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 your pal is expecting her baby it’s a joyous occasion that she’ll want to celebrate with all her friends and family. So here are some ideas to help you to organise a baby shower, from the location and decor to the gifts…
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
Unlike other TV competitions like Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Sewing Bee, which I have followed from the very first episode, I was
Blazing red sunsets, rainbow skies, dark silhouettes and pastel hues. All of these beautiful elements combine to make one of the most stunning features of the
Does a stack of wedding and party invites leave you with a ‘what to wear’ headache this summer? Why not look to the era of
If you like buses, trams, motor bikes, old trucks and fire engines (or lawnmowers, for that matter) this is the museum for you. I’ve always enjoyed travelling
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
Whether you’re planning a wedding or like the idea of having a fancy birthday party, I think that a vintage theme is perfect for summer
It’s only half way through the school holidays and I’ve already been having a wonderful summer break. I’ve been on a few day trips, I’ve
If you have to go camping, it might as well be in one of these. I hereby admit that I am a bell tent fan.
He popped the question, she said yes, and then she popped the question to you – will you be my bridesmaid?! Weddings are a wonderful
So I went away last weekend. I didn’t go far, just on our yearly jaunt to the Essex coast, but boy was it nice to
What better way to start your weekend than with a HUGE breakfast freakshake? It’ll certainly give you that FriYAY feeling! With rich homemade caramel sauce,
How are you enjoying the school summer holidays so far? We’ve already enjoyed a few days of sunshine and got stuck into our favourite outdoor
Wedding food can take up a hefty chunk of any wedding budget, so it’s important to consider plenty of different options when you decide how to cater for your guests.
After waiting all year for the summer holidays to arrive, it’s unfortunate when the weather forecast looks gloomy. Even though we’ve been having lovely sunny
Just wanted to share a quick blog post today with some of the photos I took at this year’s Latitude Festival. Some of my personal
This week’s Pieday Friday recipe was created quite by accident last weekend. I had an afternoon to myself and was feeling a little ‘meh’. Not down-in-the-dumps but
For romantic couples all over the world, the Amalfi coast has always been a favourite destination; not only because this region attracts the crème-de-la-creme of
I have some very exciting – and much anticipated – news to tell you today. The latest novel from award-winning writer Amanda Addison has finally landed
Did you know that 4th-10th July is “Catch The Bus Week”? As a thrifty gal who likes to save money on travel this really interested
If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the sunshine this summer, I’ve come up with a list of days out and fabulous events that
The excitement is beginning to build and I’m hearing more and more mentions of the festival on social media. It can only mean one thing;
If you’re planning a summer party but want to stick to a budget, how can you get a pulled-together chic look for only a few
With the England game about to kick off in the Euros this afternoon (and almost everyone I know bunking off work to watch it!) I
It may be Tuesday Shoesday but today I’m doing things a bit differently. Instead of focusing on beautiful shoes and fabulous bargains, I’ve decided to
Last month I wrote about the reasons why I’ve recently made the switch to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve since written about homemade beauty as
The school half term holidays are over and we’re finally entering the last term of the year. That means only one thing; the countdown to
We’re mid-way through the summer term and that means one thing – a sunny half term break with nothing to do! This is one of
One of the key things that a bride-to-be should consider for her wedding (besides her wedding dress of course!) is the wedding bouquet. Any bride
