Project Mortgage Payoff: Blog Advertising

If you have a blog, you'll be aware of the opportunities to "monetise" it (as the americans who are really good at it say!)


I've been offered several advertising opportunities to raise the profile of my blog over the last month and although I'd love to do that and bring in more readers, it's really money that could be better spent paying off the mortgage.


This, however, did point out to me that I am missing a trick.  I should be selling advertising on my blog.  So my first port of call was friends and the lovely Space Construction, The Fylde's most sought after builder and Purple Secret who sell my favourite Dermalogica substitute, Protocol Skincare.

Look!  There they are on your right hand side!!


I would love to receive more income from advertising so if you're interested in driving more traffic to your site, please get in touch at infinitesafetyltd@gmail.com


Here's my current rates.


The Serious Advertiser (offered to one person per month)
- A featured post about your business or blog.
- A 170x170 advert at the top of the sidebar linked to your website
- A tweet per day linking to your website.
- A linked mention in The Big Thank You Post at the end of the month.
£65 per month


The Big Advertiser
- A 170x170 advert in the sidebar linked to your website.
- A tweet per day linking to your website
- A linked mention in The Big Thank You Post at the end of the month.

£45 per month

The Modest Advertiser
- A 170x140 advert in the sidebar linked to your website
- A tweet per week linking to your website
- A linked mention in The Big Thank You Post at the end of the month.

£25 per month


The Toe Dipping Advertiser
- A 170x90 advert in the sidebar linked to your website

£15 per month

Advertising runs on a calendar month basis

Payment can be made by Paypal or Bank Transfer

Project Mortgage Payoff: Shopping Challenge

The biggest expense in our house is food.

We waste too much and I buy on the hoof.  I know I meal plan every Monday but I do usually lose my way by Tuesday or Wednesday.

So this week's challenge is a double challenge really!


a) Do a meal plan and stick to it


b) Shop at Aldi rather than Tesco

Now when I say, I can save £100 shopping at Aldi rather than Tesco, I know most of you will be like "yeah, right, £100!!" Seriously yes.  Aldi is such better value and the fruit and vegetables are much better quality.  The meat lasts longer and the frozen fish is not only unbeatable value but it tastes fresh and moist.

So, if you're with me on this challenge, shop at Aldi this week and see what you can save.

There are some brands such as Warburton's bread (35-47p cheaper than Morrisons and the Co-op) but most of the own brands really are just as good.  (just like the advert says!)

Let me know what you think.

If its not for you, let me know

If you find any delicious food at Aldi or any great bargains, share it below!