by Patricia Buckland | Dec 23, 2022 | blog
Merry Christmas Everyone Hi everyone This is my final blog of 2022. I want to say thank you to you for supporting me over the past year. I’m sorry I haven’t blogged for a while. This was due to ill health, but I’m on the mend now, so that I will be...
by Patricia Buckland | May 7, 2022 | blog
Week 18 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week My five hens. My week. Allotment update. Week 18 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt management...
by Patricia Buckland | Apr 30, 2022 | blog
It is week 17 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week My five hens. My week. Allotment update. Week 17 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE...
by Patricia Buckland | Apr 16, 2022 | blog
It is week 15 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week My five hens. My week. Allotment update. Week 15 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE...
by Patricia Buckland | Apr 9, 2022 | blog
It is week 14 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week, My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 14 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt...
by Patricia Buckland | Apr 2, 2022 | blog
It is week 13 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 13 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE...
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 26, 2022 | blog
It is week 12 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week… My Week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 12 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter....
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 19, 2022 | blog
It’s week 11 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 11 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter....
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 12, 2022 | blog
It’s Week 10 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment Update. Week 10 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links...
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 5, 2022 | blog
It’s week 9 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 9 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 21, 2022 | blog
In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 8 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt management agencies if you need debt...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 14, 2022 | blog
In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 7 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money, A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt management agencies if you need debt...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 7, 2022 | blog
Hi, it’s week 6 of the Christmas Challenge Countdown and In my blog this week… My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 6 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money. Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 2, 2022 | blog
In my blog this week.. My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 5 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money, A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt management agencies if you need...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 24, 2022 | blog
In my blog this week My week. My five hens. Allotment update. Week 4 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. The Weekly thing you can do to save money, A Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter. Links to FREE debt management agencies if you need debt...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 17, 2022 | blog
In my blog this week…. Week 3 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge An Allotment update. Meet my Chickens. The Weekly thing you can do to save money, A Thank You for signing up for my Newsletter and Links to FREE debt management agencies if you need debt...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 10, 2022 | blog
Welcome to my blog Hi, It’s Sunday, I’m pouring a coffee, writing this blog, and it’s week 2 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge already! Where has the last week gone? I also include a weekly tip on saving money, which I have called The Weekly thing...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 3, 2022 | blog
Hi Welcome to my Christmas Countdown Challenge 2022 Week 1. Thanks for joining me on my Christmas Countdown Challenge 2022. There are only 51 weeks to go, before dare, I say it “next Christmas”. Are you Ready? The Weekly thing you can do to save money To...
by Patricia Buckland | Dec 20, 2021 | blog
Hi Merry Christmas After a break, I am now back and sending you my Newsletter to thank you for your support over the past year and to wish you a Merry Christmas. My next Newsletter will be in January 2022. Thank you for joining me with the Christmas...
by Patricia Buckland | Aug 3, 2021 | blog
Welcome to my blog, This week we look at The weird and wonderful world of Networking, My amazing Christmas Countdown and My Allotment. The weird and wonderful world of Networking I find the weird and wonderful world of Networking hard work. I think you either love...
by Patricia Buckland | Jul 16, 2021 | blog
Welcome to my Blog, I apologise for not posting my blog for a while. This week I discuss what it’s like to be a ‘Carer’ family, in my blog, The True Cost of Caring for someone and the unintended consequences it has on the family unit. I also discuss...
by Patricia Buckland | Jun 8, 2021 | blog
It is not Personal; It is just Business… Welcome to this week’s blog It is not Personal; It is just Business… How many times have I heard that old Chestnut? It is not Personal, It is just Business. Well, actually, it is personal to...
by Patricia Buckland | May 28, 2021 | blog
Welcome to my blog This week I am talking about My amazing Christmas Countdown What a Financial Vision Board is and is not And as always my allotment. How many weeks until Christmas? There are now 30 weeks and two days until Christmas Day. If you have continued to...
by Patricia Buckland | May 21, 2021 | blog
How many weeks until Christmas? Hi everyone, Thanks for reading my blog, this week is all about my Christmas Countdown and my Allotment The Christmas Countdown How many weeks until Christmas? There are now 31 weeks and one day until...
by Patricia Buckland | May 14, 2021 | blog
Hi everyone, welcome to my blog, How Financial Education is evolving into Financial Therapy. This is a surprise blog. I have an apology to make. Sorry, I made a mistake and last Monday’s blog was the week before, Today’s Blog is this...
by Patricia Buckland | May 3, 2021 | blog
Welcome to my blog – What can the Post Office teach us about personal finance? This week I’m talking about The Post Office scandal that was reported on 23rd April 2021 Christmas Countdown – There are now 33 weeks...
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 15, 2021 | blog
Read what happened when I used cash rather than my card! Hi everyone, welcome to my blog this week. I am talking about what happened when I used cash rather than my card. My Christmas Countdown. My allotment diary, and Hints and Tips on saving money. ...
