Trying to navigate the cost of living crisis and motherhood
Trying to navigate the cost of living crisis and motherhood
My Top Meal Planning Tips to Save Money (From a Serial Overspender 😅) It’s day 3 of No Spend January, and today we’re doing a meal plan. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know exactly what needs using up from...
Discover the hidden savings in everyday essentials! By swapping branded medicines for their own-brand counterparts, you can save a significant portion on your monthly spending. From children's paracetamol to ibuprofen, and even hay fever tablets, the active ingredients are the same, but the prices are not. Take advantage of this simple yet effective budgeting tip and watch your savings grow!
Boost your family day out with Sainsbury's Nectar points! Spend them at Merlin attractions for double the value, saving you £10 on tickets. Simply search for Merlin in the app, link your accounts, and use your points for a fun-filled adventure.
Every half term I feel the pressure to fill every single day with activities and days out. And all of that costs money. So this half term I challenged myself to spend absolutely nothing. Zero. £0.
And it was one of the best weeks we’ve had.
Looking for a FREE family day out this June? 🚜🐑 Open Farm Sunday is back and hundreds of farms across the UK are opening their gates to visitors — with most offering completely free entry! Expect tractors, animals, farm tours and loads of fun for the kids without spending a fortune. Here’s everything you need to know…
I set myself a little challenge this week… 5 meals for £25 from Tesco. And I just managed it — total came to £24.94 🙌 (we love a just-under-budget moment). If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know this is...
Happy New Year, you lovely people! 🎉 If you’re reading this, you might already know that we’ve kicked off No-Spend January 2026! a challenge I’m hosting right here on Budget Mum Soph to help us all reset our spending habits,...
If you’ve ever felt like your spending habits spiral out of control during the holidays, you’re not alone! That’s why so many of us dive into No Spend January—a chance to reset, refocus, and save some serious cash. Whether you’re aiming...
Planning a family holiday abroad can seem like a luxury, especially when you’re on a tight budget. It took us four years to be able to go on our first family holiday. Admittedly, the first two years were interrupted by...
