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Money-saving allotment DIY projects

September 2, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post If you've got an allotment, you're probably already familiar with how tempting it can be to spend lots of money on your plot. I remember how easy it was to get carried away when we first got our allotment; having that extra space and the chance to make it look exactly how we wanted it to was just so exciting! Even if you don't get carried away, buying everything you need for your allotment can be quite expensive. Easy ...

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Family finances: six ways to create good habits

November 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to your family finances, do you feel in control, or is there room for improvement? Developing good money habits is the foundation for achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re aiming to reduce debt, move home, support your children or secure your retirement, you need to be able to manage your money effectively. Here are six ways you can take control of your family finances, improve your money ...

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Money saving tips: 5 easy ways to add to your savings

August 30, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post When it comes to financial security, we all know that it's a good idea to save something for a rainy day. But that can often be easier in principal than in practice. With most of us already living on a budget and stretching our monthly allowances to the limit, saving for the future can easily slip to the bottom of the priorities list. Saving a little each month is achievable though; you just need to change a few of your ...

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Tips for handling debt

August 1, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Being in debt is not something anyone aims for, but a lot of us are probably in exactly that position. According to the TUC, the average UK household has £886 more non-mortgage related debt than they did the year before. If you’re in a situation where your debt is getting worse, or not going down, you need to take action to get it under control. Here are some tips for handling debt to get you started. First steps ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Apps, Budgeting, Debt management, Family, Finances, Money, money saving, Saving, Top Tips

How to budget for a switch to part-time work

July 20, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is making the switch to part-time work something you'd love to do? There are many reasons why people work part-time. Perhaps you’re returning to work after having a baby, and would like to reduce your hours to spend more time at home with your little one. Or you may be starting to think about retirement, but don’t feel ready to give up your job completely. Alternatively, it could be all about freeing up time to pursue ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Budgeting, Money, money saving, Saving, Top Tips

Do you know how much your home energy is costing?

February 25, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Something a bit different on the blog today, but still very relevant to family life. This guest post takes a look at energy costs in the home, and has lots of tips and ideas for how to stay in control of your energy bills. According to Ofgem, the amount you spend on energy could account for as much as 8% of your outgoings, and that’s a lot of your money to part with if you don’t fully understand what you’re spending it on. Understanding ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: energy, energy saving, Family, Family home, Money, money saving, Top Tips

Home energy money saving hacks plus win a washing machine

August 17, 2017 by Catherine 5 Comments

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We’d all like to save money on our energy bills, right?  And aside from the cost benefits, there’s also the positive environmental impact that reducing our energy consumption delivers. You may not be aware that the UK has committed to achieving an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, which means we all need to think about our home energy consumption, and aim for more sustainable and lower carbon lifestyles.  The Energy Saving Trust ...

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Hi, I’m Catherine. Welcome to Growing Family, a top UK home & garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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