Homemade gifts thoughtful or stingy?

Guest post – Homemade gifts: thoughtful or stingy? Homemade gifts can be a great way of showing someone you care without breaking the bank. But…

How to Have a Special Valentine’s Day on a …

Special Valentine’s Day on a Budget   I have been thinking about Valentines Day romance and wondering what I can do for my partner that’s cheap and…

My Best Ever Holiday

My Best Ever Holiday. When I was 18 I worked hard all year. Not just at my A Levels but also at BHS where I…

Clear Your Clutter, Earn & Give to Charity

Today – Clear Your Clutter, Earn & Give to Charity With all the expenses of December, many of us are feeling the squeeze in the…

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…

Get ready – Christmas is coming!

Christmas is among the most expensive time of the year. From the higher electricity bill to the cost of gifts for the entire family; the…

Helping someone cope with a Critical Illness

Helping someone cope with a Critical Illness ‘Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans’. This lyric from John Lennon may…

A top tip for buying a used car

I’m going to share with you a top tip for buying a used car. I’ve had my car quite some time now and the lovely…

HushHush the savvy secret shopping site

HushHush.com is an online store featuring amazing savings on everything from home ware, fashion accessories, beauty, pets, food and more. Its a members only site…

Space saving solutions in small family homes

Today – Space saving solutions in small family homes I am thinking a lot about revamping our house at the moment and I have an…

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.…

5 ways to get funding for your new business

5 ways to get funding for your new business by Sarah Atkinson Money makes the world go round – especially in the business world. If…

SSH!!!! Mums need silence!

I’m not surprised to learn that mums get only 10 minutes of silence per day Mums need silence! – Research released this week  by Philips…

Top Budgeting Tips for Students about to Start University

today – Top Budgeting Tips for Students If you have a student in the family they may well be about to set off to college…

Plan Ahead For Your Rainy Day

Do you Plan Ahead For Your Rainy Day? Let’s face it, saving money can be hard but we all need to do it, that ‘rainy…

Can loans help with a family’s financial security?

I have lots of feelings about loans and  a mix of thoughts. There are so many loans to choose from from high street banks to mortgages to…

What to do when you win the lottery – review

What to do when you win the lottery by Cathy Bussey is published by Golden Guides Press (March 2012) I thought this was rather an…

Investing for Your Children

Today – investing for your children Investing for the future is something that every parent will consider at some point in their children’s lives and…

I’m a Best Blog Post finalist at the MAD …

Today – Best Blog Post finalist at the MAD blog awards   I am a best blog post finalist at the MAD blog awards 2012…

Portion sizes and food waste

Portion sizes and food waste really do go hand in hand. In the UK it is estimated that we throw away about £50 worth of…