Tips for getting more money and managing what you have
Ok I admit it, the Big hairy northern one was right! It might not happen often, but his tendency to want to spend the spangdoolies was correct this time. A few weeks ago he had a big panic about our tent and said he wanted to go back and look at the Vango Airbeam; basically […]
However much we cut back, at some point we do have to buy stuff. The hairy northerner and I cut our costs drastically when he was made redundant, really only buying the most basic stuff we HAD to buy. But now he has a short term contract, we’ve started to buy things again. Obviously, over […]
As most of you know we are on a big cost cutting, money saving campaign in this house at the moment. The big hairy northern one has got a job, but it’s a contracting job, so we decided we needed a more detailed plan and budget. We want to insure against was sudden big bills. […]
Trying to cut costs, and even save money can seem daunting to start off with. But I’ve found that once we got going, it gets easier. What I’ve also discovered is that it has the surprising added bonus of adding back the adventure and sparkle to life; who’d have thought it? So I’m sharing some […]
I spent all friday filming a ‘thingy’ you’ll see soon about top tips to save money. I’ve actually found myself more contented and less stressed having had to cut back since the big hairy northern one was made redundant, so it’s got a very positive spin on it. Then we had the lovely weather at […]
Energy Saving: the problem is how to go about it without appearing like a nag! Plus my brain isn’t what it was, and although I remember that I was taught how to work out what having a light on would cost, I can’t for the life of me remember how to do it. With the […]
With Christmas credit card bills enroute, Little Dimples birthday one month away, and hubby still looking for a job having been made redundant, my money saving tips are definitely relevant for me, so I thought this one might help you too. I call it the ‘Use everything up month‘! It’s great when combined with a […]
For years I have taken the attitude that the Big Hairy Northern Hubby knew something I didn’t when buying me presents, and that given time if they didn’t quite hit the spot immediately, their purpose would become clear. Not sure that quite worked with the model of the Star Ship Enterprise, but with most […]
I’m not a fan of New Years Resolutions, I think it’s a time for a detox, clear out and rest. Goals can just add to the weight of things we don’t achieve as Mums. What I use are ‘Life Priorities’ Life Priorities help you to organise your time, energy and money spends for the […]
I know this post is a bit late for christmas, but there is all the birthday’s next year and Christmas in 12 months time. Basically, BEWARE buying presents for people without being sure of the refunds policy, especially if it’s not a big name shop you are buying from. You may end up only being […]