Saving money
When you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, being able to save money each month feels impossible, right? Below, you'll find my top posts on how to save money, even when things are tight - because if there's one thing I hope you'll take away from this section of my blog, it's that wherever possible, it's so important to start creating emergency funds and sinking funds for yourself and your family. The cost of living crisis has hit most families in Britain really hard. Hopefully I can help you find new ways to save some extra money.
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Free Things to Do in Half Term: How We Spent £0 and Had the Best Week
Experience a memorable half term with kids on a budget! From free beach days to art gallery adventures, discover how you can enjoy quality time without spending a dime.
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Nectar points trick gets you double points on Merlin Attractions
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.
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I Spent £0 This Half Term and It Was One of the Best Weeks!
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.
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My Top Meal Planning Tips to Save Money
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...
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No Spend January 2026
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,...
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