Playing bingo has never appealed to me, and as I spend so much time at home with the girls, I never have the time to go to bingo halls. However, a few days ago a friend suggested online bingo to me, and I am now hooked. I am hoping that any winnings that I achieve in my new hobby will help me to achieve my goal of saving 10K this year. Traditional bingo games have been a popular hobby for milli.... {{ Continue Reading }}

I am like the millions of other people around the world that make New Year’s resolutions and hope that I have not lost interest by March. The thing that I have learnt the most from making these commitments is that they have to be realistic, and never too many. Therefore, for me this year it is simple, I intend to continue with my fitness programme, and concentrate on saving 10K. Why we make N.... {{ Continue Reading }}

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Travelling around London has always been an adventure, and something that can either be a pleasure, or a nightmare. The public transport system has improved a huge amount over the years; however, this has come at a cost to everyone.  If I am to achieve my goal of saving 10K this year, I think I am going to have to be resourceful with my travelling plans. With rising fuel costs and budgets bein.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Living in central London has always been fun, however, with the cost of living increasing, and my expenditures rising, it may be time to consider moving. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the city, and I have lived here for over 10 years, and seen so many changes. The girls are settled here, but I have to consider what is right for my family and my challenge of saving 10K th.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Living with two young children and an incredibly hyperactive dog there will always be times when things get ruined and broken. I have had my sofa for many years, and the kids and dog love to use it for everything other than sitting. Finally, the sofa gave up the other day, which left me with the dilemma of how to get a new one as cheap as possible. When you cannot afford the shops My goal to.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Writing has always been a passion of mine ever since I was a small girl, and now I am a single Mum of two, I ensure I have time to blog. I’m Kate and live in London with my two gorgeous children, Bethany and Hayley.  I have lived in this part of the UK since buying my mid terraced house 10 years ago. What I love in life I seem to have far too many things to do in a day; however, I ensure .... {{ Continue Reading }}

Charity shops have been available on the high street for many years, and although I use them to donate my old items, I had never considered purchasing goods. When I started the goal to save 10K I knew that I would be stepping out of my comfort zone, and entering new territory. This included finding new, cheaper ways to purchase clothes. With two growing children, clothes are bought several time.... {{ Continue Reading }}