I decided to include a little craft project within our Christmas countdown activities, one that Boo and I could enjoy, that would also tie in a nice, outdoor afternoon. We got onto it this week, and I have to say that both the outing and the crafting were really lovely, and Boo tells me she …
It’s that time. I know the children are about to have an influx of toys, books and games, so I look over the playroom and their bedrooms with a critical eye – what can I get rid of?! I see it as a good opportunity to have a clear-out, and make a little extra cash …
OK, everyone must be shopping right now – the world and his dog seem to be out there! Me, I prefer to get some shopping done earlier (you may have read about my hoarding here!) and then I tend to hibernate and do lots of it on-line as the sales and bargains hit. The shops …
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It does feel good to have some savings set aside. A little rainy day money or a nest-egg. Nice to see the account adding up and always good to see a little interest going on. It can provide peace of mind and it’s handy to get into the saving habit early, so that you’re used …
Regular readers will know that we do like our Tesco Clubcard vouchers here. I wrote a post about a few of the things we’ve bought recently, and we get to have so many lovely family days out which we would struggle to afford if it weren’t for our Clubcard vouchers. They do really add up, as …
We all went off for a stroll in our local park at the weekend. It was a glorious autumn day, so we wanted to get out into the sunshine, and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Boo had her trusty backpack, ready to fill to the brim with treasures that she found along the way. And as …
I didn’t give loads of thought to clothes buying before motherhood. I suppose the main reason was that I had a good income, so I bought what I wanted, when I wanted it. I’ve never really been a designer wearer, just the odd piece, I was always more likely to be found on the high …
We have an Ikea Lack table in Boo and Little Man’s playroom that has started to get a little battered and chipped. It’s served it’s time well, so I’m not complaining. I’m actually surprised it’s still looking as good as it is, the punishments it’s taken over the last couple of years! I saw a …
A few people have mentioned to me that at our local tip (somewhere I do not frequent, but my mum seems to go to on a weekly basis!), has recently opened up a re-use centre. The idea behind it is simply that people donate certain unwanted goods, and the staff there refurbish and recycle them, …
Now I’ll readily confess to not being the greatest cook, though I’ve got considerably better since becoming a mum. I don’t have much knowledge about food and food preparation, and with two small children, I don’t have a lot of time to devote to it either. So I look about for easy meals that I …
I don’t know about you, but I feel we spend a lot on consumables here, or more specifically, food. Now, I know we need food!, but I have started to more closely analyse our expenditure in this area, and I’m working on a five-pronged attack to reduce the bills. Here’s what I’m trying: Doing it …
We woke up on Wednesday and the thought struck me that we had no plans whatsoever for the day. No nursery drops, no play-dates, no kids classes, no cards basket collections, no appointments, nada. It felt good. The whole world was our oyster so what would we do? The sun was shining, so I knew …
When I was growing up, I loved going to the local children’s library with my mum and brother. Whether it be for a story time session, or to choose our books, it always evokes a happy childhood memory. When Boo was born, I imagined similar trips, and then a few months after her birth, the …
Do you shop on-line? I do, frequently! I like to be able to search for products, check best prices, look for voucher codes and read reviews. Oh, and it beats walking round the shops with two little ones! I use Kidstart, and would highly recommend it. It’s all really simple to set up, without any …
I’m getting organised! Or better organised, I should really say. Now, I am a naturally organised person. The type with a family organiser calendar (and the type who is really happy to receive said organiser as a Christmas gift..!), where it has reminders such as ‘worm dog’, ‘wash Dyson filter’, ‘descale washing machine’ every few …
In my bid to be thrifty, I’m always looking to get treats for the children for as little as I can. I like them to still have lovely days out to enjoy, and nice presents when it’s birthday time, but not that cost the earth. Especially as they’re still young and so aren’t yet at …
