Yes, you’re on a budget – but you also deserve to breathe One of the most important things to remember while budgeting is that the aim isn’t to make yourself miserable. Saving for your future or to cover costs is both admirable and sensible, but that doesn’t mean you […]
My home rental nightmare… And how I escaped it. Phew! In 2013, I moved into a rented home with my new husband. I was happy with my new family life, but not with my home. Why? What was wrong with my rented house? That little, unloved terraced house could […]
April’s theme: housing. Here’s what’s coming up this month – lots of informative articles about housing, including topics such as buying your own home, renting a home and running an economical household. The Hidden Costs Of Living In The Countryside My Rental Nightmare Five Things To Consider Before Getting […]
Extra income report – March 2018. It seems so odd to say that a whole month has gone by since our house move. For me, setting up our new home and trying to keep normal life together was the priority, so side hustles got shelved. However, for my husband, our […]
Five frugal things we’ve done this fortnight: After a month in our new home, it’s started to feel like plain old home. I still don’t have a place for everything, and I’m way off track with establishing a routine… but who cares? Moving is hard work and I’m pleased with […]