We made lemonade

A family finance blog for making lemonade from life's lemons

Welcome to we made lemonade - the family finance blog for anyone looking to make lemonade out of life's lemons. We're all about making family finances as easy as possible and looking for ways to live the lifestyle you want whether you have a lemonade budget or a champagne one.

Top ways to save money on your weekly shop

If you’re looking to save money on your weekly shop it can be hard to know where to start. The thing is though, food is one of the biggest essential expenses for families so when you’re looking to reduce your outgoings it’s a ...
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5 ways to save money on household essentials

When you’re trying to reduce your family’s outgoings, it’s really true that all the little things do add up. So making an effort to save money on household essentials like toilet roll and cleaning products can make a big ...
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10 free things to do with the children this summer

The school summer holidays can be a really expensive time for families. Six weeks is a long time to keep the children busy and happy and the costs can quickly add up with days out and endless requests for snacks and ice creams. There are loads ...
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Welcome to we made lemonade

A huge hello and welcome to we made lemonade – a family finance blog for busy parents looking to make the most of their money and enjoy the lifestyle they want to have. The name came from a mix of two different expressions: “When ...
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