Category: Saving Money

10 awesome thrifty wedding gifts that any couple will love
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10 awesome thrifty wedding gift ideas that any couple will love

Attending weddings can be really expensive and that is before you even think about the gift. Many wedding guests want to give amazing gifts, such as luxurious Virginia Hayward hampers, whilst still taking care of your budget. Here are 10 awesome thrifty wedding gift ideas that any couple will love. Cash It might seem boring but cash is a wonderful and useful gift gift to any newlyweds. Weddings are expensive, and getting this cash to spend

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5 ways to save money when you travel long haul
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5 ways to save money when you travel long haul

I am sure that most of us have our travel bucket lists, and that often means having to fly long haul. However, flying long haul isn’t always the cheapest option meaning that it isn’t always accessible to everyone. One place that I would love to visit is Mauritius. From the picture perfect beaches to the amazing festivals held on the islands, it is somewhere that I am hoping we get to visit soon. A holiday to

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Welcome to our garden

One of the perks of being self employed is that I now have a little more time for our neglected garden. This year we are aiming to tame our garden, making it both functional and pretty! To keep me accountable I would love to share our progress with you. It has been a slow start, with lots of things cropping up! The weather lately hasn’t been great either, meaning we haven’t done as much as

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When's the right time to consolidate debt?
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When’s the right time to consolidate debt?

Various creditors threatening legal action and letters posted through the letterbox detailing how much you owe from various companies can get overwhelming, so a bright solution might be to consolidate all of your debts into one and have only one monthly repayment to worry about. This is easy enough to do and something people undertake regularly – taking 0% interest cards out and moving all their debts to these, wiping off what is owed on the

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Thrifty camping tips and tricks

Camping is a great way to experience holidays on a budget. The initial outlay might seem expensive, especially if we get carried away buying everything we think we need, so I have put together my tips for having a thrifty camping trip. Borrow borrow borrow Getting everything you need for your first camping trip can be expensive. Do you have friends and family members who enjoy camping? Or even friends and family who bought all their

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How to budget for (and save money on) your car repairs

It makes sense to save money to cover emergencies or unforeseen expenses. When it comes to car repairs, especially ones you weren’t expecting, they can be a serious hit on your finances. Here’s some ways to help you build up a financial safety net, and some tips to make sure your emergency fund stretches further. Budgeting for your car A car comes with a number of set expenses – fuel, tax, insurance, etc. To save

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How to save money on toilet roll

Toilet roll is an everyday necessity for most of us (this isn’t a post about a bidet vs bog roll!) and something we often don’t want to scrimp on – after all, economy value toilet paper isn’t particularly pleasant – the only thing worse is the tracing paper used to pass as toilet paper in schools! However, there are still plenty of ways to save money on your toilet roll! Buy in bulk Buying your

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Get freebies with the Shopmium app

Everybody loves a good freebie, especially when that freebie is chocolate ! Not just any chocolate, but a whole bag of Dairy Milk Giant Buttons! Here’s how you can grab yourself some free chocolate buttons and other freebies along the way, using the Shopmium app.    What’s the Shopmium app? The Shopmium app is available for Android and iOS (simply search the app store or market), and it allows you to get cashback on your

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