Reflective Parenting By Parent-pop.com

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As I’ve been reflecting a lot on my spending habits recently, I’ve realised a way of thinking about money which is really simple and makes perfect sense to me. I hope it might help somebody else out there too. Instead of just thinking about the cost of something in monetary value, I also think about the time it would take to earn the amount that thing costs. For example, £30 is easy to spend without too much thought, isn’t it? A take away, a trip to the local shop, or a day out somewhere. £30 can be blown in a matter of minutes. But how long does it take to earn? Let’s say you’re lucky enough earn £15 per hour. When you spend that £30, you’re effectively trading 2 hours of your time for that product or thing. Is it worth it? All of a sudden, some of those little purchases seem much less worth the trade off of hours at work. It works equally as well for big purchases too! Of course, a lot of the time it WILL be worth it. I find I’m more willing to spend my hard earned time (money) on ‘experiences’ than ‘stuff’, as that’s what I find adds value to my life. People will find their own value in what’s important to them, and that’s what makes this work in such a range of ways. Some people will enjoy working more than others. Some people will earn more per hour than others. You have to decide what’s worth your time and effort. Just try it: What was the last transaction you made and how much time did it take you to pay for it? Using the time method, does it feel worth it? Does it make you think differently? #spendinghabits #spendingawareness #timeawareness #financialawareness #spendingtime #thinkaboutmoney #thinkingdifferentlyaboutmoney #moneymentality #savingmoneytips #valuetime #familyfinances (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZElJMJhG7o/?utm_medium=tumblr

STAR GAZING ⭐️ 🌟 💫 Finally, the sky is clear enough for using the telescope my son got for Christmas. Such great fun and family bonding. Educational too! I can’t believe I literally just saw the craters of the moon 🌙 make me feel quite small! #stargazing #educational #familyastronomynight #astronomy #lowbudgetactivities #lowbudgetfamilyfun #funathome #moon #mooncraters #newbieastronomers (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcSLuuBMeT/?utm_medium=tumblr

HOMEMADE PIZZA, delicious 🤤 🍕 Made by my 12 year old, for a fraction of the price of a take away pizza. He used a bag of pizza base mix, some passata, herbs, and mozzarella. A fun cooking activity which gave him a sense of pride and independence, without breaking the bank! Perfect 😍 #moneysavingfood #spendless #homemadefood #homemadepizza #kidscooking #frugalactivities #yummy #cheapfoods #tasty #foodforless #delicious (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRP5xnBzye/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy new year everyone 🎉 Are you making any New Years resolutions this year? Like many people, I’ve made many promises to myself over the years, that I’ve broken a short while later… especially when it comes to cutting out sweet treats 🧁🍫🍬 But this year, I’m determined to invest in myself, and my future. I’m feeling the focus! I’m not cutting anything out or thinking about negative traits I want to change. I’m not concerned about my appearance, nor am I worried about depriving myself of things I enjoy. Instead, I’m thinking about what I can add to my life. I want to enhance what I already have, and bring more value into my world. So this year, one of the ways I’ve decided to do this is by completing my masters… eek! 📚🏫 Although very costly upfront, I’m hoping that this qualification will pay off over the years to come, in increased income and opportunities! Is anyone else out there investing in themselves this year? What ways are you securing the future you want? Wishing positivity to everyone out there who’s trying to accomplish something good for themselves 👊🦾 #mastersdegree #investinyourself #newyearsresolution #goals #speculatetoaccumulate #spendmoneytomakemoney #education #addingvaluetolife #planningforsuccess #planningforthefuture (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMuEWHBzJU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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PANCAKES... With a TWIST 🥞🍫 Today’s super cheap and filling breakfast was pancakes once again. Yummy, they cost pennies to make, and for some reason the excitement never wears off for my boys! I’ve previously written about how I make my pancakes, so I won’t bore you with the details (you can search my previous posts if you want my failsafe recipe!). Today, I used that same recipe. BUT, I decided to try adding just a tiny bit less flour, and a little bit of cocoa powder. The results went down A TREAT! I mean, who doesn’t like a chocolate treat for breakfast every now and again?! 🍫 Chocolate crepes with chocolate spread. Double the chocolate = doubly delicious! 😋 #chocolate #chocolatepancakes #pancakes #crepes #doublechocolate #cheapandeasy #breakfast #brunch #kidsbreakfastideas (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU2jd9iIsuU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just some kids casually toasting a baguette over a candle, as you do 🤣 They had great fun though! 🥖 #simplethings #whyisfiresocool #toastingfood #familyfun #fire #candlelight #familymealtime #funfood #funfoodforkids #familymeal #baguette #cheapfood #kidsfun (at Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUA1zHSrJyb/?utm_medium=tumblr