Meal planning has become a real staple part of my live in the last few years. I believe that meal planning helps us eat healthier, save money and stay on track with our financial goals. Having a meal plan to refer to, whether it’s convenience meals, cooking from scratch, eating out or takeaways, just helps …
I’ve said it before here, multiple times I’m sure, but I am a firm believer that £1 saved is worth as much, if not more, than £1 earned. Making small, sustainable changes to your household spending can really transform your family finances. Today I have been asked, by Fidelity, to talk to you about the …
I quit my job in 2013 to work for myself full-time, as my regular readers will know. I’m really proud that I have created a job that I can do, at home, working for myself. I’ve always wanted to be self-employed and now I am really am living my dream! I am earning a full-time …
Like saving money? Like food? Course you do! Today I want to talk to you about how you earn cashback on groceries with the top shopping apps I’m about to share with you. ALL of these shopping apps are free to download and use, and will give you reimbursements when you buy products. Helping you …
For 2020 I’m trying to make more effort for myself. With my Winter skincare mostly. Also, I’m trying to stop having a frizzy birds nest for hair too by using my DIY hair detangling spray. It got real bad when I was in bed with the flu over Christmas time! I’ve really whittled down the …
I’m something of a money lover making my money work as hard as I can. One area where I can always improve is not spending money so frequently and avoiding overspending on every day things. Recently I have been working harder to save money and make the most of the money that I earn. This …
Do you want to get better at managing your finances? If like most people, you are busy day-to-day, and want to make life easier, then I’ve got just the app for you! Emma! Emma is a UK-based money management app that is free to download and has a variety of fantastic features to help you keep …
I’m a fan of takeaways. Who isn’t right?! I love being able to just pop online, order some tasty food and put almost no effort in. However, what I don’t love is that a takeaway just blows our food budget for the week! Over the last few years I have perfected a number of ways to save …
AD. Running a car is an expensive business. Even though I’m not a fan of driving myself I help my husband with contributions towards his car. The main reason for this is because he drives me around, anywhere I want to go, and I never have to pay towards petrol or insurance. Recently our car had …
AD. The weather has been all over the place for the last few weeks hasn’t it?! We’ve been home a lot, between chicken pox and other illnesses, and I’ve been surprised by just how warm it has been in my home some days. We’re lucky to live in an energy efficient flat, at the moment, which …
AD. When I was in my 20s my money never seemed to go far enough. I was always wanting to buy something, achieve something new or travel. Couple those things with job changes, renting a home with my husband for the first time and my pension never felt particularly important. As I reached my late 20s …
