Edinburgh – Tourist in my own town

Edinburgh Castle

Today, I decided to spend some time in Edinburgh as a tourist. I have lived here for nearly forty years, and in that time it has changed out of all recognition. Every now and then, we have guests staying and we take them round the main sites, but we never really explore the city through… Continue reading Edinburgh – Tourist in my own town

Retirement Travels 2016 – Spring in Barcelona

We retired 5 years ago, and since then, we have had some fantastic trips. About 3 years ago, I was staying with some friends, and I was asked what I would do if I won the lottery. I replied that I already felt like we had won the lottery. My husband and I have enough money… Continue reading Retirement Travels 2016 – Spring in Barcelona

Blogging – It’s a Dark Art

If I have learnt anything over the past few months, it is that Blogging is not totally straightforward. Some days it is two steps forward and three back. Other days, I have a wee breakthrough, and I am sitting at my desk, bouncing up and down on my chair with delight. I love sharing information, and… Continue reading Blogging – It’s a Dark Art

Fifty Tips for Frugal February

Frugal February is a term I must have heard before, but I have certainly never acted on it. This morning I woke up thinking about it, and decided it was not only time for a post about it, but also to take some action myself. So I’ll be following some of my own recommendations, and… Continue reading Fifty Tips for Frugal February

Budgets – Are they a good idea?

Budgets – you either love them or hate them. This morning I read Root Of Good‘s post on his last years budget which kick-started my thinking.  J Money is a great salesman for budgets. I am less convinced. In my experience budgets work like diets, as soon as you set one up, you are tempted to… Continue reading Budgets – Are they a good idea?