So the dust has settled, sort of! Since the announcement by Savoo that me, Skint Dad, Ricky was crowned the winner of this year's “UK's Smartest Shopper” … [Read more...]
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Ricky Willis
Ricky Willis founded the award-winning money saving website SkintDad.co.uk which helps people save money by showing that every penny counts.
What started as a way to share his family’s debt issues, and as a way to be held accountable while paying off £42,000 of consumer debt, quickly became a hit money blog.
Since Ricky launched the site it has attracted over 15 million page views.
Ricky has a passion for finding ways to boost income and has gained experience in website development.
He has appeared on BBC TV, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, as well as in newspapers discussing money issues families face today.
Life can change in the blink of an eye
Picture this It's the 23rd October, a normal Wednesday morning. Naomi had gone to work and Daniella was at school. Chloe and I were not doing anything out … [Read more...]
Fakeaway: Mexican Beef and Bean Burrito
Popping to the shops at the weekend can be more easily said than done. It seems to be a mission in my household. I don't know about yours? To name a few of … [Read more...]
How To Grab Yourself a Supermarket Bargain
Had a major win when we popped to grab a few things at the Co-op earlier. We went in with a list, didn't pick up a basket as we knew that we only needed 3 … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Fakeaway: Chicken Tikka Masala, Sag Aloo, Rice and Poppadoms
This is one of the Skint family's favourite Indian dishes which is a little odd as Chicken Tikka Masala wasn't actually created in India. But, it's still … [Read more...]
Easy real-life food waste tips from the Skint Dad community
A study by Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) has shown that, despite a significant drive to reduce the problem, the waste costs the UK £12.5 billion a … [Read more...]
Trio of Chicken Kebab with Homemade Tortilla Wraps
Back before Skint Dad was a Dad, there was the odd chance that I went to the pub on a Friday or Saturday night for a few beers with the lads. After probably … [Read more...]
Will You Marry Me?
Have you ever wanted something so bad but didn’t think you had a chance of getting it? The first time I met Skint Mum was in a pub (a bit cliché I … [Read more...]
17 Tips to Make You a Smart Shopper
From food shopping to getting something a bit bigger for the family or home, spending money is an unfortunate side effect of shopping. Retailers make their … [Read more...]
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man called Skint Dad. He was contended with his life, he had wonderful … [Read more...]
