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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; you can tell by my bank balance!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; you can tell by my bank balance!

We try not to spend a lot of money over the Christmas period – I have quite a strict budget that I try to stick to as much as possible.  I’d love to be able to buy fancy gifts for people, but being self employed 

Stay at home in the warm and go online!

Stay at home in the warm and go online!

At this time of year the weather can be pretty unpredictable.  No-one likes being out in the cold, so if I can find ways to entertain myself at home, I absolutely will do it.  I can while away the hours online, flitting from one website 

Christmas Competition | Winner takes ALL!

Christmas Competition | Winner takes ALL!

Christmas is just 1 month away, so what better time to launch my winner takes all Christmas competition! I’ve put together a prize package worth over £250; it includes books, make-up, toys, decorations, chocolate and much more to help make your Christmas that little bit 

Fortify Your Financial Future, and Do It Today

Fortify Your Financial Future, and Do It Today

To fortify your financial future today means to do all you can now to ensure that your financial life tomorrow is as safe and as strong as possible. It is to ensure that you and your family never go wanting in regards to money, no 

Elf & Seek Festive Countdown | Competition

Elf & Seek Festive Countdown | Competition

Are you looking for an alternative to a traditional chocolate advent calendar this year?  How about one that means a yummy gingerbread biscuit every day in the countdown to Christmas?  Then look no further!

Saying goodbye to Generation Graco

Saying goodbye to Generation Graco

And as quickly as it started, Generation Graco has come to an end.  Wow – what a great time we’ve had!  We’ve had the chance to review some great car seats and buggies, including the Evo, SnugRide i-Size, Featherweight and Milestone All in One. We had 

Car Seat Safety | Graco Milestone ALL-IN-ONE Car Seat review

Car Seat Safety | Graco Milestone ALL-IN-ONE Car Seat review

Car seats can be confusing.  It feels like the rules keep changing – how long should they be rear-facing for?  When should they move to the next size??? (see here for the most up-to-date rules!).  Even now i’ve just read that a child must be 

Chill Out! Simple Ways To Save On Heating Bills This Winter

Chill Out! Simple Ways To Save On Heating Bills This Winter

As February looms, we are eager to make our house as warm as possible, banishing the cold and hoping that our homes will retain as much heat as possible. For some this is a ‘put your finger in the air’ type of activity, the heating 

Don’t Be Conservative With Your Conservatory

Don’t Be Conservative With Your Conservatory

Conservatories have had a poor reputation in the past as a random glazed room stuck onto the rear of a property consisting of either a tiled floor with wicker furniture or junk that people don’t want elsewhere in their homes. Fast forward two decades and 

Are You Spoiling Your Child Too Much? If So, Here’s How to Change Your Approach

Are You Spoiling Your Child Too Much? If So, Here’s How to Change Your Approach

No parent wants to spoil their child, but it happens even when parents don’t really realise it. It’s all about the day to day things you do and how you approach your role as a parent. But what should you do if you’re starting to