Do you ever get working parents guilt during the school holidays? Today's post is all about how you can survive the Summer Holidays as a working parent!I first published this post about three years ago but after seeing a couple of posts on Social Media this week about the Mum guilt some people are feeling I thought I'd share it again. My two are 19 and 17 now so whilst I do absolutely understand the Mum guilt and also the feeling of counting down the days until they're back at school at times, I encourage you to make the most of every minute as you'll miss these days in a couple … [Read more...]
How to track your monthly expenses….
Today I'm going to give you some ideas on how to track your monthly expenses which is something we all should (but often don't) do in one way or another.I've been blogging for a long time now (I'm a blogging pensioner pretty much) and I must have said how important it is to track your monthly expenses at least once a month because how can you know where you need to cut back and where you can afford to spend a little more if you don't know where you're at right now! It's also the only foolproof way to know exactly where your money is going every month so when you get to the end of … [Read more...]
10 Almost Effortless Frugal Living Tips to Save Money….
Almost everyone is looking for ways to save money. At the moment, it seems like the prices of everything keep going up, while our incomes stay the same.Luckily in this blog post, debt relief experts Carrington Dean share frugal living tips that seem almost effortless. Alongside helping hundreds beat debt each year, Carrington Dean also offers free advice on everything from Debt Arrangement Schemes to mortgages, sheriff officers and more.If you're looking for ways to cut back on your spending, check out these ten easy tips that will help you live frugally without a lot of … [Read more...]
Leftover Mash Cheesy Potato Pancakes….
These cheesy Potato Pancakes are an amazing way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!I've tried making something similar to this in the past to use up leftover gammon and mash but as amazing as they tasted, they definitely didn't look as tasty as they could have done. And then I saw a recipe for something similar which used flour to thicken the mix before cooking so I had a try making them with the added flour and they held their shape so much better when they were cooking. I also used more oil this time which isn't my favourite way to cook but it definitely helped them … [Read more...]
Orange wine: The colour of the sun captured in a bottle….
Can you imagine aromas of jackfruit, hazelnut, Brazil nut, bruised apple, wood varnish, linseed oil, juniper, sourdough, and dried orange captured in a beautiful glass of wine?They're big, dry, and even have tannin on the palate, like a red wine with a sourness similar to fruit beer. They’re orange, sexy and Instagram friendly. They’re so intense that you should make sure you’re sitting down when you first taste them. Yes, they are orange wines!Image credit: Unsplash/alevision.co What is orange wine? Orange wines, also known as skin contact wines, are a type of white wine … [Read more...]
5 ways to get more for your money at the Supermarket…
Prices seem to be rising daily at the moment so I thought I'd write a quick post about the ways that I save money at the supermarket because, let's face it, every penny counts right now so if I can help you save a little bit when you're doing your weekly shop then we're winning!1) Airtime Rewards This is one I've mentioned loads over the last couple of months since I first discovered this one but Airtime Rewards is amazing! It's a completely free app that you download onto your phone, you connect your bank cards which is as simple as just scanning your card or typing in the details – no … [Read more...]
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