CURLY AND CANDID

I consider myself something of a thrifty person. I like to make do and mend rather than buy new all of the time. I love a bargain and think that if there is a cheaper way of doing something just as effectively then why not try it? Money saved always has a use and nowadays being thrifty is a lifestyle that many people adopt on a daily basis.

I may be known to some as being frugal however no-one I know does thrifty better than the lovely Becky Goddard-Hill. I have known Becky for a few years now, from back when she published her first book How to Have Time Off With Your Baby. The reason why I loved her book was because it wasn’t one of those preachy texts that seem to be popping up all over, it is a genuine and helpful book based on Becky’s experiences of becoming a Mum and realising that if she wanted to live within her new income level without the whole family missing out, that she would have to make some changes.

Her first book was a rip-roaring success and her latest, and long awaited e-book / Kindle book is now available for sale at just £2.05 (even the tips cost very little!). 100 Easy Ways to be a Thrifty Family boast a great compilation of practical solutions, hints and tips to help the modern family live within their budget without compromising on what is important to them.

Again, written from a genuine and easy-going perspective, this book is an invaluable tool to those wishing to cut their outgoings. I can’t recommend this highly enough (and not just because I know and respect Becky) because this truly is a useful and sometimes eye-opening book.

To get your hands on your own copy of the Ebook / Kindle Book visit Amazon and for just a few pounds find out how to save hundreds.

*If you don’t have a Kindle you may still enjoy this book and many others using a reading app.

**I was given a copy of this ebook via email to read before it was released so that may share my thoughts about it when I did.

Food hampers are not just for Christmas. I recently received a fabulous taster hamper from http://www.formanandfield.com to review and was astounded by the quality of the contents. I would happily receive another or even give one away at any time of the year as there are a variety of great products to choose from.

When the hamper arrived I was thrilled to find my goodies encased in this gorgeous sturdy hamper. Anyone who gets excited about interior design pieces or lovely storage will understand this.

Nothing however prepared me for the amount of food and treats contained which were of an obvious quality and tasted great. There were cheeses, chocolates, lemon curd (to die for), banana and chocolate breads, cake, potted lobster, some simply divine ham, a huge pork pie and two packets of the most sublime smoked Scottish salmon I have ever tasted.

I used some of the F&F salmon for my salmon spaghetti and it was truly delicious .

Some Fishy History
It turns out that salmon is a big deal for Forman and Fields as H. Forman and Sons are Britain’s oldest salmon smokers having been producing finest smoked salmon since 1905. The “London Cure” smoked salmon that I used in the above recipe is smoked using a limited amount of pure rock salt and smoke from whole oak logs so that the salmon may still be tasted yet those enjoying it can enjoy a delicate smoked taste. Needless to say, after all these years I would say that they have most definitely got the balance right.

If you are looking at hampers as a gift idea for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or even just to treat yourself I really can’t recommend these hampers enough based on my experience of their products and attention to detail.

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