on 24 September 2009

To Freeview or not to Freeview?

Our Freeview box has died so the question is - what should we replace it with?

on 09 September 2009

The benefits of insulation

We're already feeling the benfit from insulating our loft and cavity walls - but will it make a difference to our fuel bills, too?

on 19 August 2009

Cook what you have, not what you want!

The food budgeting experiment is going well, with some serious savings being made. But can we do better?

on 06 August 2009

How to stretch that food budget

I'm about to start an experiment - can I manage to stick rigidly to a menu and make as many meals from store cupboard ingredients as possible? And importantly, how much money could we save?

on 04 August 2009

Eat out for less

Careful use of discount vouchers means even frugal families can afford to eat out!

on 28 July 2009

More of the good life

The vegetable patch is doing well and it'll soon be time to think about preserves - but will making jams save any money?

on 23 July 2009

How to save if you have a pet

Pets can cost a fortune - but there are some tricks that can save you a few quid.

on 14 July 2009

The summer holidays are coming!

With schools about to break up for the summer, here are some ideas to keep your kids entertained if you're on a tight budget.

on 08 July 2009

£17k on baby clothes?

A mum has admitted to spending £17k on designer clothes and shoes for her baby son who isn't even a year old yet. What could she have done with that money?

on 01 July 2009

Free energy rules!

We're all enjoying the hot weather - and for some of us it's saving us some money, too!

on 26 June 2009

One way to save at the supermarket

Genuine offers can really save you money - find out how a friend of mine saved £30 by carefully timing when she bought nappies

on 23 June 2009

The good life...

We've finally started eating some of the fruits of our veggie patch labours as the broad beans and courgettes are ready - but have we actually saved any money?

on 19 June 2009

Cluck, cluck...more questions!

Many questions about keeping chickens have been answered but even more have been raised - what are pop-hole door openers and hopper feeders? And will we ever make a decision?

on 17 June 2009

To chicken...or chicken out?

I'd like to keep chickens. They apparently make great pets, the kids would love them and we'd save a fortune by no longer having to buy free-range eggs. But are they worth all the extra work?

on 10 June 2009

How not to have a money-saving holiday!

I don't know about you, but my family at least is on a bit of an economy drive. So while I do love my luxurious foreign trips, for the last couple of years we've been watching the pennies and staying closer to home.