How to get out of debt
Today – How to get out of debt How to get out of debt – simple tips Face the facts Are you wondering how…
Hungry Frogs Magic Sounds Board game
The Hungry Frogs Magic Sounds Board Game by Imagination games: This game is lots of fun for young kids. I played it with my nine…
The MAD Blog Awards 2012
Last Friday I zipped off to London for the third annual MAD (mummy and daddy) national parenting blog awards. Family Budgeting was a finalist for best…
A list of things that used to cost a fortune ….…
Everyone moans about rising house prices, rising food costs and the continued hike in petrol prices. But I decided to flip it and look at…
Does your family need a second car?
Does your family need a second car? Two-car families are commonplace in the UK – but having two cars is extremely expensive. The cost of…
Review: Personalised Letter Box cakes
Personalised Letter Box cakes I was intrigued to be asked by Baker Days if I would like to review a cake for them. They make …
Autumn in the Garden
Autumn in the garden presents an opportunity to learn all about nature, hibernation and different kinds of birds. As well as being a beautiful time…
Halloween on a Budget at PoundWorld
We were looking to have Halloween on a budget so we were delighted when Poundworld sent us a box of Halloween goodies to review. Poundworld is…
Do you want to sell your crafts?
Today – Do you want to sell your crafts? I know lots of parents work hard to make extra money these days and I don’t…
Decorating Fun Without Breaking the Bank
Guest post – Decorating Fun Without Breaking the Bank Decorating for a family home can be a wonderful experience – getting to choose cute children’s…
Best places for kids in Leeds on a budget
Today – Best places for kids in Leeds on a budget What to do in Leeds on a budget Are you wondering what to do…
Budget tips for families
Guest Post Having a family can be hugely expensive! There are school uniforms, holidays, Christmas, a bigger house, car, increased bills and a lot more…
Syrias children need a great big hug of love
If you believe the world should be one big family then it must follow that we have to be responsible for and take care of…
Top tips for growing your own food
Guest Post on top tips for growing your own food There are few things more satisfying than growing your own fruit and vegetables – and…
Cluedo Nostalgia Review
I was sent Cluedo Nostalgia to review by Esdevium Games ( a UK and European games, toys and collectibles supplier.) It comes in a lovely…
Dressing Well on a Budget Linky : Ready for Woolly Tights!
Well car boot booty is now sadly gone :(. I am only a fair weather booter so my new linky Dressing well on a budget…
Review: Mission Earth : An Eco-Friendly Board Game
I love the story behind this board game from Gibsons called Mission Earth It was actually designed by a group of teenage girls from Oxfordshire…
Why climbing frames are great for your kids
Do you remember when you were young how much fun it was to play on climbing frames ? It seems to still be the case. …
Supermarkets need to ‘price it right ‘ so we can understand …
With household budgets squeezed and food costs among the top worries for consumers, Which? wants it to be as easy as possible for people to…
What you need in a family car
I have been having a think about what you need from a family car and sadly I have concluded my little Punto is not delivering.…
