Baby Budgeting is all about saving and making money when you have a young child
Since the credit crunch my spending habits have changed quite a bit. I don’t impulse buy anymore I make considered purchases. I think long term about whether an item will last and be useful rather than is it cool and do I adore it? I wonder actually if this is just part of growing [...]
This week I have begun to start exercising. Only mildly I aimed for 4 walks of a bout 20 minutes each. I did manage it though 2 happened to be one day. I think next week I need to schedule exercise into my diary and do it near the start of the day so the day doesn’t run [...]
Some people are passionate and successful whatever they do. I am so impressed by Tanni Grey ThompsonTanni is Great Britain’s best-known and most celebrated Paralympic athlete. She is amazing. She has won 16 Paralympic medals including 11 golds, six gold medals in the London Marathon and her comprehensive set of British and World Records having performed at world-class level, [...]
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 [...]
The subject of making money, saving money, living frugally and being thrifty are common themes in many blogs.Cass from frugal family Jen from The Mad House 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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
