Autumn is such a lovely season for family adventures. Crisp leaves, cosy jumpers, and plenty of free or low-cost things to do — perfect if you’re watching the pennies. Here's a few ideas of things we've done over the years to have fun in the Autumn. Most of them are free but even the ones that do cost, won't set you back more than £10 for the day if you're organised. 1. Leaf Collecting & Nature Walk 🍁 Head to a local park or woodland and challenge the kids to collect the biggest, brightest, or crunchiest leaves. Bring them home for crafts like leaf rubbings or an … [Read more...]
Simple Living and Mindful Habits: The Best Books to Help You Slow Down….
Life can feel non-stop sometimes, can’t it? Screens pinging all day, weekends filling up before they’ve even started… no wonder so many of us feel frazzled. The little routines we build each day can either keep things steady or tip us completely off balance. That’s why more and more of us are picking up books about simple living and mindful habits — to find small ways to reset, enjoy calmer mornings, and make more space for family, friends, and the things that really matter. I shared a book with you the other day that I really enjoyed about habits and that started me down a rabbit … [Read more...]
How to plan a London wedding on a budget….
Planning a wedding in London can feel overwhelming when you start looking at the price tags. The good news is that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a bit of flexibility and some creative thinking, it’s perfectly possible to have a day that feels every bit as special as you dreamed – without leaving you in debt afterwards.Be smart about timing The biggest savings often come from carefully choosing when you get married. Saturdays in summer are the most popular (and expensive), but shifting your date to a weekday or an off-peak season can make a huge difference. Winter weddings … [Read more...]
10 ways to save money when you’re moving house….
I think about 90% of my brain is pretty much focused on moving house all of the time right now. It's a mix of excitement, anxiety, thinking about all the things that need doing along with lots of stress and fear that it will all fall through. I thought I might as well use the fact that my brain is in house move mode by sharing a few posts about moving house that might actually save someone some money, time or stress! And I'm starting today with a few ways that you can save money when moving house. Moving house is exciting, but it can also be one of the most … [Read more...]
17 ideas for a new habit to start right now…
When the kids were younger, I used to really look forward to September when they would go back to school after the Summer holidays because I loved the fresh start that September gave us all. New school year, back to work after time off over the Summer, the change in weather from Summer to my favourite season and the promise of the last few months of the year which happen to be my favourite few months. I always felt super motivated to make positive changes in my life in September and I still get that feeling today so September is still a time for me to make a few changes (even the end of … [Read more...]
Five Holidays You Never Thought You Could Afford….
Over the years, I've been really lucky to have travelled to some great places - many of which you would think would have been out of budget but with careful planning I've made it work!We're away next week on holiday to Iceland which many people tell me is on their bucket list but they've not done it as they think it's too expensive but honestly, it's not cost us anywhere near what you would think and we've really planned to make sure it's affordable when we're there. Our trip next week just proves my theory that many dream trips are more affordable than people realise - … [Read more...]
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