The excitement of the festive season is now over and for many, it is just a distant memory as we get back into the swing of work and our routines. What follows is the ‘January Blues’ and it can often…
It is our first week trying to do shopping without buying one use plastic items, well as little as we can to fit within our lives. So far it has been ok and I am shocked that our weekly food…
At this time of year, it is known for people to set themselves new yearly goals, but I am one of those people that do not generally do them, as I never stick to them. This year we have decided…
It is New Year’s Eve and with that comes the start of a healthier week, well we are going to try. I have added some of the low carb meals we enjoyed a few months ago and hopefully, it will…
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…
