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If we eat out there's usually at least one of us picking a pizza, so when it comes to getting a takeaway it's a popular choice. We've...
Anyone with growing kids in the house knows how much they eat, especially when they're having a growth spurt. My teenage son has reached the age...
Like most families, we love a roast dinner, but there's not always the time to be cooking one up, especially midweek. By the time you've...
We're still months away from Easter, but that hasn't stopped the stores filling their shelves with this year's eggs. Each year we see...
There are two places I go when I 'need to pick up some bits' and that's either Home Bargains or B&M. When I say 'bits',...
As we head towards Easter, you're never too far from a mini egg in the supermarket aisles. Now Aldi has gone one better, by selling a cookie...
Nobody needs to be tucking into biscuits in January do they. After the excesses of Christmas, the last thing I needed was to be told about Marks and...
With red lanterns dangling from the trees and Manchester's dragon about to emerge from hibernation, it can mean only one thing, it's almost...
It's only January but of course the supermarkets are already gearing up for Easter. And among the many sugary treats hitting the shelves,...
After the chaos of Christmas and in the midst of never-ending January, who doesn't feel the need for a bit of pampering? So when I saw an offer...
Nothing gets excitement levels going in my house quite like the words 'chippy tea'. They're not uttered as much these days. With the...
As far as food shopping goes I'm quite used to seeking out the bargains. Having written about the cost of living crisis since it first took hold,...
We all know how hard it is to get clothes dry without the central heating, but nobody wants to be turning the thermostat up more than necessary. In...
Nobody needs telling how much food prices have risen and we're probably feeling it in January more than ever. While supermarkets spout off about...
We're all quite used to supermarkets telling us they have the best deals aren't we? But it doesn't always work out to be the case. But...
With the cold weather most certainly upon us, most people are doing all they can to keep warm. And while there's been a huge focus on heating the...
She's known for her tidying and home makeover tips, but cleaning and DIY isn't the only thing Stacey Solomon is popular for. The TV...
With a new year comes new year's resolutions, often to kick bad habits and become healthier. Yet if there's a specific diet you're...
Nobody spends more time hoovering than someone with a moulting dog. Whether you let them on the sofa or not, you'll find that their hair gets...
A tidy home equals a tidy mind so they say. And with each new year I promise myself that I'll rid my house of clutter once and for all. I made...
With the cold weather hitting, most people will be turning the heating on to keep warm. But with energy bills on the rise, nobody wants to be using...
The cold weather is most certainly here and leaving many households struggling to keep warm without racking up huge heating bills. With energy...
There are few things in life better than blowing away those Christmas cobwebs with a winter's walk that ends at a country pub. Persuading my...
We all know how difficult it is to save and in the current climate it feels harder than ever. Where families are concerned, there's always...
Whether you're ordering a treat for the family, or you've got a crowd to feed this Christmas, pizza is up there as a people pleaser. And...
Few things have burst onto the shopping scene like Sol de Janeiro. Largely thanks to trending TikTok videos, it's fast become the collection...
One thing that says Christmas is the humble turkey and in the UK around 10 million are bought and eaten on the big day. But let's be honest,...
Tell anyone you're heading into town just a few days before Christmas and their face can't help but do a little gurn. Fearing the commute...
Christmas crackers have come a long way over the years, but there's one that's getting more attention than most. Home Bargains is selling...
I don't mind a bit of turkey on my Christmas dinner, but really I can take it or leave it. Honestly, I wouldn't be fussed if I had...
It's Christmastime, or it almost is, which means thoughts are turning to that all-important roast dinner. And, with the way that food prices...
The humble toastie is underrated, but as a sweet or savoury snack it's up there with the best. Whether you stick with the grill, or have one...
I was never that keen on Baileys until a few years back when I began taking a liking to the stuff. Having spent two decades living with someone...
With less than a week to go until Christmas, many parents will be shopping for those all-important stocking fillers. Tubes of Smarties, Jelly Tots...
It's the time of year when our social media posts are filled with pictures of families donning their matching Christmas pyjamas. But amid the...
Nobody visits a pick and mix stall expecting it to be cheap, but everyone deserves a treat now and then. That's why, during a trip to...
You can't beat a takeaway curry on a cold winter's night, but it can come at a cost. With households generally trying to cut back on...
With energy bills on the rise and the weather getting colder as we head towards winter, households are doing all they can to keep warm without...
It's that time of year again when the stores are filled with festive clothing. Christmas nightwear is among the biggest sellers, but nobody...
It's no secret how much costs have risen over recent years and it's at the supermarket where many people feel it most. It's been...
With the cold weather we're getting and energy bills on the rise, it's no surprise that people are looking for all kinds of ways to keep...
You can't walk in any supermarket without coming across a Jenga-style pile of mince pie boxes at this time of year. With so many varieties on...
Prosecco is a favourite tipple for many people throughout the year. So it's not surprising that at Christmas time, sales of the stuff soar....
Unless you've been living under a rock then you'll be all too aware just how much our groceries have increased over the last few years....
Building gingerbread houses might be a traditional activity at this time of year, but how about taking it up a notch with a chocolate house? The...
We're all quite used to hearing advice from Martin Lewis these days, but he rarely goes as far as to label something a 'demon...
There's one thing every kid likes getting in their Christmas stocking and that's a chocolate Santa. Most supermarkets have their own...
It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people Christmas can end up feeling anything but. With present buying,...
We're all quite used to hearing advice from Martin Lewis these days, but he rarely goes as far as to label something a 'demon...