Back to work: My new job starts today and I’m ready for it!
I start my new job today! Today my career moves in an entirely new direction. Don’t worry, I’ll still be blogging, but it really is the start of something new and exciting for me.
I introduce myself in a vlog & answer questions as part of the ‘I’m going to BlogOn MSI’ Linky
I’m going to Blog On MSI Manchester on Sunday 21st May 2017. Bloggers have been asked to introduce themselves via the ‘I’m going to Blog On’ linky. I thought I’d tell you more about myself and answer the Blog On Linky questions in a Vlog.
I’ve got a new job! I might be able to ‘have my cake and eat it’ after all!
Exciting news! 16 months after I left my 20+ year pharmacy career I’m going back to work! It’s a new job, a new beginning and a change of direction.
Be afraid! Top 12 terrors of childhood, according to 1970’s Public Information Films.
Nowadays, we worry about what our kids watch on TV. However, nothing can be as terrifying as the Public Information Films that were broadcast during the 1970’s and 1980’s, which warned children of the dangers of matches, escalators and rugs.
Even couples with kids need a date night: 10 date night tips for busy parents.
Life is busy, especially if you have kids. However, with a bit of careful planning it’s still possible to set aside time in the week for you and your partner. I share my top 10 date night tips for busy parents.
Vlog: Unboxing my Approved Food Haul. (Plus half-price delivery code).
Following on from my visit to the Approved Food warehouse, the UK’s largest online retailer of clearance food & drink, I place my first order. Find out about some of my bargain buys and how much I saved in my unboxing video. Plus half-price delivery code for Maflingo readers.
How goHenry solved our pocket money woes & taught our children valuable money skills.
Soon after introducing pocket money, we realised our children needed to learn good money habits. That’s when we discovered goHenry (formerly PKTMNY), the Pre-Paid Visa card and app for 6-18 yr olds. As well as being a fun way to pay pocket money, goHenry has helped to teach our kids that saving and earning money is just as important as spending it.
12 Reasons why you need to make a will & how to get a FREE Will.
According to a 2016 YouGov Survey, nearly two-thirds of the British adult population don’t have a Will. Reasons vary from not wanting to think about dying, being worried about the cost of making a will or simply never getting around to it. But let’s face it, we’re all going to die so I give you 12 reasons why you should leave a will rather than leaving your grieving loved ones with financial nightmares.
Is it just me who dreads the ‘Dress up for World Book Day’ letter from school?
Parents, are you ready for World Book Day? In case you hadn’t realised, it’s this Thursday, (2nd March 2017). If you haven’t sorted out your child’s costume yet, you’d better get sewing, knitting, cutting and pasting…or better still, visit Amazon.co.uk and look for something suitable that can be delivered PDQ.
The highly contagious virus affecting the Queen, Ed Sheeran & killing the art of conversation.
The UK is in the grip of a terrible epidemic. Although this virulent and destructive infection largely affects adolescents, it’s highly contagious and poses a threat to men, women and children of all ages.
How my NUS card tip hit the headlines, angered the trolls and went viral.
So, a funny thing happened the other week. I shared a tip on how anyone could apply for an NUS card, the next thing I know, I’m headline news!
Britain is divided by age & by generation: It’s time to cherish the elderly.
According to research published earlier this month by a team at the University of Lincoln and Sheffield Hallam University, the oldest people in society are suffering due to social exclusion,...
Welcome to Maflingo ('flamingo', for those who can say it). I'm Jane: wife, mum, and self-confessed bargain-hunter with a passion for interior decorating, DIY, money-saving, decluttering and all things creative. I hope you'll make yourself at home in my little corner of the internet with it's 'pretty things', tips and reviews and my random musings on life. My e-mail address is: info@maflingo.com
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