Halloween is just around the corner and with half term coming up, I thought it was a good time to reshare these three free Halloween puzzle printables that I made a few years ago.They're perfect for keeping the kids occupied for a little while, especially on those cold, wet October days when you're stuck indoors and looking for something to do that doesn't involve spending money or putting them in front of a screen.I originally made these when my two were younger and loved doing little activities like this. They're both grown up now and definitely far too cool for Halloween puzzles, … [Read more...]
Five little things that have saved us money this week {16th October 2026}….
Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that really matter — whether that’s days out, holidays, home projects, treats we’ll actually enjoy or just a bit more breathing space in the budget.It’s been one of those weeks where the money-saving things have been a bit of a mixture. Some were very deliberate, like making a bargain chicken stretch over a few meals, … [Read more...]
10 Little Ways I’m Saving Money This October….
October is definitely the month where I start to notice our spending changing.The heating is starting to go on more, the lights are on earlier and I’m much more interested in a bowl of homemade soup for lunch than anything remotely resembling a salad. 😂 At the same time, Christmas is getting close enough that I’m starting to think about what we need to buy and how I can spread some of the cost rather than leaving everything until December.I’m not planning any kind of October spending ban because that’s just not how we live.I’m just doing a few little things that should … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Autumn Fruit Compote – The Perfect Use-It-Up Recipe….
I made a big batch of fruit compote in the slow cooker recently and it was one of those things that started with me wanting to use up a couple of bits and ended with me rummaging through the kitchen looking for anything else I could chuck in.I had some plums and apples that I wanted to use up and my original plan was just to make a simple apple and plum compote to have with yoghurt and porridge. I spotted a pack of blueberries that needed using too and remembered I still had the last of the blackberries I'd picked, so they went in as well.A rummage through the cupboard turned up a … [Read more...]
The small things in life don’t feel so small anymore….
I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought about was where I was exactly a year ago today.So I did what I always do when I've got something big going round in my head and started writing it down. I've always found that getting whatever is in my brain out of there and into words makes me feel a bit better.Sometimes I'll write it all down on a piece of paper and rip it up afterwards. Sometimes I'll type and type until I've got everything out and then delete the whole thing.And sometimes, very occasionally, I'll decide to post it.This is one of those times so please … [Read more...]
Five little things that have saved us money this week {9th October 2026}….
Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that really matter — whether that’s days out, holidays, home projects, treats we’ll actually enjoy or just a bit more breathing space in the budget.I feel like this week's five have got a definite autumn feel to them and I'm very much here for it. 🍂 The darker nights are creeping in, we're starting to think … [Read more...]
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