Patricia Buckland

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 […]

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 Res […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 recei […]

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 pa […]

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 al […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  Th […]

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 h […]

Financial Education helps us look at our budget expenses. Food is a priority bill, so I thought over the next few blogs I would talk about food, one of our priority bills on our budget and how I try to save […]

Need to control your money, just don’t know how?

One way of controlling your money is to budget.

One way of learning how to control your money is to book an appointment with me for a chat.

If you’re g […]

It’s OK to be Frugal. Right?

Being frugal can bring it’s own rewards, although not everyone will agree if you do this blog is for you.

Wow, how things have changed since the Coronavirus Lockdown. We are […]