The nights are closing in and that relaxing summer holiday you had is but a distant memory. We all know what’s around the corner: festive cheer. The sound of sleigh bells may be already filling some of you with joy but for those on a tight budget, Christmas can be something to dread. The average […]
How to Save Money on Contact Lenses and Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
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 […]