Is it just me or are packed lunches harder to plan in the Autumn? In the Summer, it's so easy to pull together a quick salad, a nice sandwich or some sort of cold pasta or rice dish. But in the cooler months, I want something to warm me up at lunch time - comfort food is much needed half way through my work day but I want it to be reasonably healthy, easy to make and not cost the earth.Autumn is the perfect time to switch things up with hearty, seasonal ingredients that keep everyone fuelled through busy school days and work hours. Here's some autumn-packed lunch ideas to brighten … [Read more...]
The hidden costs of moving to watch out for….
I've been doing a bit of research this week about the extra things I should be including in our moving house budget and there's things I've read about that I genuinely wouldn't have even thought of if it wasn't for Google! I'm going to share a few of them with you today in the next of my 'Moving House' series of posts...Moving house always costs more than you expect. Even when you budget carefully, there are often extra expenses that creep in along the way. Knowing what to watch out for means you can prepare in advance and avoid blowing your budget. Here are some of the most common hidden … [Read more...]
Which subscriptions can you cancel to save a fortune?
We all love a little convenience, and subscription services make life feel easier — from Netflix binges to Spotify playlists, to beauty boxes arriving on the doorstep. But with the cost of living rising, those “just a few pounds a month” payments can quietly drain your budget.We all know it’s easy to sign up for subscriptions, but harder to notice how much they add up to each month - especially when they're not necessarily in the same place with some being paid from your bank account, some are done through your phone and some might even be through sites like Paypal. By taking some time to … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {4th October 2025}….
Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous 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. Hey!We're going on holiday to Iceland tomorrow and I'm super excited but it does mean that this week has been chaotic to say the least. We've had so much to get sorted before we go that we're both a bit wiped out and genuinely in need of a week's sleep, never mind a holiday where we know we'll be on the go a lot of the time. But we've definitely managed to … [Read more...]
10 ideas to help you save money on your Autumn food shops…
We all know that the cost of a weekly shop is ever-increasing at the moment, don't we? I'm really focusing on our weekly meal plans at the moment because I want to really be mindful about what we're eating right now and that means putting real thought into what I plan and what we buy when we're shopping. I want us to eat well and am very lucky that we're in a position to be able to choose what we eat and where we shop but that doesn't mean that I want to waste money so I've been thinking about the kinds of meals that we'll be eating in October. We'll be planning our meals on a … [Read more...]
How Divorce Settlements Can Impact Long-Term Finances….
Going through a divorce isn’t just about the emotional side of things — it also has a massive impact on your money. I know this first-hand, having been through it myself, and one of the biggest shocks for me was realising just how much the financial side can shape your future. From who keeps the house to how pensions and debts are split, the decisions made during a settlement can affect you for years to come.Here are some of the main areas to be aware of, and a few lessons I learned along the way.Splitting Property The family home is usually the biggest asset to sort out, and what … [Read more...]
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