Categories: "Fun"
Dad diary - Multi fuel burners, tradesmen, time off and a health visitor
By Value hunter on Aug 20, 2011 | In In real life, In the home, Baby | Send feedback »
We have had the pleasureable company of the better half for the last two weeks, so of course the number of jobs that "can" be done has increased. I struggle to finish one job at a time, so don't take any more on, until what I get the job in hand… more »
Blackpool pleasure beach rip off
By Value hunter on Aug 18, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, What is the point?, Rip off Britain | 1 feedback »
Sprog2 (under two years old), mum and dad, thought we would have a look at Blackpool pleasure beach this afternoon. We looked at it, from outside, that was it. It was mid afternoon, we were greeted by a Blackpool pleasure beach "ambassador" - a 16 year… more »
Retailers get your clothing and shoe sizes in order!
By Value hunter on Jul 20, 2011 | In In real life, Bad business, Frugal wars, What is the point?, Rip off Britain | Send feedback »
Is there any point to having clothing sizes?
The whole purpose of having a scale for clothing and shoes is to make things easier for shops/stores and customers to select goods to purchase. When I buy a 16 inch collared shirt, wether it be from Burtons or Asda, the collar should be 16 inches. If I… more »
Dad diary - The terrible twos, barriers and digging out footings...
By Value hunter on Jul 14, 2011 | In In real life, Common sense, In the home, Frugal victories, Baby, Dear diary | Send feedback »
As is our luck, it seems with sprog2, we have hit the "terrible twos." Previously we have seen the odd tantrum, the odd comical bottle/cup throwing in the face, the screaming abdabs over a pencil or random piece of paper that was being stuffed in the… more »
Consumers beware of boiler scrappage scheme claims
By Value hunter on May 30, 2011 | In Bad business, Frugal thinking, Quango watch, Rip off Britain | 4 feedbacks »
Regular readers of this website will know that saving money is something I take an interest in. We all work damned hard for our money, it amazes me how easily people give it away to businesses, in this mass marketing world we live in. You will also be… more »
