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30 ways to save £1

Money can often be tight and sometimes it can be hard to save but here I have a list of 30 different ways that enable you to save £1 in money.  Some of these ways can be harder than others but I find that most of the ideas are easy to complete.
  1. Sign up for loyalty cards. Remember to use them each time you shop. They are free to sign up to and you quickly accumulate points worth real money to spend.
  2. When sending post always look at couriers online before going to the post office and send with the best value.
  3. Keep wallpaper and paint samples. I  have a lot in Maxwell's craft box and they come in handy when we do crafts.
  4. Read the news online rather than buying a printed newspaper.It is free and you are still able to read the same thing. 
  5. Enter competitions. You have to be in it to win it! If you win, the item cost you nothing.
  6. If you have items laying around your home that you do not need try selling them at a carboot, Amazon, Ebay or on a Facebook page.
  7. If your selling on eBay, wait until free insertion week, no fee to put items up.
  8. Cut out all coupons you see or print any you see online. It can save you lots of penny's every week.
  9. Use your local library to borrow books, games, cd's, dvd's rather than buying them.
  10. Get a railcard if you use the train or get a season ticket if you use the bus.
  11. For short journeys walk. It will save petrol and money and get you fit.
  12. When you need to go shopping, try parking somewhere a little bit further away from the centre which will either be cheaper or free
  13.  Limit yourself to only going to the cinema on Wednesdays with the Orange Wednesday offer at Odeon or go on a Tuesday evening to Cineworld when it is cheap.
  14. Never go to cash machines that charge fees for withdrawing money.
  15. When it’s cold leave the heating off and invest in a blanket to keep you warm.
  16. Do not buy services like sky. Make the most of iplayer, ITV player and other simular services. They’re free and often have some great films on there as well.
  17. Freecycle and Freegle. Both of these sites/ groups allow people to get rid of things they don't want any more. Everything on these sites are free.
  18. Make a packed lunch instead of buying expensive food at School or Work or when on days out.
  19. Recycle your old phone, you could make some money.
  20. Always switch the lights off if you're not in the room.
  21. Before you go to bed make sure you turn off all your appliances
  22. Search online for discount codes or free delivery codes before shopping online.
  23. If your in a restaurant ask for tap water - it's free.
  24. If you need your eye's tested, look for free eye tests.
  25. Buy designer clothing at outlet stores. We have picked up plenty of bargains in these for less than half price.
  26. When traveling use cheap airlines such as Ryanair or Easyjet.
  27. When you need your hair doing dye it. It is far cheaper than going to the hairdressers.
  28. In the January sales buy gifts, decorations, cards and wrap in advance.
  29. Check the clearance sections in supermarkets. Theres often some great bargains.
  30. Look out for baby events in supermarkets. Buy things in bulk. It makes things a lot cheaper.
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A Week Of Learning And New Experiences

  1. Maxwell can now put on his welly boots.
  2. Maxwell has started to get his summer wardrobe ready.
  3. Maxwell has had a lot of visitors.
  4. Maxwell loves to go and see the trains.
  5. Maxwell and I are doing a makeover in our garden.
This week Maxwell has learnt to put his welly boots on. Maxwell's welly boots are placed near our conservatory door and Maxwell knows he must wear them if he is wanting to go outside in the garden. Normally I have to help Maxwell to get them on and off but this week Maxwell has surprised me by running in to the lounge with them on and demanded to go outside in them. He now just has to master his shoes!

This weekend we have been busy shopping. In a few weeks time we are going away on holiday to Wales which means Maxwell is in need of a few new clothes as he has grown out of most of the things which he had last year. Luckily I have been picking bits up when I have seen them cheap however Maxwell is still in need of a few things. This weekend Maxwell was treated to some new shorts, sunglasses, trousers, jelly shoes and a new hat to protect him from the sun. Maxwell adores his new sunglasses and keeps wearing them around the house.

