Work and money advice for families, with practical tips on earning, saving, budgeting, and balancing work and home life in the UK.
Max Robinson is no stranger to serious childhood illness, as he saw the impact on family life when his half-sister needed years of care. She was born with a rare medical condition which meant Max’s father and step mother had their world turned upside down. It took twelve months for his father and step mother … Read more
When I stumbled upon the Epson EcoTank 3-in-1 Printer ET-2550, it was like finding a hidden treasure in a sea of mundane office equipment.
As 2015 was gearing up for Christmas we received a rather lovely offer from Saltrock to review items from their website and being a fan of Saltrock we didn’t need to think twice about accepting. Having a quick look through the site I managed to select items for Hubby and the Beans. They arrived within … Read more
If ever there was a time of year to dress your children in silly clothes, then Christmas is that time! I received an email last week if I wanted to try out the Elfie Selfie t-shirts for the Beans and I knew they would love them so I had a look through the family photos from our … Read more
Discover practical ways modern families can afford a new car, from finance options to grants, special offers and smart money‑saving strategies.
Sporting events are great attractions and topics of conversation, and the occasional bet may make an event more enjoyable. A day at the races is an enjoyable day out for men and women, and a bet on the big race adds a little bit more excitement to the event, especially if your horse comes home … Read more
If you haven’t been into your local Tesco in the last couple of days then you probably won’t have heard about their new Brand Guarantee which vows; Customers will never pay more for their branded shop. Many stores nowadays offer price matching but generally you are the one who has to do the legwork for … Read more
Sadly a fact of life is that over time, debts can build up. Someone once told me that getting into debt can be a slippery slope and I know that fact all too well. In my late 20’s I found myself in quite a large amount of debt but I’m pleased to say that with … Read more
From the moment that you see that little flicker of a heartbeat on the Sonographer’s screen you can’t help but imagining the future of your unborn child; their hair colour, their eyes, their personality, first steps, first day at school, LAST day at school . . . the list goes on. As parents we all … Read more