Turn Your Clutter Into Cash
We all have that one chair that we stack with everything. Winter is coming and it’s a perfect time to have a good clear out of all the junk and clutter that’s lying around unwanted. We collect so much stuff that most of the time we forget we own certain items and things get lost in the back of the closet. But there is no reason to simply throw these items away instead why not sell them for extra cash. With winter around the corner,...
Fun Half Term Stuff at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE Manchester
From Saturday 15th to Monday 31st October, visitors are in for a treat at both LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE Manchester, as both gear up for some spooky half term and Halloween fun! Even better, the two attractions are next door to each other, meaning a trip out is planned with ease and from just £17.50* online for a combi ticket, families can guarantee entry and bag a bargain. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, the ultimate indoor...
One Bad Week (you have to laugh, right? *cries*)
It started on Monday when I realised that No.1 son was heading off to college in jeans that are more rip than jean. I mean, we’re not talking a little socially-acceptable slice of knee showing. No no. The boy loves to longboard. And his jeans are his buffer. We’re talking verging on indecent, and no doubt uncomfortably chilly in the breeze. Two pairs of jeans for Mr 6’2″ 17yr old – bye-bye £65 (and that...
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...
Have A BERRY Good Day – and Nominate Someone Else For One Too!
So new research tells us that by 8.12 in the morning, our mood is set. By that early point in the day, we’ve already determined if it’s going to be a good day – or a bad one. I admit it though – I’m sceptical. Of course we’ve all had those mornings where everything just swings along perfectly, and you find yourself humming happily with a small smile on your face for no good reason – just...
Win £80 Collins ‘Fascinating Facts’ Set in Day 7 of #BackToSchoolBooks
If you’ve not made friends with it yet, then you need to go and introduce yourself to the Collins4Parents website. It’s not only jam-packed with excellent books for every stage of your child’s learning, but they also offer a boat load of useful resources and practical guides to help both you and your resident student. Right now there’s also an online 30% discount for parents on all Back to School books, so now’s a...