N is obsessed with boxes as you may have seen from various photos on this blog over time. But he’s got quite partial to junk modelling as well. I don’t get many drawings home from school, but I get a…
While I do have a great stock of (rapidly depleting) carrier bags in the larder, I am pretty good about going out shopping with my reusable bags. I usually have the canvas bags popped in my handbag, and have them…
When we were children, handmedowns were quite normal. Being the eldest with a brother, there wasn’t many of my clothes passed down (apart from maybe jeans because I always had boys jeans for a few years anyway), but I was…
With my brother and I having been brought up by our mum alone, after our dad died when we were young, we were always taught to be careful with money. My mum was a stickler for saving and only spending…
I’m a bit of a creature of habit when it comes to hair and beauty essentials. No, that’s not quite true, with shampoo I do tend to switch between a few brands, and try out some new ranges when they’re…
I love spring, and we’re most definitely now in it. Sod that the equinox hasn’t been and gone yet, meteorologically, March equals spring. So that means new clothes, lighter, brighter clothes, and sales shopping. Admittedly, I’m waiting until I lose…
*Ad – sponsored post I’m a bit of a saver and a cheapskate when it comes to money. Yes I like a bit of luxury (if I’ve saved my money or got a bargain on a nice item I’ve researched…
I love a car boot sale. They’re great for a Sunday morning mooch, especially if you’re on the look out for a certain something for your home or children. You can get some real bargains. If you’re not familiar with…
I mentioned the other week that my brother and I had done a car boot sale. Neither of us had done one for a while, although I do occasionally drop in for a bit of a nosy round in case…
I have to admit that I don’t tend to wear much make up, although I do wear it every day. Even when I was on maternity leave, even on non-working days, I still wear foundation, concealer and powder. I used…
I’m always looking for ways of reducing phone and broadband costs, although it’s often at the bottom of my to do list. Living where we do, we’re limited by what providers we can use for our broadband. We’re also on…
