Pre- children and all that – the word ‘vouchers’ didn’t really grab my attention, I was more of a saw it, liked it, buy it girl. When I look back in my childhood, I remember my mother having countless vouchers in her purse and going shopping with her was not something that I looked forward to every week.
Being dragged around town by your parents when you’re 16 years old is never cool… specially when you’re with a voucher wielding mother who doesn’t care if she holds up the queue for 5 minutes or not, as long as she gets 10 pence off that box of Alpen. But, of course, now, I’ve grown up, I have kids, and I welcome any kind of money saving scheme, after all every penny counts, and I get that slight feeling of satisfaction knowing that I saved a little bit of money (Note to my husband: Yes, believe it or not, I do try to save money).
The days of voucher collecting are diminishing and over the past 10 years, on-line shopping has become more and more popular. Fabulous sites such as Voucher Hub is a great resource of on-line vouchers and discounts. All you have to do is search for the voucher you need and Voucher Hub will do the rest for you.
If you’re web savvy like myself, I’m sure you don’t need instructions on how to search for a discount on their site, but if you’re a little bit unsure on how everything works, then have no fear, here is a very straight forward video tutorial on how to grab that bargain! Or if you really don’t fancy their on-line service, then they also have printable vouchers for you to use on selected outlets.
Of course, I can’t write a post about shopping without including a wishlist, so here are just some items that I’m drooling over lately and if you have the same taste as I have then grab them now and use the discounts available.
For £300 it's over my budget, but a girl can dream ^_^
Debenhams - Ultimo Couture Multi Coloured Feather Maxi Dress
Apple 17in MacBook Pro
Additions Direct – Apple 17in MacBook Pro
Bourjois Limited Edition 2009 Vintage Blush
ASOS - Bourjois Limited Edition 2009 Vintage Blush
Too Faced Insurance Policy Kit
ASOS – Too Faced Insurance Policy Kit
So there you go, did I get you excited about using vouchers? You can also follow Voucher Hub on Twitter, Facebook or receive a weekly email featuring the best voucher codes by signing up for their newsletters.
Go forth and save some moolah! 
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New week, new start. Im rather excited about some good news, and I would like to share!
After attending an interview two weeks ago to do a 2 year F/T Degree in Web Design, I’m pleased to say that I my application has been successful. Yay! So, it looks like that I will start my life as a student again on September. But, lots to sort out before then and the hard work is still to come.
I’m not looking forward to adding a new description to my ‘job’ title. Mom, wife and full-time student, hrrmmmm. It’s possible… anything IS possible.
There is a huge difference between a career and a job, and a job is not what I want. I see so many people that complain about how their job sucks and I really don’t want to fall in to that rut. So… yes… I’m very excited and scared at the same time!
At the moment, I’m trying to sort out Sam’s nursery place and of course the financial side of everything, so much to cram in, and I only have a few weeks left! 
Anyway, no joy with the nursery yet, left a message and hopefully they’ll get back to me. But for now I’m going to have my lunch…(Spag Bol on toast, I know it’s rather ‘road-kill’ish’) but I promise it’s NOM. 
…and listen to Miss Faith, I 
this at the moment… (and, I soooo want to raid her wardrobe!!)
OK, its been a few weeks since I posted a ‘wishlist’ so here are some goodies that made me feel all fluffy inside 
<3 Necklace $20.00 – Shanalogic
Camera Ring $8.00 - Shanalogic
The White Rabbit Bracelet $65.00 - Shanalogic
A quote that suited my mood today:
“Power corrupts. Knowledge is power. Study hard. Be evil.”
Currently loving:
Another great example of Paloma’s vintage savoir faire. Who knew that airport shopping can be so cool!
Image credits: JOHN SWANNELL – Telegraph
You know what, many people ask me this question. When I first started I was a little embarrassed to find out that friends and family had been reading my blog. But I guess that’s a contradiction in my part, my blog is open for all and even though back then I had a slight reservation on who actually read my rants, there was also a slight feeling of gratification that my views and thoughts were shared amongst people I know. The same goes for my other readers who can probably relate to my posts.
So why do I blog? I saw this post on ‘It’s a Mummys Life’ and I thought what a great idea! An entry to explain to all my readers why the heck do I choose to air my views out there for all to see. I guess it’s no different than social networking, but a more detailed insight to my personal life.
Firstly, blogging keeps me sane! I have so much thoughts, ideas, stories to share that it frustrates the hell out of me. As a little girl, I’ve always loved writing a diary and when I got older, my thoughts made more sense and it’s been a great outlet to be able to ‘write’ it down and to find people who shared the same experiences and stories that I have.
I have children! I’m married! They drive me insane! This is the only way I can rant and rave without interruptions.
I enjoy reading back what I’ve posted during the years, some entries make me cringe and some make me smile. They also make me appreciate the people I have in my life and memories that I have experienced during the years.
So for the FIVE words that sums up my blogging philosophy and what motivates me to do what I do : HUMOUR, FAMILY, INSPIRATION, SARCASM and SANITY.
I’m going to leave this open to anyone who wants to do it and of course here are the important rules:
1. Thank the blogger who awarded it to you.
2. Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five words.
3. Pass it on to some other blogs which you feel have real substance
I would like to pass it on to the following bloggers with substance:
(don’t forget to add this little badge next to your post!)
