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    Christmas

    Eco-Friendly Etsy Christmas Gift Guide

    30/11/2018 /

    Let’s face it, as a society we produce far too much single-use plastic, much of which is not recycled and thus ends up in landfill and our oceans. Thankfully in recent times there has been a shift towards more eco-friendly products but I think we can all agree that there is still so much that we as individuals can be doing. This year, when choosing gifts for friends and family, I have included several eco-friendly gifts. I have found that Etsy is an absolute treasure trove of such products – what’s more, by buying from Etsy you are supporting small sellers so with each purchase you are making someone’s day.…

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    Christmas

    Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents

    17/11/2018 /

    Welcome to the second installment of my Christmas gift guides: gift ideas for Grandparents (see my previous post about gift ideas for new parents). I hope the below gives you some inspiration as to what to buy for Grandparents (whether they are yours or your kids’) – I find them very hard to buy for. Magazine subscription Personally I have a Style at Home subscription and for me it’s always a lovely treat when the magazine comes through my door each month. The great thing about magazine subscriptions is that there is something to suit everyone. The site that has never let me down is Magazines Direct. A magazine subscription is…

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    Christmas Gift Ideas for New Parents

    15/11/2018 /

    This is the first in a series of Christmas gift guides for those categories of people that are tricky to buy for. First up, I will be offering up some suggestions for gift ideas for new parents. It’s hard to know what to buy new mums and dads – maybe in previous years you might have bought them a voucher for their favourite restaurant but let’s face it, their life is dramatically different now. Here are some suggestions: Netflix With a young baby, parents will be spending a lot of time sitting down on the sofa, feeding and snuggling their bundle of joy. One of the things I was grateful…

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    Planning A Budget Wedding That Still Feels Lavish

    12/11/2018 /

    Whilst everybody wants the dream wedding, not everybody has the necessary financial backing to rent out an expensive venue and create a luxurious affair. But you don’t have to settle for second best if you’re working within the constraints of a restrictive budget. There are ways to plan a budget wedding that still feels lavish if you plan effectively and take the resourceful route to putting together your big day. Here are some helpful suggestions that might give you some inspiration in this regard. Consider your financial options Before you start cutting back on the most important elements of your big day, you might want to consider potential ways to…

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    Birthdays

    Lauren is 3!

    06/09/2018 /

    Lauren has just turned three, and I wanted to blog a little bit about my special girl. I know it’s the done thing to ask “where has the last year gone?” whenever your child has a birthday. But if you’ll allow me to be honest, I have found the terrible twos very challenging, so I can’t say the year has flown by. I am looking forward to the next year with a threenager – it may not be easier, but at least it will be different. Don’t get me wrong… she is an amazingly bright, funny, cheeky little girl but she/we have been dealing with some big emotions over the…

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    Christmas

    Things You Should Be Doing NOW to Save Money this Christmas (Free Printable)

    12/07/2018 /

    Have you started a Christmas gift list yet? Yes, you probably think I am crazy. After all, there are are still over 5 months until Christmas. However, I am great believer that taking small steps towards getting ready for the festive season earlier in the year takes a huge amount of pressure off in December, plus you will also save tons of money by not having to panic buy at high prices. The biggest expenditure at Christmas is always presents. It’s important not to go into debt to pay for Christmas – after all, it’s only one day. Emma over at My Debt Diary has a great post with tips on…

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Hi, I’m Nicola and I’m a former accountant, now stay-at-home mum to Lauren (4) and Lewis (3). My passion is saving money and making money and – most of all –  helping others to do so too.

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