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Second Hand September How did I do?

October 1, 2019

Way back at the start of September I decided to challenge myself to save some cash, and the environment, by wearing stuff that was already hanging in my wardrobe or borrowing, or buying, preloved or second hand clothes. Oxfam had...

Ways to save on theatre tickets

September 12, 2019

I love going to the theatre but tickets can be pricey so here's 5 easy ways to save money and enjoy the show. Tickets for 10p Yes really! You can bag 10p tickets at the Royal Court Theatre in London....

Visit Vienna on a budget

August 15, 2019

I've just got back from a trip to Vienna which is one super stunning city. I hopped on an easyJet flight, booked an Airbnb and spent four days checking out the sights, stopping for coffee and strudel and snapping my...

5 ways to boost the power of your holiday pound

August 1, 2019

The pound is going down faster against the Dollar and Euro than your first holiday beer so here's five ways to boost the power of your holiday pound. Dream holiday location....... Pre-order currency Planning pays off. Go online and pre-order...

5 easy ways to get a free lunch

July 24, 2019

Think there's no such thing as a free lunch? Think again! Here's my five easy ways to get a free meal. Trade in Tesco points Swap Tesco Clubcard points for three times their value to boost your spending power when...

Free open air movies & theatre

July 17, 2019

Summer has finally arrived so why not make the most of it by packing a picnic and spend the evening at an open air cinema or theatre. I've rounded up five of them and they're all totally free! Yes no...

5 ways to make a speedy trip through Ikea & save money

June 19, 2019

I'm feeling just a little bit smug right now as I've achieved a 'personal best' in Ikea Yes my fastest time yet, just 10 minutes from entering the store to emerging plus purchase at the Milton Keynes store. As I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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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