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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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It’s more than okay to holiday in the UK

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I have never been hugely patriotic but with the Olympics and The Diamond Jubilee I feel  it’s definitely a year to celebrate being British. I often advocate that before feeling the need to spend a fortune on adventures you should look on your doorstep. There is indeed a lot to be said for holidaying in [...]

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Budgeting and Nursing Bras during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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By Karen McCully  from BoobieMilk I remember back to when I was pregnant for the first time.  My breasts were the first sign I was pregnant.  They were really tender to the touch and they suddenly grew larger and heavier so that the bras I wore really didn’t fit or support them.  They were most [...]

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The most affordable family vehicles for 2012

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Are you looking for the perfect vehicle for your family? Or maybe you are looking to sell your car with Auto Trader and use any money left over to buy a brand new car?  Whether you’re on a tight budget or not, there’s no need to worry. You can find the right type of vehicle [...]

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MoneyVista an online personal finance plan.

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Online Personal Finance Plan Personal financial planners can be really expensive. Calling yours up every time you have a question or idea or want to work something out hypothetically could cost you a small fortune. MoneyVista is a unique online financial planning service which helps create and maintain your own financial plan, tailored specifically for you [...]

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Take your time, think ahead and spread the budgeting love.

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I have had a good budgeting week this week.  Let me tell you my 3 top budget wins and how they came about:   1) Despite believeing it was done for, the reverse light and noise kept coming on when I braked!  My car was fixed by a really fab auto electrician who we were recommended. [...]

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Keeping Track of Expense before Your Baby’s Birth

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The arrival of another mouth to feed is an exciting time, but it can also be financially daunting. The impending costs for various antenatal classes or nursery preparations can all add up to a hefty sum and finding the money for it all each month can be difficult. But by creating a budget early on, [...]

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How to save money on your building and contents insurance

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For many of us, the prospect of renewing the annual building and contents insurance policy is something done without particular engagement or interest in the process. But what exactly is this insurance and why do you need it? Equally, how can you save money on your policy in an ever more expensive world? What Does [...]

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Pre-loved versus second-hand

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 Pre-loved versus second-hand ? Mindset is everything when it comes to purchasing second hand goods. Using terms such a pre loved and vintage change considerably how we feel about something ‘second hand.’ Photo Credit: Slightly Everything   I think it is exciting that an object has a history that it has been lovingly taken care [...]

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Profile of a budgeting Mum: Sally

Profile of a budgeting mum Hi, what’s your name? Sally Any kids? Yes, one six year old daughter Do you work? FT/PT? I work full time. By which I mean full-on, full-time. Why do you work? Because my cunning plan of being adopted by fabulously wealthy royalty didn’t pan out. Actually, I work because I [...]

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