Like lots of women I like shopping - and in Gloucester we are lucky to have a recently renovated and regenerated area call ed The Quays on our doorstep. It has some great outlet shopping including Next, Marks and Spencer and of course Nike where I have picked up some great bargains recently. However Erin and headed to The Quays not to bargain hunt but to meet an iconic celebrity from my childhood.  Blogging has enabled us to meet a few of our … [Read more...]

Food is always important, but as soon as I had children it took on extra significance. Suddenly, that soggy ready meal didn’t really feel right, and it certainly wasn’t going to feed a whole family. Cooking for your children means filling, healthy food that doesn’t necessarily break the bank, so I’ve listed a couple of cheap recipes and general tips below that are sure to prove useful when you’re cooking on a budget. Recipe ideas Chilli … [Read more...]

What is better than cheap - free! That's right I have found an app that gives you free food to try but more of that in a bit.  Firstly I want to share how I am reducing my food bills.  As I have said many times before I like nice things so going without is not an option for me and thankfully I have never been in a position to really worry about the cost of food but that doesn't mean I like paying more than I need to. Here are some of my … [Read more...]

One of the ways I plan to reduce our spending is by meal planning. I am not very good at this we seem to always have random things in the fridge and cupboard. However this is set to change as I cook more and plan our weekly evening meals better. For me the issue is that we often eat at different times due to everyone's after school activities and clubs. Lee is always late home and the children have usually eaten by then. I find that cooking this … [Read more...]

“This post is an entry for #FluffyMarisPiper Linky Challlenge sponsored by Potato Council. Learn more at Love Potatoes. What's not to love about the good old spud? It is a staple in most households and can provide good, nutritious food in so many forms. The Maris Piper is a firm family favourite and cheap, which makes it an ideal mention on a money saving blog. Mondays is our busy busy evening with school clubs that me and the children … [Read more...]