Growing up, I’ve always had it ingrained in me that debt is something to avoid; even to fear. Sure, there are certain things you bargain for like a mortgage or a student loan. But there is definitely a bit of a stigma when it comes to having to borrow money…

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Like many families we have a pet – a cocker spaniel named Bella to be precise. She certainly wasn’t cheap to buy, and we still invest a decent amount of money into her now – if you add up all the food, injections and other things she needs we are…

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This post was sent to me by someone who wanted to write their feelings down, but for reasons that will become obvious, did not feel comfortable sharing on their own little space on the web.  I’m in a relationship that I hate and makes me feel low, but he won’t…

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You know the drill. Your summer holiday is a day away and by the time you’ve packed outfits for the kids, your hairdryer (because the hotel one does nothing to battle the humidity) and enough bottles of sun cream to protect a small village, there’s barely any room left in…

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Hello everyone, hope you are all well? It’s been a busy old week for us again with end of season football tournaments and swimming galas – there seems to be something going on almost every day at the moment! Welcome to another week of #TriedTested! Of course we wouldn’t be able…

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