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Can you afford to buy your own home?

Buying your first home is a right of passage that many of us work hard towards. Some of us are fortunate to achieve it early in our careers, and for some it takes longer and can be a real struggle to get to. I bought my first flat early in my 20s and moved again … Read the rest

5 Top Tips for Staying on top of Your Taxes

It’s important to be on top of your tax affairs. The authorities have a reputation for being rather ruthless with those who don’t pay, however, this is somewhat unfair representation. If you are honest and have any trouble you will find that, in most cases, you will be able to discuss it with them, and … Read the rest

Apparel gifts for all your friends and family

With Christmas rapidly approaching, and limited availability to get to the shops, the internet has yet again become my best friend. I have relied on internet shopping a lot this year for obvious reasons, and even more than usual.

Whoever you are buying for this Christmas, it is nice to find unusual gifts which the … Read the rest

Budget busting home transformation ideas

Regular readers or visitors of the site will know that I live alone and have been working from home since March due to the pandemic. I am very fortunate that I live in a house with a small garden, which is a blessing everyday, but more so since I have been at home pretty much … Read the rest

Win £50 to spend at SubScents

I’ve teamed up with the team over at SubScents to offer you a chance to win £50 to spend on their website.

SubScents are a new but rapidly growing website which aims to offer a more affordable solution to buying your favourite perfumes and aftershaves! The timing also couldn’t be more perfect, offering you the … Read the rest

How to Spend In a Smart Way on Pet Care

Pet care is a lifetime responsibility. When you have a pet, it’s like having a child of your own. No matter what kind of pet you have, the pet’s holistic wellbeing depends on you. You must ensure that your pet has a wholesome diet, access to medical care, secure premises, and timely grooming. However, it … Read the rest

Walking and Cycling for your 2020 health

There’s no getting away from it, 2020 has been a very weird year! We’ve been in and out of Covid restrictions more times than the hokey cokey. The impact of the pandemic on people’s health, physical and mental, cannot be underestimated.

I live alone, and have been working from home since March. Earlier in the … Read the rest

My Hello Fresh UK Review

Thanks to fellow blogger A Dating Dad, I was able to try Hello Fresh for free! For those of you who aren’t sure what it is, it is a meal delivery kit service. You are sent weekly everything you need (minus things like water and sugar etc) for your meals and a recipe card … Read the rest

Under stairs storage idea that changed my life!

I love my home, I’ve lived here almost three years and compared to the leasehold one bedroom ground floor flat I lived in for 12 years, I feel like I live in a mansion (it’s really not)! For me and the cats, it is perfect. It is a small detached house with a small garden, … Read the rest

Best way to invest 10k short term

I’m often asked about investment opportunities, however I am not a financial adviser and so I cannot give this kind of advice. What I can do however is tell you what I would do if I had some money and wanted to find the best way to invest 10k short term.

No Risk Option

My … Read the rest