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100 frugal but fun Summer activities….

204348 Comments2025-07-08+17%3A15%3A25Cassandra July 8, 2025 By Cassandra
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Are you ready for the Summer Holidays?One of my friends mentioned today that she always runs out of ideas for things to do with the kids after a couple of weeks which means that she then resorts to more time on electronics than she would like and that reminded me of this post that I wrote a few years ago. I sent her the link to this post and she messaged me back to tell me how grateful she was. 😁I thought I'd reshare it today with you because I know lots of you will be in planning mode for the Summer and these ideas from a few years ago should hopefully show you that … [Read more...]

The Cheapest Way to Redo a Kitchen Without Sacrificing Style….

43883Leave a Comment2025-07-08+15%3A22%3A49Cassandra July 8, 2025 By Cassandra
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Renovating your kitchen needn’t break the bank or result in a space that resembles a budget clearance sale. With clever planning, strategic updates, and a focus on high-impact changes, you can transform your kitchen into a stylish, functional space without spending a fortune.Here’s how to achieve a stunning kitchen makeover whilst keeping costs firmly under control.Start with a Fresh Coat of Paint The biggest change you can make to any kitchen is a fresh coat of paint. This single update can completely alter the feel of your space for a fraction of the cost of major renovations. I … [Read more...]

Five Frugal Things we did this week {6th July 2025}….

43871Leave a Comment2025-07-06+19%3A42%3A31Cassandra July 6, 2025 By Cassandra
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Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐We're away this weekend for a couple of days in an Airbnb that we booked a couple of months ago and I can't even tell you how grateful I am that it's not as hot as it was last weekend as we're staying in a little cabin tucked away in the corner of a farm and it would have been unbearable in that heat last weekend. 😁The cabin itself … [Read more...]

How to make your money go further with home investments….

43868Leave a Comment2025-07-06+18%3A23%3A19Cassandra July 6, 2025 By Cassandra
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Spending money on your home is never just about now, it’s about comfort, safety, and value that lasts. Whether it’s a new appliance, a fitted bathroom, or specialist equipment like a stairlift, the aim is always the same: to improve day-to-day life and avoid unnecessary future costs.Yet, even well-made home upgrades won’t look after themselves. With the right care and a bit of attention, you can make those investments work harder, last longer, and save you money over time.Choose Wisely and Think Ahead The first step in making home investments last is choosing the right ones to begin … [Read more...]

Secondhand vs. New: When to Splurge and When to Save on Family Furniture….

43865Leave a Comment2025-07-06+17%3A51%3A32Cassandra July 6, 2025 By Cassandra
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Furnishing a family home means balancing style, function, and budget—but when should you buy new versus secondhand? I'm a fan of secondhand because I like to fill my house with unusual pieces of furniture and that means just buying something when I see it.Remember this piece: I still have no idea what the actual use was for this piece of furniture but if I remember rightly it cost me a fiver from the local charity shop and it was a talking piece for years. There isn't a single solution for what's best. Understanding when to splurge and when to save with affordable … [Read more...]

Five Frugal Things we did this week {22nd June 2025}….

43835Leave a Comment2025-06-22+12%3A31%3A53Cassandra June 22, 2025 By Cassandra
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Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) It's been a while since we've had a Too Good To Go bag because with one diabetic in the house and one fussy eater, it's unlikely that we will eat everything in the bag which defeats the purpose of reducing waste, doesn't it? There's a shop near us that get's 4.9 stars out of 5 and the bags are quite hard to get hold of - as you'd … [Read more...]