The visually-challenged have three choices – none of which are cheap: 1) wear glasses, which are usually lost down the back of the sofa, 2) fork out on contact lenses or 3) have expensive laser eye surgery. With over 3 million lens wearers in the UK, it’s crystal clear what most people prefer. But contact […]
32 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Spend a No Spend Weekend
My friend and I used to be a self-confessed Voucher Queens. Where there’s a voucher to be had, we’ll have it. Whether it’s for afternoon tea, a bottomless prosecco brunch or a spa treatment, we were there, proudly brandishing our voucher codes. But even at 50% off, we still need to spend some money. Having […]
Be a Smart-luncher to Save Cash and Stay Healthy
British workers spend on average £2.84 every day on shop-bought sandwiches. It might not sound much but over a year that adds up to a whopping £667. Surely that could be spent on something better than a bunch of sad sarnies? That’s not even the whole picture. If you add a packet of crisps, drink, […]
10 Easy Ways to Save Money During Pregnancy
If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, first off, congratulations! This is an exciting time in any woman’s life, and no doubt the last thing you want to concern yourself with is how much having a baby is going to cost you and your partner. However, as dull as it may sound, it’s important to […]
How to Keep Warm in Winter Without Burning Cash
Spring is on the way but, looking out through the rain and sleet-spattered windows, you’d be forgiven for thinking we are going to be stuck in winter until the end of time. Yes, it’s brass monkeys outside and heating a household and staying warm can feel the same as setting fire to a big pile […]