Today I have a guest post from Sian who blogs at Little Miss Frugal. As well as her blog you can also find Sian on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Over to Sian who is going to talk about the highs and lows of shared ownership… I was nearing 30 and just that biological clock was ticking, not for a baby, but instead, there was a voice telling me I must own bricks and mortar
As you may know, a few years ago we paid off £15,000 worth of credit card debt, and one of the driving factors was knowing how many years it would take to clear the debt whilst just paying off the minimum repayments. The Financial Conduct Authority has stated that all credit card, store card and catalogue customers who have been paying more in interest and charges than their balance for 18 months or more are
Disclosure: These items have been gifted. Father’s Day is fast approaching, coming up on Sunday 16th June and I’ve compiled a list of unique gifts you can surprise the special men in your life with! These gifts can suit pretty much any interest so if you’re stuck for ideas on what to get the man who has everything, maybe this post will spark an idea for you! Tech / Productivity JAM Live True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
With some beauty products costing an arm and a leg, and a move towards using less plastic, you might have considered making your own beauty products. One product that I love to use is a salt scrub, and this strawberry salt scrub is easy to make as a treat for yourself or as a handmade gift for a loved one. Why you should use a salt scrub Salt scrubs are popular body treatments at spas,
According to Financial Fraud Action UK, in 2016 financial fraud losses totalled £768.8 million. Whilst banks might bear the brunt of this fraud, every day there are ordinary people like us, our parents and our loved ones falling victim to fraud. Here are some common scams and how to avoid them. Calling from your bank This scam works by a fraudster ringing you and pretending to be from your bank. They may ask for your
If you are an avid bookworm then you might be spending a small fortune on books every month. If you’re after some cheap reading material, then here are some ideas to save money on books whilst still reading the authors you love. Join the library The library is a great place to not only get books but also a range of DVDs and other items to rent out. Joining your local library is free, and
Let’s face it, everyone loves a freebie. From ‘buy one, get one free’ to free pens at business events. We’re always finding ourselves getting drawn in by the allure of getting something for nothing. But the thing is, to find the best freebie deals, you need to know where to look. Did you know that you can get freebies from just about any product category online? In this post, I’ll be sharing the biggest and
With an NHS prescription costs £9 per item (in England, free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and the stores full of branded medication promising to cure any ailment, it is no wonder that we are looking for ways to save money on medication. Whether you are prescribed medication regularly or you are just looking for ways to save money at the pharmacy, here are some great ways to save money on medication. Check if
