Hello, How are you doing this week? I managed to grab a cheapo last minute 2-night break at the seaside (bliss!), and now it's back to reality in time for the delights of payday weekend. It's also Week Two of the thrifty Autumn Reset Challenge, so join in if you fancy a quick wardrobe sort out and easy home refresh. The Booker Prize shortlist has just been announced, and it's a treat for the bookworms among us. Have a peek at that, along with all the usual sales, offers and freebies. This...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hello, How's your week been? It's all change here at Golightly Gardens, and the turning season brings a new thrifty challenge! Yes, the Autumn Reset Challenge starts this week, and it's completely free to join in. Give yourself a little cosy season spruce up, starting with five nudges to improve your finances in the run-up to Christmas. And of course we also have the usual sales, freebies, seasonal food inspo and other shenanigans for your perusal. Scroll down and enjoy. This week's...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hello, Have you had a good week so far? Hope you're looking forward to a great weekend! I've been busy putting together a free challenge to make the most of the changing season. The Autumn Reset Challenge will be starting next week, so scroll down if you want to find out the schedule and what it's all about. There are also some interesting sales, freebies and new drops that you might like the look of. Have a peek. This week's newsletter has been brought to you by the power of an extra...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hello, How are you doing this week? Hope you're looking forward to the weekend! And have you seen any falling leaves yet? It's the final weekend of the end of season sales, so get in there quick if you need to pick anything up for your home, your wardrobe or anything else. And good news, there's a new Autumn Reset Challenge coming to the site next week, so look out for that. As always, it's free to join in, and there's be lots of no-cost and low cost options. Let's get organised! This week's...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello, How's life treating you this week? The newsletter's back refreshed after a mini-break, and raring to go. Big news on the blog: most of the top international wine awards have been announced. There've been some massive supermarket wins for 2026, hidden like rare gems among those £100+ bottles of claret. Don't worry, I've done the hard work for you and picked out all the best bargains, along with tasting notes, extra savings tips and a few Penny's Picks. Scroll down for all the inside...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, How are you doing this week? I'm having one more weekend of summery goodness before the 'back to school / Halloween / festive madness' starts sneaking back in. Too soon for all that, isn't it? In the spirit of calming down and taking it easy, it's the final part of the 'NOT on Holiday' Challenge. Let's recreate that feeling of the latter part of a holiday, where you've truly relaxed and you're hanging out by the pool. Even half an hour of that is a bit of a treat, amirite? Meanwhile,...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, How are you doing this week? Staying hydrated? I'm just about holding it together, but one of my kitchen garden tomato plants actually got sunburn a couple of days ago. If you know how to rig up a greenhouse shade for outdoor plants, please let me know - I'm all ears. Meanwhile, we've reached Weekend Three of the Summer 'NOT on Holiday' Challenge. If you're in the UK this weekend the thrifty fun is to have an affordable 'spa' or 'adventure' weekend - choose whichever you prefer. As...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, How are you doing this week? Greetings from the land of The Hosepipe Ban, and a slightly sad-looking kitchen garden. But fear not, we're working on better water conservation, and planning a fun weekend. Yes, that's right, we're going to have some FUN. It's Weekend Two of the 'NOT on Holiday' thrifty summer challenge, and the theme is 'go sightseeing'. So free - or at least thrifty - days out. Scroll down for that - it's packed with ideas and a few ways to get free or cheap entry to...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, Have you had a good week so far? I'm feeling...over-poached and heavily chargrilled, but enough about the weather. It's time for a bit of thrifty fun! Yes, it's Weekend One of the 'NOT on Holiday' Challenge. This weekend has a food & drink theme, to get you in a holiday at home mindset. Without using up too many of those precious pennies, of course. It's all up on the site right now, ready to join in with if you want to give yourself a boost. Scroll down for that, plus some juicy...
3 months ago • 3 min read