Sarah Handley
Sarah is GoodtoKnow’s Consumer Writer & Money Editor and is passionate about helping mums save money wherever they can - whether that's spending wisely on toys and kidswear or keeping on top of the latest news around childcare costs, child benefit, the motherhood penalty. After Sarah graduated from University of Wales, Aberystwyth, with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she entered the world of publishing and is now a writer, journalist and editor with more than 15 years' experience on a range of titles including Real Homes, Homebuilding & Renovating, The Money Edit and more. Sarah is all about the latest toy trends and is always on the look out for toys for her nephew or Goddaughters so that she remains one of their favourite grown ups. When not writing about toys or family finance, Sarah can be found hanging out with her rockstar dog Pepsi, getting opinionated about a movie, book or podcast, and trying her best to learn British Sign Language.
Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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Best toys for 8 year olds 2024: 24 gift ideas approved by experts
Looking for the best toys for 8 year olds? We've got you and your not-so-little-one covered
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Nation's top 10 favourite games to play on holiday revealed, according to a new survey
10 million Brits declare the best game to play on holiday, says new survey - but do you agree?
By Sarah Handley Published
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Where do kids eat free near me? 25 places children can get free food this summer
Where do kids eat free (or for £1) in the UK during the summer holidays? From Bill's to YO! Sushi, we reveal where to eat free or cheaply.
By Selina Maycock Last updated
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Two-child benefit cap: what is it and will it be scrapped?
We look at what the two-child benefit cap is and the likelihood of it being abolished, amid mounting pressure on the Prime Minister to scrap it
By Sarah Handley Published
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Are you missing out on up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs? Here's how to claim it
With 1.3 million parents eligible, and only 500,000 claiming it, you could be missing out on free cash from the government to help with the cost of childcare and holiday clubs over the summer
By Sarah Handley Published
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Morrisons launches Family Picnic Box for £20, but there is a way you can get it for less
Avoid sky-high food prices, and additional mental load, on day trips with the kids this summer with this genius picnic box from Morrisons
By Sarah Handley Published
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I tested the Pati-School Party Creations Starter Kit with a couple of kids - here's our verdict
We review the Pati-School Party Creations Starter Kit to see if it's worth your money
By Sarah Handley Published
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Holiday childcare costs up 6% says new report, with supply shortages still an issue
Working parents facing higher costs when it comes to sorting childcare provisions during the school holidays
By Sarah Handley Published
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15 of the best personalised books for children 2024
We found the best personalised books for children now all you have to do is choose...
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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How to get Disney+ for free and save up to £79.90 a year
Even though the streaming giant ended its free trial offering, there are still multiple ways you can get Disney+ for free for up to 12 months
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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5 most valuable vintage Lego sets, according to a Lego expert - do you own one?
These vintage Lego sets could be worth serious cash - here's what to do if you have one at home
By Sarah Handley Published
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When does Amazon Prime Day end?
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has now ended - but you might still be able to get discounts and deals for your family
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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When is Amazon Prime Day and what savings can families expect?
The first Prime Day sale of 2024 is just hours away - we take a look at what kind of discounts the mega retailer could have on offer for families
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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I'm a toy tester and these 35 Amazon Prime Day toy deals are still available, but not for long
These Amazon Prime Day toy deals are still live if you want to grab a last-minute bargain
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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18 top Christmas toys 2024 - including LEGO, Tonies, Stitch and more
These are our expert-picked top Christmas toys for 2024, based on our in-house tests
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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I had hours of fun testing this toy with a six-year-old, and now it's at its lowest ever price for Prime Day
Cookeez Makery is the toy I wish I had when I was a child, and now it's an absolute bargain in the Prime Day sale
By Sarah Handley Published
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'Immersive and wildly entertaining' - we put this Beast Lab set through its paces
We review the Beast Lab Shark Beast Creator set - see how we got on, and if it might be the toy for a child in your life
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Toniebox review - Is it worth the money? We put it through its paces to find out
We tested the red Toniebox starter set, with the help of a four-year-old, to see if it's worth buying - here's how we got on
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Cheap LEGO - we reveal where to find it and unmissable deals to grab right now on the most popular buys
If you're looking for cheap LEGO, we've got you covered
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Is Amazon Prime Day actually worth it? We've been writing about it for years - here's what we really think
It's the most wonderful time of the year - when mega retailer Amazon slashes its prices for 48 hours!
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Parents share the devastating impact of two-child benefit cap, as 1.6m children now affected
Campaigners urge the new government to scrap the controversial policy
By Sarah Handley Published
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Yoto audio player review - is it worth the money?
We tried and tested the Yoto 3rd generation audio player for kids to see if it's worth the price tag and how it compares to its mainstream competitor Tonie - here's how we got on
By Sarah Handley Published
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Best toys for 6 year olds 2024: 45 age-appropriate gift ideas from just £6.99
From Barbie to slime, and from educational to creative, these top toys for six-year-olds are sure to be a big hit
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Nintendo Switch vs OLED - we compare differences and which is better value for money
If you're confused by the whole Nintendo Switch vs OLED debate, worry not. We explain what you need to know - without the technical jargon
By Sarah Handley Last updated