How to shop for clothes on eBay
I'm a huge fan of eBay and over the years I've picked up a wonderful wardrobe of bargains. Reckon my best one, (if we're talking value for money), has to be a lovely black and white Coast halter neck dress that I...
See New York & save money
I've just got back from a trip to New York. I absolutely love the place and it was my fifth trip to the Big Apple. You can very easily spend a fortune in the city that never sleeps, but I've...
Ways to come out a winner with holiday hire cars
Ever found hiring a car on holiday can seem more like playing the lottery? All too often it can seem nothing more than a game of 'pay your money and take your chance'. And no I'm not harking back to...
Ways to see Malta on a budget
I've just got back from a trip to Malta, a place that's literally bursting at the seams with a rich mix of history, culture and sights. This small archipelago of islands sits between Sicily and North Africa and at times...
Tapas Tuesday deals. Plus more for every day of the week!
I love Tapas and even the thought of sitting at an outdoor cafe with a cheeky glass of wine with a few plates of Tapas brings back holiday memories. Found a lovely little Tapas bar in Malta last week that...
Pull the plug on rising water bills
We're set to see our water bills rise by an average of £8 a year from 1st April so here's my five easy ways to save money. Switch to a meter If you don't have one, you could save around...
Why I always carry cash……….
There's been a big debate over the last few days over whether we'll end up being a 'cashless' society. And in an age where we can wave a card to pay for our daily take out coffee, cough up by...
Bella Italia Valentine’s Day Dinner Deal for under £20
Dining out on Valentine's Day may not be great for your bank balance, as you can't whip out any of the usual vouchers, deals or discounts to knock down the bill. But there are some offers on the table and ...
Airport deals and freebies
My holiday starts when I get to the airport. But if you've got a few hours to spare before your flight, it's all too easy to 'treat' yourself by kicking off with a celebratory glass of bubbles, a spot of...
Half price breakfast at Cafe Rouge
Here's how to kick off Monday mornings with a moneysaving breakfast deal. The folks at Cafe Rouge are are dishing up breakfast every Monday during January at 1989 prices as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. So that means you can get...
Win your dinner for free!
Most of us are pretty cash strapped come January so how about a chance to win your dinner for free? And we're not talking just a ready meal but dinner out at a restaurant or pub. So how do you...
Should you pay to go to the office Christmas party?
It's the season of goodwill but how far does your boss's generosity extend when it comes to paying for the office Christmas party? Seems not very far in most cases, as just one in eight of us get our Christmas...
Black Friday – how to cut through the hype to get the best price
Black Friday 'deals' kicked off last week with the likes of Amazon and Argos fighting to be first in the queue and now most of the big high street names are setting out their stalls. There's so much retailer hype...
Recycle your clothes for cash
One in three items hanging in our wardrobe hasn't been worn for a year so here's how to make some money from your old clobber. Get your money back If you've got stuff that's still got the tags on and...
Munching at meetings. Do you do it?
I read a great blog recently on why meetings can be tough to tackle on the BBC Business website Everything from colleagues bursting in late, to nothing being decided, (think classic 'W1A' BBC comedy for this!), or endless handouts being passed...
What does the Budget mean for the pound in your pocket?
Missed the Budget? Still scratching your head over what it all means for the pound in your pocket? Here's my one minute guide to five things I've pulled out that'll make a difference..... You'll pay less tax from April Right...
