It’s St. Patrick’s Day next week (the 17th to be exact) and celebrating the life of the Patron Saint of Ireland has become a day full of fun that the whole family can get involved with. Whether you’re Irish, have Irish family or friends, or just like to enjoy the festivities, there are lots of […]
It’s Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday and we’re sure many of you are very well prepared and are planning to treat your Mum to something nice. However, if you’re a little less organised and you’re still thinking of what to do to show your Mum you love her on Mother’s Day, we’re here […]
DIY jobs around the home can often feel like a chore, so many of us end up paying other people to do them – and a lot of the time we end up paying much more than necessary. Whether your bedroom needs a new lick of paint or a few of your floor tiles need […]
It’s mid-February and that only means one thing to most parents – it’s the first half term of the year in the UK. The pressure is on to keep the kids entertained and to ensure they have as much fun as possible because we all know they look forward to their time off school more […]
It’s the beginning of February and this means one thing and one thing only: Valentine’s Day is approaching! The most romantic day of the year is less than two weeks away and the pressure of doing something wonderful on the 14th for our other half is building. But does doing something wonderful mean having to […]
Each month offers a unique opportunity to save money – this month and next are no exception! We have a week left of January so there’s still time to get in to the money-saving frame of mind before February begins. Our Winter Bonus Bonanza is running until February 8th so make sure you join in […]
It’s the first week of a brand new year, the holiday season is over and it’s back to reality – so it’s the perfect time to think about your finances. This might not sound like the most fun thing in the world but it’s necessary if you want to have more money in your savings […]
December is finally here and that means Christmas is just around the corner – there’s only three weeks left to get all your holiday shopping finished, or to get started if you haven’t done so already. The holiday season is one of the best times of the year as it’s all about being with family […]
As much as we love summertime and the fun it brings, it can also be very expensive. There’s so many more things we can do in the summer that we can’t do in winter, and a lot of them mean opening the purse strings further than we should. We often get caught up in summer […]
It’s the second week of June and it’s officially summer. The warm, bright weather brings with it lots of opportunities to get outside and do different things, things that aren’t so fun to do in winter; we’re not sure we’d like to go swimming in an outdoor pool in December! If you’re a typical over-spender, […]
It’s that time of year again; the wedding season has started! Every year the months of May to August are full of excited bride-and-grooms-to-be, either starting their wedding plans or finalising the ones they already have in place. Everyone wants their wedding to be the perfect, fairytale day – and in our opinion that is […]
Mother’s Day is coming up in the US and what better time to show your Mom you love and appreciate her – it’s what the day is meant for and we’ll definitely be treating our Moms on Sunday, (just as we did in the UK back in March). We know that your Mother is not […]
Easter weekend is approaching and we know how easy it is to get carried away in the spirit of the holiday weekend. Buying loads of chocolate, decorations and gifts for an Easter weekend get together, (especially if there are kids involved!) can end up costing a lot more than you had planned to spend. So […]
So you’ve booked your dream destination for the Summer and now whenever you hit a slow afternoon you can’t help your mind wandering to what you’ll pack, where you’ll visit, what you’ll do…. But then reality kicks in and you realise that in order for you to do all these amazing things you’ll have to […]
No we’re not giving teams the best ways to play, we’ve been gathering weird and wonderful ways you can save money by hosting your own World Cup party. No matter the team – venturing out of the house to watch the match on a bigger than average screen at your local pub or bar is […]
Now we know that if there’s one area of your life you shouldn’t be scrimping on it’s your mother – but sometimes needs must and if you’re feeling a bit short this month there are ways you can make sure she has a great Mother’s Day, without it costing the earth! Read on for our […]
Mid-February only means one thing to most parents – the first half term of the new year. Keeping the kids entertained, your sanity and budget in tact seems like a tricky task sometimes so we’ve come up with some top money saving tips for the week! Keep it local – if there is always […]
We’re feeling romantic this Valentine’s week – but that doesn’t mean we’re completely out of character, we’ve still got an eye on money saving tips for Valentine’s Day Stay at home – do the obvious, have a cosy night in and a home cooked meal! Candles, candles, candles – sets the mood and saves on […]
Ever thought about the weirdest thing you’d do to save some pennies? Or do you know no shame and will do anything? We’ve found some of the weirdest things people have done (or tried to do) to save money! Read on… Get sponsored – some couples get corporate sponsors for their weddings! An American couple […]
With the winter weather truly upon us, we’ve been looking at some easy ways you could save money when you’re really feeling the pinch. Take a look at our money saving tips below: Get yourself a thermostat or timer – that way you’re heating is only on when you want it to be. Unplug electric […]
