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Home security measures you can use when you’re on a budget
Want to feel reassured that your house is safe when you’re away from home? I certainly do – however, the costs of the installation, upkeep
Want to feel reassured that your house is safe when you’re away from home? I certainly do – however, the costs of the installation, upkeep
Every year new productions launch and more stage shows go on tour. And that means more tickets to buy! But it doesn’t have to cost a small fortune to see the musicals you love – here’s how to cut costs on going to the theatre…
Great news! The GDPR has prompted me to make some changes around here at Cassiefairy HQ. Firstly, I’ve updated my privacy policy but I’m sure
Going on holiday is often seen as the ultimate expense. People save up all year in order to be able to afford a few weeks
I’ve come up with some very easy ways you can save money on your regular hair care costs. Nothing here is hard to do, but
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
A wedding cake is an important part of a traditional wedding reception, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a small fortune on something
Most couples don’t have a blank cheque to spend on making their wedding dreams become reality, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a breathtaking
I’ve put together a list of my top budget winter holiday destinations to help you beat those winter blues and save cash by travelling out
Here’s how I refreshed my kitchen with just a few tins of spray paint and a sparkling new worktop…
If you’re planning a house renovation, or simply want to add value to your home by redecorating a room with real wood flooring, it’s possible
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
Did you know that besides being good for your dietary health, eggs—specifically, egg whites—can also be great for your skin? Read on to find out
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve sat at my laptop on a Tuesday morning and written a shoesday blog post. In fact, come to
Shopping for special occasions. It’s something that I really don’t like to do. Sure, I love buying the happy couple a wedding present, and it’s
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
While it’s nice to look lovely for special occasions over the festive period, there’s no sense in buying an outfit that you’re only going to
I’ve been daydreaming again, and this time it’s about my perfect lottery-winner’s Christmas. Indulge me for a moment. I’m not saying that I want to
As you might have seen over the past few months, I’ve been renovating my new home this year. It’s time-consuming, costly and really tiring! But
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
Another holiday season is upon us, which means a lot of cluttered boxes and waste from the presents we receive. That’s a whole lot of cardboard! And while you could always recycle them, there are much better ways to use all sorts of different packaging boxes.
Struggling to buy for someone special this year? How about creating a super-personal Christmas hamper? If you plan a few weeks in advance and shop
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
Whether you are considering a change of career or adding some qualifications to the experience you already have, one of the professional development courses that
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
Weddings should be a day to remember, but that day doesn’t have to revolve around how much money you have spent on it. When it
Bookkeeping is a bit like the difference between maths and art in school. Some people are good at one, with others preferring the opposite, and
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
A shed can be used for a multitude of things, which is why people like to build them in their gardens. Aside from the functionality
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
Heading into autumn, there are are few household tasks that you might want to check over before the cold weather comes. Home buyers sometimes only
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.
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
When it comes to renovating my home, the kitchen is the room I am most excited about tackling. The kitchen is traditionally the heart of
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
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.
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If
If there is one thing that I have learnt on my quest for a thrifty home, it’s that low-costs doesn’t automatically mean low-quality or low-value.
After much research for my own home renovation project, I’ve discovered that LED lighting is becoming more and more popular these days. Not only are
Buying a kitchen second-hand may seem unheard of, but it can be a great way to update your home on a budget. So many people
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
I’ve recently laid laminate flooring in two rooms of my home and I can honestly say that it was a really easy process. I thought
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
Just what IS the difference between a £25 pair of boots and a £250 pair? Can the higher priced pair really be that much better than the
Winter is coming, and it’s time to think about ways to stay cosy and, more importantly, happy during the winter. With cold weather and long
Today’s blog is a quick and easy decor update that can make your home feel really autumnal in a matter of minutes. And you don’t need
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.
Is it your first time designing a full-on renovation for your bathroom? It’s easy to get bewildered by the many design combinations that you can
Finding the perfect style to suit your everyday life can be difficult, especially when you need to save money. Whether you work in an office,
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
Refitting or redesigning your bathroom can be quite an exciting process and is something that can add a great deal of value to your property.
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
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
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
For many people, getting into debt is a necessary evil. With the cost of living constantly on the rise, the majority of people these days
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
As a thrifty gal who runs a blog on saving money in all walks of life, you can imagine how interested I am in financial
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
If you love entertaining and organising parties, but haven’t currently got the budget to spend on a fancy dinner party or big blow out with
As a teenager, saving – and sometimes, making – money can often be a struggle. For many teens who are still in school, employment is
Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just
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
We all wear denim, and all have at least one pair of jeans, a denim jacket, skirt, dress or dungarees. Denim will never go out
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