Being 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…

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January treasures and thrifty pleasures

So inspired by the lovely Sonia at This Mummy Loves  blog I thought today I would share my week on instagram with you too and…

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How we got on in the family sugar swap challenge

Family sugar swap challenge For 6 weeks before Christmas  Public Health England partnered up with Netmums and Reading University to deliver a ‘Family Sugar Challenge’.…

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Eden Hall Day Spa Manicure and Pedicure

Last Friday I went to Eden Hall day Spa in Nottinghamshire with a couple of my blogger friends to review their lovely facilities and beauty…

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2 easy ways to save over £250 through your water usuage

A recent survey was carried out on water usage in UK homes. It looked at several areas where people could save money and water. There…

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5 BRILLIANT ways to encourage your child to read

I have been sent these fabulous tips on encouraging children to read and I think they are just spot on. I am so excited to…

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Free Pop Art Pad App Download

Today – pop art pad app download My kids both got tablets for Christmas (how lucky were they!) and I am really trying to encourage…

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What can you cook with Quorn ?

You can’t get a much better endorsement for a health food product than by a top athlete.  Have a look at this… I have been…

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Donna Wilson designs at Mamas & Papas

Oh I just love it when beautiful quality, gorgeous design and great value merge. I’ve always know you can be stylish on a budget and…

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My word for 2015 is Kindness

I got up really early this morning, January 1st 2015. My head buzzing with ideas. Sadly no one else is awake at 4am so I…

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10 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…

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Never lose your insurance policy again

  Sometimes the simplest ideas really are the best aren’t they! I am for ever misplacing important document so any solution for keeping such things…

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The hottest new social shopping site for new and expecting parents

BerryClever is a brand new social shopping site for new and expecting parents which aims to make online shopping more fun and interactive by giving…

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Best hug ever from a Squishable.

My kids have a lot of cuddly toys so when I was asked if I wanted a Squishable to review I was a little hesitant.…

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Five (not so daunting) Tips about Wills

Making a Will can be a daunting process – no-one enjoys confronting their own mortality – but often the way we get over this big…

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Soft Toys for Education: Ikea, Unicef and Save the Children

My children always get a soft toy in their Christmas stocking and this year the soft toys are coming from Ikea. Here is panda (Claudia…

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A Poundland Christmas Surprise

At Poundland Christmas really can be created on a budget. take a look… The other day whilst my daughter was at school I Christmas-ed her…

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My Kodak Moment of the Day (and an amazing competition)

Kodak Alaris challenged me to share my Kodak moment of the day. It was a great challenge. It really made me look and think what…

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Baby Starter pack giveaway worth £150

You need every bit of help you can get financially with a new baby and this giveaway is a great starting point! But before I…

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Bop It Beats Review

We were delighted to be asked to do a Bop It Beats Review. My kids love the original bop it and get really competitive about…

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