It’s no secret: having children is expensive. In fact, the average parent will spend more than £51,000 on each child before they turn 18, according to a study by Quidco.com. It’s not exactly surprising. From the moment they’re born, children need a lot of stuff. Even as tiny newborns who do nothing but eat, sleep and poop, they seem to need an extraordinary amount of possessions. And none of them comes cheap. Before you precious bundle of joy even arrives, you’re looking at pushchairs, car seats, cots and highchairs....
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credit link Stay-at-home mums are getting a lot of unfair bad press lately. The idea that mums should stay at home and look after their growing children is becoming outdated. This is, in no small way, related to the single women that have babies and claim benefits without ever having worked a day in their lives. Unfortunately, this tarnishes the responsible parents who simply want to give their child the best start in life that the possible can. Being a mum, however, doesn’t mean your life is over. Many mums manage to earn a good living...
Image reproduced with permission At a time of year when most of us are already feeling the pinch, December can be a pretty stressful month for a lot of people. Although we all like to save face and display the Christmas cheer, financial issues can start to get us down as we approach the big day, which is why I felt the need to write this short post. Sometimes our minds can become clouded, especially when there’s an element of worry involved, so spend the next few minutes reading through the rest of this article, and I’ll do my utmost...
If you’re on the hunt for a bargain, then your first port of call will undoubtedly be the online auction giant eBay. Founded in 1995, this selling and buying platform has grown year on year and looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Image from Flickr Whether you’re an eBay novice, or have used the site many times, there’s sure to be some tips that can help you bag a bargain next time you’re looking to bid on an item. Here are my top picks: Spelling mistakes Image from Flickr Take advantage of others...
Sometimes the cost of taking the whole family on holiday can be enough to put you off of travelling. If you have a group of people to pay for then the cost can soon add up, sometimes making it seem like it is too expensive! However if you are clever and book in the right way, there is no reason at all why you can’t afford to take your family on holiday when you want to! Avoid School Holidays This isn’t always possible as schools often don’t like you taking children away during term time. However you will often find that if you speak...
Not many new mothers want to go back to work after having a baby, but there are many of the stay at home moms who need to do something from home to bring in extra cash towards the upkeep of the home and the new little one. These mommies can easily make extra money at home if they choose a proven method of doing so. Here are five great ways moms can make cash at home. ...
