13th Jun 2023
Grants for the summer holidays. The summer holidays are a fantastic time for many kids but can be so daunting for so many parents. With food poverty rife and the cost of living crisis in full swing, people need help. It is good to remind readers that there are many organisations who deliver food and…
6th Jun 2023
The best plants to forage – and how to use them Most people are rightly cautious about foraging for food. It’s not without its risks: lots of plants – including many popular garden or house plants – are toxic to humans and pets. But with food inflation at 19.1 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),…
1st Jun 2023
Pregnant Then Screwed: Know your parental rights Motherhood and the prospect of having a newborn baby should be a time of excitement and joy, but for many women the spectre of being forced out of their job as a result of becoming a parent looms large. A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission…
30th May 2023
A staggering 14% of people seeking help from the charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) have found themselves suffering financial hardship as a result of court fines or some kind. It’s not surprising. Authorities are increasingly using fines – or the threat of them – to shore up revenue, punish minor infractions and roll-out unpopular initiatives,…
18th May 2023
OnlyFans creators being refused by banks Have you ever considered the prospect of a bank refusing to let you put money into your account? You earn the cash, then it is either rejected or removed from your account. Well, it’s becoming an increasing risk that banks and building societies will prevent you from using their services…
17th May 2023
How can you get a new summer wardrobe on a budget? It’s the time of year where you may be prepping for an upcoming holiday or summer party. We all like to treat ourselves to new clothes here and there, but especially so when we are jetting off abroad or travelling to the coast for…
12th May 2023
The perfect tool kit for any novice gardener The days are getting longer, the sun is making more of an appearance and (depending on where you are in the country), the weather is getting warmer. If you’re like me and love getting out in the garden, now is the perfect time to start your gardening…
10th May 2023
Get FREE food in M&S Did you know, you can get free food at M&S? You may already have a Sparks card – the stores loyalty card – but do you know all the benefits of being a member? As with other loyalty schemes, the supermarket uses your spending habits to give you offers relevant…
2nd May 2023
Now in it’s 11th year, National Gardening Week is here again.
11th Apr 2023
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a beautiful pair of sterling silver earrings by Jana Reinhardt jewellery. the prize You can win these sweet little sterling silver earrings, worth £69, by Jana Reinhardt jewellery. Each Penguin stud measures a dainty 10mm x 6mm, the perfect size for everyday wear, and is hand…
10th Apr 2023
Updated 14th April 2024 Have you ever considered that you can sell vinyl records or even a full vinyl collection? Do you happen to to be a music lover and own an old vinyl collection? Did you inherit them or are they simply no longer of use? You may not own a record player anymore…
3rd Apr 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. When money is tight and…
