
How to tan safely on your next holiday
When we head off on holiday, one of the things we hope for is to return with a great tan. After all, we can’t wait
Have a look through these categories and my latest blog posts below to find frugal inspiration and money-saving tips for fabulous weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen nights, parties, festive celebrations and all kinds of special occasions!

When we head off on holiday, one of the things we hope for is to return with a great tan. After all, we can’t wait

After a whole year of waiting, over 4 months since the line-up was announced, and two months since my last blog post about the acts

When you’ve been living with a guy for a while it’s easy to get used to the fact that you’re both around each other all

Giving someone a personalised wedding gift is a great way to show family, friends and loved ones how much they mean to you. Many people

If you want to treat a new mum (and give some gorgeous gifts to the little one too) why not create a DIY baby bundle gift basket? This make-it-yourself gift shows your friend just much they mean to you, and gives you the chance to spoil her rotten! So shake up the spray paint and get to work…

So, you’re getting pretty serious in a relationship. Perhaps you’ve been with one another for quite some time now. You’re a serious couple; you know

Today’s blog post is all about make-do-and-mend and how you can use fabric dyes to makeover your wardrobe. Plus there’s a giveaway to win a bundle

It can be hard to find a unique gift for “the man who has everything” but don’t fret – I have the solution. Personalised gifts. I

Every relationship is unique, so shouldn’t every wedding be the same? Lately there is a trend amongst couples to have themed weddings that truly reflect

Hello guys! So you’re thinking about proposing to your significant other, are you?? When you are about to ask the love of your life to carry out the biggest act of commitment, you want everything to be perfect, so there are few aspects of the proposal to take into account before you get down on one knee….

It’s no secret that weddings are expensive and, despite the determination to stick to a predetermined budget, it’s easy to overspend on your big day.

When you plan your wedding outfit, it’s with the knowledge that it’s only for a day. For this reason, some brides choose to hire their

It’ll probably come as no surprise to you when I say that weddings are expensive. If you are planning to get legally married in the

Weddings are just fantastic occasions, aren’t they?! Attending someone’s special day is a great opportunity to relax as a family, catch up with friends and

Latitude Festival. What can I say about it really? If you’ve not already been to this festival on the Suffolk coast, you don’t know what you’re

When people think about the aesthetic of their wedding, they tend to get a little more elaborate in their thinking than they need to. They

This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If

This has to be the quickest DIY project I’ve ever done. I don’t even have a step-by-step guide to share with you. But I do have

Getting married should be the most exciting time of your life, but if you’re living on a fixed income or a strict budget, weddings can

Am I ready for Easter? You bet! I’ve been DIYing Easter projects for a couple of months now and the great news is that two of my projects have been published in my favourite magazine Reloved. Here’s how to DIY a flower press and decoupage some eggshells for easter…

With Easter fast approaching, my thoughts have turned to chocolate eggs and rabbit-shaped iced biscuits. I love making marshmallow ‘nests’ with my niece and nephew,
Today I want to share some lovely photos of my friend Lisa’s caravan with you. It’s a 1957 Sprite, very similar to my little vintage caravan, but

Weddings are beautiful, special, romantic and joyous occasions that publicly celebrate a couple’s love. However, while everything is about the two of you, you’re also

One of the most important days of your life is your wedding day. It’s just one day of celebration, yet we spend more money on

Planning the hen night can be a daunting task and even more so nowadays as bridal parties want something different and a night out drinking

Weddings are traditionally quite formal affairs in which strict protocols need to be followed. People wear certain things, it happens in a particular place, and there are traditions that must be upheld…

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…

Family memories come and go so quickly. Even when you wait months for a big occasion – marriage, graduations, 1st birthday parties – the time

We all love to party and have fun with our friends and family, but sometimes events can be bit of a chore. We eat the same

Have you found yourself suddenly being invited to more weddings than ever before? Did the whole of last summer consist of hen parties and weddings