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...]

I wanted to share a little bit today about why I’ve had to give myself a bit of a shake recently and really reflect on my ‘frugal’ lifestyle. A bit of background first… I have a full time job which is reasonably well paid, the only debt that I have is my mortgage and I like to think I’m pretty savvy so have always had good deals on most of our monthly bills (energy, broadband, insurance etc).So in theory, I can afford to not be frugal. And over the last twelve months or so, I feel like I’ve gradually become less frugal which I didn’t really notice until … [Read more...]

Eye health is costing the UK a hefty sum each year. The AOP predicts a 25% rise in common eye conditions over the next decade, resulting in more ophthalmic spending. Optometry investment could then reap ₤98 million in annual benefits to the NHS, with primary eye care delivering ₤3.98 of value for every ₤1 spent by the health services.These numbers may be a sight for sore eyes to many individuals dealing with vision issues, so it’s worth looking into the common causes of eye health problems and what families can do to treat, manage, and prevent costly conditions. The cost of eye issues for … [Read more...]