As a woman, living up north, I sometimes wonder if I push myself too hard. Common stereotypes and tropes aside, us northern ladies are made of tough stuff. Okay nevermind that I was born in Luton but you get the idea. 🙂 So what does a gal do when her boiler doesn’t work suddenly during …
Category: Confessions
Why should NHS staff get discounts?
I recently posed this question on Mumsnet, even though I am not a mum (please don’t mention that on there or I will be crucified). There’s been a huge fuss lately over NHS staff, I have to say as a former NHS staff member myself I find it all a bit OTT. But fine, if …
A new one on me….
Despite a recent statistic which claimed (and I tend to believe it…) that over 700,000 mattresses are discarded around London each year, the truth is that most city households want to dispose of unwanted mattresses in a responsible, environmentally-friendly way. We are all big on the environment now and saving the birds. I know I …
Painting a dining room table – not hair related!
So, we bought our dining room table secondhand – a first for us thanks to frugal living as mentioned here – which actually came from a friend who was selling it back in 2017 when we paid £10 for it – a total bargain considering what a well-built oak table it is. I love the …
A guide to living cheaply
Why live frugally? First, because it allows you to spend less than you earn, and use the difference to pay off debt, save or invest. Or all three. Second, because the less you spend, the less you need to earn. And that means you can choose to work less, or work more but retire early. …
My AUDI was stolen!
So after posting about my journey to afford an AUDI A1 on the website (part of my personal blog posts section), it would seem that you should always be grateful what you wish for, because at the weekend I noticed that my beloved little car had been stolen. I don’t mean stolen off my drive …
Hair Care tips for Spring
Spring is nature’s time to rejuvenate. The warmer weather that comes in the spring is often considered ideal to improve the overall condition of your hair as well. Gone are the days of cold winds that cause your hair to dry up and frizz when you get out of that nice warm shower. Spring is …
Autumn Hair Care Tips
Autumn is fast approaching so what better time to share some great care tips for your hair. During Autumn the temperatures drop and the mornings are quite misty, which means that you have a whole new set of challenges ahead of you compared to the summer. Following these three tips will mean that your hair …
How to Wake up with the Best Hair
You can have the nicest hair style in the world, but it’s a given that as soon as you sleep on it you will wake up to nothing but a mess on top of your barnet. While there’s no known way to keep your hair exactly as it was the night before, there are a …