The Diary of a Frugal Family | Living a Fabulously Frugal Family Life

The Money-Saving Advice I Happily Ignore….

45942Leave a Comment2026-07-21+10%3A31%3A12Cassandra July 21, 2026 By Cassandra
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If you've spent any time on social media lately, you'll probably have seen countless money-saving tips pop up on your feed sharing so many different hints and tips that promise to shave pounds off your budget (or in some case, just pennies).Some are genuinely brilliant and tips that I've seen online have honestly saved me a fair amount of money over the years, but others just make me wonder whether people have forgotten that life is actually supposed to be enjoyed. 🎉Don't get me wrong, I'm always looking for ways to spend less where it makes sense. I love finding a bargain, … [Read more...]

A week of doing one job a day….

458911 CommentA+week+of+doing+one+job+a+day....2026-07-20+09%3A26%3A51Cassandra July 20, 2026 By Cassandra
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Our house needs a lot of work. 😁It's absolutely liveable and it's clean and tidy, but it's definitely dated and needs an overhaul from top to bottom. We have so many plans for what we want to do here that I genuinely don't think there's a room in the house that won't eventually get some attention.When we moved in at the end of February, we went a bit mad with the renovations. Getting the kids' bedrooms sorted was the priority, and my office was high on the list too because I was due to go back to work not long after my operation. We also couldn't wait to get the dining room … [Read more...]

Affordable Greek Island Holidays for Families: Where to Go?

46080Leave a Comment2026-07-19+16%3A47%3A12Cassandra July 19, 2026 By Cassandra
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Family holidays can be fun. Greece has remained one of the top choices for families seeking outdoor adventure and activities. With its near-perfect sunny conditions and plenty of islands, it can offer a range of holiday experiences. Families interested in enjoying crystal-clear beaches, walking local fishing towns and relishing delicious local cuisine can make the most of Greek islands that have so much to offer. While islands like Santorini and Mykonos offer spectacular landscapes and experiences, they are also not the most affordable ones. However, the good thing is that with 6000 plus … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Shortbread Recipe (Start Here)….

1926512 Comments2026-07-19+15%3A32%3A47Cassandra July 19, 2026 By Cassandra
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If you've never made homemade shortbread before, you're in for a treat.There are some recipes that I come back to time and time again, and this is definitely one of them. It only uses three everyday ingredients, takes very little effort and somehow tastes so much better than shop-bought shortbread.For years, I thought shortbread would be one of those recipes that was difficult to get right, but I promise you that it couldn't be easier. If you can mix three ingredients together, you can make these delicious shortbread biscuits. Start Here This recipe is part of my Start Here series, … [Read more...]

Five little things that have saved us money this week {17th July 2026}….

45897Leave a Comment2026-07-17+09%3A50%3A36Cassandra July 17, 2026 By Cassandra
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Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that really matter — whether that’s days out, holidays, home projects, treats we’ll actually enjoy or just a bit more breathing space in the budget.1) We're starting off strong this week with a bargain buy that we just couldn't leave behind. 😁I'll share more about it in this month's pre-loved finds post … [Read more...]

Easy Budget Energy Balls Recipe – No Bake & Perfect For Using Up Muesli….

45947Leave a Comment2026-07-15+08%3A45%3A35Cassandra July 15, 2026 By Cassandra
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Every so often I convince myself that this is the time I'm going to become someone who happily eats a bowl of muesli for breakfast every morning. I smugly buy a box of muesli, have one bowl, pour the rest into a nice storage jar... and then completely forget it exists. 😂A few months later, I'll find it tucked away at the back of the cupboard and wonder why I bought it in the first place.This week, when I found my latest box of muesli at the back of the pantry, while on a search for some stock cubes, I decided to turn it into a batch of homemade energy balls.Using muesli … [Read more...]