My Pension Mess, my Investigations & How I am going to fix it
My Pension mess and how I am going to fix it I am in period of transition. Everything in life is a little bit ‘up in the air’ and we are assessing everything. This includes our financial situation and in particular our future. I am talking about pensions, savings and investments. I feel like I […]
5 Frugal Things post 2 – from Mrs Mummypennys week
5 Frugal Things from my week Post 2 This week I have been active and productive. A huge progression on wards from last week. I have had various meetings with potential new clients, I have sent out plentiful pitches and I have a few busy weeks of work coming up. Everything is falling into place:-) […]
My Productivity Nightmare – why can’t I be more Organised?
My Productivity Nightmare I have had a strange week. I am recovering slowly from a gall bladder op, too slowly in my view. Some days have been full of meetings/ideas & creativity and others have been full of sofa time, boxset time,rest time, productivity nightmare. A 4-hour car trip plus football training with the boys […]
5 Frugal Things post 1 – Mrs Mummypenny has done this week
5 Frugal Things post 1 This is the first time I have written this type of post. It is an interesting exercise that might actually make me think more about what I spend. I thought I was pretty good and even keep a spending diary..see my write up. I think this post will give me […]
Understanding the world of Tax Codes with Mrs Mummypenny
The World of Tax Codes I love how Mrs Mummypenny takes twists and turns in the work that I am approached to do. I was recently delighted to be asked to become the blogger in residence for My Tax Code. So what does blogger in residence mean? To me it means that I write blog […]
Networking is Key to Success – UK Money Bloggers Community
Networking is the Key to my Success Saturday 10th September was the highlight of the 2016 UK money blogging calendar. It was the #SHOMOs. A day of learning, chat, networking, awards and drinking in London with the cream of my fellow personal finance community. I have been writing Mrs Mummypenny for 3 years and its […]
Smart Meters are coming with Smart Energy GB
We don’t estimating baking ingredients… and why you shouldn’t either! Back in June of this year you may remember I was invited to the coolest baking event with a group of fabulous bloggers & Smart Energy GB. I got to bake cupcakes and scones using just estimation to highlight the unfortunate results of guessing ingredients! But […]
University Essentials List – Kitchen & Bedroom
University Essentials List I updated one of from my favourite posts last week, What Financial Advice would I give to my 18-year-old self. A super handy post about ways to save and make money when you go off to university or get your first home. A new post for this week is my university essentials list […]
Gall Bladder Removal Operation is Booked
Gall Bladder Removal Yesterday was one of those days. It started with a short to-do list of big time-consuming things. I managed to get most of it done hurrah. We then spent a fun hour at my local trampoline park where I got a phone call from my gall bladder consultant’s assistant asking if I […]
Thaikhun Thai Restaurant – Cambridge Review
Thaikhun Thai Restaurant Review One of my favourite food cuisines is Thai. I have never been to Thailand, I will go one day when the boys are older and maybe a bit more adventurous with food…but why not give the amazing food a try with the boys now to see if they like it now! […]
Why do I Self-destruct with my weight?
Self-destruct I write a lot about my weight loss and clean eating journey. It’s one of those subject that is interesting to talk about, its therapy for me to write it down and people like to read about it. I am always honest. Maybe too honest. But I think that’s what people like about my […]
My #Sagaspendingdiary Challenge – Can I Budget and save money?
#Sagaspendingdiary challenge As you will know from reading my blog posts I like to save money. I also like to spend money. I like to think that most things I buy, maybe 80%, I get a discount or I save some money somehow. I like to find a bargain but I also like to splurge.I […]