As we head into November the autumn is closing on us and the abundance of fruit, herbs and berries is slowing down. Saying that there are still fresh plants to pick as garnish for your salads, there are plenty of mushrooms to forage for and then there are sweet chestnuts! November foraging also overlaps with October and December, so make sure you check out my other posts to see what's in season. To get you started Navelwort You can find navelwort growing on a sunny side of a stone wall or ... Read More about Foraging in November – Guide to wild food & Recipes
When to Replace Your Mattress
For some, the decision to buy a mattress is a major issue. Most mattresses only last a decade or so, making them something that needs to be replaced every so often. However, the cost of most mattresses can be somewhat prohibitive, or at least appear so. It is possible to plan ahead for the cost of replacing a mattress and to do so with little stress. It is important to know when your mattress needs to be replaced, and how to plan ahead for it. Replacing the Mattress For most people, ... Read More about When to Replace Your Mattress
How to Save Money at Home
Financial constraint is a hindrance to better living. Most people find themselves in compromising situations where they can’t manage to sustain daily expenses at home. However, the best thing to do is budgeting effectively, but before that, you need to learn how to save money. The hardest thing is getting started because you need to be self-disciplined to achieve your goals. The first considerations that you need to consider are the breakages at home, and it requires money to fix them. ... Read More about How to Save Money at Home
How to Have A Great Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could have a magical Christmas without spending all of your money and getting yourself into debt that you will still be paying off the following year? Well, the good news is, you definitely can! It just takes a little bit of planning. Budget First Rather than working out what your dream Christmas with all the trimmings would be, and then working out how to pay for it, Money Saving Expert recommends creating a budget for Christmas based on what you can ... Read More about How to Have A Great Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
3 most important questions about bankruptcy you will want the answers for
Filling for bankruptcy is not a step that anyone will take likely and it's inevitably anxious time for everyone involved. There are so many things to organise and get right and of course, there are plenty of questions, that need to be answered. I wanted to give you the answers to the three most asked questions that I get when people talk about bankruptcy with me. 7 practical tips to help you overcome your bankruptcy >>How to get a loan after bankruptcy >>Everything you ... Read More about 3 most important questions about bankruptcy you will want the answers for
How to budget for all your Christmas gifts
As the holiday shopping season approaches, it's time to start making your gift list, so you have a general idea of what type of gift you want to purchase for each recipient. I also find it helpful to set an overall budget, then break that down per person, so you don't overspend and get yourself in financial trouble. Once I have my budget and idea list ready to go, I start watching for sales. I make sure I am signed up for the email subscription lists for stores that I like, and when I'm ... Read More about How to budget for all your Christmas gifts