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 8, 2021 | blog
Hi everyone, welcome to my blog. This week, I am talking about the 7 bills we have to pay, Christmas Countdown, my allotment diary and Hints and Tips on saving money. 7 bills we have to pay! 7 bills we have to pay are the following 7 standard priority bills...
by Patricia Buckland | Mar 1, 2021 | blog
Six pillars of money management Hi everyone, welcome to my blog; this week, I’m talking about My six pillars of money management, Christmas Countdown, growing potatoes and credit cards. If there is anything else you would like to discuss, please let me know in...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 22, 2021 | blog
My Christmas Countdown Challenge continues. Hi everyone, welcome to my blog. This week I’m talking about our Christmas Countdown, store rewards and saving for an emergency. If there is anything else you would like to discuss, please let me know in this...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 15, 2021 | blog
It’s Pancake Day tomorrow Tomorrow is Pancake Day. If you need a recipe, there is one on my Facebook page. I love my pancakes with Jam. How do you like your Pancakes Lemon Juice and sugar maybe? Please pop over to my...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 8, 2021 | blog
It’s Leek and Potato soup for lunch this week! Hi everyone, welcome to my blog, this week I’m talking about our Christmas Countdown, homemade soup and switching utility bills. If there is anything else you would like to talk about, please let me know...
by Patricia Buckland | Feb 1, 2021 | blog
Christmas Count down We’re still talking about saving up for Christmas. There are 46 weeks and 5 days until Christmas Day. If you decided to join me on my Christmas Countdown Challenge and save £20.00 a week, your total should be £80.00...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 25, 2021 | blog
How I taught my child money management skills. When my child was younger, pre-COVID-19, they were always asking me for money —usually about £5.00 a day. Which was all adding up and becoming very expensive. How did I teach my child money management skills? Eventually,...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 18, 2021 | blog
How I found my inspiration in the kitchen again In my last blog, I created a list that I thought may help you save money towards Christmas. I suggested one way to save money on your budget is to cook your meals. Cooking your meals I’m not a cook, so...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 11, 2021 | blog
It’s time to start creating your New Years Budget As I look out the window at the trees outside and their bare branches. I can’t help but think Winters here. This is when I set my New Years Resolution now, and the 2021 budget is created. And I get to dream...
by Patricia Buckland | Jan 3, 2021 | blog
Financial Plan 2021 I hope you had a lovely Christmas and I wish you a very Happy New Year. I have called this blog Financial Plan 2021 because I find the best thing to do is start the New Year with a Financial Plan so you know where you’re going financially....
by Patricia Buckland | Dec 7, 2020 | blog
Wow it’s nearly Christmas, just two weeks to go It’s time for me to decorate the Tree. Plan the food and any last-minute spending. I love this season because I get to spend my money rather than count the pennies for a few days. I can do this because I have...
by Patricia Buckland | Nov 30, 2020 | blog
Self Care on a budget I have an Allotment, which at the moment, looking out of my window into the dark and gloom, I miss. I love my allotment; it’s not expensive and provides me with a place of peace and solitude. So I get self-care on a budget. My allotment...
by Patricia Buckland | Nov 23, 2020 | blog
Remember that happy feeling you get when you find a forgotten £10.00 note in your pocket of a winter coat or last seasons handbag? Well, I had that feeling only times 10 the other night! Settling down with a coffee and watching TV How I hear you ask? As I sat on...
by Patricia Buckland | Nov 15, 2020 | blog
Why my spending diary is my day one Ssh, don’t tell anyone, but I’m a bit of a hoarder. You know, Jam Jars, candles that I never light, chocolate bars in the salad box in the fridge and shopping receipts “Shopping receipts?” I hear you ask Yes, I keep all...
by Patricia Buckland | Nov 6, 2020 | blog
I may have inadvertently helped save the planet. How I hear you ask? Well, it all started with ordering a Take-Away. We don’t have to Take Away often; we try to keep it as a treat. This particular night, hubby asks the question, “Fancy a Take-Away?”, “It will...
by Patricia Buckland | Oct 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The effects of stress on the mind and body. An interview with Psychologist Keeley Tavener of Key for Change This week we talk about the effects of stress on the mind and body this is part four. I’ve always been interested in the impact that stress has on the...
by Patricia Buckland | Sep 6, 2020 | blog
The effects of stress on the mind and body. An interview with Psychologist Keeley Tavener of Key for Change. This week we are talking about the effects of stress on the mind and body this is part three. I’ve always been interested in the impact that stress has on...
by Patricia Buckland | Aug 30, 2020 | blog
How’s your Bin Behaviour? I know, right? Bin Behaviour? “What’s that?” hear you ask? Keep reading to find out, it’s fascinating stuff! An interview with Psychologist Keeley Tavener of Key for Change. I’ve always been...
by Patricia Buckland | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
My interview with Psychologist Keeley Tavener of Key for Change. We are talking about the impact that long-term stress has on the mind and body. I teach financial education, to enable people to make an informed decision concerning their finances. Because money...
by Patricia Buckland | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Coffee with a friend It was a warm summers day, and I had just managed to bag some real bargains. I met up with my dear friend for a coffee, she’s an Accountant, and I had saved a load of money. That was bound to be a good thing, as I sat down, with my feet...
by Patricia Buckland | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo by Arnel Hasanovic on Unsplash Wow. Yes, I don’t think I’m the first to say the word, Christmas. I know It just seems too early to be thinking of Christmas and how to afford it. But if you are not having a summer holiday this year, maybe...
by Patricia Buckland | Apr 27, 2022 | blog
It is week 16 of the Christmas Countdown Challenge. I am sorry this week’s blog is late. I should have posted this blog Saturday 23rd, but I’m on holiday and was busy travelling. As I write all my blogs in real-time, I have postponed my post until today....