Money & BillsHome insurance renewal, year two: why I didn't let it roll over
The renewal said £372. Last year's switch had saved us £165, so I checked again: what I compared, …
LunchboxesHoliday club packed lunches: a four-day plan for two
Four days of holiday club, two packed lunches a day and a club rule of no nuts. The …
Laundry & HouseworkClearing out the airing cupboard: towels, bedding and the animal shelter
Twenty-three towels for four people. What I kept, what went to an animal rescue and how the airing …
School LifePhonics check, school reports and the end of Year 1
Reports came home on Thursday, with Alfie's phonics result folded inside. What they said, how we talked about …
Kids' ClothesSwimwear, sun hats and wet bags: the summer kit we reuse every year
Swimming lessons, the beach and a paddling pool. The summer kit that gets handed down, what's lasted three …
Money & BillsEight months into our energy fix: was it the right call?
We fixed last November. Eight months of meter readings later, my rough sums against the variable price, and …