The battle of the sexes has been more in the news in the last week or so. For a start, we now know (according to the National Office of Statistics) that one in ten marriages don’t last longer than five years and that 45% will divorce at some point. They don’t mention the even bigger [...]

Although the weather over Easter has been appalling we all know that Spring (and surely Summer too) is just round the corner.  If you’re thinking about investing in some new garden furniture in readiness for the arrival of the sun, there are some fabulous bargains to be had on Ebay.  For [...]

This is a bit of a long blog, so be warned. I’ve just spent 10 days on a silence retreat. If you can spare 10 days I’d really recommend it. There are various ‘Hollywood’ versions where people spend thousands of pounds (or dollars) but they are all the same.
For anyone who’s looking to take [...]

This is a bit of a long blog, so be warned. I’ve just spent 10 days on a silence retreat. If you can spare 10 days I’d really recommend it. There are various ‘Hollywood’ versions where people spend thousands of pounds (or dollars) but they are all the same.
For anyone who’s looking to take [...]

I just have to write. I’m so irritated!
Yet again I’ve been asked about a secret Government fund to pay off people’s debts. It’s not true!
Don’t let anyone tell you that the Government hasa special law that will wipe out your debts for you. It’s simply not the case. Can you imagine the Government being able [...]

Finding the perfect present often leaves you tearing your hair out, but we’ve taken away the stress and hunted down some gorgeous gifts so you don’t have to. If you’re stuck for ideas or simply hate shopping, take a look at our great pressie ideas at affordable prices and keep everybody smiling and make life [...]

I started selling on Ebay about three years ago just before we embarked on a house move.  As we were downsizing to a considerably smaller house there were lots of things to sell and, since then, I’ve become a complete addict.  Although I mostly sell, I do occasionally buy as well [...]

I’m meeting a friend this evening who needs a ‘brainstorming session’ because she’s very low on cash. I know what it’s like. I’ve always worked for myself and I have regularly had to scrabble around for some way of making some cash NOW. Quite often it took the form of searching around the flat to [...]

Chocolate-related and craft fun to do indoors.
A host of outdoor activities.

Easter has sneaked up fast this year – it feels like we’re only just getting over Christmas still. So if you’re a bit stuck on what to do with the kids over the long weekend,check out some of our ideas to keep the little munchkins [...]

The Budget is over and done for the moment – and what a non-event that was! Mind you, Darling was in a cleft stick and really didn’t have anywhere to move so it’s hardly a surprise that he ended up doing very little.
However, it does make us think about our own personal budgets – what [...]