The advent calendars you still have time to shop for this holiday season
Christmas is a special holiday for many people from all over the world, and no small number of people would say that this is by far their favourite time of the year. While for many it holds spiritual significance, for others it is a secular holiday, but nevertheless one that is focused on the beauty […]
How to Budget for a Family Cruise Without Stress
Family holidays are meant to be something to look forward to, yet for many parents they can bring a fair amount of financial anxiety. When you’re responsible for several people, the cost of travel adds up quickly, and worrying about money can take the shine off planning time away. Balancing the desire to create memories […]
Transforming Your Garage: From An Unorganised Room to a Practical Home Office
Let’s be honest with each other—what’s currently in your garage? It’s probably a chaotic mix of half-empty paint tins, camping gear we haven’t used since 2019, and the kids’ old scooters that are definitely too small now. It becomes a dumping ground, doesn’t it? But with so many of us working from home these days, […]
How to Feed Family of 6 at Christmas for under £25 – THE SAME COST AS 2022!
Christmas is always the same in our household. The importance is placed on spending quality time with friends and family without spending a fortune. Christmas Dinner is the big event, often laced with pressure and expectations, so I want to share how you can treat your family to a slap-up meal on a budget. YES, […]
Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes | Benefits Beyond Just Sugar Control
Today, Mounjaro is probably best known as a medication that helps people lose weight. However, it was originally designed to help treat type 2 diabetes, helping people with the condition better regulate their blood sugar. Mounjaro is still approved to help treat type 2 diabetes, and for many people living with the condition, it can […]
How Much Does It Really Cost To Run a Car in the UK?
When a friend of mine bought her first car, she did it for the freedom she’d been craving. What she didn’t factor in was the real cost of keeping it on the road. The figure on the windscreen is only the start. Behind it sits a long list of running costs that are easy to […]
The State of the NHS – A Shocking Case Study – me
Oct 05, 2025 There was only one thing I could write about this week, after my 5-hour visit to A&E on Thursday. The awful treatment of women in our health system, and the mess of the NHS. My health is my wealth; this should be the same for everyone. If we are ill, we cannot […]
The Day I Grew Up: Grief at Age Sixteen
June 26th, 1993. Mazey Day in Penzance. The day my mum died. The day childhood ended—not with a slow fade, but with a crash of my world falling apart around me. I’ve written about this before, but today I want to revisit it with new eyes. Not just to remember, but to reflect on what […]
The Debt Cycle Returns – I am in £44k of debt
I am 48 years old and have been in debt for most of my adult life. I currently owe a lot, split over various types of debt. It comes to a total of £44k. I also have a mortgage with £280k outstanding. Let’s break it down. Because it’s not all bad news. Let’s talk good […]
£1000 Saved & Invested in Three Different Ways – The Results after Five Years
Back in 2020, I started a financial experiment. The beginning of a new decade, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to compare the returns on different ways of saving £1,000 over a long period of time. I wanted to see in real pounds and % growth (or loss), how my savings […]
Why adidas Padel Shoes Are My New Favourite Court Companion
Let me start with a confession: I’m not a professional athlete. I’m a mum, a business owner, and someone who’s constantly juggling life’s many balls, sometimes literally. But when I discovered padel tennis, something clicked. It’s fast, fun, and social. And like any sport, it’s a whole lot better when you’ve got the right gear. […]
The devil wears klarna – buy now pay later
And why you should think carefully about using this product. I recently bought a bed and mattress from Wayfair in their sale. I needed a bed, I did not want a bed. My three boys have moved from one shared bedroom to a bedroom each, my 12-year-old needed a double bed and desk. As I […]