It’s easy to abandon your garden during the winter months, so by the time spring and summer arrive, it can look like an overgrown forest. But now that spring is here and the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to get out in the fresh air and tidy up, or even re-invent your […]
April is officially here and, we’ve started thinking of all the odd jobs around the home we want to be sorted out in the next couple of months. It’s the perfect time of year to get them done! Home improvements can seem like a scary prospect when you’re not a professional and haven’t done much […]
Thinking about your finances, expenses and saving money doesn’t sound like much fun, and it can often be very overwhelming. But it’s necessary if you’d like to reduce your monthly outgoings and have more money in your savings pot. When it comes to finances, many people are unsure of where to begin and we can […]
Valentine’s Day is this Sunday! Are you ready? If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift for your spouse or true love, you might want to begin to finalise those plans. For many people celebrating Valentine’s Day means spending a ton of money on a big bunch of flowers, an expensive meal and […]
January can be a very difficult month. The excitement of New Year is over, everyone has gone back to work and bank accounts are stretched to the limit waiting for payday. No wonder people get the ‘winter blues’ this time of year! Especially when trying not to spend too much money at the beginning of […]
We’re over halfway through August and if you’re a parent, this only means one thing – your children are almost back at school! Depending which country you’re based in, your kids may already be back at school, but due to the pandemic, they may also not be. September is usually the month when most children […]
Your finances can be a stressful topic to think about and discuss – especially when you’re having trouble with them – but dealing with them is a necessity if you’d like to have more money in your savings pot every month. And yes, it IS possible to save more every month (even if you can’t […]
If you’re one of the lucky people out there to have a garden, how’s it looking at the moment?! Have you been paying attention to it, improving it, updating it? Or are you not really a fan of gardening? Whilst spending more time at home than usual over the past few months, many people have […]
What are the best ways to make money from home? Is it even possible?! For most people, leaving their home every day to go to work is reality – getting up in the morning, commuting to work, and spending 8 hours there to earn a salary is how we live our lives! But even those […]
No matter how prepared you are to be a homeowner, there are bound to be many household expenses that were unexpected. While going out and buying new lightbulbs may not seem like a big deal, the small purchases all start to add up little by little. Luckily, there are so many little switches you can […]
The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner – St Valentine’s Day is only ten days away which means the pressure of doing something amazing for your other half on February 14th is mounting. For many people, St Valentine’s Day means a big bunch of flowers, an expensive meal at a […]
Each month offers a unique opportunity for frugal living and to save money – January and February are no exception, and in fact, they are great months to get into the money-saving frame of mind. We have a week left of January so there’s still time to start your “frugal-ness” before February begins. Once you […]
Whether you’re an American football fan or not, the Super Bowl 2020 is a great excuse to get all your friends and family together for some fun, food, drinks and, of course, a bit of TV! Even if you don’t know much about American football or the Super Bowl, getting involved with it is brilliant […]
The holiday season is here, which also means online shopping deals are too – and finding the best ones will help you stick to your budget and not overspend. Shopping for Christmas gifts online, from the comfort of your own home, is much more relaxing than trying to get through the hustle and bustle of […]
Although homes have a fixed physical address, it doesn’t make them permanent. From the interior to the exterior, most homes don’t see a life without some type of update. Home remodels or renovations are common across the board—whether you are purchasing a fixer-upper purposefully, house flipping, or a long-time homeowner looking to make some upgrades. […]
Now that “back to school” time is almost here, and you’ve had to spend a fair amount of money on buying your kid’s school supplies (or you will have to in a the next few weeks!), it’s a great time to think about money saving when the children are back in their routine – and seeing […]
The United States Independence Day is only two days away – it’s celebrated every year on the 4th July and it’s fully of fun, family and fireworks! It’s one of the most patriotic holidays in the USA, so here’s a quick bit of history for our non-US users (because it’s important to know the reason […]
As you may already know, this Sunday (16th June) is Father’s Day in the UK, the US and Canada. It’s the perfect time to thank our Dads for all the great things they do for us, and to show them how much we love them. There often isn’t as much coverage for Father’s Day as […]
Renovating your home can be an exciting, while daunting task, especially when you’re calculating the cost of the work that needs to be done. To make this process easier, Sainsbury’s Bank has created a home renovations calculator that can help determine what the right budget is for your circumstance, and how that can add value […]
We’re five days in to February which means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! The most romantic day of the year is just over two weeks away and the pressure of doing something wonderful on the 14th for our other half is building. But does doing something wonderful always mean having to spend lots of […]
