This time last year I entered a competition run by the online voucher site Savoo. The competition was to find the UK’s Smartest Shopper and the winner would … [Read more...]
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MAD Blog Awards 2014 – the final
I don’t really go out much. It’s not because I'm unsociable, I just don’t like spending money (and don't have a lot of spare money to burn on myself). On Friday … [Read more...]
A birthday, a television appearance and Shelter
This time last year, I decided to start a blog. Something to fill my evenings with thoughts about my girls, being a stay at home dad and what we got up to on a … [Read more...]
Trussell Trust and FareShare food collection with Tesco
The busiest day when it comes to shopping is normally a Saturday. People aren’t at work and can fit in a trip to the food shop to re-fill the fridge. Not … [Read more...]
Read all about it!
Today is a very proud day for me. I come from and live in a large town called Tunbridge Wells which is in West Kent, in the south of England. We are roughly … [Read more...]
What gets me up in the morning.
I woke up this morning very early. 4am in fact. As I was laying there thinking about how early it was and how I should really try getting back to sleep, another … [Read more...]
Happy New Year – A Skint Dad update
Hello guys. I’ve not blogged much in the last few weeks as it has been Christmas and I wanted to devote some time to family. The last few months since I started … [Read more...]
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...]
Guest post: our life from Skint Mum’s perspective
He may not want you to know this but Skint Dad, who I call Ricky, is not the easiest person to live with. I'm not just talking about the random dirty socks I … [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...]
