Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year for most of us, especially as parents! According to the Bank of England, the average UK household spends £500 more in December than in other months. However, according to the Independent, families with children under 18 will spend anything from £1000 to £2700 on Christmas! Whether you have small Christmases or extravagant ones, you’re likely going to have to save for Christmas. With the big day a month away, it’s the ideal time to consider how you’re going to afford it. It’s hard to pay for presents, food, and celebrations! But here are some great ways you can do…

While I definitely know I’m not the first person to say this, in fact I’ve already seen the word floating around the Internet and whispered in hushed conversation, but lets face it, we all know what the end of summer means.. time to start thinking about Christmas. Well, if you’re part of a family anyway. Yes, as usual I have already started my box, collecting little bits to give as Christmas presents to my nearest and dearest. And while this post isn’t going to be specifically Christmas, it might get those cogs going with ideas on what you can get one of those wonderful guys in your life. Because lets…

Some people like to get organised for Christmas early, I am 100% one of these people. I don’t care how early it is guys, I’m saying the “c” word! I think a lot is to do with being a single mother and wanting to spread the cost around a bit. Another part of it is the fact I like to grab what I want while it’s out of season. During the Christmas season everything just feels more expensive and I like to get everything before that becomes an issue. A final reason is a lot of the Christmas shops in big stores open as early as August or September, and…

Your business will go through many different ebbs and flows as you navigate the various aspects of entrepreneurship. There will be moments when you feel as though you’ve got everything under control, and there will be times where you’re struggling to stay motivated. There are so many things that are out of your control when running a small business, but there are also many elements that are well within your control. Impressing your clients is something that is very easily done, as long as you take time to focus on the right things. Consider the following six super ways to instantly impress business clients in a simple, yet effective manner.…

If you’re rushing to buy year-end gifts for yourself, you’re in luck. The period after Christmas and before New Year is full of massive discounts and sales all over. So, in case you have gifted everyone but yourself, it’s time to get yourself a little something. We’ve all spent a long, challenging year trying to do our best, so why not treat ourselves for all the good work? It was us who got through each day, after all! It also helps that these sales are available online, so you don’t have to deal with yet another exhausting outing during the holiday season! Today, we’re going to help you shortlist a…