Monday Money #37 – Aldi Skiwear and a day with celebs
I’ve had one of those mega busy weeks which has been brilliant, but also a lot of running around. To and forth and from London a couple of times, rushing to get back to pick up the boys from school or after school clubs. Sometimes life feels like a race to get from one place […]
Why you should save your money as soon as you start work
Today sees Finlay Alcorn of Young Money Matters write a guest post for Mrs Mummypenny. Aimed at the more younger readers, please share with people you know. Over to Finlay. According to the Office for National Statistics, 53 per cent of 22- to 29-year-olds had no money saved in a savings account or an Individual […]
Tips For Purchasing Your First Property
It’s an exciting time when you decide that you’re ready to purchase your first property. Whether you do it on your own, with your partner or a friend, the process can be a rollercoaster of emotions. But how do you go about it, if you’ve never done it before? Here are some tips to help […]
Wood Worktops: Stylish, Durable, And Versatile
When selecting what type of worktops to have installed in your kitchen there are a lot of different options available. One choice which has been widely utilised for many years now and is only growing in popularity is that of wood worktops. There are a whole host of reasons why people prefer this option. After […]
Monday Money #36 Get a free massage & Bargain Vegan Food
Before going back through my spending dairy for this week, I was thinking it was a high spending week. But in reality I actually did pretty well. £200 was spent this week which included an Aldi shop which came to £63 (I do an Aldi shop every 10-12 days and spend around £100/£110 each time, […]
Three Different Ways to contribute to your Self-employed pension
I have been self-employed for nearly 4 years and I stopped putting money into my pension, yes, four years ago when I left the employed world. One of my new year goals is to fix this and restart my pension contributions again. Mark this day in history, 18th January 2019, I have made my first […]
Reflecting on January Blues & how I escaped an awful work situation.
Four Years Ago This time four years ago was a tough, tough time. I was working full time as a senior commercial manager with four days out of five in Paddington, a hateful 1 hour 15-minute commute from where I live in Hertfordshire. I was in a job that was incredibly stressful and challenging and […]
Puppies, Free Snacks & Massage on Blue Monday at Staples Pop-Up Event
Cuddle office puppies, enjoy free snacks and indulge in a free massage at the Staples Happiness Pop-Up Experience in London on 21 January How about that for a headline!! I was sold on the puppies to be honest. Heading back into the office after the festive season is a hard pill to swallow for many […]
Monday Money #35 – Keeping a Spending Diary
The first week of back to school is over, how was it getting back to reality? Did you set any new years resolutions and are you still sticking to them? My big new years resolution was to look after my body. This means food, exercise and meditation. I am doing well, the exercise is progressing […]
My constant battle with weight & body image that I am trying to fix
I am seeing a lot of images on Instagram of women being honest about their bodies. People being super brave and publishing pictures of the reality of a post baby body, showing off the pouches and stretchmarks. I admire the braveness of these wonderful women and their positive mental attitude but absolutely cannot share a […]
Better Budgeting: Why is it so Important?
Whether you earn a little or a lot, whether you have many bills to pay or just a few- budgeting is important. It’s something that everyone with their own money and any outgoings should do, here are just a few reasons why. It keeps you on track with bills Managing bills is an important […]
Why Moving Office Can Cost So Much (And How To Fix It)
Relocation is essential for most businesses at some point. Whether you’re moving closer to your target market to be more convenient and cut the costs of logistics or you’re scaling, and you need office space to meet the demands of a growing business, you are likely to need to pack up and move at some […]