Imagine the scenario, there are only a few minutes left before you need to leave for the airport, and there are still are some little things you are afraid you might leave behind.
Tips to consider before a big trip with children
Jumpstart January with Aldi’s Baby and Toddler Event
After the cost of Christmas many families will be pleased to hear that Aldi have one of their spectacular baby and toddler events coming up. Hooray right? Lots of supermarkets have these types of events these days but in my experience Aldi’s is particularly good. According to research, the average British family spends up to £800 […]
Save money on your family rail travel
I love the idea of travelling by train as a family. The last big train trip we did altogether was actually to the Alps on our last skiing holiday. We travelled from Ashford to the Alps by train and the children absolutely loved it. Despite having four children (which at the time included a baby […]
Save big with ALDI Baby and Toddler Event
Having a baby and raising children is an expensive business. It won’t have taken you long into your pregnancy to see just how expensive all the paraphernalia is, but often it’s the smaller day-to-day expenses like nappies, wipes and so on that you can underestimate. Over time, these can add on a considerable amount of […]
Are you saving enough for your children’s future?
Having children is expensive, I don’t think any parent would disagree with that. There are of course the day-to-day expenses, such as nappies, food, activities and then occasional larger expenses that happen as they grow, such as changing car seats, or beds, or maybe just a school trip. Then there are the much bigger expenses […]
Think before you buy: save money when buying for your new baby
When you are expecting your first baby, it is such an exciting time. You might be planning out a nursery and decorating for your little girl or boy. It is good to get prepared when you are pregnant, so you can just enjoy motherhood when your baby is born. When you are buying everything for […]
Seven simple tips to help you manage your money
If you find yourself anxiously watching your credit card balance rise each month due to double-digit interest charges, or always seem to be scraping for petrol money before payday, you may feel as though it’s a constant struggle just to stay afloat. Fortunately, regaining control of your finances can be easier than you might expect. […]
Birthday cakes
With all four children’s birthdays between May and September I feel as if I spend around half the year planning and then making birthday cakes. I normally ask the children what sort of cake they would like and ‘who’ they would like on their cake. Of course, when they come up with something really intricate […]