Maxwell had a lot of visitors last week. We had visits from Nanny, Great Grandad and A.Rachel. Maxwell loves spending time with our family so it was really great to see them all.  Nanny bought Maxwell sweets and Maxwell adored them, mainly as they were pig shaped and Maxwell has a love for Peppa Pig at the present moment. Maxwell had fun giving Great Grandad HIi5's and he loved playing and seeing A.Rachel.

At the back of our house there is a train line. 2-4 trains run past it every hour and Maxwell loves the trains going past. Since we have lived here I have forgotten that they are even going past as I have got used to the noise however every time one goes past Maxwell screams "train". At the end of our road there is a train bridge and this week I took Maxwell to the train bridge. We waited for the train to fly under the bridge and  Maxwell was very amused and happy he got to see the train. I am planning a journey on a train soon for Maxwell to enjoy.

This weekend we have bought lots of new items for our gardens and managed to clean and tidy them up. They were left in a little bit of a mess from the last tenant who lived here and I found them to be a little unwelcoming to our visitors (especially the front garden). The front garden was in need of a little care so I removed the weeds with some help from my mum and I have now laid some stones which makes the front garden looks very nice and welcoming. The back garden has been mowed, cleaned and the path has been washed and brushed and we are expecting some new furniture and play items for Maxwell to arrive this week. I will update everyone on our garden once everything has arrived.






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What Max Wore Monday

It is that time of the month where I share with our readers - What Max wore Monday. Today's outfit is not amazing however today we spent a lot of our time doing odd jobs, so I guess this is a "everyday" type of outfit Maxwell is wearing.



Maxwell's Coat is from Boots. It cost around £20 when we got it which was before Christmas however I think it is now in the sale at just £12. I love how smart the coat is, it also keeps Maxwell warm in this cold weather.

Maxwell's jeans are from Next. They have a cute elasticated bottom which is brilliant in this weather as Maxwell's trousers stay in place when he is walking. I love the colour of these jeans as they basically go with anything.

Maxwell's shoes are Vans. Maxwell has these in blue but I am looking to buy him some in a two tone blue. A lot of people comment on them and say how cute they are. I picked these up in the sale for him at just £12 and they have lasted him really well. They are a definite hit on my toddler buying list.

Underneath Maxwell's coat he has a cute plain blue long sleeved t shirt from Tesco. The t shirt is priced at just £3 which is a bargain. I love Tesco's clothes and always find them great value and long lasting.
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What Max Wore Monday

People seem to be interested in what Maxwell tends to wear so I have decided to write a "What Max Wore Monday" post on my blog which will feature once a month. It will give my readers a little look into Maxwell's wardrobe and it may give you ideas in what you could dress your toddler in.  Maxwell's clothes come from everywhere. There is not specific shop I buy him clothes from so just about anything goes. I hope you enjoy reading.
Today Max is wearing:



Maxwells's Gilet is Mini Boden. It cost me around £3 when I had a £20 voucher to spend with them. The gilet fits really well and has a fleece layer inside which keeps Maxwell super warm in the winter. 

Maxwell's jeans are from Next. I really like putting Maxwell in Next, not because I am a brand snob, just that Next clothes seem to last him well and rarely ever go out of shape. These jeans are the skinny type and can be bought in Next for around £10

Maxwell's shoes are Vans. Maxwell has these in blue but I am looking to buy him some in a two tone blue. A lot of people comment on them and say how cute they are. I picked these up in the sale for him at just £12 and they have lasted him really well. They are a definite hit on my toddler buying list.  

Maxwell's Jumper is from Boots. It belongs to the Bows And Arrows collection. We bought this at Christmas so they have stopped selling but please take a look at Boot's Bow and Arrow  Collection, they sell some beautiful clothes. 
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Max's Sale Haul

Today saw us hit the shops, Ben had a rare day off so I thought it would be fun to spend some of our Christmas money. I had a good feeling shops had started to reduce some Christmas stock further from there early Boxing Day prices, although this is not my sale haul  it is Maxwell's which shows quite a few essentials for him reduced.

