Homeowners approaching the end of their current mortgage deals may be wondering whether to sign up for a fixed rate or a variable one in hopes that a better rate will become available soon. The Bank of England’s base rate currently sits at 3.75%, following two rate cuts in August and November 2024 and four […]

It’s starting to feel like fall around here! I’m writing this while it rains outside and we’re burning through pumpkin candle like there is no tomorrow!  It’s a perfect weekend to stay in and read (I just started book six of this series!)  Here are some book deals you won’t want to miss! The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center […]

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by 6-3 to leave the base rate unchanged at 3.75% in September, with three members wanting to raise rates to 4%, amid concerns that we could see a jump in inflation in coming months. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 3.1% in […]

This month is my birthday so it seems like the right time to share about what to do on your birthday as a grown-up. One of the things my mom has said many times about being a mother is that you have to make your own sunshine. Nobody else (certainly not your child) is going […]

Most of us know how important it is to save for retirement, yet even if we’ve diligently paid into a pension for many years, we often don’t know how much we’ve actually got. One in four of us has no idea what the current value of their pension is according to research from Moneybox, while […]

I won’t lie, it’s still a little shocking to think that I’m in my 40s! My oldest daughter is in high school and I often still feel like I’m that same age. But then I look at my skincare routine and realize . . . oh, I guess I am in my 40s! I wash […]

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Dinner Menu for the Week of September 6th Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here! READ: Dinner Menu for the Week of September 6th PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to […]

Government guidelines recommend we do at least two and a half hours of moderate activity a week. But getting fit doesn’t always mean going to the gym or reinventing your diet. There are plenty of fun, and even unconventional ways to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day; it’s just about finding […]

Looking for a copy of the countdown to Halloween reading calendar? Pop in your email below and it’ll come right to your inbox! Ah, I love September! It starts to feel like fall is around the corner and I love the crisper mornings and the more predictable school schedule! And, of course, Halloween not too […]