How to make a castle out of old greeting cards

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How to make a castle out of old greeting cards Guest post by Oriana Lauria I’m sure many greeting cards have made their way to that shoebox in your wardrobe. Let’s be honest, you are not going to go back and read them all at any point in your life. Still, there is something that keeps [...]

Call for posts for May’s thrifty families blog carnival

Thrifty families blog carnival

The subject of making money, saving money, living frugally and being thrifty are common themes in many blogs.Cass from  frugal familyfollow Jen from The Mad Housefollow and I  pull these brilliant posts together once a month in the ThriftyFamilies Blog Carnival and we would love you to take part. This month the carnival will be held [...]

The Day is Here, Monkey Music & Nordoff Robbins

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Today sees the release of The Day is Here’ a charity single  which will be used in Monkey Music sessions and sold online to raise funds for the Nordoff Robbins charity. Nordoff Robbins is a cause close to my heart. When I was 18 I went to work in Minnesota at a wonderful at an [...]

Choose the right building insurance whatever the weather

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Guest post Don’t be a fair-weather friend to your home… choose the right buildings insurance to cover your house whatever the weather. Follow our simple guide and get the best buildings insurance to help your home weather a storm. The Great British weather is unpredictable at the best of times, but one thing’s for sure, [...]

Win 1000 Tesco clubcard points

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GET YOUR FAMILY READY FOR SUMMER WITH SUMMER EXCHANGE Bringing up a family on a budget can be tough and with summer approaching, parents need support more than ever which is why Tesco is offering them the chance to turn £5 of Clubcard vouchers into a £10 Exchange token. Parents will be able to spend [...]

Clear out your clutter and get crafty

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When you look at all of the old clothing, books and CDs lying around your house, do you see rubbish or an unpolished treasure? You could answer either way, but if you have a creative streak, you can turn anything that you were previously thinking of tossing in the scrap into a fun and clever [...]

Al Fresco Holidays Chef of the Year Competition

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Al Fresco holidays are perfect for families. Perfect for families who want to enjoy luxury outdoor living without busting their budget. Families who like pools, bike rides, boating, relaxing, discovering, sunshine and beaches. Al Fresco holidays are about top notch mobile homes on the best of campsites.Alfresco holidays look amazing and the parks look beautiful and there [...]

My top five ways to save money

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Here are my top five ways to save money 1. Telling people I will get back to them when invited to a social occasion (this way I have time to think about if I can afford something or not without making rash decisions) 2. Never EVER having my credit card out and about with me so [...]

Profile of a budgeting mum: Liz Burton AKA MissieLizzieb

Me & My Shadow

Profile of a budgeting mum Hi, what’s your name? Liz Burton aka missielizzieb on Twitter which is where I spend most of my time!   Any kids? One daughter aged 4 going on 14. Do you work? FT/PT? I’m a stay-at-home mum.   If you don’t work why don’t you?  I may go back to [...]

If you are a new mum on a budget DON’T BORROW..

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If you are a new mum on a budget  reading a post saying ‘don’t borrow’ on a baby budgeting website must feel like a wacky heading. I don’tmean don’t borrow at all I mean here is a list of items not to borrow. Borrowing is of course one of the cheapest of options as no one charges [...]

Week Two on the Jenny Craig Diet Plan

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It’s now week two of my being on the Jenny Craig diet plan and this week I have lost 3lb. I ’m  beyond delighted as that gives me a 9lb weight loss in the first two weeks. I have now got 80lbs to lose. Still a long haul I know but if I take it just [...]

Sunday Inspiration: Can you?

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  Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” Henry Ford.  Photo Credit: tallkev

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