Travelling from Kent to Dublin by train & ferry (& bike)… and back! I don’t do much of any photo journaling on this blog, but I thought I’d share one of my more adventurous jaunts from a few years ago now. I made the solo journey from rural Kent […]
The poverty premium in transportation I recently lived in a working-class area that was well-known locally for being impoverished and more than a bit rough. Positioned at the intersection of the estate’s entrance, I started to notice something I had never encountered before: the extraordinary frequency of taxis passing by. […]
Five frugal things we’ve done this fortnight: Thank goodness for a gloriously sunny bank holiday weekend! It was great to sit in my new garden in the sunshine (and crack on with weeding). Our lawnmower broke on the first outing, but there’s a plan afoot to fix it with spare […]
How to clean your mattress It’s very important to have a nice, clean bed. Changing sheets regularly is a good start but don’t underestimate the importance of cleaning the mattress too. Here are some tips all cleaners who have signed up for the Helpling app use. Did you know that people, […]
May’s theme: transportation This month, I’ll be sharing ideas and tips for cutting down the cost of transportation, whether that’s driving or getting around by public transport. No matter who you are, you’ll need to get from one place to another, and you’ll likely want to minimise the amount […]