5 ways to teach children to be responsible about money
I truly believe that a sound financial education starts young. It is very important that children learn to be responsible about money learn the value…
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A collection of posts sharing advice, guidance and thoughts on parenting on the Baby Budgeting blog.
Safer sleep guidelines for babies
I used to worry about my babies when they were sleeping. I used to get so much conflicting advice of grandparents, friends, the internet and…
View PostTen top tips on travelling with young children
As the warmer days start to come to mind we inevitably think about travelling; whether it’s a week with friends or family, a trip to…
View PostBeing thankful can stop you shopping
Today – Being thankful can stop you shopping A crucial part of being happy on a budget is to value what you have already…
View Post10 tips on how to avoid a cold
10 tips on how to avoid a cold Here is how to avoid a cold It is not completely possible to cold proof yourself but…
View PostHow to keep kids safe when trick or treating
My kids love to go trick or treating and I always go with them and stand just a few feet away. I know at some…
View PostBox upon a time – designer clothes at budget prices
Despite being on a budget most parents still absolutely love to dress their kids in gorgeous clothes. Designer clothes usually come with a designer…
View PostThey grow up so fast
Oh the times I heard the phrase they grow up so fast when I was knee deep in nappies and covered in mango puree and…
View PostBuying children’s books on a budget
Buying children’s books on a budget My children love to read. People tell me I am lucky that they love to read but I tell…
View PostThe family home with no kitchen
You have to watch this…. it’s so funny but really thought provoking and a call to action. My granny was a cookery teacher and taught…
View Post5 simple ways to get your child interested in cooking
In these days where processed food is so quick cheap and convenient rising obesity levels and poor diet reflects how it really is not so…
View PostFive top tips for car travel with kids
Are we nearly there yet is one of those phrases that sets my teeth on edge. Once its been said I know it will be…
View PostHow to survive the school holidays
Today – How to survive the school holidays So the school holidays are about rolling into their final weeks and I don’t know about you…
View PostSummer Essentials for Kids
I am never without sunscreen or a sunhat for the children in the summer holidays they are always stashed at the bottom of my ‘never…
View PostHow to survive the summer holidays parenting tip #1
Children love nothing more than for you to play with them from time to time. Proper get soaking wet , totally muddy or paint splattered,…
View PostHow to incorporate Mindfulness into Kids Crafting
How to incorporate Mindfulness into Kids Crafting My children love to play with Hama beads and we were sent some beautiful sets recently form…
View Post5 Baby Items Worth the Investment
When you are pregnant, you find that people left, right and centre are trying to tell you what you do and don’t need for when…
View PostWhat does an 8 year old know about money? (We asked R)
Well it’s the turn of 8 year old R to tell us what he knows about money this week. R’s mummy is Chris from Thinly…
View PostIt is definitely time to buy…
It is definitely time to buy ….. SUNSCREEN Yep the crazy British weather is playing it’s usual April fool on us. One minute we are…
View Post10 free things a baby needs most
Most parents when embarking on this epic parenting journey will wonder many times what a baby needs most . Whether we are rich or poor…
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