In this day and age, more and more consumers are seeing the harm in using single-use plastic on a regular basis and how it negatively impacts the environment. The good news is that there are alternatives, such as reusable produce bags. If you are looking for one to buy, read on for more tips to help you make the choice. Determine what you need them for The first thing you need to determine ...
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Wardrobe staples for busy mums
Although I'm not much of a fashionista, I've written a couple of blog post about fashion topics in the past. They were mainly ideas for school run outfits or posts my mum uniform, e.g. my wardrobe staples. Admittedly, my style hasn't changed that much since I've become a mum. I've always lived in jeans and ankle boots and a comfy shirt but let's face it, as mum's, we've got to be prepared for ...
Gift buying habits around the world – how do people shop for gifts?
Have you ever wondered how much your family and friends spend on gifts? When they start shopping for special occasions and which occasions apart from Christmas and Easter are the most popular for gift buying? I'm always wondering where people bought certain presents and how much they cost. Sometimes it's because I might want to buy them myself. Other times, it's simply because I'm incredibly ...
10 ways to save money on groceries (Printable seasonal fruit and veg)
You know I love a good money saving tip, so when the lovely people behind the #CNUKFrugalFoodie campaign got in touch to see if I wanted to get involved, I instantly thought that I could share my top 10 ways to save money on groceries with you. We all have to eat and drink, so this is something that can help each and every one of you save money that can go towards something else or into your ...
Finding the perfect pair of jeans – tips for style, colour and cut
Jeans are an absolute staple in my mum wardrobe. I wear them literally every single day, so finding the perfect pair of jeans is something that has resembled the quest for the holy grail for me in past years. I've got good news, though. I think I've found it: the perfect pair of jeans. In fact, it's pretty easy if you follow a couple of tips. So I thought I'd share them with you: Finding the ...
Back to school with Jake Shoes: Lelli Kelly shoes
If your kids are going back to school or starting school in September, you're probably racing around trying to get their school supplies and uniform together before all the good bits are gone and back to school shopping starts getting stressful. Lelli Kelly shoes from Jake Shoes Over here in Germany, students generally don't have to wear a school uniform, so I don't have to stress about that, ...