linky #5

This week I have been thinking accessories. I have a cute little pink woolly beret from Primark for £2 which I adore (now misplaced in the…

How to have an unforgettable Christmas on a budget

Guest post – How to have an unforgettable Christmas on a budget Feeling flummoxed and flabbergasted by the festive season? There are plenty of clever…

How does Swagbucks work?

Okay so I am getting into my Swagbucks challenge and here is what I have learned about how I can earn more. Remember the more swag…

Keeping a healthy diet during winter

Keeping a healthy diet during winter is a Guest post Come wintertime, we all crave warm, sweet, hearty food. Unfortunately, the kind of food we…

My Home Makeover on a Budget is Launched!

I am very excited to tell you that a new series is launching today on my Family-Budgeting blog called Home Makeover on a Budget. You…