A few weeks ago we were sent the HP Envy 5540 All-in-one Wifi printer to try out their money saving Instant Ink Service. As well as using the machine for our everyday printing needs such as vouchers, homework and e-tickets for events, Mumsnet and HP set us a number of challenges to get the best out […]
The latest Disney On Ice spectacular will be coming to Manchester this October and will be bringing the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to life! Disney On Ice presents Frozen is set to mesmerise audiences of all ages when it opens at the Manchester Arena tonight! Fans will be able to […]
If you want to do a little DIY on a budget, then here are some suggestions for cheap projects that each cost under £10. Improving your house can be a great way to lower the cost of your insurance. You should also inform your insurer of any changes you make to your house that could […]
If there is anything I love more than finding a great bargain it’s getting something for free! I always keep an eye out for freebies and samples and share them across my social media channels (make sure you follow Mymummyspennies Twitter, Facebook Page and the money saving group so you don’t miss anything!) but as I’ve […]
Planning a holiday is always exciting, but when it’s a holiday of a lifetime it can be pretty overwhelming as well. This summer, we will be taking our children on their very first trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. Long term readers of this site will know that we are a family of huge […]
If you read the blog often you will know that we are a family that love the outdoors! My husband is a Scout leader, we regularly go on family camping trips and enjoy days out in the countryside! We are National Trust Members and Forestry Commission Ambassadors. All these adventures mean that the whole family […]
As a Poundland Ambassador I was challenged to spend £20 instore at Poundland on Christmas Goodies. To show that Poundland offers quality, value and choice I was asked to buy products from a number of different Christmas themed catagories…. So for £20 here is what I got… Christmas Wrapping and Accessories We go through so much paper at Christmas […]
Little Doctors and Nurses Required For Free Family Fun… IWM North, Half Term activities from 27 October 2012 – 4 November Free Entry – Donations welcome Ever wondered what it would be like to work as a doctor or nurse during wartime? Can you guess how many of today’s medicines were invented on the battlefield? […]
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We’ve come a long way in our cloth nappy journey since I wote this post! Check out our other cloth nappy posts here… http://mymummyspennies.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/cloth%20nappies So when I was pregnant with my eldest and thinking about ways to save money the idea of ‘real nappies’ briefly crossed my mind but was soon pushed out by thoughts […]
It’s week two of the Alphabet Photography Project over with Podcast Dove and we’re back with the letter B. B is for… Brothers! My eldest son swam up from Beavers to Cubs last week and over the weekend he went on his very first Cub camp, although a seasoned camper, this was his first trip away without either of […]
The LG KizON is a wearable device for children that connects with an app on a parent’s phone to enable you to both track your child’s movements an communicate directly with them. It is aimed at pre-school and primary school children and is an innovative new way to get peace of mind while giving young children more freedom […]
Red Nose Day 2013 is approaching and so are all the fundraising events! Both my children’s school and nursery are having charity bake sales this year and to encourage a bit of friendly competition they will be turning it into a bake-off and having prizes for the best, so I thought I’d better get practicing! […]