I was recently asked to provide some thoughts and feedback in response to a recent survey of 2,000 families throughout the UK carried out by Santander. Those surveyed were asked about their family finances and on their ability to save in the current financial climate. I noted that almost half the people surveyed have… Read More
It smells nice but costs a lot. Why not make your own for a fraction of the cost? Ingredients: 100mls Comfort Fabric Softener 2tbsp bicarbonate of soda 400mls hot water (from the tap is fine. Don’t boil it!) Method: Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle. Amazon sell a selection very cheaply.… Read More
Conventional wisdom asserts that the bigger the family, the bigger the bills. But this doesn’t have to be true. In fact, families with more children are often more adept at cost-saving measures that can help them keep their household budget under control. Taking these steps to save energy in your own home, no matter… Read More
One of the main questions we often get as a large family is, “How do you afford it?”. I talk in more detail about our history and how we got to where we are now in our book. We aren’t wealthy by any means but we get by. One huge saving is that on nappies… Read More