I didn't really go many places in Jnauary but I did pick up a few bargains when I was in the supermarket.

First up I picked up some scented candles in Morrisons priced at just 75p. I love the Vanilla Sugar one a lot. They smell amazing and are great value for money. They're not as scented as more expensive ones but they are still very lovely indeed. I have quite an addiction to scented candles, they really help me relax in the evenings.


I also picked up two calendars, a Minions one for Charlie (not that he needs a calendar but it's nice for him to be able to write down his friends Birthdays/after school clubs etc) and a Frozen calendar for Ellie because we're working on which month comes when, seasons etc and a calendar will really help her with that. They also have glossy posters and pictures inside, which can be used at the end of the year, I think that's a fab idea. Ellie has already decided she's going to make a Frozen collage with hers, bless. These were £1.25 each from Tesco, they also had other calendars for just 75p. We don't need any more calendars though.


I also picked up some snacks, which were reduced to 38p each in the co-op. These are perfect for movie nights with the kids and they don't mind that they're "Christmas" snacks. 38p for a big tub is a bargain in my opinion! I picked up three tubs :)


Last but not least, I found a make up powder in pound land, I'm not expecting great results when I do get around to trying it but thought I'd give it a go or keep it just incase I ever run out of usual powder. For £1, I can't really grumble if it's no great!


What bargains have you found recently? Do you have any bargain hunting tips?

Sarah xXx

The last couple of weeks, I've found (what I think are) some awesome bargains! Mostly Christmas bargains and I thought I would share them here on my blog. I really go love a good bargain! Especially festive ones ;)



First of all, I spotted these little Christmas tree ornaments in 'The Range'. I just love them. The Christmas trees are very silver and sparkly. I think they were around 99p each. And the robins were 89p each. I will have mostly baubles on my tree, I thought the would break it up a little and give it a little bit of character.



I also got these lovely baubles from next priced at £6 for twenty! There's black glittery baubles, silver, a dark copper/ mattgold colour (hard to explain but it's very pretty!), some textured copper baubles and some matt gold baubles. I love them a lot.



A few little stocking fillers - board games from B&M, I know they're the cheaper alternative to the expensive ones, but honestly, they're just as fun. These were £2.99 each. I did get more but I wrapped them before I remembered to take photos. Duh.



Also got these biscuits to put away for Christmas £1.54 a box in Tesco! I bought two boxes and then next time I was in there bought another two. Because you know. BISCUITS!

Have you found any bargains this week?

Sarah xXx




All these products were bought with my own money, none of the companies mentioned have asked me to write this post nor add links.

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I'm such a bargain hunter, seriously! And If I can get something for 50p less elsewhere, I will. I try to budget as much as I possibly can because every 50p and every £1 really do add up! My change jar proved that. I also like having a look in the bargain and pound shops as I have picked up some really good bargains in those places. In one of my local towns, which is a bus ride away is a pound shop, it's not pound land or any named shop, it's just a local pound store and there are always lots of bargains to be had! It can be a bit of a hit and miss, sometimes I go in there and there's nothing much really that catches my eye, yet another time I can go in and find quite a few bargains!

Here are a couple of Christmas bits I picked up this week.

First of all the window stickers. They were 3 for £1. These will look lovely on either the back door, or the front door. The kids always enjoy putting these up.


Next I picked up a couple of books. The first being 'Anna's Book Of Secrets' This cost £1 and RRP price is £5.99 (so it says on the back of the book!) I'd say this was a pretty good bargain.


It has the story inside of Frozen and in the back of the book are pages to write down secrets and birthdays, memories and stick in photos and stickers.Along with some other activities. It's a beautiful little book which my daughter will love finding in her stocking!


Next up is the joke book I also got for  £1. On the back of the book it says £5.99. Now my son will LOVE this. He loves telling jokes and this book will give him no end of laughs and everyone else, too!


I also picked up these Christmas cards which were 3 for £1. I got six. Six lovely Christmas cards for £2. Can not grumble at that!


I hope this has inspired you to check out your local bargain stores! As I said above they can be a bit of a hit and miss and sometimes I find that it might "only" be £1 but I can get two for that price elsewhere! At this time of year though, there are always lots of bargains to be had.

What bargains have you found this week? Let me know in the comments.
 Why not link up with the Bargain Of The Week linky and share your bargains.

Sarah xXx

It's very rare that I actually buy anything for myself but this was just to good of a bargain to miss out on. Usually I'm buying things for the kids, paying bills and buying the groceries and essentials.  I always feel so guilty about spending money on myself.
The other day I went for a look around the shops, I spotted these boots in store 21, which isn't somewhere that I usually buy things from! They were suppose to be £20 but in the sale they were down to £7! Bargain! And I actually don't feel guilty about spending money on myself because they were only £7. I needed new boots, badly. These boots come just above the ankle and are so comfy, even though have a little heel. I'm glad I went for a look around the shops!

My reasons to be cheerful this week...

