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18Nov 2022 by Oliver 4 Comments

Free Printable Peak Money Saving Challenge for 2023

Saving challenges have grown in popularity recently. Across the net, I've seen the popular 365 day money saving challenge springing up everywhere in various forms. Many sites offer these free printable money saving challenges and they are popular in people looking to systematically fund the following year's Christmas outlay. Or, to recover from the depressing finances of a previous December. We all like the positive vibes of seeing a savings pot grow, it's human nature. Brand saving schemes like Sainsbury's popular Nectar scheme and their double-up event, show how this is the case. I've also regularly seen people fail these free printable money saving challenges because of the way they are designed. In 2023, most will fail in their saving endeavours using these free challenges because of the nature of…

13Mar 2022 by Oliver No Comments

Budget Engagement Rings: The Ultimate Guide to Lab Diamond Rings

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Engagement rings have always been viewed as an expense that should never be skimped on, but there are a variety of options available for those who are conscious of their budget. Lab diamond engagement rings are the perfect ring alternative for those seeking a more affordable and sustainable option. When opting for lab diamond rings it means that dreaming big can be a reality for a fraction of the price. The lab-grown jewellery experts at Lily Arkwright have collaborated with me today to provide their professional guidance in the form of an ultimate guide into the world of lab grown diamond engagement rings. Budget Friendly Engagement Rings: The Ultimate Guide to Lab Diamond Rings One of the most considerable benefits of opting for a lab grown diamond is the affordable…

07Feb 2017 by Oliver 1 Comment

Latest cheap Tastecard offers and Gourmet Society Offers: 90 days for £1 or £29 for 1 year.

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Latest cheap Tastecard offers and Gourmet Society Offers: 90 days for £1 or £29 for 1 year. Dine out on 2-for-1 offers and discounted meals across the nation TasteCard offers and Gourmet Society Offers. Two similar schemes have been going for a while now in the UK offering discounted and 2-for-1 meal deals at restaurants across the UK. I've looked into the options available to get membership cards for these schemes and have listed below the cheapest, and most cost-effective, ways to access their exclusive savings. What does a Gourmet Card Offer? 2-for-1 meals, 50% off food or 25% of your total bill (including drinks!) Full price the membership is around £70. I'm dubious about it being worth that hefty price tag, but with offers regularly around for 3 months…

25Jan 2017 by Oliver No Comments

New One Pound Coin Coming Soon – Can I use old pound coins?

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New One Pound Coin Coming Soon - Can I use old pound coins? As the New Year rolls round, it signals the end of time for the long standing UK pound coin. The UK mint and banks are calling upon the public to take note that when the new one pound coin arrives in March, the old one pound coins will have a limited time before they're no longer accepted. In fact, the old UK one pound coin will cease to be legal tender in October 2017. To use the Royal Mint's own tagline "The pound won't be round for much longer". Why replace the old UK one pound coins? Simply put, the UK is flooded with counterfeit one pound coins. In any given home there's around a 4% chance…

25Jan 2017 by Oliver 1 Comment

Toddler Tantrums & Anger: Why you’re not alone and how to cope with them.

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Is your toddler angry? Why you're not alone. Many things can make your toddler angry. This post seeks to offer support to show you really are not alone. Please read through and share your own tips and advice in the comments section at the end of the post. I hope that you'll find something of use from this article that at least explains what makes a toddler angry. First off, I'd like to let you all know that I've been an Early Years teacher for nearly 15 years. If you're thinking that this means I have all the answers to raising a child, think again. Teachers, doctors, psychologists, basically everyone has the potential to have tantrums to deal with. Every child is an amazing mass of uniqueness. The events and experiences…

20Jan 2017 by Oliver No Comments

Cheap Odeon Cinema Ticket Deals – A How To Guide

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Cheap Odeon Cinema Tickets First off, you'll have no doubt noticed that cheap Odeon cinema tickets are harder to come by these days. Plus by the time you add in extras, food and drinks you'll likely be looking at around £50+ for an average family of 4 members plus. However, if you know where to look and how to plan for a visit you can, and always should, really cut the costs down. Savvy tricks and tips To get these deals requires you being ready to jump on deals through the year or wangle cheap Odeon entrance via our savvy tips and tricks. To start with you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for group buying sites like Groupon and Wowcher. They regularly offer deals like 4 tickets for £20, or…

20Jan 2017 by Oliver 3 Comments

InboxPounds – Getting Paid to Search.

Savvy Reviews, Savvy Tips, Uncategorized

InboxPounds Overview I've written many guides on survey sites, referrals schemes and other "get paid to" type services over on my social media feed. But I wanted to start recording some of these guides and reviews here so they can be found more easily for readers. Today I'm talking about InboxPounds. InboxPounds is a site, or rather collection of applications, that uses your internet searches as a source of revenue. It slowly gives you revenue for doing nothing more than using it in combination with your usual searching of the net. It doesn't pay out a fortune but is easy to keep in the background and you won't forget to do it. If you combine it with other money-making sites and cashback deals the money soon adds up. The website…

25Dec 2016 by Oliver No Comments

Handy tips to make a gift more thoughtful

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Make it more thoughtful - Accessorise your Christmas Gifts. Make it more thoughtful: Often, shoppers can get all too caught up in ticking off shopping lists near Christmas. You may look at lists and piles of pressies to be wrapped and look at quantity and total value, “Have I been fair to everyone?” etc. But scaling back to make thoughtful bundles per person or family is not only more cost-effective, but also helps to make it more thoughtful. Less about the next present being opened, or what’s stacked in your pile things forgotten already, and more about treasuring thought put into one gift. Often you’ll find that buying lots of little unnecessary things is more expensive than one larger gift with a few clever and loving touches to make it…

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