The Hungry Holidays
There are mixed feelings all round now the children have gone back to school. The parents that are struggling to let go of their first...
Summer survival guide part 2
I hope you have all been enjoying my tips over the holidays on BBC Tees breakfast show. They are playing them around 7.30 am so if you...
Slow cooked ox-tail stew
I'm always on the look out for reduced or cheap items to make recipes for my blog. I have to say that, although these items were reduced,...
Summer Survival Guide
As parents stock up on headache tablets, sugary bribes and copious amounts of alcohol, this can only mean one thing, it’s the summer...
Create Magical Memories for free
I'm always thinking outside the box for things to do that don't cost a lot, but create the most magical memories. More often than not,...
How to deliver a cheap and tasty meal
Another tasty, cheap and filling recipe courtesy of my lovely dad, you will be famous soon dad! He's always told me how he fancies a...
Birthdays on a budget
Cake, jelly, ice-cream, presents, games, music and fun, who doesn't love birthdays! I know more than most, if you haven't got much money...
Smoking sausage and beans
I should have known when I slept in this morning that it would be one of those days. From opening my eyes and realising that my alarm...
Peter's pea and ham broth
Sitting watching an episode of Come dine with me with my dad one afternoon, one of the contestants cooked a ham shank much to my dad...
Lettuce pray for tomatoes
If the words lettuce and tomato strike the fear of God into you, then you might be like my husband and class yourself as a 'salad...
