For many of us, the most wonderful time of the year can actually be really stressful. From managing a Christmas budget to keeping on top of all of the extra social activities, there’s actually a lot to think about. I find that I can get overwhelmed really quickly. Throw in all the coughs and colds around at that time of year, and it starts to become a big source of stress for a lot us. This
We are always looking for more ways to save ourselves money in our everyday lives so we can save or buy the items that we truly want. For some of us that is made harder as we need to buy items that others do not, such as contact lenses. Thankfully there are ways in which to save yourself hundreds of pounds every year on these essentials to everyday life. Buying contact lenses online can be
When it comes to saving money, I am always on the look out for anything that will help me. Whether it is reducing my bills, saving at the supermarket or always making sure I get the best deal, there are always improvements to be made. One area that many of us in the UK struggle with is unused subscriptions. In fact, they account for £448 million spent in the UK every year. Here is my
If you are looking to create delicious food whilst spending less on your weekly shop then The Savvy Shopper’s Cookbook is for you. With recipes using ingredients from discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl, The Savvy Shopper’s Cookbook is a must for any frugal cooks. Food obsessed Mum, Amy Sheppard, couldn’t find a cookbook that met her family’s needs, to she wrote one. Going back to her roots in Cornwall, where her mum taught her
You only need to spend five minutes with me to know that I am a huge Disney fan! From visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando to curling up with a Disney film, Disney plays a huge part in my life. Recently Posterlounge have sent me a gorgeous Disney canvas to share with you. Who are Posterlounge Posterlounge are online art publishers based in Germany. Their online store offers posters, art prints and other wall pictures. They
Having a mobile phone is not so much a luxury these days, but more of a necessity. Trust me, after six weeks of having a phone that didn’t work (you might have seen my Instagram story rants!) I know what a necessity they can be. Having the latest smart phone can be costly – are you wasting money on your mobile phone? I usually buy my new phone outright and use a SIM only contract
It has been over a year since the British public voted to leave the European Union, known as “Brexit”. We are already starting to see some financial implications of Brexit. Of course, we can’t truly predict what will happen because this is unprecedented, meaning that there is a lot of uncertainty in several financial areas. What are some of the predicted financial implications of Brexit, and what can you do about them? The rising cost of food The
There are plenty of reasons why we are looking for alternatives to traditional banks these days. Whether it is because we don’t have proof of address or we want to earn cashback on our spending, Pockit can help. Who are Pockit? Did you know that over eight million people in the UK either do not have a bank account or are poorly served by high-street banks? The knock on effect from this is that consumers are
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