How to update your Christmas tree decorations on a budget
Fancy updating your Christmas tree decorations more frequently but don’t have a huge budget, try these tips
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Get cheaper theatre tickets and more for your money
I love going to the theatre, but I do go through phases of going. Life gets in the way, plus you can’t always get to theatres at the right time to see what you want to. Theatre tickets aren’t cheap…
Guide to selling on Vinted – preloved clothes and more
A guide with tips on selling on Vinted. From setting up an account, to uploading preloved clothes, shipping and other tips included
23 quick ways to use unwanted clothing ribbon loops
Even though I rarely do crafts anymore, I still have a stash of items I keep hold of in case of upcycling, photography props or the need for crafts in the future. Clothing ribbon loops are the item I usually…
Regrowing veg from kitchen scraps
I quite often get ideas about gardening but don’t usually do anything about it. This time, I again got excited about regrowing veg from kitchen scraps, so it was the perfect time being at home and trying to do less…
How to buy books without breaking the bank
If you’re a bookworm, you might want to get hold of cheap books and cut down on your book spending. I love reading. I’ve always been a bookworm. (It’s why I’m sad that N isn’t a fan of reading –…
How to make the most of your National Trust annual pass or other passes
Summer arrives and that means lots of days out for a lot of families. Nowadays, many places offer an annual pass option, with some letting you upgrade your day ticket for free. It means it’s great for locals who can…
Mini break money saving tips – get the best value for your break
I love a mini break. We rarely go over weekends, it’s usually me taking N away for a few days mid-week in school holidays. But just a few days is enough to see a few places, have a bit of…
Having a money-saving good value summer holiday
Every year we hear about children who have been taken out of school during term time and parents being fined. I don’t know what happens in other countries or whether they just don’t go away in term time. Maybe they’re…
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Take one cardboard tube and teach vibration
N is obsessed with boxes as you may have seen from various photos on this blog over time.  But he’s got quite partial to junk modelling as well. I don’t get many drawings home from school, but I get a…
How to paint your own custom reusable bag
While I do have a great stock of (rapidly depleting) carrier bags in the larder, I am pretty good about going out shopping with my reusable bags. I usually have the canvas bags popped in my handbag, and have them…