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5 Reasons why I’ve decided to study online (and why you should too!)
I’ve always been a fan of lifelong learning. If I’m not taking a college course or reading a textbook, I’m watching instructional videos or doing
I’ve always been a fan of lifelong learning. If I’m not taking a college course or reading a textbook, I’m watching instructional videos or doing
Eye-wear can be expensive, can’t it? I’ve winced at the price of prescription glasses many times! But this year been I’ve searching for ways to cut costs on my frames, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. Read on to hear about the bargains I discovered online…
If you’re looking for a meaningful present for a special occasion – or just a treat for yourself – you can’t go far wrong with
If you want to revamp your home on a tight budget here are some ways to shop savvy and get the best deals on retro
I think it’s time to celebrate women in business and I want to show you how your skills can lead to exceptional success. ECommerce is
Advertisement feature in collaboration with EDF Energy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Happy bank holiday Monday everyone! Are you doing some
If you want to reduce the running costs of your home and enjoy lower gas and electricity bills, here are four ways to save money
Are you planning some home improvements? A new kitchen perhaps? Converting your loft? Adding a conservatory? Well, before you begin these huge DIY tasks, today’s
It’s time to buy a new car for the family, but you’re on a budget. So, you’ll probably want to stick to used vehicles to
Unexpected expenses can appear from anywhere — and most of the time, we aren’t financially prepared to deal with the issue. Whether it’s a broken-down
If you want to throw open your windows and doors to let some spring freshness in, here are a few natural, low-cost and cruelty-free remedies
When you’re running a business from home, what’s the most important room to get right? Why, the office of course! Here are some of the
The average UK household owes over £8,000 in debt (not including the mortgage) which is why many more people are becoming more thrifty! The great
This year, many Brits are vowing to live healthier and be more active by spending time outdoors. Not only do you get to have quality
Today, an increasing number of families rent their homes from private landlords or agencies, by choice, or because they are unable to save up the
Today’s blog post is all about renting and what you can – and can’t – do in terms of decorating your rented home. I’ll be
Advertisement feature in collaboration with EDF Energy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own You never really know everything about your home until
Do you want to kick-start your savings for the coming year? This is the ideal time to get ahead on your financial goals and a
I know it was only a week ago that I shared some of my festive features from around the web, but I’ve already had the
There are so many expenses to consider when purchasing your first home or choosing to rent a property. Maintaining and running a household can be
The arrival of autumn and the festive season has got me thinking about making a few tweaks to my living space to create cosy interior.
Being tight on cash is never something that is easy to deal with, especially when payday is looming ahead, and you need to catch up
Today’s money-saving (or should that be money-finding?) blog post is an interesting one and it’s a topic that I’ve only just started to research. I wanted to share what I’ve learnt with you so far just in case there are some pots of cash out there that you never knew you had…
Some people are just naturally good with gift buying, whereas others are just not that gifted (excuse the pun!) It’s always a tricky time when
With colder weather drawing near and the price of our energy bills about to shoot up, being eco-friendly can not only contribute a huge deal to the environment, but reduce the size of your energy bills at the same time. Being eco-friendly is more than just recycling the odd cereal box; there’s so many more areas that we need to focus on as residents of planet earth.
When you’re planning a party, spreading the word without spending a fortune on pricey invitations is important. Whether it’s a birthday party for a child
Have you heard about the candle that shoppers going wild about this summer? It’s a budget version of the Jo Malone ‘Pomegranate Nioir’ scented candle
I’ve published a few posts about my blog recently because I thought it was about time I shared the reasons behind the things I do
Ever since becoming a homeowner, I’ve taken much more interest in home maintenance and household utilities. I’m sure I’m becoming quite a money-saving bore when
Losing an important file can make you feel a pang of dread in the pit of your stomach. It’s happened to me on more than
After blogging for 10+ years, I’ve made some very definite decisions on how I want to run my ‘little corner of the world wide web’.
Appliances make our lives easier as they help us to save precious time. We may take them for granted, but they play a key role
Whether you’ve been reading my blog for a while or are you’re totally new to my website, you may be interested to know why I
While the high rate of technological advancement we’ve been enjoying over recent years has made life easier (and more fun!) us all, these developments are
Today’s blog is is something that I’ve started to do some research on since moving into my new home. Sure, it might not be the
Moving home is a regular feature in the famous list of ‘most stressful events’ a person can ever endure, alongside divorce and having a baby.
I don’t know many people that aren’t looking for more ways to make money. The cost of living isn’t getting any cheaper, and unfortunately, wages
Whilst the idea of growing your own vegetables sounds fun and is a great money-saving idea, many people think they just wouldn’t have enough time to tend
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If
Happy hump day everyone! It’s the middle of the week and already I’m looking forward to the weekend. Want to know why? I’m planning to
Put the word ‘wedding’ in front of anything and suddenly the cost goes up. It’s insane to think how much the average wedding costs…
When most people think about thrifty living they automatically think of frugality: cutting costs and counting the pennies. But thrifty living is about far more than that.
If you are living on a tight budget, each season brings its own challenges and I think that winter might be one of the most
I have some wonderful news to kick start the new year – I’m in Reloved magazine this month! My “How to restore a leather chair”
What do you get for your niece and nephew when you’re the coolest aunt in the world? Why, handmade teddy bears, of course! It’s a
Over the past month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share
Winter is coming, and it’s time to think about ways to stay cosy and, more importantly, happy during the winter. You can stay warm in your home without forking out on energy bills with just a few easy adjustments – here’s how…
You know that Christmas is approaching when the coffee shops start serving their Christmas drinks. The usual selection of coffee and tea suddenly flips over to the festive menu
Brr, it’s cold out there this morning! I’ve already loaded up the fireplace with coal and eaten a bowl of porridge to warm myself up.
Finding the perfect style to suit your everyday life can be difficult, especially when you need to save money. Here are some money-saving tips to help you cut the cost of your autumn wardrobe…
If you’re already thinking about Christmas, you’ll probably be wanting to find a few extra pennies for your festive shopping. When money is already tight
I can’t believe that it’s been a whole week since this book launched and I’m only now telling you about it. I’ve had my eyes
When you really love a pair of shoes, you find yourself wearing them at every opportunity. Perhaps they are the comfiest shoes you’ve ever worn,
Some people call it ‘tight’, other’s say I’m being ‘stingy’, and some would even nickname me Scrooge. But I say; why wouldn’t you want to