The skincare and cosmetics business is a racket! Wild claims of eternal youth using pseudo science to back them up means companies can charge a lot for a pot of cream. On the very rare occasions that … [Read more...]
My ten best cheap and easy dinners
Why do we need cheap and easy dinners? Well, June and July have been financially taxing months, with seven family birthdays, including my daughter's 21st, a new car that had then to be taxed and … [Read more...]
Incommunicado – almost
One thing staying in a very basic caravan in the middle of nowhere with no phone, tv or wi-fi tends to remind me is how little I really need these things. I think this is why I love coming here. It is … [Read more...]
Beautiful north Wales
Forgive the lack of blog time recently. I had a busy work week and then a mad rush to get us ready to come away on holiday to stunning North Wales. We are back in Wales. I love this beautiful … [Read more...]
Mr S to the rescue
I went to Aldi to do the weekly shop on Saturday. I always get there as they open at the weekend. If you don't you can't get in the car park! The stores aren't huge but I think all the car parks are … [Read more...]
Pet money saving – and being ripped off!!
Warning: I am Mrs Angry of Colchester as I write this post! I have my three lovely cats and I would hate to be without them. I take pet ownership very seriously and they have regular flea and worm … [Read more...]