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Budget Boutique Hotels At A Snip

June 11, 2019
Budget and Boutique aren't two words you'd usually find together in hotel world.   In fact it's more like 'Cheap and Cheerful' when you think of the likes of budget hotels but having recently discovered Point A  hotels, I've got to...
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How to shop for clothes on eBay

May 30, 2019
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...
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See New York & save money

May 23, 2019
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...
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Ways to come out a winner with holiday hire cars

April 17, 2019
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...
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Ways to see Malta on a budget

April 12, 2019
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...
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Tapas Tuesday deals. Plus more for every day of the week!

April 9, 2019
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...
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Pull the plug on rising water bills

March 29, 2019
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...
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Why I always carry cash……….

March 8, 2019
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...
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Bella Italia Valentine’s Day Dinner Deal for under £20

February 9, 2019
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 ...
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Should you pay to go to the office Christmas party?

December 7, 2018
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...
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Black Friday – how to cut through the hype to get the best price

November 20, 2018
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...
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Munching at meetings. Do you do it?

November 9, 2018
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...
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What does the Budget mean for the pound in your pocket?

October 29, 2018
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...
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Happy to wave goodbye to Vodafone

July 18, 2018
I've just waved goodbye to Vodafone.  Regular billing problems coupled with the fact they couldn't come close to competing on the best deal I'd found all contributed to the breakdown of our relationship. To be fair to Vodafone, the one...
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Nice – see the sights and save money

April 26, 2018
Nice may look pretty fancy but there's plenty of ways to see the sights and save money.  I've just been there to see a friend for a couple of days and absolutely loved the place. And it's easy to get...
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Jersey – see the sights and save money

April 12, 2018
I've just come back from a long weekend in Jersey.  It's the largest of the Channel Islands and in fact it's so close, just 100 miles from mainland Britain, and a 40 minute easyJet flight from Luton airport that I can't believe...
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Norwich – see the sights and save money

March 28, 2018
I've just been to Norwich for a couple of days.  Two of my fabulous friends were getting married there so made my first trip back in about five years. It was a quick visit but still time to explore this...
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Save or Splurge? Spotted this bargain turntable from Aldi……

March 7, 2018
Just spotted Aldi's ' Retro Vintage Turntable which has got to be a winner at just £29.99.   Especially when I reckon it's so 'super similar' to one I spotted at Urban Outfitters at £128.99. Aldi's version comes in lilac, cream, grey and a fabulous...