As I’ve gotten more into jigsaw puzzles over the past several years, questions about a puzzle subscription have come up frequently! Finally, this summer I signed up for a Completing the Puzzle subscription and I’m hooked! It’s such a fun delight to have puzzles show up at my door and then not have to worry […]

A pension might seem an unlikely gift for a child, but thousands of grandparents and other family members are paying into pensions for younger generations, giving the money potentially decades to grow. According to analysis from Lubbock Fine Wealth Management, 35,000 children under the age of 18 received pension contributions in the year to April […]

If you have a child who wants to read something scary for Halloween, I have made a list of great options. Pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your email. Every year, especially around Halloween, I get requests for “scary books” for kids. I understand intellectually that for […]

Speculation is growing ahead of the Budget that Chancellor John Healey could increase the personal allowance, potentially allowing people to receive more income before they start paying income tax. If you’re retired, this could make a difference to how much of your pension income you get to keep. It could also benefit people who are […]

Recently, a reader reached out on Instagram and told me she wanted to do a “puzzle of the month” gift for her dad for the holidays. Instantly, I was obsessed with this idea and quickly set to work choosing puzzles for each month of the year. This is an ideal gift for a parent or […]

The number of people working into their 70s and 80s has increased by 51.5% over the past decade, according to Rest Less analysis of Office for National Statistics data. An estimated 606,700 people aged 70 and over were in employment in 2025/26, up from 400,400 in 2015/16. The increase has been particularly pronounced among women. […]

A few months ago, I posted on Instagram about some of the ways we foster independence in our kids. It started a great conversation and other parents chimed in with the ways they foster independence with their kids! Here are some ideas! TIPS ON HOW TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE Send your child into the grocery store […]

There are many benefits to going on a cruise for your next break. You get to see far more than you would on a traditional holiday, don’t need to worry about travel logistics, and can sunbathe on deck while enjoying fresh air and gorgeous sea views. But, it’s also true that cruise destinations can be […]

Dinner Menu for the Week of September 27th Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here! READ: Dinner Menu for the Week of September 27th PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to […]

At some point in our lives, many of us have gotten stuck into classic novels. They can transport us to another time, give us insight into important topics, and teach us valuable lessons. But, most importantly, many are beautifully written and genuinely entertaining. While classic novels are undeniably impressive, lots of ‘hall of fame’ titles […]