The rising cost of living is something that gives me quite a bit of anxiety. By wages not increasing enough to match it means that we have got to be a bit more creative in our budgeting methods, but what if…
These are all the presents we have bought Martha for Christmas along with the prices and total. Not only does she have all these to open but Martha and Mabel have some joint presents to open with the majority of…
Here are all the presents we have got for Mabel for Christmas along with prices and the total. This year I have been on the lookout for bargains and deals all throughout the year in order to keep costs down,…
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…
