Category: Saving Money

Saving Money

Secret to Surviving Childcare Costs

Today I have a guest post from Aoife who blogs at MayB Today, on saving money on childcare costs. Aoife has two children and has saved a staggering amount of money on her childcare costs. Over to you Aoife… Let’s face it childcare costs can be staggering. The North South divide in this country alone when budgeting for childcare still shocks me. Some of my southern friends are paying double a day what I did! We tried everything

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Moving house – tips to make and save money

In the midst of a move it can be a very stressful and expensive time, as such I, Tony from Thrifty Husband, have taken up the challenge by the people at Personal Agent to find ways to not only save money but even make money during the difficult time of moving home. Here are my moving house tips to help you to save and make money whilst moving home. There are plenty of ways to save and

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Christmas

7 ways to make Christmas easier on your bank balance

Many of us feel the financial pinch over Christmas, and with under 100 days to go, you might be starting to worry about the cost of Christmas. Here are 7 things that you can do right now, or in the run up to Christmas, that will make it easier on your bank balance. 1 – Set a budget Setting a budget will help you to ensure that you have enough money for Christmas. You can

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SHOMOs 2016

10th September saw the second annual UK Money Bloggers conference, the Sho-mos (Show me the money) which consisted of a full day’s conference followed by an awards ceremony that evening. The event took place at the Latest Free Stuff HQ just opposite Tower Bridge in London and was attended by lots of money bloggers from across the UK. The event was a big deal for me – it was at the Shomos last year that

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Coupons

Wombling: a great way to save money or a trend that has gone one step too far?

You have probably heard the saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but did you know that there is a whole money saving trend dedicated to scavenging discarded receipts? This trend, known as wombling, allows savvy consumers the chance to earn money off vouchers, get coupons, loyalty points or even earn cashback on shopping that they haven’t had to do in the first place. The name “wombling” comes from The Wombles. Many people

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Poundland Finds

What’s awesome in Poundland in September 2016

Every month I visit a Poundland store to show you what bargains there are to be found. Often there are branded items that retail for much more than £1 elsewhere. This month we visited one of the two King’s Lynn stores to bring you the best bargains. Here’s what we found.   This instant damage defence conditioning spray for normal to thick hair from Pantene. This Head and Shoulders tonic is £4.99 at Amazon. I

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Where to get eBay packaging from
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Where to get eBay packaging from

Whether you are an eBay pro, or just starting out, getting budget friendly packaging is a must. If you wait until you are at the Post Office to buy your packaging then you would get stung. Losing out on profits because you haven’t purchased budget friendly packaging is a shame. Here are plenty of ideas for where you can get eBay packaging from, on a budget. What packaging you need for eBay The type of packaging you

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Saving Money

Creating an autumn wardrobe on a budget

It might still only be August, but with the odd chilly day we have had lately, I am already starting to think about those cosy autumnal days. Whether you love warm, cosy jumpers or layering, here are some tips on how you can create an autumn wardrobe on a budget. Use what you’ve got Have you looked through your wardrobe properly lately? Even with the best intentions I often find some clothes have fallen to the

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