Our first stop was Boots.  I adore Boots and I already managed to buy a few bargains for peoples Birthdays/Christmas in there Boxing day sales. Whilst browsing today, I found most of there shelves to be empty however I was drawn to the back of the store where I managed to pick up a lot of essentials for Maxwell at a cheap price.

I managed to get:
4 packs of Boots own brand nappies size 5 RRP £20 - Reduced to £10 - £2.50 per pack
2 packs of Boots Organic Rice Cakes - RRP £1.98 - Reduced to £1
2 packs of Organix Fruit Gummies - RRP £1.18 - Reduced to 60p
1 Pack Of Boots Carrot Puffs -  RRP 50P - Reduced to 25p

RRP £23.66 - Payed £11.85 - I also got £1.66 worth of boots points added to my card for this shop so the price came down to £10.19.


We then headed to Tesco. A family member actually works at Tesco which entitles us to staff discount and we had a few vouchers that enabled us to get £1 off per £5 we spent.
We bought:
Disney PJ's RRP £5 - Reduced to £3
Hoodie RRP £7 - Reduced to £4

RRP £12 - Total £7 - We got 10% off thanks to staff discount, and a further £1 thanks to vouchers which equals £1.70 so we payed - £5.30


Finally we popped into Mothercare. I am a huge fan of Mothercare and I have been buying Maxwell a lot of clothes from there. I find there quality amazing and the prices are very reasonable.
We bought:
Sheep Pjs RRP £11 - Reduced to £5.50

RRP £11 - Payed £5.50


My total haul was worth £46.66 however we payed £20.99 which means we saved over half price. Overall I thought this was a amazing shopping trip. We have stocked up on some essentials and treated Maxwell to a few new clothes.
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Ivor Spider Tights - Loubilou Competition


Loubilou is the leading source for original children's clothing, toys, and accessories from around the world. Their goal is simple: Showcase the most delightful, most unique children's wear on the planet. 

Perfect for Halloween Loubilou have given me the chance to offer my readers a very cute spooky prize.
The spooky prize consists of a pair of Ivor Spider tights. These are perfect for Halloween or just to add that burst of colour and fun to any outfit. The tights are suitable for children ages 0-4 years old.


The Ivor Spider tights feature: New improved anti-slip soles and new improved stretch giving more room after washing and yarn tightening.

To win this prize all you have to do is enter the simple rafflecopter below. 

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A Week Of Learning And New Experiences


This week has been exciting! 
Maxwell has developed lots and we have many new things in our life!

  1. Maxwell managed to walk half the room with out falling over (20 steps).
  2. He has gone up a clothes size. He is now wearing 18-24 month clothing.
  3. He understands the word NO but he still likes to test boundaries.
  4. He has developed a new love for raisins.
  5. We went to the park for the 1st time and he loved swinging on the swings.
  6. He has a new highchair.
  7. He has tried many new foods this week and has liked them.
My little boy is growing up so fast. Every day I see Maxwell develop and I could not be prouder. I love the fact he has his own personality now and he is learning key things which he will need to take him through life.

His walking is fantastic and this week we are actually thinking about purchasing his first pair of proper shoes. He can walk around the lounge, falls over and pulls himself back up, its great to see him get better every day and it wont be long before he is running around! I will post a video soon!

The word NO has played a big part in our life recently. I want Maxwell to understand from a young age what is right and what is wrong and the key word I feel Maxwell needs to learn is the word no. He will get praise when he is good and understands this well but recently he has been testing us, testing us with how far her can push us. He does silly things for attention and knows its wrong but he thinks its funny to do it. Finally though over the last few days he has been good as gold and only twice has he not reacted to the word no.

Auntie Rachel took us to the park! My sister is a school teacher - a fantastic one and works long hours but this week was half term so she ended up spending some time with us. 
We went to the park and Maxwell loved it, I always felt he was a little to small to go before as all he can do is swing on the swing but the park was a success! He loved swinging on the swings and sliding down the slide!

I have loved every moment of this week!


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