Author: Stephen
5 of the Best Bread Makers
The smell of freshly baked bread is right up there at the top of many ‘best smells’ list. And it’s hard to argue with that! But when it comes to baking bread at home, for some, the process is long, tedious and very messy. With the advent of bread making machines you can use at…
Tips for Hiring a Car in the UK and Europe
There are times when hiring a car makes a lot of sense. You may be going to a wedding and don’t want to roll up in the battered van you use for work, or you may be going on holiday and fancy exploring the area around your destination. Whatever the reason, before you find the ideal…
10 Ways to Save Money on Clothing
‘Mark Twain’ once wrote “Clothes make the man” and that, “Naked people have little or no influence on society”. That’s all well and good if you have a never-ending supply of cash but what if you don’t?Being a dedicated follower of fashion does not necessarily mean you have to sell a kidney in order to…
9 Ways to Save Money on Holidays
How nice it is to get away from the daily grind once in a while and feel the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the sand beneath your feet! Great if you have the cash but what if you don’t? What if you can’t afford Cannes or to visit Vienna? Just…
10 Ways to Save Money on Local Travel and Commuting
Getting Around – From A to B Whether it’s work or pleasure, getting from A to B is the one of the more regular things we have to do, or rather, in today’s road traffic, try to do! The cost of fuel, the price of tickets and the number of road users seems to increase…
9 Ways to Save Money in the Garden
City or suburban, young or old – everyone likes a garden and especially one that looks good and doesn’t cost the earth to create! With a little bit of planning, you can preserve the plants you have while contributing to the environment and at the same time grow some food for yourself and your friends…
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Social Life
When it comes to entertainment, perhaps it might appear that this is the most difficult area in which to make potential savings. After all, why should we have to give up something we really like? Well, to start with, you need to save money and you’re not going to do that by squandering the savings…
18 Ways to Save Money on Utility Bills
We all know how much the cost of electricity, gas and water is increasing, yet many of us continue to consume the same amounts without counting the cost to our pocket or perhaps worse, the environment. Spending time thinking about what energy we need to use and how much we could save can make a…
8 Ways to Save Money on Presents and Gifts
Ahh! – The joy of giving, the joy of receiving and the pain of the credit card you have to pay off in a month’s time. Everyone likes to receive a little present now and then but does it really have to break the bank every time we give? Does it really matter if the…
12 Ways to Save Money at Home
It’s said that there is really no place like home but it’s hardly ever said there’s no place like a home that costs you a little less each month either! Considering how much time we actually spend in our homes sleeping, eating, entertaining ourselves – not to mention keeping ourselves warm or cool, how much…
10 Sweets From Your Childhood That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
Who remembers going to their local sweet shop, picking up a little white paper bag and filling it with delicious penny sweets? I certainly do! It was the highlight of my day! Here are just ten of my childhood favourites, which I’m happy to say you can buy online from retailers like A Quarter Of….