This week I managed to do the shop with both the girls quite easily because we were literally the only people in the shop to start with. This meant that I was first for the 50% off labels and managed…
Christmas presents can add up to a lot of money, then throw in a Christmas stocking and things can get out of hand quite easily. I like to do both but I also like to keep prices down as well,…
As the girls are growing up, each Christmas becomes more and more exciting for them. They start to learn and believe in the ‘magic’ of Christmas. This year I am lucky to be able to surprise the girls with personalised…
I have added a new recipe this week that I have not done before so I am really excited to try sloppy joe’s stuffed peppers. I am pleased with the weekly food shop being just over £40 and that was…
Last year I did a post on how we were teaching the girls to give to others less fortunate at Christmas, and I thought yet again to highlight it. We will be doing the same as what we did last…
October has hit us pretty hard what with payments to our solicitor and work needing to be done on our new house. Of course some of these expenses we had saved up for and so would be coming out of…
This week we are off to Dorset to visit the girls granny and pop so I have only had to buy for 3 days, although as we are in December I did throw in a few treats. Meal Plan Chicken…
The one thing I try to do at Christmas time is really put some effort into the gifts I am giving. Yes, it does take time because I want to get something unique, something they will just love, but also…
In this week’s shop, I have bought a couple of items to go into the girl’s preschools Christmas Hamper that they are doing. Plus we have gone for the Fruit and Veg Box which has been really great and has lasted…
Christmas is a magical time of year but with it comes debt for so many people. It is hard being on a tight budget at this time of year and not falling into that trap of overspending and getting…
I really enjoyed our fruit and veg box last week so I have ordered another one, plus I am able to be more creative when it comes to what vegetables are going into which dish. Meal Plan Beef Ragu with…
