Balancing Budget and Design: Savvy Home Renovation Tips
Home renovations can be exhilarating. The thought of transforming a space to reflect your style, improve its functionality, or give it a fresh look is enticing. However, when reality sets in, budget constraints can sometimes rain on your parade. The good news is that with a little planning, creativity, and sensible choices, you can achieve […]
Mental Health Awareness. Mental health and Debt
Mental Health and Debt This is a subject that is so close to my heart and I talk about it every single day to my followers, in the media, and to my friends. Our mental health. How are you? No, I mean, really? How are you? Are you tired, stressed, angry, or sad? Or maybe […]
All The Energy Saving Tips to save you Money
Energy prices are out of control. Back in September 2021, not that long ago, the average monthly bill was £106. This is JUST ABOUT to go up to £175 from 1st October. The new ‘GIFT’ from the government is a price cap that is £69 (I appreciate the irony of the number 69 here) higher […]
The true cost of switching your supermarket spend
Swapping to Aldi or Lidl Swapping the weekly shop to one of the budget supermarkets feels like a real no-brainer when it comes to finding additional and much needed cost savings. I’ve shopped at Aldi and Lidl on and off over the years, with differing degrees of success. Ultimately, I’ve always fallen back, quite quickly, […]
The MINI Budget 23rd Sept 2022 – What it means for you. My views.
The government has been in a state of nothingness since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th Sept . A mark of respect, absolutely, but quite honestly, personally I have never been busier with cost-of-living work over the past 2 weeks (or the past 12 months to be 100% honest). The government have […]
Best kids party ideas – for children under 10’s
The Joys of the Birthday Party A post written when my boys were younger, when parties were in full swing! A very popular post packed full of kids party ideas on what to do for the best children’s birthday party! Love them or hate them, if you have small children you WILL get invited to […]
My Thoughts on the Energy Price Cap Announcement 8-9-22
This is the FULL version of the article I wrote for The Mirror on 8th Sept 2022. Read the article with snippits from this and comments from two other leading Personal Finance Experts here. Finally, we have a new prime minister, a woman, who has promised to ride out this storm. There are a few […]
TOP TIPS TO SAVE ON YOUR NEW MOBILE {AD}
I am excited to announce that I am the new personal finance expert working exclusively with Vodafone. What, I hear you say? As you‘re probably aware, I know A LOT about mobile phones and the broadband, and after doing my research on the company and its values, I knew that Vodafone was the right brand […]
Introducing the Samsung SmartThings Energy App
Advertisement feature in association with Samsung SmartThings Energy I was recently invited to the Samsung Head Offices for a tour of their connected home. I was there to explore the future of energy, environmental and money savings in a connected world and to learn more about SmartThings Energy within the wider SmartThings ecosystem app from […]
Baking Made Easy: How to Make Oat Drink Blueberry Muffins
Are you tired of the same old breakfast choices for you and your family? Why not switch things up and try making some delicious oat drink blueberry muffins? Not only are these muffins a healthier option, but they are super easy to make. So put on your apron and let’s get baking. With a little […]
How to Achieve a High-End Look Without Breaking the Bank – Budget Meets Luxury
Achieving a high-end look for your home doesn’t necessarily mean spending a fortune. With a little creativity, careful planning, and a keen eye for detail, you can create a luxurious ambience without breaking the bank. This guide will explore various strategies to help you transform your living space into a sophisticated haven, all while maintaining […]
£1000 Saved in Four Different Ways – The Results after Two Years #ad
I love a financial experiment and have a ‘slight’ obsession with tracking everything money wise with spreadsheets. From spending diaries to cash flow forecasts and my net worth, I have it all stored in my trusty spreadsheets. In July of 2020 I started an experiment in collaboration with PensionBee that I will continue to track […]