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Passive Income in the UK: effortless ways to earn money
As the cost of living rises and rises but wages remain pretty stagnant, there are so many of us looking to earn passive income in the UK. Money poor, time poor…. does that sounds familiar? Obviously there are lots of different ways to make money but in my opinion nothing beats income that is earned without lifting a finger. Earning Money from your PC/Macbook/laptop I signed up for two passive income programmes – Honeygain and Gener8 Ads – some time ago. These programs run in the background of your computer and earn you money or tokens that can be exchanged for goods and gift cards. Some of the earnings claims…
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My Top 5 Potty Training Tips
Well, touch wood, I believe I have pretty much fully potty trained my youngest (and last) child, who is 2 years and 9 months. Obviously I’m sure there will still be accidents to come, but I’m pretty sure we have broken the back of it. This is the second child I have potty trained, and my kids are only 20 months apart, so I feel now like I have a fair bit of recent experience under my belt. As such, I’d like to share a few things I have learned along the way. Here are my top 5 potty training tips: Invest in a book I think it’s a good…
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Is a Fun Family Day Out Possible for Under £20?
(AD: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Morses Club) Did you know that a new £20 note is entering circulation on the 20th of February this year? I remember the first time I ever had my very own £20 note, when I received one from my Granny at Christmas, I must have been 9 or 10. I felt like a millionaire! But what can £20 buy you these days? Maybe a main course and a glass of wine at a restaurant. Perhaps a new top. In brief: not very much. So is it possible to have a fun family day out for just £20? I think so! First,…
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Five Ways to Save Money When Planning a Wedding
We all know that weddings don’t come cheap – experts estimate that the average wedding in the UK now costs between £18,000 and £32,000. Shocking, right? The great news is that there are so many ways to slash that cost, here are my top five tips: Buy as much as possible second hand I have always been a huge advocate of second hand shopping, and when it comes to weddings, I make exception. Rings are a great thing to buy second hand as new rings lose so much value immediately after purchase. In fact they probably depreciate even quicker than new cars, so you can get so much more for…
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9 Ways to Ensure That Your Spring Wardrobe is as Budget-Friendly as it is Eco-Friendly
‘Eco-friendly’ seems to be the words on everyone’s lips at the moment, from food to cleaning products to beauty, everyone wants to go ethical, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! The only problem when it comes to sustainability is that it can be costly, which can make it challenging to manage both your money and your morals when you’re on a budget. However, whatever your reasons are for wanting to get more ethical with your clothing, here are the best ways for you to ensure that your wardrobe is as sustainable as it is stylish for Spring, that way you won’t have to compromise on either! How to Ensure…