The Diary of a Frugal Family

One of the things I love most about our new house is the garden, which already feels like it has the potential to become such a lovely space for us. It’s probably my favourite part of the house, if I’m honest, and ever since we moved in I’ve been itching to get out there properly. I want to learn more about the plants that are already here, work out what needs a bit of love, and slowly start putting my own stamp on what is clearly an established garden, even if it has been a little bit neglected.The plan is to share a monthly “what’s growing in our garden” post so I can keep track of what … [Read more...]

When we had Buddy, I don’t think I fully appreciated how valuable pet insurance was until he reached his doggy golden years and suddenly the trips to the vets became a bit more regular. When he was younger, we hardly claimed at all beyond the odd check-up or medication, so like most people, I occasionally wondered whether it was worth paying for month after month. Then he got older and everything changed a bit. One appointment turned into follow-up appointments, then medication, then scans and treatment options that were far more expensive than I think we’d ever imagined when we first took … [Read more...]