Being paid to blog is the ultimate dream of many bloggers. If you are just starting out, you might be wondering how exactly can you earn money by just writing on your blog. Whilst there is a number of ways of monetising your blog, today I wanted to share with you one of my favourite ways of earning some extra cash, by writing a sponsored blog posts. There are many ways of getting that first sponsored blog post, but rather than approaching brands individually; it is much easier to join a ... Read More about 5 Blogging Networks to Join for Paid Blogger Opportunities
Homemade Lemon Bath Scrub Recipe (Minions Style)
I have several adult friends who adore the Minions as much or more than their children! So, for any of you out there who love the Minions and enjoy a nice, warm, relaxing bath, here is a recipe for Minions Bath Scrub that you can easily make at home. It's a fun activity you could let older children help you make - also interactive home economics and simple science home school activity! At just 5 ingredients, that you can buy in bulk to save money and stretch, it's also super affordable, and ... Read More about Homemade Lemon Bath Scrub Recipe (Minions Style)
How to remove armpit stains on clothes
It's not something that's fun to talk about, but armpit stains are inevitable. They make white shirts looking unclean, even if they are freshly washed. I don't like to throw away anything that's perfectly usable, as it's not very frugal and new work shirts can be fairly expensive. If there is a chance of cleaning the shirt first, I'll always have a go! I try to be proactive and treat the stains when they first appear, so the problem doesn't get too bad, and the shirt or T-shirt becomes ... Read More about How to remove armpit stains on clothes
5 things you can do now to start getting out of debt
While I plan to write other posts, some going into more detail about ways to reduce or eliminate debt, I figured I'd write a short post on things you can do now to start making some progress. 1. Stop using your credit cards If you have any cards that are still active and have limits, stop using them. You need to stop increasing your debt level in order to reduce it. Remove your credit cards from your purse and either store them somewhere in the house, where you can't easily get to them. ... Read More about 5 things you can do now to start getting out of debt
How to make homemade soap bars for beginners
I never thought that you could make a good soap at home, until a few years ago when I was looking for a cleanser that would be gentle on my skin, and I couldn't find anything at the local market that would be suitable . My regular soap maker has moved away and while I experimented with some other soaps, I couldn't find anything I liked. Then my friend mentioned, over a cup of coffee, that she made some simple soaps with her daughter and that not only it was fun to make, but surprisingly ... Read More about How to make homemade soap bars for beginners
10 Simple Wedding Favour Ideas on a Budget
We all know that wedding planning can be quite a stressful thing. It's not just the organising, decision making or trying to keep everyone reasonably happy, but with the cost of weddings rising each year, one of the biggest headaches is deciding how much to spend. Or rather which area of your wedding to save money on which one to splash on so that your wedding can be the meaningful day you always hoped for! Wedding favours are possibly not on the top of the list of priorities for weddings, ... Read More about 10 Simple Wedding Favour Ideas on a Budget