If you are a regular reader of YourBestFriendsGuidetoCash.co.uk, you know that I love getting a good deal. I believe that we should always try to get the most bang for our buck, no matter what our budget. Regardless of what you earn, why pay more for the same product or service if you don’t have to? Whether it is a household staple or a personal luxury, why should you spend… View Post
It’s not long until the summer holidays kick off, and the thought of planning six whole weeks of entertaining can feel daunting. We spend our summers at home in Nova Scotia, Canada, but don’t worry – I’ve pulled together a list of eight cheap and cheerful – and often free! – things you can do in the UK to keep your little ones busy over July and August. What… View Post
For Christmas this year, my husband kindly gave me an Amazon Echo – and so far, I love it. In fact, I wish I had one in every room. It’s great for listening to podcasts and my Audible audiobooks, plus the reminder function is very handy. Plus, now that my daughter is back at school and my home office is terribly quiet, it’s almost like Alexa is my new colleague,… View Post
Every parent is on the lookout for affordable days out – I should know, I’m one of them. Theme parks such as Chessington World of Adventure, Legoland Windsor and Gulliver’s Travels are the perfect day out for parents with toddlers and preschool children, but often come with a hefty price tag. For many of us, it seems simply terrible value to shell out £50+ on tickets when the little… View Post
If you have kids, visiting a National Trust or English Heritage property is a great day out. Not only is it educational and great for exploring, if you buy an annual membership, it makes a cheap day out for the whole family. We bought a family membership and we use it more than I anticipated. I reckon we actually got our money’s worth in the first two months too –… View Post