Mum on a Budget

How to Gift Mindfully on a Budget (Birthdays, Christmas & More)

By mumonabudget August 7, 2018

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

By mumonabudget July 24, 2018

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)

By mumonabudget July 21, 2018

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

By mumonabudget July 19, 2018

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

By mumonabudget July 16, 2018

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)

By mumonabudget July 12, 2018

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

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…

Is it worth signing up to Amazon Prime just to save money on nappies?

By mumonabudget June 27, 2018

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…

Meal planning – the foolproof, flexible way I meal plan

By mumonabudget June 15, 2018

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…