Advertisement feature In the world of small business, finding the right financial support can be crucial. This is where microloans come into play, offering a helping hand to those who don’t have access to traditional banking services. When it comes to accessing easy and fast financial solutions, you can read a handy guide on credit lines by Digido, an online lender with a fully automated online portal offering innovative, customer-friendly financial solutions. Now, let’s understand how microloans can make a big impact on small businesses. What are microcredits? Microcredit ..read more

Advertisement feature There are many things you can choose for the child celebrating their first twelve months on earth and I’ve put together a few ideas below for those that are feeling a bit stumped. Keep on reading to find out more and hopefully get inspired. The best part is, the gift you choose doesn’t have to cost a fortune, it can be something you make yourself. Either way, your gift will mean a lot to the family and the little one-year-old on their special day.  A personalised photo book A great gift idea is a personalised photo book. You could get together an array of photos f ..read more

Collaborative feature I’ve realised that I haven’t fully shared my recent kitchen makeover on my blog so today I’m putting together some tips to DIY your own kitchen revamp, without the massive expense. Believe me when I say that we had a tight budget but we managed to complete our new kitchen for much less than planned, even with the cost of new appliances, cabinets, flooring, electrics and decorating supplies. Here’s how: What can you reuse? My first tip for any project is to figure out what you already have that you can reuse. Are the cabinet carcases good enough that you only need to rep ..read more

Collaborative feature I’m writing about this topic today as a personal matter because I recently broke my phone AND my laptop stopped working. I couldn’t believe it. It was a double-whammy to have both of these items break down this year – both in terms of lost data AND the cost of replacing them. I couldn’t believe it. One minute you’re skipping along perfectly happily (yes, I was literally skipping down my path) and the next minute your phone has slipped out of your pocket and has smashed on the concrete. There was no coming back from it, it couldn’t be repaired with a simple new screen. I ..read more

Collaborative feature Gone are the days of buying the bride and groom wedding gifts to help them set up their home – many couples have lived together for a long time before taking the plunge so the probably don’t need another toaster! So, what gifts would the newlyweds like to receive for their wedding? Here are some ideas that are a bit more personal than cash but that the bride and groom will find equally useful… Gifts for the wedding day If you’re close to the bride and groom, it can be a good idea to suggest buying them something that they need for their wedding. I’m not talking about t ..read more

Advertisement feature Proactive is Cheaper: Plumbing Maintenance to Save You Money Maintaining your plumbing is like going to the dentist – an ounce of prevention beats a pound of expensive repairs. So, being proactive with your plumbing maintenance can save you money. Here’s how: • Leak Hunt: Small leaks add up fast! Look for damp spots under sinks, water stains on ceilings, and unexplained spikes in your water bill. Bonus: Many water companies offer free leak detection kits. • Insulate Pipes: Burst pipes equal frozen cash. Insulating exposed pipes, especially in winter, is cheap insurance ..read more

Collaborative feature If you want to tackle those DIY tasks yourself, you can definitely do it – you just need to put some work into learning some simple skills and gathering the things you need to achieve the project. With the right knowledge and a little bit of practice, you’ll be getting DIY projects done quicker and more easily than you ever thought you could. Here are three tips that helped me when I started DIYing and I’m sure they’ll be handy for you too: 1. Know What Tools & Equipment You Need Every DIY project needs specific tools and equipment to get it done so it’s always wort ..read more

This is a project that I’ve done myself in the past and it’s such a fun one to do with kids – decorating a cardboard figure. You can buy low-cost cardboard animals, masks, shapes and even letters from craft shops, such as Hobbycraft or online, although I think the cheapest places to get them are from The Range or The Works. Then you can gather the kids together with some craft supplies and get creative. Decorating the papier-mache objects lets little ones try out different art techniques, such as painting, mark-making and decoupage. You will need: Papier mache objects PVA glue Paint, pens ..read more

Collaborative feature Just like our homes, after the long winter, our gardens often need a Spring cleaning. And, with the long bank holiday weekend over Easter and the school holidays, March or April is the ideal time to tackle your garden each year. This means you’ll have your outdoor space ready to enjoy whenever the weather is warm enough. Whether you have a patio, courtyard, decking, garden or even a balcony, if it’s tidy and clear, you can start having your tea break or dinner outside on balmy days this Spring and Summer, and really make the most of your exterior space. Clear the clutte ..read more

Collaborative feature While you may not have noticed it, your bedroom might not be feeling the freshest at this time of year. Over the winter, we tend to hunker down in our homes and try to create the cosiest spaces possible. It’s lovely to be warm and snug during those dark days but now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to refresh our rooms. It’s good for our health and the quality of our sleep to keep our bedrooms clean and feeling fresh so here are some very low-cost or completely FREE ways to create a space that’s crisp and spring-like all year round… 1. Refresh the air First ..read more