At the start of last year, Kate on Thin Ice tagged me in a post about the highs and lows of the previous year (2018). However, life was very full-on and intense at the time so, despite best intentions, the post never got written. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t much feel like reflecting on … Read more
If you’ve lived in St Albans long enough, you come to know a thing or two about potholes. It is no secret that the Hertfordshire city seems to have had more than its fair share of the things. Whether you drive or cycle, you’ll probably either have fallen victim to one of these vehicular menaces … Read more
I originally wrote about Net Zero Co in my sustainable gift guide a couple of weeks back. However, I didn’t want anyone to miss out on finding about this lovely eco company, or the chance to win a bamboo hair brush and toothbrush set, so I felt it deserves its own separate post! Net Zero … Read more
Your finances are always going to be an important part of your life, so making sure that they are in good order is essential. You can’t go through life not knowing how much you have, and whether you can afford to keep up your current lifestyle; you have got to make sure this is sorted. … Read more
Retirement should be a time of easy living. However, it is not so easy when your funds are limited. Whether you have trouble meeting monthly financial obligations or just encounter a sudden expense, extra cash may be required. One way to obtain that extra cash is by applying for a home mortgage. Of the mortgages … Read more
The holiday season is firmly upon us and with it comes a delightful, seasonal variation on food when eating out. Restaurants all over have either switched out their normal dining options completely or, more commonly, present an additional menu of fancy options to explore. Bookatable have a wide selection of places with festive seasonal menus … Read more
We can spend our entire lives building up good financial standing only to have one mistake take all of our savings from us. Sometimes, this may not be our fault. In the 2008 housing-led financial crisis, many families lost their homes and savings they had worked for years to accumulate. They gave their trust to … Read more
With the new year comes waves of self-improvement and weight-loss ads, being bombarded left and right with new diets, and everyone saying you must make some grandiose resolution gesture. Many of us take a confidence hit over the holidays because maybe we ate and drank a bit too much and our clothes are feeling snug. … Read more
Improving your household finances can sometimes be necessary, especially if you have a family. You become responsible for more than just yourself; when you have a partner, there might be things like a house to buy or a wedding to save for, and if you have kids then there are never-ending expenses! So here are … Read more