I was scrolling through some old photos the other day and came across pictures from one of our camping trips to Ullswater when the kids were younger. Looking at them made me realise just how many of my favourite family memories involve a tent, a camping stove and at least one day where it rained much more than we'd hoped. 😀Don't get me wrong, we've had some amazing holidays abroad over the years and I wouldn't swap those memories for anything. Some years, camping was our main family holiday because it fitted our budget better at the time and other years it gave us the chance to … [Read more...]
Why losing weight felt easier when I had a deadline….
When I was trying to lose weight before my operation earlier this year, I felt more motivated than I had in ages. I knew that every pound I lost could help make surgery safer and recovery easier, so I had a very clear goal in mind. Every healthy meal and every walk felt like it was taking me one step closer to something important.The thing nobody really talks about is what happens afterwards.Once the operation was over and I was feeling better, I found myself struggling to maintain that same level of motivation. The urgency had gone. I wasn't working towards a specific date on the … [Read more...]
The best time to buy video games on eBay….
Even though my son is now 20, video games are still right at the top of his wish list whenever a birthday or Christmas rolls around. To be fair, they're also near the top of the list for pretty much any other occasion where he thinks he can squeeze in a request. 😂 Alongside the latest game release, you'll usually find trainers and sun tan lotion making an appearance too.Over the years, I've spent plenty of time looking for ways to save money on gaming purchases because, let's face it, new games and consoles aren't exactly cheap. One place I always check is eBay. Whether you're … [Read more...]
What we’re eating the week before Pay Day….
The week before payday is always the week that I try to work my way through the freezer and cupboards to use up some of the things we already have in.Years ago, I started doing it out of necessity because money was often a bit tight by the time we reached the end of the month. Back then, it was a way of stretching the budget until payday arrived. These days, it's much more of a habit than a necessity, but it's one that's stuck as I quite like having a bit of a reset before the big monthly shop. It helps clear out the random bits that have accumulated in the freezer, uses up anything … [Read more...]
Homemade Febreze for under 20p a bottle….
I've been making my own homemade Febreze for years now and it still makes regular appearances in my weekly "Five Little Things That Saved Me Money This Week" posts. I realised recently though that the original post I wrote about it is well overdue an update, so I thought I'd dust it off, give it a refresh and share it again. Partly because I've treated myself to a new spray bottle and was looking for an excuse to show it off! The old one had seen better days and was looking more than a little grubby after years of being topped up and dragged from room to room. The new one is a lovely white … [Read more...]
Five little things that have saved us money this week {12th June 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.Hey! 1) We were pottering about in the garden the other evening trying to decide what to do with ourselves. We'd both fancied getting out of the house for a bit … [Read more...]
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