Budget 2021: What it means for the pound in your pocket
Got five minutes to find out about today's budget? Here's my quick run down on what it means for the pound in your pocket. Furlough scheme extended Furlough is now being extended to the end of September. As an employee,...
Pension Credit: what you need to know
If you're on a low income and reached state pension age, you may be able to claim some extra cash in the form of Pension Credit. What is Pension Credit? It's a 'top up' payment that boosts your weekly income...
Free toys & games worth up to £20 during half term
Free toys and games worth up to £20 each are up for grabs during half term with this special offer from Uber Eats & Hasbro. Uber Eats has teamed up with toy giant Hasbro with a free toy store app....
Giving to charity when money is tight
Giving to charity when money is tight can seem tough, but here's five easy ways to give your chosen charity a boost. Amazon Smile Shop on Amazon? There's an easy way to give every time you buy. Sign up to...
Late, damaged or missing parcels
What can you do if Christmas presents arrive late, damaged or just don't turn up in time? You may feel like shouting down the phone at the delivery company if you arrive home to find a soggy parcel in the...
Your rights if stores go into administration or liquidation
The high street took a double whammy this week when retail giant Arcadia went into administration, taking with it stores including Top Shop, Miss Selfridge, Top Man, Wallis and Evans and Dorothy Perkins, and then within 24 hours, Debenhams went...
Saves, spends and & freebies…..
So this week I've been scoffing posh crisps, (all in the name of consumer research of course.....), saved £80 on our house insurance, got a free Christmas present for the cats and snaffled a 30% discount on my new boots...
How to stay smart on Black Friday
Black Friday is a huge American import and flagged up both sides of the Atlantic by retailers as a shopping bargain bonanza with sales, deals and discounts on offer on everything from beauty to electronics, clothes and homeware. This year...
Magic money powers we can all use……..
Reckon we can all do with a bit of magic right now when it comes to boosting our bank account. Can't promise a magic wand for a lottery or Premium Bond win, but you may have more special money powers...
Free or low cost vets’ bills
Pets don't have the luxury of free NHS treatment if they get sick. And even a minor visit to the vet can bring big bills. Only 22% of us have pet insurance, but this still won't guarantee free pet care,...
This week’s best buys, bargains & saves
This week I've been stocking up on these gorgeous tins of Steamcream, tracking down my favourite sink cleaner for the bargain price of £1.25 and snapping up gorgeous Birthday cards for under £1. Steamcream for just £13.95Snapped up my favourite...
Perfume savings, bag £5 at Boots and pick up a takeaway curry from Waitrose……..
This week I saved a whopping £60 buying my favourite perfume. And I'll be recycling the 'empty' so I can bag £5 at Boots with its new recycling scheme. Plus an offer to slash the price of your takeaway with...
Here’s my saves, spends and freebies this week………
This week I've been snapping up, (and saving), on holiday souvenirs, bagging free photo prints and enjoying luxury chocolate at a discount....... Funky mugs for under £20 We had a set of these in the kitchen at our Airbnb in...
In this week’s moneysaving diary I’ve been……
Discovering this gorgeous new shampoo bar, enjoying a half price lunch and escaping for a weekend away at a fabulous Airbnb. Save £5 on a £10 spendSaved £20 on lunch £50 a night Airbnb I'm loving this Coconut Milk Shampoo...
My moneysaving diary…..plus saves, spends and freebies!
This week I've found designer kitchen gadgets at budget prices, got a savvy trick to boost your holiday protection and spilling the beans on my best buys and freebies. This week's moneysaving diary Here's what I've been spending and saving...
Free days out & post lockdown adventures
Way back in the early days of lockdown I went out for a walk every day, and while I'm lucky enough to live near the countryside; my daily walk over the fields and round the woods did start to feel...
