Where to find the Gruffalo in Scotland
We were lucky enough to head back to the Haven Craig Tara resort last weekend (see my review of our last trip) to celebrate Lauren's 3rd birthday. Whilst we were…
Money Saving Monday: 3 ways I saved money last week (20/08/18)
I thought I would start a new weekly feature where I write about the ways in which I have saved money over the last week. It has been a good…
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…
How to Gift Mindfully on a Budget (Birthdays, Christmas & More)
Gift-giving can be one of the biggest budget headaches of the year. Between birthdays, Christmas, teacher presents, and the endless stream of kids’ party invites, it sometimes feels like there’s…
Two-Under-Two Essentials
My kids were born 20 months apart, meaning I had to deal with the dreaded 'two under two' for the first few months of my second child's life. Boy, it…
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…
Tuff Tray Alternative – Inflatable Play Tray
Here's the story of how I found a perfect tuff tray alternative: As a parent, I follow a few 'kids play' accounts on Instagram which help to give me ideas…
My Simple Trick to Make Tidy Up Time Easier
As hard as I try to tidy up as the day goes on, on days where I have been indoors all day with the kids (aged 1 and almost 3),…
Things You Should Be Doing NOW to Save Money this Christmas (Free Printable)
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…
Days out with Kids in Edinburgh on a budget
Looking for ideas for cheap days out with kids in Edinburgh? Here are my top five suggestions. It is definitely possible to have a fun day out with kids without…