4As a parent, you are responsible for the well being of your family. You have to look out for the physical, mental, and financial well being of your loved ones. Things can get more difficult when you unexpectedly get hit with expenses that you did not plan for. In life, there are a lot of…
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Talking to children about money management #AD
Read moreTalking to children about money is an important part of being a parent. Our children will be seven years old this week, and I’ve recently found out that they’re already learning about money in school. I think is a great idea. Last week my husband and I attended parents evening, and our children’s teacher gave…
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AD| Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money for Life
Read moreIt’s long been established that money can’t buy happiness. At the same time, it’s challenging to be happy without a halfway healthy relationship with money. Shopping splurges, extravagant trips, lavish dinners, underused flashy subscriptions, new cars, spacious homes, high-end clothes — this world tempts us with an endless array of enticing things. While none of…
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London Marathon Training Update
Read moreIt’s been a while since my last training update so I thought it was about time that I wrote a quick update. In my last fundraising update, which you can read here, I was excited to be able to tell you that I have now reached my fundraising target of £1,600 for WellChild, the national charity…
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An Extra Special London Marathon Fundraising Update That You Won’t Want To Miss!
Read morePhew, that was a rather long title for a blog post! It’s worth it though because this really is an extra special London marathon fundraising update that you won’t want to miss! As many people who read my blog or follow me on social media will know, I’ve been lucky enough to receive a charity…
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Exploring The Cheshire Property Market
Read moreCheshire is a county in northwest England that’s perhaps best know for its rural villages and for its Industrial Revolution heritage, but did you know that Cheshire is an area bursting with lots of things to see and do. From relaxing spa breaks and beautiful gardens to explore, to stunning stately homes and picturesque countryside.…
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A year of self-employment
Read moreThe 11th October 2018 will mark my one year anniversary of being self-employed. It’s been such an up and down journey, but overall, it’s been a very positive experience. In August 2017 I accepted redundancy from the company I’d worked for since I was 17 years old. It was a very daunting time, but I…
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Is a franchise right for you?
Read moreOctober 11th this year will by my one year self-employment anniversary. I can’t quite believe that I’m self-employed, but I have to say that it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. After accepting redundancy back in 2017, I wasn’t sure what my future would hold. Having worked for a company for 13 years,…
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Millennials Spend Less Money on Jewellery Now Compared to Two Decades Ago
Read moreHow much money would you or do you spend on jewellery? Although I own a fair amount of jewellery, I don’t spend an awful lot of money on it. I also don’t buy jewellery on a regular basis, and it appears that I’m not alone in this. According to industry analysts Millennials simply don’t see…