Thrifty and frugal Christmas gift ideas – lets get creative!

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I know Christmas can feel like an overwhelmingly expensive season but you have to face it with a thrifty and determined attitude full on. If you put off thinking about it you’ll probably spend a fortune on last minute gifts bought in a rush and panic. Christmas is coming fast so you need to get [...]

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Wonderful Weekends

wonderful-weekends

We have just had a very lovely weekend doing some fab things whilst spending very little and I just wanted to share some of it with you. On Saturday I got up early (as always with my 5 o’ clock riser!) and headed out to buy some milk and pre packed croissants (still a real [...]

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The book is launched

Just wanted to let you know that the book has now been released and is for sale on Amazon. I am so excited I really believe this book well have a financially helpful tip for everyone. It considers everything from Christenings to Christmas on a budget and from pregnancy to preschoolers and all the financial [...]

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Pregnancy on a budget

1. Don’t spend a fortune on baby names books, week by week pregnancy books, everything you need to know about childbirth and how to get pregnant books, Undoubtedly when the time comes friends will have a stack of these to lend as will your local library who for a small fee can request them in [...]

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five top tips for thrifty baby play dates

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Simple ideas are often those that give life ease and joy. For you and your small child these are everyday ideas to make part of your day to day (friends optional.) 1. Swimming is cheap and generally adored. Good for you full of giggles and lots of lovely bonding. Check out at your local leisure [...]

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Baby clothes

Well, it is most definitely summer time and new clothes are the order of the day. My daughter is 1 1/2 and totally gorgeous and I like her to look her very best but money is tight. It is time to be resourceful! Here are my 10 top tips for dressing your baby on a [...]

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Lowdham Book Festival

My house is full of panic, chaos and disarray (no, my in-laws aren’t coming to stay) I am simply about to attend and deliver a talk at my first ever book festival (June, 27th) How to Afford Time Off with your Baby the book that is the inspiration for this blog is soon to be [...]

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Pack-ups

Well my 4 year old is back to school tomorrow and both he and his baby sister will be having packed lunch (she’s off to visit grandma in hospital and it is FAR cheaper to take your own) Pack ups only take minutes but really do save pounds. Here are some pack up tips for [...]

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health in pregnancy grant – get yours now!

From 6 April 2009, all pregnant women will be entitled to the Health in Pregnancy Grant (HiPG). The HiPG is a universal one-off payment available to expectant mothers from the 25th week of pregnancy as long as it is after 6 April 2009. It will be a payment of £190, paid directly to the expectant [...]

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Easter

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Happy Easter to you and yours. Here are a few of my favourite Easter tips. Simple, straightforward and immensely do-able (like all my tips.) I hope they work for you too! 1. Babies do not know or care about Easter. Chocolate is not good for them and they do not need an alternative, save your [...]

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what’s it all about?

Hi I am Becky. Mum to Franklyn aged 4 1/2 and Annalise age 21 months. I was the main breadwinner in my little family when I fell pregnant. Despite this, 5 years ago, in a financially feckless but heart driven move, I took a 6 year career break to raise my kids. I am still [...]

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