Saving for our children’s future.

I have been saving in various ways for our children’s future ever since they were born. I am not materialistic and owning stuff is not…

Why Reclaimed Industrial Furniture Is Now So Popular in the …

You may have noticed that there is a growing trend for using reclaimed industrial furniture across the UK. These funky and interesting pieces of furniture…

Smart Shopping Tips

Smart Shopping Tips we all need to know. Most people these days know that getting a bargain is not about being cheap it is actually…

Tightening the Purse Strings: Making Driving Affordable

So how do we go about making driving affordable. The consistent problem of our times, it seems, is how to save money. For driving in…

Giving Flowers

When I was a child, flowers were a permanent feature in our home. We were a poor family in many ways; no telephone or car,…

Can you pay for your home?

Owning your own home is a common dream but as many first time buyers start the process of applying for a mortgage and kick-starting the…

Click and collect – Shopping in the 21st Century.

Shopping.  For you, is it a hobby, an obsession or a total nightmare?  Or maybe somewhere in between?  You may be a marketing person’s dream,…

Uncovering New 2014 Tax Rules (USA)

The 2014 tax refund season started in late January, just in time for the roll out of the new filing regulations. Thanks to the IRS,…

Have you started saving for your retirement?

    Have you started saving for your retirement? Life pre-kids used to be so different. Particularly when it came to both time and money!…

A Beautiful Pair of Wellies that will Last

  A Beautiful Pair of Wellies that will Last I have recently been sent a pair of Hunter wellies to review from  www.cloggs.co.uk Hunter is…

Enjoy a UK City Escape, Without the Capital’s Price …

UK City Escape – London has historically been the place to go to in the United Kingdom for a short city break – whilst this…

Applying the Finish Touch: How to Complete your Home Refurbishment …

Complete your Home Refurbishment on a Budget?If you have ever completed a home-improvement project, you will be only too aware that months of hard work…

For Small Clothes They Sure Do Cost a Lot!

If you have children then you know how quickly they grow up … and out of their clothes! This can be frustrating if you have…

Your Guide to Selecting and Installing a Gas Fireplace

Your Guide to Selecting and Installing a Gas Fireplace – let’s take a look.  Although the drive for sustainable energy has gripped British residents, the…

Did you know you could sell your life insurance policy?

As people get older and no longer work finding extra cash flow can be real problem. I know people who have sold their house (without…

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2014

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mum how much you value her presence in your life and everything she has done for…

Best Beds on A Budget

Beds on a budget  Bills, groceries, taxes, car fuel and other unplanned expenses; they’re all unavoidable and they all add up. And for families on…

Beautiful Home Lighting Is Free…Almost

 Fortunately for those on a budget, no amount of money can buy you a lighting scheme that brings the room to life. Well, if you…

How to Budget Efficiently in Retirement

How to Budget Efficiently in Retirement -Retirement age presents you with the unique opportunity to step back and make time for yourself and those around…

A 3 Step Guide to Cheaper Living

Guest post – A Guide to Cheaper Living  Having a family is expensive. School fees, uniforms, food, bills, tax, pocket money, car insurance, the list…