Posts written in October, 2010

Buying wine online is a great way to snag money-off deals on booze for parties and celebrations in the run up to the festive season. Using wine discount codes saves you even more. And because you don’t need to take the car down to the off licence or local supermarket, you save on petrol too. Here’s a list…read more

When was the last time you hopped on a bus? As well as saving money on petrol, which is extraordinarily expensive, it’s a great way to get around. Especially for fun days out. Here’s a discount codes expert’s ode to bus travel! Type ‘buses’ into Google and Brighton buses pop up close to the top of page one. So…read more

Here’s the third in our series of hints and tips for saving cash using everyday household stuff to keep your home sparkling clean. First, an old adversary… red wine stains! Blot red wine stains with a cloth or kitchen roll to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Then rinse the stain with cold water and rub in washing…read more

November’s on the way and Christmas is peeping over the horizon. It’s usually more of a season of manic retail excess than a season of goodwill. So we’re going to run a special Christmas countdown throughout December packed with seasonal money saving ideas. It’s our job to help you take Christmas in your stride and emerge in the New Year with your…read more

Here’s the second in our short series of posts about cleaning your home and belongings without resorting to chemical-filled specialist cleaning products. Good news when BBC Radio 4′s Weekend Women’s Hour this weekend covered the possibility that they could – potentially – contribute to the risk of breast cancer. The jury’s out and research is underway via various scientists, charities and…read more

Here’s the first post containing cool ideas for spending less on cleaning materials, using stuff you’ve got around the house instead. For a start, how do you clean burnt pans without costly chemical cleaners? Three ways: boil salty water in your pan, or washing powder and water, or neat cola. All three will do the trick in no time….read more

We’ve already talked about all the cool things vinegar can do around the home, saving you a chunk of cash on cleaning products. Well, there’s more. This amazing stuff helps you look good and feel good as well as cleaning your home ’til it sparkles! People with sensitive skin love white vinegar’s gentle hair conditioning properties. It’s completely…read more

The Journal of Positive Psychology recently completed research that proved consumerism isn’t the road to happiness. Apparently buying more possessions makes us feel worse. But spending cash on new experiences and social activities makes a big difference and counts towards New Scientists’s top five ‘mood boosters’ (issue 2779 – 25th Sept 2010). Here’s the rest: writing creates…read more