Discover how to start your career in travel photography and learn about different types, preparation tips, and ways to develop your photo business. Travel photography is an exciting and adventurous field that allows professional and enthusiast creators to capture stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unique moments around the world. With the right skills, equipment, and business approach, you can turn your passion into a thriving profession. If you're passionate about photography and love exploring new destinations, becoming a travel photographer can be a rewarding career … [Read more...]

I'm pretty sure I've told you the story about how I came to own a Volkswagon Beetle that's older than my grown up children but I'm going to tell you again because I love how I came to own my lovely little bug. And once I've told you how I got the car, I'm going to tell you how we gave her a glow up on a budget. Basically, we bought a new family car last Summer but it had a couple of bits that needed to be fixed so the week after we bought it, we took it back to the garage for a couple of hours to get the jobs done.  I dropped my partner, Big A - back off at the garage to pick up … [Read more...]

**I shared this post in 2021 but our council tax bill came today for the next twelve months and it reminded me that it might be a good idea to share it again** Unless you opt to pay your council tax over twelve months rather than the usual ten, February and March are the months of the year when you don't have to pay.  That means there's no council tax to pay this month or next month for many of us.  What are you planning to use your 'free' council tax money for? I love the months where we don't pay council tax because the amount we pay seems ridiculously high - we … [Read more...]

A clean and organised home makes daily life smoother, but keeping it that way shouldn’t fall on one person. Encouraging the whole family to take part not only lightens the load but also teaches responsibility and teamwork. Small, consistent efforts from everyone can make a noticeable difference in maintaining a tidy space. Each household is different, so finding an approach that works for your family is key. With the right strategies, cleaning can become part of the routine without feeling like a chore. Keep reading, as the following tips will help you involve every family member in keeping … [Read more...]

Ready for a blast from the past? I've decided that, as part of my frugal reset, that I'm going to share my weekly meal plan on here for a couple of weeks - maybe longer depending on how much I enjoy writing these posts and if I feel like I need the accountability that I get from sharing something with you all.  I've been meal planning again for a couple of weeks now and I'm starting to get everyone on board which is making it easier to stick to. It helps that I try and include meals that I know everyone enjoys and I focus on that more than choosing cheaper meals if that makes … [Read more...]