It’s Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday and we’re sure many of you are very well prepared and are planning to treat your Mum to something nice. However, if you’re a little less organised and you’re still thinking of what to do to show your Mum you love her on Mother’s Day, we’re here […]
DIY jobs around the home can often feel like a chore, so many of us end up paying other people to do them – and a lot of the time we end up paying much more than necessary. Whether your bedroom needs a new lick of paint or a few of your floor tiles need […]
It’s mid-February and that only means one thing to most parents – it’s the first half term of the year in the UK. The pressure is on to keep the kids entertained and to ensure they have as much fun as possible because we all know they look forward to their time off school more […]
It’s the beginning of February and this means one thing and one thing only: Valentine’s Day is approaching! The most romantic day of the year is less than two weeks away and the pressure of doing something wonderful on the 14th for our other half is building. But does doing something wonderful mean having to […]
Each month offers a unique opportunity to save money – this month and next are no exception! We have a week left of January so there’s still time to get in to the money-saving frame of mind before February begins. Our Winter Bonus Bonanza is running until February 8th so make sure you join in […]
January is often a difficult month – the excitement of New Year is over, everyone has gone back to work and bank accounts are stretched to the limit whilst waiting for pay day. We understand why people often get the ‘winter blues’ in January, especially when trying not to do things that cost too much […]
It’s the first week of a brand new year, the holiday season is over and it’s back to reality – so it’s the perfect time to think about your finances. This might not sound like the most fun thing in the world but it’s necessary if you want to have more money in your savings […]
We’re in to the third week of December, Christmas is just around the corner and we’re guessing a lot of your time is being spent spending money on gifts for the big day. Although Christmas shopping can be fun, it’s not the only thing you can do in December – there are lots of things you […]
Knowing what gifts to buy friends and loved ones during the holidays can be tricky, but finding the right present for others in your life—like your dog walker or your kids’ dance teacher—can be even more perplexing. With the holiday season in full swing, now is the time to wrap up any last-minute shopping for […]
December is finally here and that means Christmas is just around the corner – there’s only three weeks left to get all your holiday shopping finished, or to get started if you haven’t done so already. The holiday season is one of the best times of the year as it’s all about being with family […]
The holidays are almost here so we’ve started to think about what we’re going to do to celebrate. It’s Thanksgiving this week and although this holiday isn’t celebrated in the UK, we know our US users will be getting ready for some Thanksgiving fun. The holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy spending time […]
Halloween is in two days time – have you got your costume ready? If you haven’t, don’t panic, our friends over at Student Money Saver have got some great cheap Halloween costume ideas for you! Take a look a their article below… It’s that time of year again where witches, broomsticks and more cobwebs than […]
We’re more than half way through October and the weather is happy to let us know! Although some of us may still be seeing a bit of sunshine throughout the day, it’s definitely not warm and the cold, dark mornings are a telling sign that winter is coming. And it’s coming fast! Autumn and winter […]
It’s the end of September tomorrow, October is here and we are officially in to the fall season. And what’s not to love about fall? We get to wrap up warm in fluffy clothes, the trees turn beautiful colours, there are leaves on the ground to crunch through and we get to go splashing about […]
Now we’re all back from splashing out on our summer holiday and spending money on getting the kids ready to go back to school, it’s a good time to think about saving some money throughout autumn – and seeing as autumn is pretty much already here, now is the perfect time to start. We’ve been […]
With cooler temperatures, and soon-to-be fallen leaves, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the fall season is on its’ way – which is in no way a bad thing! As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Summer isn’t over just yet but now is a great time to start getting […]
If you didn’t already know, it’s National Friendship Week this week – the perfect time to show your friends how much you love them. We strongly believe that life wouldn’t be half as much fun without friends. Whether you have a few close ones you’ve had for years, or you’re a social butterfly and have […]
As much as we love summertime and the fun it brings, it can also be very expensive. There’s so many more things we can do in the summer that we can’t do in winter, and a lot of them mean opening the purse strings further than we should. We often get caught up in summer […]
July is here and so is the heat! We absolutely love the summer months and all of the sunshine they bring – barbecues, picnics, walks in the park are all so much more fun when the sun is out. The summer just seems to make everything more bright, colorful and cheerful and what’s not to […]
It’s the second week of June and it’s officially summer. The warm, bright weather brings with it lots of opportunities to get outside and do different things, things that aren’t so fun to do in winter; we’re not sure we’d like to go swimming in an outdoor pool in December! If you’re a typical over-spender, […]
