Try Not To Get Yourself Into Debt At Christmas

Christmas puts us all under pressure and we shouldn’t really have to feel like that at all.It is one day they say but it ends up being more like 2 months of sprinkle tinsel and dine onslaught.You could save a regular month each to put towards your Christmas presents but I feel that even with this you’re going to be buying stuff that isn’t really needed. Perhaps you and your family could put towards a family holiday together during the following year ~ a great memory maker. This is something that might take a few years to save for dependant on where you go or what you might do.


Keeping your eye for deals is good and don't be afraid to buy Christmas presents from Charity shops you  will honestly be amazed at what you pick up for next to nothing for new items and the money is going to a good cause.It is worth looking at Martin Lewis and his money saving Expert website as there is some great advice on there.


And if you do have some outstanding debt and you really want to start to make a difference to your finances without it wildly impacting your credit rating.Firstly ring up what ever credit provider you have and ask about freezing the interest while making constant repayments under a plan. You won't be able to use your credit card etc whilst this is going on and it will be noted on your credit file that you're under some sort of arrangement but it won't wildly affect your credit rating.

Another way to keep those costs down at Christmas is to make your own cards and it can be done for little or no cost , perhaps you have a crafty friend that you could share crafting supplies with.

And batch cooking is a good idea as well to save the cash over the festive season and perfect also if you get unexpected guests.

If you’re going away over the festive season and in particular have cats or small animals like a hamster then perhaps ask a friend to pop in and look after them.

We should not be a slave to the pressure of stuff and even though my son is at university we will get him stuff that’s practical shower gel etc.

The Autumn Of Vienna

I’m adjusting back from Vienna and the climb down from the coffee which I didn’t hit the coffee and cake to hard but my words what a wonderful place it was.I miss the wide open spaces and the fact that one minute you can be walking down the wide city roads and then next minute your in palace gardens.

I miss Vienna when you’re away travelling it makes you feel alive and your eyes just want to drink it all in.And Vienna I have to say is one of those places you will want to go back to not only for the most amazing Christmas markets I have ever seen but all museums and architecture it has to offer.And Vienna you’re beautiful what ever your season is.

Epson ET - 27110 An ideal Printer For A Student

If you have a student in the house either one that is at university or school then you’ll know how essential a printer is ! from dressing up days at primary school to very long assignments at university.It is important to have a printer that will do the job and the big stinger with many printers is the cost of ink.With an Epsom ET 2710 you won’t have to worry as the supplier ink lasts up to 2 years and subsequently the ink refills won’t break the bank.

Product Description

This stylish 3-in-1 inkjet printer is ideal for modern homes who want to reduce their printing costs and print on the go. With the Epson EcoTank ET-2710, which does not come with ink cartridges and instead is refilled with high-yield ink bottles, the average ink costs can be reduced by up to 90%. The innovative ink refill system is easy and convenient to use thanks to the specially developed ink bottles. With EcoTank, you no longer have to worry about your ink consumption and subsequent costs. Printing without cartridges and rarely refilling ink cartridges is not a nice task to worry about. Our EcoTank printers offer an uncomplicated solution: with the ink bottle set you can print on average as much as with 88 ink cartridges1. If you print a lot, you will be delighted to rarely have to change consumables. The economical printer saves on average up to 90% on ink costs. With a single ink set, you can print impressive 4,500 pages in black and 7,500 pages in colour.

The printer was easy to set up it is however not an airdrop printer for Apple but you can print most things via an app you place on your phone /laptop or tablet.It is a great fixed place printer and you can print from anywhere in the world.

Mini Christmas Gift Guide

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I am a nightmare to buy for at Christmas I am so practical I give practicality a headache but as I get older I like to be more organised as life is till revolving around my son from giving him advice on how to change a light bulb to picking him up from university to taking him back.So planning meals can be a a real headache at times especially with all the comings and goings.So this is where a dairy is useful but not a sort of diary but one that is designed not only to help you keep track of your life but also write recipes in and there is even some recipes already in the Cook's Diary.



A unique diary with a practical week-to-view layout and 52 delicious triple-tested recipes so that you can try something new every week of the year. It has a handy pocket at the front for storing cards and receipts and features concealed wiro-binding so that it lies flat when in use. There's even a sticker sheet so that you can customise the pages with your appointments and important dates. There are plenty of useful pages for recording details, such as personal contacts, useful websites, thoughts and plans, plus birthday and Christmas gift records. This Cook's Diary also provides hints, tips, calendars and conversions - in fact everything you need (and want) to plan your busy life.

Fern design with gold foil
£9.99


This diary is an ideal Christmas present as well as a stocking filler .



Who doesn't love to receive flowers at Christmas and red is one of the most vibrant colours at Christmas so it was wonderful to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers the other day which was perfect in cheering me up from my post holiday slump having just come back from the Vienna Christmas markets.


I love the Christmas Cinnamon Spice Bouquet which is priced at £29.99 it is from Blossoming gifts and they have all sort of flowers and gifts that are suitable for Christmas , they do flowers and gifts all year round. Flowers are a wonderful gift at Christmas and if you’re struggling to get that teacher gift this Christmas then it’s worth clubbing together with some parents to give the teacher some flowers.

Disclosure I was sent these items and all thoughts words and opinions are my own.

Vienna Vibe

I’ve been up since half past 3 in the morning this morning trying to remember why Oooh that’s it Vienna , Heathrow is weird place early in the morning , you find yourself stuck between Duty Free and Oysters and champagne . Of course Harrods is thrown in for good measure and why not top it off with some Tiffany’s jewellery , I did splash the cash on a Boots meal deal well two meal deals actually.A smooth flight which was more refined as no one clapped when the plane landed.

After some confusion with our Vienna card in getting our airport transfers we made it to the hotel to drop off our cases and get the lie of the land.A few steps down the street we nearly got attacked by a sofa and going abroad I’ve learnt not to be surprised.Well that was until I saw a man who was dressed one minute then complete starkers they next , I think it might of been some performance art piece ? as he had a photographer with him.

Vienna so has a vibe about it ...