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Why Pet-Friendly and Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages Are the Perfect Choice for Your Next Getaway

By mumonabudget November 26, 2025

Travelling with pets has never been more popular, and thankfully, the accommodation world has caught up. Gone are the days when taking your dog on holiday meant compromising on comfort…

Is a Fun Family Day Out Possible for Under £20?

By mumonabudget February 14, 2020

(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…

Edinburgh Date Ideas

By mumonabudget October 24, 2019

Back when I met my husband, around 13 years ago, if someone told you that they were registered with an online dating site you would have raised an eyebrow. Fast…

Free Entry to Edinburgh Castle (and other Historic Scotland properties) each November

By mumonabudget November 5, 2018

Fancy visiting a palace or a castle this month? Did you know that Historic Scotland are giving away free entry to many of their properties over the weekend of 24th-25th…

Where to find the Gruffalo in Scotland

By mumonabudget September 5, 2018

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…

Days out with Kids in Edinburgh on a budget

By mumonabudget July 9, 2018

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…

Haven Craig Tara review – what did we think?

By mumonabudget June 29, 2018

Please find below my Haven Craig Tara review - hopefully it will help you make your mind up if you are considering going on holiday there. We, a family of…

Budget-Friendly Staycation Escapes: Where to Go Within Two Hours of Home

By mumonabudget August 11, 2015

Sometimes the best family breaks don’t require a passport — or even much petrol. Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of the humble staycation. It saves…