31st Jan 2018
If you have a long-term condition, become disabled or are a parent of a disabled child the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) can help with costs to adapt your home to suit a resident’s needs. It is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own rules. What is a Disabled Facilities Grant? Who…
29th Jan 2018
An exciting freebie for kids! Lee Valley are giving away FREE Activity Packs, including a free Sticker Book, Pens and so much more. Enter your details on the form linked and get exploring today. Your colouring book will lead to lots of fun and exciting adventures when you visit Lee Valley. There is lots to see…
2nd Jan 2018
There’s a huge shortage of foster carers in the UK at present, with an estimated 10,000 more required as the number of kids in need of temporary homes increase. This means there are loads of opportunities for kind, caring people to make a massive difference to the lives of children. You also get paid a good…
14th Dec 2017
We all love getting Christmas gifts, but most of us also want practical gifts we can actually use! There’s nothing worse than the dreaded Christmas snow globe that looks lovely but ultimately just ends up gathering dust on a shelf. Useful gifts can range from clothes, cash (or gift vouchers), bed linen, towels, power tools, electric…
17th Nov 2017
Getting to and through the airport in time for your flight can feel like the most stressful part of your holiday. Feel relaxed and fly like a pro with our insider airport hacks. Stress-free travel tips to make the airport experience fun! Before you get to the airport Where to stay at the airport…
7th Nov 2017
If you’re braving the high street in the run-up to Christmas make sure you keep your wits about you. Not only is this a mega-shopping time, it’s also a mega-fraud time with pick-pockets and credit card swindlers out in force. Here are our tips to keep safe on the High Street (and in the markets…
2nd Nov 2017
Moroccan food is easy to vegan-ise and make cheaply. Flic Everett share these simple, spicy, fragrant and cheap vegan recipes. Cabbage leaves with pine nuts and raisins These little parcels are the cheap and easy version of stuffed vine leaves. They taste fantastic, but cost pennies. Ingredients – Makes 10-15 10-15 Savoy cabbage leaves 110g…
27th Oct 2017
A smart meter can reduce your energy bills, mainly by showing you how much energy you are using, when and even where you are using it in the house! The UK government plans to install smart meters in all households by 2020. The nationwide roll-out has already started and we’re soon to get the second…
16th Oct 2017
Get extra rewards when you spend with the Iceland Bonus Card Savvy shoppers can make more money in the next fortnight (until 29 October) as Iceland is giving its Bonus Card holders an extra £1 for every £10 they load on the card. Get in now and you can receive £1 for every £10 you…
5th Oct 2017
Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…
18th Sep 2017
How should married couples split finances and is it different for co-habiting couples? These are just some of the questions I get asked quite regularly on TV and radio and also by you lovely readers! Love isn’t all you need when it comes to dealing with your finances. Mixing love and money is never easy…
7th Jul 2017
Have you ever asked yourself “what is an unsecured loan”? I mean, as opposed to a ‘secured’ loan? It sounds dodgy but, weirdly, an unsecured loan actually less dodgy than a ‘secured’ loan. With an unsecured loan you’re not likely to lose your house or your car whereas with a secured loan you might. If…
