Money Saving Monday: 3 Ways I Saved Money Last Week (10/09/18)
It's Monday once again... time to reflect on three of the ways I managed to save money last week: My steam mop died a few months ago (I think it's…
Money Saving Monday: 3 Ways I Saved Money Last Week (03/09/18)
I recently started a new series of posts (see past posts here and here) in which I outline three thrifty ways in which I saved money over the last week…
Money Saving Monday: 3 ways I saved money last week (27/08/18)
Following on from my first post in this series last week, here are three ways in which I saved money last week: We are going to the Craig Tara holiday resort…
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…
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…
Is it worth signing up to Amazon Prime just to save money on nappies?
This post has been updated for March 2020 I will start by stating that I have been an Amazon Prime member for years. I couldn't be without it. Being able…
3 steps to paying the lowest price online for ANYTHING
I have a bit of a reputation among my friends as a bargain hunter, I refuse to pay full price for anything online. Let's face it, everyone wants to save money…
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…
Building Your First Emergency Fund: How Much, How Fast, and How to Stay Motivated
If there’s one piece of financial advice I’d give to anyone trying to get their money in order, it’s this: build yourself a little safety net. Life has a funny…
10 Simple Ways to Save Money as a Busy Parent
Life as a parent is rewarding, but let’s face it — it’s also expensive. Between groceries, childcare, clothes, and activities, the costs can add up fast. If you're juggling work,…