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10 ideas for helping with your family finances

10 ideas for helping with your family finances

26 January 2012 – 16:47 | No Comment

We all know we need to make every penny go much further these days but spending time on your family’s finances can seem like a daunting task. I thought it might be useful to come …

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Money Tip of the Day

Utility bills are coming down whoopee! But be careful – some of the cuts aren’t as good as they look – Switch through KidStart to maximise your savings.

Quote of the Day

‘You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they’re going.’ – P.J. O’Rourke

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Deal of the Day

It’s getting cold, but Tesco are selling coats for as little as £9 in their sale. Maximise your savings by shopping through KidStart and add 3.5% to your Kiddybank.

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Quote of the Day – 25/01/2012

25 January 2012 – 11:51 | No Comment

‘You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they’re going.’ - P.J. O’Rourke

Deal of the Day – 25/01/2012

25 January 2012 – 11:46 | No Comment

It’s getting cold, but Tesco are selling coats for as little as £9 in their sale. Maximise your savings by shopping through KidStart and add 3.5% to your Kiddybank.

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Money Tip of the Day – 25/01/2012

25 January 2012 – 11:45 | No Comment

Utility bills are coming down whoopee! But be careful – some of the cuts aren’t as good as they look – Switch through KidStart to maximise your savings.

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“The rich are going to have to do a greater share” says Bill

25 January 2012 – 11:33 | No Comment
“The rich are going to have to do a greater share” says Bill

I started my day with a bit of a bounce this morning after listening to Bill Gates extol the joys of philanthropy. Bill Gates almost as famous for his charitable donations as he is for …

Tune In To The KidStart Parent Challenge

25 January 2012 – 09:53 | No Comment
Tune In To The KidStart Parent Challenge

I don’t know about you but during my twenties I was broody for a long time. I loved the look of babies, cuddling them and wandering in and out of BabyGap (yes, sad I know).Then …

What’s Your Bargain Beauty Secret?

24 January 2012 – 08:22 | No Comment
What’s Your Bargain Beauty Secret?

Back before I had kids I was a beauty writer and beauty addict. I couldn’t get within two metres of a beauty hall without buying something ridiculously expensive. In fact I once bought a pot …

Toddler Classes – Yes Or No?

19 January 2012 – 08:53 | No Comment
Toddler Classes – Yes Or No?

Am I alone in my frustration with some toddler/children’s classes? Yesterday I took my 20 month old to a singing group that cost £4 (not a lot I know, but £4 is £4). For this …

Quote of the Day – 18/01/2012

18 January 2012 – 10:00 | No Comment

‘You don’t really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around – and why his parents will always wave back.’ – William D. …

Money Tip of the Day – 09/01/2012

18 January 2012 – 09:55 | No Comment

It’s going to get frosty! Sort out your home and car insurance now – the AA is doing great deals on emergency cover when you book through KidStart.co.uk

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Deal of the Day – 18/01/2012

18 January 2012 – 09:54 | No Comment

Lastminute.com have a great deal on City Breaks with up to 50% on flight+hotel packages. Save great money on your next break on lastminute.com and get 5% back for your kids when you book through …

Nip+Fab Sheer Make Up Fix

16 January 2012 – 12:32 | No Comment
Nip+Fab Sheer Make Up Fix

Nip+Fab Sheer Make Up Fix is reviewed by mum of two Anita Rattigan.
Having not had a full night’s sleep for over three years, I am always on the look out for make up that will …

Whatever happened to universal benefits?

13 January 2012 – 09:47 | No Comment
Whatever happened to universal benefits?

David Cameron had got himself into a right old pickle trying to shave a few billion from the Government’s deficit by trying to means test what used to be universal benefits. Equally desperate to be …

What To Do When A Child Chokes

12 January 2012 – 10:00 | No Comment
What To Do When A Child Chokes

Since my daughter choked on a small piece of sausage when she was 13 months old, I live in fear of one of my kids choking again. At the time without thinking I slapped her …