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    Does A Stitch In Time Really Save Nine? *

    It’s come to that time of year again where people start thinking about Halloween costumes, for me it’s been a long time since I personally had to think of my own Halloween costume. Last year I had Little Miss who was dressed as a very cute make shift pumpkin fairy, the year before I was heavily pregnant. Before that I went through a phase of following the Mean Girls “slut” rule, back then I very much had the body for it so it’s been quite a while since I dressed up for Halloween in more than a pair of animal ears from Claires. Thankfully I didn’t have to really put…

  • Travel

    A Wanderlust Wishlist – Holidaying in the UK *

    Did any of you notice that I’ve swapped my A Wednesday Wishlist feature for something different this week? Today I’m sharing A Wanderlust Wishlist instead, just for a change. And lets face it, we all know how much I love an adventure! After next year there will be no more holidays abroad for Little Miss and I for a good three years. Why? Because my dad promised that when my nephew and daughter have turned 5, he’ll help finance a family trip to Florida. My sister and I are on count down already! However, he’s only offered to pay for accommodation and of course he’ll be renting the car. We…

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    #212 Going Back To School, Better Late Than Never *

    Credit First, let me just say from the age of 16 I worked. Even when I was at uni, I worked and should I have stayed in Lincoln, I probably would still be working. However, when I moved back home it meant giving up my job I had to go back to after my maternity leave. Yes, it wasn’t the best job but it would of been flexible and I could of done it until I found something better. When my maternity leave ended a year ago, I went out and got myself a job straight away. Luckily everywhere was after Christmas staff so it wasn’t that hard. Unfortunately, the…

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    #188 Oh Mr Postman *

    Credit Come on, lets be honest.. there isn’t anything better than a good post day. You know the days when the postman knocks on your door and hands you a pile of parcels and letters (that aren’t bills, obviously!) I especially love unexpected parcels from friends. I was lucky enough to receive quite a few packages from various friends when I moved which was wonderful and they were really a good point during a stressful time.  Since becoming more financially independent I have tried to do similar for friends. A lot of my friends and family don’t live anywhere near me so I like to let them know I’m still…