Why you should invest in your home (in ways that really matter)
Do you invest in your home? Here are my thoughts on why you should invest in your home in ways that really matter. In my personal opinion when it comes to the family budget there… The post Why you...
View ArticleLife Insurance quirks you should know about
For many people, life insurance is a mystery — something that most people know they should have, but something that few actually understand its benefits. Some people invest in life insurance when...
View ArticleTop Ten Villa Holidays for 2018
Have you started thinking about next years holidays yet? I have and I am sure I’m not alone with this! The second the woolly jumpers come out and the conkers start being gathered my… The post Top...
View ArticleBudget makeover tips for your living room
I love a beautiful home and I totally believe you can achieve that on a budget. One of the most important rooms in a home has to be the living room, it is the ultimate… The post Budget makeover tips...
View ArticleHow to Make Money from CFD Trading
While CFD trading may not be familiar to everyone, it embodies the increasingly flexible and accessible of financial market investment in the modern age. As a derivatives product, it is one of several...
View Article5 Educational Family Holiday Ideas
Whether you are one of the increasing number of people who home-school their children, or if you are just planning your summer holidays, going on an educational holiday is the perfect way to enhance...
View ArticlePacking for Your Honeymoon – What You’ll Want to Bring
A lot of thought, time, and energy goes into planning a wedding, which is a big part of why couples look forward to their honeymoon so much. It’s a chance to get away, unwind, put… The post Packing...
View ArticleBad Dad – David Walliam’s latest novel
Oh we are HUGE HUGE HUGE David Walliams fans in out house and I am so excited to have just received the press release and had to share it with you..it looks very cool! Can… The post Bad Dad – David...
View Article10 play ideas for babysitters and kids
So you have found a reputable childcare agency and hired a baby sitter. You have checked references , introduced the new babysitter to your kids and you are happy and ready to go out and leave… The...
View ArticleA beautiful bedroom makeover
We are at the point of needing a bedroom makeover. Ours is looking a little dull and shabby to be honest. We have had the same bedroom furniture for 14 years and we have… The post A beautiful...
View ArticleKeep it Healthy, Keep it on Budget: The Family Slow Cooker Lowdown
Being a parent can be challenging. Dropping your kids off at school, working an 8-hour shift at work, picking your little ones up from the local club, grocery shopping; it’s not so easy to… The post...
View ArticleAre You Prepared For a Boiler Breakdown or Roofing Disaster This Winter?
Are You Prepared For a Boiler Breakdown or Roofing Disaster This Winter? A new survey, commissioned by Rubber4Roofs , suggests that UK households are falling short by nearly £720 on average, each...
View Article5 Get Well Gifts on a Budget
Here are some ideas for get well gifts on a budget. These are gifts that don’t cost much money (well not as much as sending flowers) but really show how much you care. 1.… The post 5 Get Well Gifts...
View Article5 Family Fun on a Budget Ideas
This post is sponsored by Tesco Bank but all words and ideas are my own. I have been collaborating with Tesco Bank looking at ways for families to have fun on a budget. It can… The post 5 Family Fun...
View ArticleHow to extend the life of your wardrobe
How to extend the life of your wardrobe Fashions come and go and If we try and keep pace with them by buying new every season we can end up seriously out of pocket. As… The post How to extend the life...
View Article10 benefits of UK cottage holidays
I love to travel. I love to take my little family and really get a way form it all. No one knocking on the door, normal activity left behind, No work at all for a… The post 10 benefits of UK cottage...
View ArticleThe Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (and a chance to win a signed copy)
We are just completely delighted to be part of the Michael Morpurgo animal book tour. My children have been reading Michael Morpurgo’s books ever since they could read by themselves. Schools...
View ArticleAre security systems worth the money?
Homes are expensive enough to maintain without the added cost of high tech security systems. But with your belongings on the line, are they always worth the money? We take a look, element by element,…...
View ArticleHow to say I can’t afford that #5frugalthings
The Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done This Week Linky rules: We’d love you to join in with us by sharing what frugal and thrifty things you’ve been up to this week – whether it’s an… The post How to...
View ArticleWhy Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
If your furnace is blowing cold air when it is turned on and the thermostat is set, there are a few possible reasons why. In some cases, you can resolve the issue yourself, but in… The post Why Is...
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