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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Category: Money & Finance

Money & Finance credit score

Everyday habits to help boost your credit score

Posted on October 30, 2025 By Becky

If you don’t feel like you’re on top of your finances, the idea of building your credit score might sound like a distant goal. But the truth is, it often comes down to small everyday choices that steadily show lenders you’re reliable. Make these changes part of your routine to…

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Money & Finance

The Benefit of Long-Term Planning for Your Family Finances

Posted on October 27, 2025March 19, 2026 By Becky

When you’re running he family finances, it’s easy to always be running from one fire to the next, carefully picking through your budget to see how you’re able to make it to the next paycheck. However, if you end up with nothing left in your account, it can hamper your…

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Money & Finance family budgeting

Money Tips for Families Facing a Tight Month

Posted on October 23, 2025 By Becky

When money feels tight, it’s easy for stress to take over. Whether it’s an unexpected expense, a drop in income, or just the general cost of living creeping up, many families occasionally find themselves wondering how to make ends meet until the next payday. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, there…

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Money & Finance money stress

How Our Emotions Can Undermine Our Finances

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 By Becky

Start With Feelings, Then Look At Numbers Most budgeting advice begins with spreadsheets. A more useful starting point is your nervous system. Emotions drive attention, and attention drives spending. If you come home drained, the urge to buy convenience is louder than any plan you made at lunch. When you…

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Money & Finance growing wealth

6 Tips for Growing Your Wealth Through Time Deposits

Posted on October 21, 2025 By Becky

When you put your money in a time deposit, you’re committing to let it sit untouched for a fixed period in exchange for a guaranteed interest payout. It’s a relatively simple financial product, often offered by banks with term options ranging from a few months to several years. During this…

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Money & Finance SavvyNomad review

SavvyNomad Reviewed 2025

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Becky

Looking after your money is one of the most important tasks you’ll partake in throughout your life. Certain priorities may fluctuate over time, but your finances and the burden they carry will never go away. Until we can safely say that we have achieved financial freedom, money issues will always…

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Money & Finance buying a house

Navigating the Home Buying Process: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on October 1, 2025 By Becky

Thinking of buying your first home? Good for you. You’re not alone. But let’s be honest… buying a home is not the same as it used to be. In fact, first-time buyers now make up a record low share of the market, down to 24% as of 2019. And the…

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Money & Finance emergency loan

Maximizing Benefits from Quick Personal Loans for Emergencies

Posted on October 1, 2025 By Becky

Run out of cash and need money now? Your car dies, the hot water heater goes, or your spouse has a medical emergency. Life happens at the worst time and expects you to pay the bill. Problem: 59% of American families lack the savings to handle a sudden $1,000 expense….

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Money & Finance

Helping Your Family Achieve Financial Freedom

Posted on September 30, 2025 By Becky

Financial freedom is a dream for many families, but it takes more than just hard work to reach it. It requires planning, teamwork, and consistent habits that move everyone toward a shared vision. Every family has unique needs and values, so the path may look a little different for each…

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Hi, I’m Becky, a South-East London-based blogger, digital marketer, wife and mum of three. Here you’ll find creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern UK families, including easy recipes, children’s crafts and activities, home inspiration, family life and adventures both in the UK and further afield. Come in and have a look around!

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