I have always been pretty rubbish at saving, my Mum used to say “your money burns a whole in your pocket” but as you get older and become a parent, responsibility kicks in (sometimes) and you start to think more about the future. There are all kinds of savings plans available, some for the more … Read more
In life, there are good and bad surprises. I like good surprises, Hubby coming home with a bunch of flowers (hint hint) or a special night out. I don’t like bad surprises like hefty energy bills that eat up all your savings. It’s easily done during winter as the nights draw in, lights come on … Read more
Before having children, a day out shopping was something to look forward to, a day which I would normally spend with my Mum and would really enjoy but since having children I pretty much hate having to hit the shops with my children in tow. Quite understandably they find it boring and get rather testing … Read more
In the best case scenario, every visit to a doctor ends with you starting your path to recovery from accident or illness. However, there are some times when patients may leave the hospital in a worse condition than they entered it. For these instances, it is important to know what to do if you are … Read more
To help you make time for your recovery, here are some tips for managing your children during this difficult time.
Everyone loves a bargain don’t they? With the economy of today more and more people are doing what they can to make their money go that little bit further. Saving a bit here and a bit there can mean the difference between a family holiday or nothing at all, a family day out or a … Read more
In recent years, with budgets tightening for everyone, the art of saving money has become more important than ever. Gone are the carefree shopping days when we splurged without a second thought – though, to be honest, those days faded into memory quite some time ago! So, what are my strategies for economizing these days? … Read more
In recent years thanks to the downturn of our economy Make Do and Mend has become more and more popular, for some people it has been out of necessity, for others just because! I have always been a bit of a Make Do and Mend kind of person, I love arts and crafts, I love … Read more
Child Savings and Investment Plans – it’s never too early to start saving or investing! In an uncertain economic climate more and more parents are taking steps to ensure their children are given extra financial protection. As your children grow, your family will face expenses both expected and unexpected, from school and university fees to … Read more