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Have You Completed an Easter Bucket List?

Posted in - Holidays and Events

Although Easter is a Christian celebration, focused on the resurrection of Jesus, many of the traditions are embraced by people who don’t consider themselves to be of a Christian faith. Lots of the activities, such as easter egg hunts, appeal especially to children, so parents will partake in Easter festivities. If you’ve got kids, are[…]

Are You Ready for Summer?

Posted in - Summer Spending

British summer time officially starts on the last Sunday in March - this is when the clocks go forward. It doesn’t always feel particularly like a summer's day in March though! Hopefully the sun is just around the corner, and we can start thinking about holidays, BBQs, and ice cream! The question is, when should[…]

Celebrating Shakespeare Week!

Posted in - Holidays and Events

Did you know that the third week of March is Shakespeare Week? This year, it’s taking place between 21 March and 27 March. Shakespeare Week is a national celebration, which does exactly what the name suggests - galvanises people to get excited about the works of Shakespeare! The event is primarily aimed at primary school[…]

How to Throw a Great St Patrick’s Day Party

Posted in - Holidays and Events

Even if you’re not Irish, you might be thinking about having a St Patrick's Day celebration this year. But what sort of things do you need to consider? We’ve explored the main things to think about, such as food, drink, decorations, and entertainment, below! What is St Patrick’s Day? St Patrick’s Day, normally celebrated on[…]

Get Involved With Food Waste Action Week!

Posted in - Holidays and Events

You probably haven’t thought much about the amount of food that goes to waste across the UK. You may not throw out that much in your household, so surely it can’t be a huge amount? Sadly this is not the case, and approximately 4.5 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away every year, in[…]

10 Last Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas

Posted in - UK Finances

On 2 March, we’ll be celebrating World Book Day! This is a day for celebrating literature, and where kids are usually encouraged to dress up as their favourite book characters. The problem is, it's not always easy to put together a costume for your child’s favourite character. Especially if you’re short of time! To help[…]

Managing Your Money – Websites and Podcasts That Can Help

Posted in - Money Management

The cost of living has been increasing for a while, thus managing your finances is often becoming more difficult. There is only so much you can do about a rise in expenses, when your income remains the same. You’ve probably already drawn up a budget, and economised in obvious places. You may have started going[…]

15 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted in - Holidays and Events

Despite the fact that the date stays the same every year, it can be easy to forget about Valentine's Day! Perhaps you’ve been busy, or are always a last minute shopper when it comes to gifts. Regardless of the reason, if you’re looking for some inspiration, look no further! We’ve come up with 15 Valentine’s[…]

8 Best Ways to Stay Warm This Winter (Without Turning Up the Heat!)

Posted in - General

With the current recession, this year we’re more reluctant than ever to turn up our heating. We don’t want our utility bills to go through the roof! So how do you avoid getting the shivers, without cranking up the heating? We’ve looked at eight simple, as well as cost effective, ways to stay warm in[…]

Why Does January Seem to Last Forever?

Posted in - General

Although January is made up of 31 days, just like six other months of the year, it somehow feels like it lasts forever. Christmas must have been about three months ago, and November is a distant memory. There are actually a couple of reasons for this - it’s not just in your head! We’ve looked[…]