Saving Money on Kids Clothing
We all know that kids grow quickly, which makes it hard to justify a huge spend on children’s clothing. Even so, some element of spending is required, and aside from…
Cutting the Cost of Car Ownership
Running a car becomes more expensive every year which is just one of the reasons more people are turning to other modes of transports such as motorcycles, bicycles, trains and…
Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Low carb cauliflower soup is a staple lunch in our home. My recipe makes enough soup for 5 portions, so it's great for batch cooking. This is a staple lunch…
Freezing Sandwiches: My #1 Lunchbox Hack to Save Time and Money
I'll be honest: making sandwiches for lunchboxes, to take on outings or simply to have for lunch at some is one of the necessary parts of parenting that I'm not…
Charity Shop Haul – September 2018
Last month you might remember I posted about the bargains I had found whilst digging around the charity shops. I thought it was time that I shared with you what…
Charity Shop Haul – August 2018
Now that I have the kids, I rarely have time to myself, and when I do, I am conscious that the things I enjoy doing - going shopping or getting…
Keto Chinese Chicken Curry (cheap, easy & low carb/calorie/syn)
I am currently following a keto diet (i.e. I keep things as low carb as possible - always under 20g a day). I am looking forward to sharing with you…
Meal planning – the foolproof, flexible way I meal plan
Why I do meal planning My main reasons for doing meal planning are as follows: I save money by no longer buying things on impulse and it also makes me…
Updating Your Wardrobe on a Budget: 5 Key Pieces That Do the Work
I don’t know about you, but I seem to have a wardrobe full of clothes and still somehow feel like I’ve got nothing to wear. Between fluctuating sizes, changing trends,…
Smart Ways to Cut Your Household Energy Bill Without Freezing the Family
Every winter, I tell myself this will be the year I keep our energy bills under control. And every winter, I get that sinking feeling when the first big bill…