This is a call for posts fo the February Thrifty Families Blog Carnival, which is to be held at my other blog Family Budgeting on February 7th. All you need to do is send in a post (on making or saving money, thriftiness, upcyling. recycling or living frugally) you have written on your blog to Becky@family-budgeting.co.uk with [...]
Do you have savings for a rainy day ?
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sponsored post Today is a rainy day. Well it’s a rainy day for me. Actually it is rather snowy here so I’m not being accurate at all! Today on the way to school the car started to judder (a lot) I had to pull over and call my sleeping husband to come to the rescue. The kids [...]
Parents raised gender-neutral child to avoid stereotyping
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Some parents from Cambridgeshire have caused controversy after raising their child for the last five years as gender-neutral. The mum and dad have refused to reveal the sex of their youngster and have brought it up as neutral to avoid stereotyping. The parents have finally exposed that their child is in fact a little boy [...]
Win a copy of Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants
February 2, 2012 By 4 Comments
Written by award-winning Giles Andreae, author of Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs and KateGreenaway winning illustrator Korky Paul, of Winnie the Witch fame this book was destined to be rather fabulous. Bottoms, knights and evil baddies (all the things bound to appeal to a little scamp) are the themes in Sir Scallywag and the [...]
Save over £1000 in 2012
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Guest editorial from Money Supermarket.com After a tough 2011, the outlook for 2012 unfortunately does not look any better. With the Government pushing through benefits caps, the rising cost in petrol prices and insurance also on the increase, it has never been more important to get your finances in check. So why not start the [...]
A quirky gift idea for Valentine’s day
January 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
I have a Valentine’s gift idea for you How gorgeous is this……. Personalised ‘… Loves’ Typographic Art from www.notonthehightstreet.com is such a top idea. Look at these we made for our children this Christmas time: I think these are FAB! , they captutre all that my two love at this particlular time in their lives, [...]
Profile of a budgeting mum: Zoe Woods
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hi, what’s your name? Zoe Woods, nice to meet you! Any kids? Yes, one daughter called Ines Do you work? FT/PT? I’m a full time mum and also run two businesses from home, Baby Dubois (www.babydubois.co.uk) making baby clothes and slings, and Crafty Baba (www.craftybaba.moonfruit.com) teaching sewing and knitting from home. Why do you [...]
Ploc – the no advert, happy mag for little kids by the Anorak Press
January 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
This little magazine is absolutely gorgeous. It is published 4 times a year by the Anorak press. It is truly a traditional and even vintage looking magazine for kids that has no adverts and no cartoons in, just tons of fun. It is eductaional, interesting and has lots of puzzles and activities in. It is [...]
Sunday Inspiration. Johnny Cash- Swing Low Sweet Chariot
January 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
Buying Toys for Your Little One Without Spending a Fortune
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sponsored guest post by Anna dewinter If you take a look around your local supermarket or browse online toy stores, you are likely to find the wide range of children’s toys available for purchase to be overwhelming. There is growing pressure upon parents to purchase toys that help their children to develop essential skills for [...]
Family Holidays 2012 Tips and Advice
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored guest post Travelling with children, particularly young children, can be quite stressful but by following some of these tips from netflights.com you can be as prepared as possible for your 2012 family Holiday Photo credit: Dave Catchpole Always ensure that you double check your travel times. Before you go to sleep [...]
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January 27, 2012 By 10 Comments
