Can you grow your own vegetables without a garden? It really is possible and there are a number of options to try that are all easy to do. Every year I sit and hope that we’ll have a nice summer. I’m not a huge fan of the hot weather but I know the girls love… more
50 of the Most Unconventional Money Saving Tips – EVER
Being skint, tight, cheap, frugal or thrifty – people use different words and have different ideas on what each one means. They all basically set out to live a more financially secure life. To be financially secure, you need to look to make money, to make the best of what you have and to save money. In… more
Are You Dumb Enough To Be Scammed By A Scammer?
A Scam On Every Corner For every 20 people you know, one or more of them have most likely fallen foul to a scam. Over the last five years alone, there has been a reported 60% increase in criminal activity relating to online scams and identity theft. To put it more into context, a massive… more
Top Tips for Shopping at a Pound Shop
Pounds shops are an utter bargain, right? Well they are if you only need to pop in for one thing but, when hitting the shops, it’s easy to get distracted and come back having not done what you set out to do. You can get shops that sell items for £1, for 99p and also bargain… more
Skint Dad’s Guide to Choosing a Childcare Provider
Today my youngest daughter Chloe started pre-school. Ever since my work has increased in the day with Skint Dad and other freelance work, we have been looking for a childcare provider which we can let her go for a few hours in the week – not only for her enjoyment to play with children her own… more
How to Cut the Cost of Your Wedding Venue
When it comes to choosing your wedding venue you may want a massive castle wedding with all the bells and whistles but is it realistic? Don’t get me wrong, I would love to be in a position where money was no object and we could have whatever venue we wanted but this is not reality! The reality… more
