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Top Free Family Activities in London

February 25, 2014 By Ellen

Despite being a few months into the New Year, most people are still feeling the post Christmas pinch and are trying to make pennies go that little bit further. With such miserable weather and a tight budget it can be tempting just to stay in, keep warm and veg out. When you have a family, […]

Filed Under: cheap, day out. museum, free, Frugal fun, London, science, Things to do, travel, travel with children

How I cut my energy bills by nearly £60 a month…

February 7, 2014 By Ellen

Almost a year ago, I began a process that has lead to me saving considerable amounts of money, as well as making my home cozier. We also found Smart Heat recently which is a great web site to find the best heaters, so have a look there if you need a new heater for your […]

Filed Under: cutting costs, energy efficiency, energy saving, Frugal fun, fuel bills, insulation., Leap, LED light bulbs, money saving

Seven innovations that can help you save money

February 3, 2014 By Ellen

I want to save piles more I keep hearing on the news that things are looking up, the economy is expanding and there are, apparently, green shoots of recovery. That’s marvellous, but this reincarnated affluence has yet to make its way to my bank balance.  Therefore, until it gets here I’m still trying to find […]

Filed Under: cutting costs, energy saving, Frugal fun, money saving

He says – she says on the subject of saving money

October 10, 2013 By Ellen

I’ve been on a bit of a crusade to save energy and money lately – not out of choice, what with us being part of the nouveau pauvre and all this talk of economic recovery not having made an impression on my wallet yet. The Panther, being from Yorkshire, is known to keep a firm […]

Filed Under: energy, Frugal fun, infographic, Panther, power, saving money

Visit the panda – and loads of other things – without breaking the bank

September 20, 2013 By Ellen

Are your children nagging you about going to Edinburgh Zoo to see the is-she-isn’t-she pregnant panda? Do they moan that now the weather is miserable there’s nothing to do? Does September weekend loom all empty with no plans? Quite possibly, I know.But alongside all of that is the heart-sinking concern about how pricey an outing […]

Filed Under: credit crunch, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Zoo, Frugal fun, Kids Go Free, panda, price, ScotRail

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