Ten Thrifty Homemade Gift Ideas
Homemade gifts are a lovely way of telling someone you care. Spending time crafting and creating your own gifts adds that personal touch missing in […]
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15 Free Things To Do With The Kids In The School Holidays
The school holidays are nearly upon us. The annual six-week school holiday is loved by kids and dreaded by parents! Keeping the kids entertained during […]
10 Thrifty Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles
Plastic pollution is a real problem for the planet. Twenty million metric tonnes of plastic are dumped into the environment every year. Whilst we are […]
Online Surveys – Are They Worth The Time And Effort?
Online surveys have a mixed reputation. They are a way to earn extra money for some and a source of frustration for others. Anyone who […]
Ten Ways To Reuse Coffee Grounds
While we are still a nation of tea drinkers, we Brits love our coffee, too. We drink approximately 95 million cups of coffee each day, […]
Homemade Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener
Until recently, I didn’t even realise that homemade laundry detergent was a thing! I was aware of some alternatives to traditional laundry products, such as […]
Living Off-Grid In The UK – Is It Possible?
Many of us dream of disconnecting from everyday life and living a simpler, more sustainable life. Living off-grid is appealing, driven by considerable rises in […]
Help For Debt – The UK Breathing Space Scheme
Since the pandemic threw the country into chaos, many of us have experienced the financial fallout. The cost of living has soared, and rising energy […]
How to Save Money on NHS Prescriptions
We are so lucky in the UK to have excellent free healthcare and subsidised medicines through the NHS. It costs £9.90 ( June 2024) for […]
Use By and Best Before Dates: Saving Money on Groceries
Many of us automatically throw away any food past its Best Before date. But did you know that much of it is still safe to […]