Do You Have All These Cold Weather Essentials In Your Family Car?
Just as we thought the worst of the winter weather was behind us, large amounts of the country are forecast for ice & snow for the rest of the week. *actually February often has a winter sting in it’s tail. According to my Facebook ‘On This Day’ app a couple of days ago, this was what we were doing… I’ve been chatting to the folks at Confused.com about driving in cold winter weather – did you...
Spotted – Don’t Touch Me Peasant!
I know, we all love a good mug. I know I’m not alone in having a collection, because certain mugs are needed for certain drinks on certain days. And today is definitely the day for THIS little beauty. Perfect, no? I found it in Frankly Noted’s rather perfect Etsy shop, and I neeeed it. Sadly they don’t ship the UK currently – but let’s start petitioning them to, yes? We need more of their mugs in...
Fabulous Party Dresses For Those Curves!
Party season is almost upon us – and so is the need for something fabulously glamorous to wear. Whether it’s the office Christmas ‘do’, a seasonal night out with the girls, or simply your best mate’s house for a New Year’s Eve top-filled with dancing, you need something that not only looks amazing, but makes you feel fabulous too. If you’re of the curvier persuasion like me, a lot of the most...
Make collecting group funds pain free with the new Swoosch.it
Have you ever been the collecting point for a group night out? You know, where everyone chips in ahead so that there’s a group fund for transport, first round of drinks, accommodation, that kind of thing? Have you been responsible for organising the family or group holiday? Or for a group gift for the new baby? I know, total nightmare right? The idea is great – everyone chips in their part, and the total pot is easily...
Grannies Try Snapchat (dare you not to grin).
I consider myself a pretty modern digital version of a mother. I spend my days online, and with so many genuine friends made through the internet I absolutely encourage my kids to make friends online (they’re very clear on the safety rules, obviously, but I’m not frightened of cyber friendships). I’ve been blogging since 2004, I’m an old hand at Twitter and Facebook, and I’m starting to win at Instagram....
So How Credit Savvy Are You?
I’ve written before about the fact that some years back we found ourselves in what is politely called ‘financial difficulties’. We were on very low wages, and debts were simply managed rather then reduced. Then there was a redundancy, a baby… and suddenly that narrow safety margin vanished and we were in trouble, with debt increasing every month. Money worries are horrible. They sit heavily on your brain, they...