Monthly Archives: August 2011

Standing in line at the supermarket, it’s hard not to admire (and secretly covet) the impeccably designed rooms splashed across the covers of interior decorating magazines. The clean lines, fresh colours and perfectly matching art on the walls of these homes can make any would-be decorator wince at the thought of their own less-than-fresh flat…. Read more »

Job hunting is exhausting. Especially if you’re doing it alongside your current role. But it’s also pretty disheartening when you fire off CVs and cover letters and hear nothing back. And you know that you’re applying for jobs that you can do well. So what’s the problem? Before you start to take it personally and… Read more »

Bringing your own booze is a great way to cut the cost of eating out at London’s notoriously pricey restaurants. There are BYOs dotted all over the city, though most don’t advertise the fact, so you might not know about them. Some charge a corkage fee, but even accounting for that, buying supermarket wine will… Read more »

With all the financial doom and gloom of the past few weeks (okay, years), you might be patting yourself on the back for the decision not to jump in and buy a home recently. You’re not alone. And despite the many palpable benefits of renting over home ownership, long-term renters know the downsides well. Plus,… Read more »

Whether you’re a fan of Groupon, Wahanda or the newer Keynoir, they’re an excellent way for you to try something new on the cheap. Or, pick up something you’re usually a fan of for a discount. But they tap into a very clever part of our brain. They tap into the part that makes us… Read more »

The TotallyMoney Blog Carnival went live on Monday at Not Made of Money!  We hope to see you again next week! Editors’ Picks this week: FamilyMoneyValues with STOP Trying to Get Rich – 8 Reasons To Avoid Wealth. Control your Cash with Thank You, Netflix. And No, That’s Not Sarcasm. The Penny Hoarder with  How to Rent Your Car… Read more »

A few weeks ago, I was preparing for an event that called for semi-formal attire. Nothing in my own wardrobe would do, so naturally, I ran out to my favourite nearby boutique and picked out The Perfect Dress. Cost was no option- it fit great, looked great, and when the evening was over, I simply… Read more »

Finally, some sunshine in London! And I suddenly find myself with a glut of vegetables and a desperate scrabble to find things to do with them all before it’s too late. Of course you can’t beat eating your home grown goodies hours after you’ve picked them, but sometimes they need to be saved for a later… Read more »

Sometimes it feels like you can’t move for hairdressing salons in London. But affordable ones? That’s another story. Getting a cheap, decent haircut in the capital is no easy task – you need to keep your eyes open for a bargain. Step one is to sign up to Groupon, City Treats, Living Social and Kelkoo… Read more »

Has school only been out a scant month and change so far? With August just underway, feeling like the longest month of the year, keeping your offspring happy and busy (and, let’s face it, out of your hair) can feel like quite the undertaking. There’s an old saying about motherhood (although it applies to dads,… Read more »