Mince pies are everywhere at this time of year, but even so, homemade ones never fail to impress. This recipe originally hails from a Christmas cookery course my mother took before I was born. Naturally,…
Owning a Smeg fridge – everything you ever wanted to know
My house is very marmite, if it isn’t still under construction, I’ve painted it a eye-searing colour or littered it with kitsch tat. However, every time someone comes to my kitchen for the first time…
Food Bank Advent challenge – how to get involved
Hands up who’s having a hard month financially? Ofc, JLo in Hustlers is very me hahahaha via GIPHY Yep, vet bills, paying for a year’s gym membership up front because it was cheaper and splashing…
Should you be panicking about Help to Buy ISAs?
Have Twitter panic? Allow me to explain why opening a Help to Buy ISA now is worth your time or not – completely hyperbole free!
Easy (no lard) Welsh cakes recipe
Fancy making Welsh cakes? This recipe is simple, traditional and vegetarian – and it’s easy enough that the whole family can get involved.
On track? Not sure? Try Financial Planning (for free!)
The 7th – 11th of October is Financial Planning Week, and everyone in the UK can get a free session. Find out my experience, and what you should expect from yours.
6 lessons I’ve learned in my first year of home ownership
All the things a year of being responsible for £230k worth of bricks and terrible flaky plaster has taught me.
Where to find cheap art (that looks expensive)
Let’s start here – I HATE cheap art. A live, laugh, love canvas from Home Bargains or even a generic Desenio print of a Swiss cheese plant is my own personal hell. However, I believe…
How much does it cost to learn to drive?
I’ve got a secret to share with you, I just passed my driving test at the grand old age of 27. I thought it might be useful to share what the whole process cost me…
Hey, what’s #SecondHandSeptember?
I’m challenging myself to stop buying brand new clothes, accessories and homeware for the whole month of September. Could you switch to second-hand?