Have You Had Your NHS Health Check? It’s Never Too Late

According to the NHS website, once you hit 40 you will be offered a 5 yearly health check. I am now 47 and have never been offered one. Beyond the basics, I have never had my health checked. I self-manage and try to look after myself, but I can't do everything. In particular, I wanted...

I Switched Energy Providers – Here’s What Happened

I finalised my energy switch this week and also managed to avoid getting a smart meter into the bargain. I've parted ways with Bulb Energy in favour of Outfox The Market. The process has been smooth, hassle-free, and it's great when companies do what they're supposed to do. I am used to switching energy providers,...

How Do Small Lifestyle Changes Affect Your Bills? Think Before You Make The Leap

Small changes in lifestyle or those of corporate structures and billing can have huge knock on effects if you live on a tight budget. One change in my lifestyle is impacting my bills and means I am now paying more for things. I started running again in February. The knock on effect is that I...

Smart Meters – Forced Hand Or A Way To Reduce Bills?

Bulb, my energy supplier has just ramped up the prices of its single tariff. My bill is going to go up by at least £70 a year. I need to move suppliers. Now, £70 might not sound much to you, but if you're struggling on a small income, this is catastrophic. I have looked at...

How To Make A Budget Summer Dessert That’s As Good As A Restaurant One

Many of my desserts are based on yellow sticker offers. Greek yoghurt is one of my favourites but tends to be all or nothing on the shelves. When it appears there tends to be a lot of it. I've partly got around the problem by turning it into frozen desserts. It's very simple to make...

Use By Dates – Myth or Supermarket Trick?

You might have noticed on my last yellow sticker count a substantial Tupperware box of Florida Salad. 1.5kg for 75p to be exact. It was too good to miss. But you might have wondered how I got through it all. I am not in the habit of buying more than I can use. I won't...

May Yellow Sticker Bonanza!

This month I spent £32.37. And it was all good.

Reblog: Experience Magazine – The Secret Ingredient Of Comfort Food? Struggle.

This is a really interesting article. It's about more than the origins of comfort food, but how foods that have become luxuries or reinvented were borne out of hardship. Whilst I wouldn't say my desire to home cook, bake and freeze has been borne out of poverty, it certainly isn't something I am likely to...

Morrisons More Card To Be Scrapped And A New Challenge

Later this month Morrisons is scrapping its More card in favour of more targeted product deals via its app. I am going to lose more than 2500 points as you can't cash in points that are part of the way through which is irritating. I liked earning points and getting a Fiver when I hit...

Know What You Need And How To Save Money Too

Knowing what you need to be healthy and balanced, and spotting the difference when you're not getting that, is important. Even more important is taking action when things are slipping. I've spent the last three weeks at my parents house and I feel like I have a never ending hangover. The reasons are this: a...