A planet-friendly guide to disposing of Christmas-related waste
As the festive season comes to a close (sob!), it’s time to think about eco-friendly ways of dealing with any Christmas-related items we no longer need. Despite most of us doing our best to recycle what we can, we still throw away two million turkeys, one billion cards and enough wrapping paper to reach the […]
The best toys to buy children for Christmas 2023
In case you’re short of ideas for the young people in your life – or want to buy a surprise gift that’s not on their list for Santa, here are the 10 best toys to buy children for Christmas 2023! Just to mention that I’ll receive a small commission on products purchased via affiliate links […]
Get Christmas organised with the five minute ‘to do’ list
Have you started organising Christmas in earnest yet? If not, it might be because it feels overwhelming and too big a task. If so, you’re not alone. I find it much easier to be motivated to get things done – and find the time – if I have quick, easy wins on my ‘to do’ […]
How to make extra money for Christmas
With everything from food to energy costing more, most people have less spare cash at the moment – so how can you make extra money for Christmas? Here are some of my ideas for both saving and making some cash – some of which I do myself, but I’ll definitely be giving some new ones […]
How to spend less this Christmas
As the cost of living continues to rise, we’re all beginning to feel the pinch. Christmas is still five months away, so now is the perfect time plan for any cutbacks you might need to make this year. I recommend having a good look at your budget and making some decisions about what you can […]
How to avoid a Christmas debt hangover
It’s looking likely that Christmas 2020 will be a very different celebration for all of us thanks to Covid-19 restrictions. And on top of lockdowns and social distancing, many of us have had our incomes reduced due to redundancy or cuts in pay or working hours. So lots of people will be wondering how on […]