1) Bargains. I do love a good bargain! I got the boys and Ellie a Christmas pressies each from ARGOS as they were half price! Yay! I have only just started Xmas shopping and it's going very slowly *sigh* But it's a start.. I have also picked up a few bargains on Christmas decorations. I hope to get a tree next week.

2) I'm happy that the kids are better. Last week they were all sick with tummy bugs but they are finally better. Woohoo. *Touch wood* that's over with now..

3) I've started working out and I feel SO much better for doing so. I hope I can loose a few lbs before Christmas. Wish me luck guys. :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful this week? Why not join in the linky below, hosted by Lakes Single Mum.

Sarah xXx

Is it just me that hasn't put the Christmas tree up yet? Lol. I would be tempted to put mine up but I don't have one yet lol.
Anyway I thought I would share some tips on saving on Christmas decorations...

Decorating for Christmas can be a bit expensive. Especially if the cat ruined all your baubles last year (like mine did, along with the Christmas tree.). It really doesn't have to be expensive though. I've picked up some really great bargains this year! I can't afford to spend a bomb on baubles. Especially as I have another kitten (and an adult cat) who is likely to pull the baubles off and probably climb the tree causing it to topple over, so it really isn't worth spending a small fortune on decorations that risk the possibility of ending up broke. (Ha! I know what to expect this year!!)


I walk past our local charity shop every day while picking the kiddos up from school. There Christmas display in the shop window looks so inviting. I went in to check it out and came out with this:


I paid £2.50 for ALL of that! It's half a box full of baubles and other random things to put on the tree (I love the little gold angels). I went in two different days though, they had different things in both days, yay. As you can see, some of them haven't even been used, they've still got the tags on and are in the wrapper! Awesome. I know people can be a bit 'funny' about buying things from charity shops but things like Christmas decorations - who can tell they're even from a charity shop?! It's a win, win -I've got a bargain and the charity has some money for the cat rescue centre.
Plus, I already have a few things left from last year that managed to escape the cat. And I've picked up a few other cute things over the past few weeks, just here and there...


I suppose I've spent roughly £10, or just under! Not bad huh? I love the owls so much. I already have Christmas tree lights and lots of tinsel from last year. We're so excited for Christmas!!

I also found our Christmas stencils, some fake snow spray and window stickers in our Christmas box. All can be picked up cheap from the pound shop. You can also try making your own Christmas tree decorations. There are lots of ideas on pinterest that are really easy, cheap and great fun, too! We made some salt dough ornaments last year. Also buying Christmas decorations etc in the sales AFTER Christmas ready for the next year is a good way to save money on decorating for Christmas! :)

Now I just need a Christmas tree.. and how to keep the cats away from the tree, hmm.

Do you have any tips for saving for Christmas?

Sarah xXx

I am seriously crazy about owls. I've always, always loved owls. Ellie, my six year old daughter is also crazy about owls. We are just an 'owl crazy' household, lol.
Today I had to pop into Tesco to pick up a few bits and bobs that we needed. I always check out the sales while I'm in there to see if I can find any bargains! Today I found this:
It was suppose to be £10 reduced to £5! Talk about bargain! I actually saw this top last week and thought about buying it but for £10 on a t.shirt just wasn't worth it because it's almost winter and I wouldn't wear it much (not to mention I always feel so guilty for spending money on myself!) But £5 was a bargain so I snapped it up!! I got it in the next size up (I'm a size 10 but I went for a size 12) because I hate wearing t.shirts that are too tight, plus I can wear a white vest top under this top. I'm well chuffed with it. They also had owl PJ bottoms but they didn't have my size. I was devastated, haha. Maybe next time....


Sarah xXx 
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So I have a child free weekend and so far I have - had a few glasses of wine last night. Got up this morning (at 6am! My body no longer knows how to sleep past 6am lol), felt like utter rubbish (darn hangover!) but I didn't let that stop me... Off I went to a carboot sale, I got LOST season 1-4 on DVD for a tenner in total! Not bad, not bad at all! It was lovely walking around without having to keep stopping 97468 times and no interruptions, no whinging that legs are aching or wanting just about everything in site from the children. But my goodness, I felt lost without them with me by my side! I miss them SO much. 

 After the car boot, I popped into Morrisons and picked up some bits and bobs that we needed... oh and the items to have a curry a for dinner (Ha! I won't even have to share it with the kids! I won't have to rush my meal or be interrupted while eating.. I'm not sure if I know how to eat slowly any more LOL. Am I the only mummy that eats as quick as possible because there's 39057 other things to be doing & of course, eating before the kids pinch whatever off my plate, lol)

I came home, had a two hour nap (which was lush btw!) and now here I am. I tell you what though, I am BORED. It's so boring without the kids here. I am so enjoying the peace and quiet. I am so staying up late so that I sleep in tomorrow! 
The kiddos will be back tomorrow after lunch. I can't wait to see them :) 

Sarah xXx