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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Is M&S Actually More Expensive? I Compared Prices at 6 Supermarkets
Short answer: not really, and I was genuinely shocked when we started shopping at Ocado and were spending no more than usual! M&S has always had a reputation as the posh, pricey supermarket. But food prices have gone up 30-39%...
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How to Sell on Vinted: 7 Tips I Used to Make £250 in Two Weeks
We’re getting married, and I’m funding as much of it as I can through Vinted. After a break from selling, I made £250 in two weeks. Here’s exactly what worked, from why I ignore Vinted’s price guide to the one thing that quadrupled my sales.
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How I’m Sticking to a Budget This Summer Holidays
Six weeks off school, more days out, more snacks, more ice creams. Here’s exactly how I’m keeping our summer holidays on budget this year, from daily spend tracking to why I never leave the house without snacks packed!
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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.
