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My Top 5 Potty Training Tips
Well, touch wood, I believe I have pretty much fully potty trained my youngest (and last) child, who is 2 years and 9 months. Obviously I’m sure there will still be accidents to come, but I’m pretty sure we have broken the back of it. This is the second child I have potty trained, and my kids are only 20 months apart, so I feel now like I have a fair bit of recent experience under my belt. As such, I’d like to share a few things I have learned along the way. Here are my top 5 potty training tips: Invest in a book I think it’s a good…
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Is a Fun Family Day Out Possible for Under £20?
(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 remember the first time I ever had my very own £20 note, when I received one from my Granny at Christmas, I must have been 9 or 10. I felt like a millionaire! But what can £20 buy you these days? Maybe a main course and a glass of wine at a restaurant. Perhaps a new top. In brief: not very much. So is it possible to have a fun family day out for just £20? I think so! First,…
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Five Ways to Save Money When Planning a Wedding
We all know that weddings don’t come cheap – experts estimate that the average wedding in the UK now costs between £18,000 and £32,000. Shocking, right? The great news is that there are so many ways to slash that cost, here are my top five tips: Buy as much as possible second hand I have always been a huge advocate of second hand shopping, and when it comes to weddings, I make exception. Rings are a great thing to buy second hand as new rings lose so much value immediately after purchase. In fact they probably depreciate even quicker than new cars, so you can get so much more for…
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9 Ways to Ensure That Your Spring Wardrobe is as Budget-Friendly as it is Eco-Friendly
‘Eco-friendly’ seems to be the words on everyone’s lips at the moment, from food to cleaning products to beauty, everyone wants to go ethical, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! The only problem when it comes to sustainability is that it can be costly, which can make it challenging to manage both your money and your morals when you’re on a budget. However, whatever your reasons are for wanting to get more ethical with your clothing, here are the best ways for you to ensure that your wardrobe is as sustainable as it is stylish for Spring, that way you won’t have to compromise on either! How to Ensure…
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Smart Ways to Use Your Home to Make Money
When you’re looking for new ways to make money, your home could be the answer. You can use it to make money in a variety of ways, using the space that you have available. You might be prepared to get out of your home for a while to make the most of it, or you could consider some ways to make money while you’re there. Whether you’re looking to make just a little extra cash or you want to start raking it in, you explore the different options for turning your home into a money-making machine. Here are some ideas you might find useful. Rent It Out The first thought…
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Car Finance: What Is It & Can It Help You Save Money?
Buying a car is one of the most costly purchases in your life. Some people spend £20,000 on a new car, and then they drive it for a handful of years before selling it and spending the same amount on a new one. It’s an expensive thing to buy, so you need to explore different ways of making this purchase. That brings us to car finance. If you’re looking to buy a car, then you’ve definitely encountered this. However, you may be unsure what it really is, how it works, and if it can help you save money when buying your car. So, here’s a short guide to help you…
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Saving Tips and Tricks for 2020
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions, after ones relating to diet and fitness, are about using the new year to become more financially solvent. But, with three-quarters of Britons failing to keep their financial resolutions by March in 2019, it’s harder than we think to keep an eye on each and every penny. Below, you’ll find some top tips, not just on saving the cash you’re already bringing in, but also on the little ways you can make more money. Remember, it all adds up. Sell Your Car You can try reducing the cost of running a car but, if that isn’t working and you’re finding yourself feeling…
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Cutting the Cost of Owning a Car
The cost of running a car is high, but it’s an expense that you can’t really avoid. When you have a family that needs to be driven around and you need to get to and from work, you can’t really go without. A lot of families find that the running costs of a car put a lot of strain on their monthly budget, which leaves them in a tricky situation. If you find yourself in that situation, you’ll be pleased to know that you could be saving a lot of money by making a few simple changes. These are the best ways to cut the cost of owning a car. …
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How To Spread The Cost Of Large Expenditures
Large expenditures are something that you need to prepare for throughout your life because you’re likely to have one or two of them. Being able to manage these costs takes a little practice, and the ability to look after your money wisely. So here are some tips to spread the cost of large expenditures more easily. Budget Your Money Better Your money is important to the household because as you grow it, you become more responsible not only for yourself but for other people too. With that in mind, you want to ensure that you’ve always got a steady income of money coming in. When a big expenditure comes along,…
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6 Fantastic Female Fertility Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Fertility isn’t a subject that’s commonly talked about; it’s actually quite a taboo thanks to its sensitive nature. However, if people had more of an understanding of their own fertility, they might feel more comfortable discussing it and sharing their own hardships, helping others in turn. The following infographic, designed by an IVF clinic in London, will help get you started with some surprising facts about female fertility.