Christmas seems to have come around really quickly this year, and I don’t feel nearly as organised as I usually do. This year, we have had to really watch our budget, and make some changes to our normal routine, as student finance really doesn’t stretch very far when you have…

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Welcome to another Tuesday – I don’t know where the weeks are going! I’m back at uni this week, getting ready for a couple of exams coming up soon – eeek! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We…

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The kids love spending time on the Nintendo Switch, and they have been lucky enough to try out the new Crayola Scoot game recently. You start by customising your very own Crayola Scoot character, getting ready to become a scooter champion. As you progress through the game, you are given…

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As much as we may budget and plan, unexpected costs will always arise. Sadly, some of these costs can be quite large, such as when we choose to go on holiday or buy a new car. However, although all these purchases can be costly, there’s no reason why they should…

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Winter can be a superb time for a family vacation as it gives you something to look forward to, it breaks up the year, and you may even find that travel is cheaper, and places are much quieter than the middle of summer. Additionally, there are some fabulous places to…

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