Take on the #FoodSavvy challenge to reduce waste & save money

February 1, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Did you know that every household is throwing away £810 worth of food every year? Yikes! Join me as I take on the #FoodSavvy challenge to reduce your food waste AND save money with these helpful tips.

How to cut the cost of a Christmas stocking in half

November 6, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Did you know that the average cost of a Christmas stocking adds up to over £70? Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? That’s why I jumped at the chance to cut this cost by half and share the results of my Christmas stocking haul with you today. Plus, you can win all the items in my retro stocking in my giveaway below so read on to enter the competition…

3 Things you really shouldn’t scrimp on for your thrifty Autumn wedding

October 22, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Even though it may seem like your autumn wedding means endless spending, really there are only THREE wedding components that are worth investing money in. If you prioritise these three areas when setting your budget, everything else will naturally fall into place – without the need to spend a fortune on every little detail..!

Best multi-use items to bulk buy to save on household & beauty products

June 27, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Life is already busy enough as it is, without the constant need to pop into the shops whenever you run out of household essentials. However, if you stock up with the following five handy and healthy items, you’ll not only save precious time, you’ll also help your budget stretch further… TURMERIC POWDER This golden spice […]

That was a rookie error: How to avoid classic travel booking mistakes

November 4, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Do you know someone who almost always snag the best travel deals and never seem to experience any hitches with their booking plans? While I love hearing about the bargain trips that my friends and family have booked, I always wonder how on earth they are getting such great deals?! As soon as I start […]

Thrifty in the kitchen: How frozen food helps reduce waste

May 13, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

I’m always on the look out for ways to save money and cut day-to-day living costs. Until now, the only thrifty cooking advice I’ve been able to give you is to make your own meals from scratch (rather than buying pricey takeaways or ready-meals) and to buy food when it’s in season. But today is different. […]