Did you know biscuits that hang on your mug were a thing? Well, they are and even better than that, these super cute Valentines Biscuits are just perfect to make for Valentines Day.Sometime last year, we went to a garden centre and had a sneaky hot chocolate in the cafe there and when it was served, it had a super cute little biscuit hanging on the side of the mug. I didn't even realise that biscuits that hang on your mug were even a thing but after having a quick Pinterest search at the time, I realised it totally was.I've been meaning to have a go at making my own … [Read more...]
Five things you can cut from your budget to save BIG…
Today, I'm sharing five things you can cut from your budget to save BIG! 1. Subscriptions This is kind of an obvious one but if you go through your bank statement with a fine tooth comb, I bet you'll find a subscription or two that you can cancel. Lots of us have them whether it's Netflix, Apple Music, a gym, a magazine subscription or one of any numerous other things that you pay on a regular basis.It's so easy to sign up for things these days with a handy 'pay monthly' option that makes something so much more attractive than if you were paying it in a one-off … [Read more...]
Amazing Coconut Cake….
Oh my goodness, you are in for a treat if you try this coconut cake because it is genuinely the most amazing cake I've made in a long time!Honestly, it's such a lovely cake and takes me right back to my school days as I'm 99% sure that this was one of my favourite school dinner puddings. In fact, it came a close second to something I can only describe as lumpy pink custard which is a description that doesn't do my memory justice!I should also say that the photos of this cake don't do it justice either but it was such a dark miserable day outside when I made it that no amount … [Read more...]
How to save money when you think you can’t afford to….
Today I'm going to share a post with you with some ideas for how to save money when you think you can't afford to...I know it's not always easy to save, especially if you don't have much money spare anyway so I wanted to give you a few ideas on how to save when you think you can't afford to... Make it easy If you can, set up a second bank account and add the details to your online banking so you can quickly and easily transfer any money across to your savings account. The easier it is, the more likely you are to transfer money into it. This is my biggest suggestion … [Read more...]
Be Happy Be You – the book your teenager NEEDS!
Today I'm going to tell you about a book that you absolutely NEED to have on your bookshelf if you have a teenager in your house - Be Happy Be You!Be Happy Be You is a book that teaches your teen to understand the importance of being happy, which we all know isn't necessarily the easiest thing to achieve for a level headed adult, never mind a teenager with dealing with all of the inevitable dramas of being a teen. The book is described as being a 'positive and insightful guide for teenagers giving them the tools they need to build confidence, eliminate negative feelings and … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {10th January 2020}….
Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during that week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Before I start though, as always I feel that I should say that being frugal to me is about getting the best value for our money - it's not about doing without for us or about not having nice things. We all have different financial situations and we're all frugal for different reasons. ;-)1) Every year for the last couple of years, a fair amount of my Christmas … [Read more...]
