Posts written in July, 2012

Is cheap meat always a bargain? Definitely not. I got to a stage a few months ago when I couldn’t bear to buy cheap bacon and chicken any more. Hens jammed into tiny battery cages and pigs trapped indoors for life didn’t bear thinking about. If I have to eat animals (which I do, because…read more

Some of us like nothing better than a sleek, minimalist, industrial-looking boutique hotel-style bathroom. Others prefer something with a bit more personality and heart. I redecorated ours because the original owners had fitted  horrid shiny 1980s tiles from floor to ceiling, in grubby peach and grey. Urgh. We didn’t want to replace the tiles because…read more

You can spend a fortune on gardening. Or you can re-use, re-purpose and recycle everyday bits and bobs and trim the cost right back. Here’s my top 11 tips for saving money on the green stuff. grow seeds in cardboard egg boxes. Because they retain moisture they do a great job forget weed killers. Use…read more

Single parents often find the money side of life tougher than two parent families, making saving money an even more important part of everyday life. The One Space parenting site is dedicated to single parents, an excellent money saving resource and support network. The site includes a lively, friendly, supportive online community for single parents…read more

If you know a bit about search engine optimisation you’ll already be aware of the split between marketing pre- and post- Panda/Penguin. It’s really important for small business owners to know about it because it fundamentally changes the way you do marketing. It can save money on marketing and advertising too, especially if you have…read more

Cheap high street fashion isn’t meant to last more than a season, then it goes out of style. But good quality clothes and basics like jeans and decent Ts are built to last. Just how long they last is up to you. There’s a lot you can do to preserve your favourite clothes, and it…read more

Summer has finally kicked off in the south. But it’s still raining up north. If you’re finding it a challenge to decide what to wear this summer you’re not alone, especially when it’s warm-ish and wet during the day and slightly chilly and damp at night, not cool enough for a coat and too soggy…read more

Just because you’ve got a few quid spare, it doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to pay top price for everything. You can save money on posh stuff too! If you’re in the market for diamond jewellery, for a special gift or as a treat for yourself, take advantage of our Purely Diamonds discount codes: Save over…read more