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

I bought a Crimpit {Pre-loved}….

45105Leave a CommentI+bought+a+Crimpit+%7BPre-loved%7D....2026-03-08+12%3A26%3A53Cassandra March 8, 2026 By Cassandra
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A few years ago, I bought a CRIMPiT and completely fell in love with it. I loved it so much that I actually dedicated a whole blog post to the wonders of this little kitchen gadget (which you can still read if you fancy it). But for the quick version: a CRIMPiT is a simple tool that seals the filling inside a sandwich, which instantly makes it more versatile. Once it’s sealed, you can toast it, grill it, or crisp it up into a toastie filled with pretty much anything your heart desires. I used it loads when I was doing Slimming World. It worked brilliantly with those sandwich thins you can … [Read more...]

Five Frugal Things we did this week {6th March 2026}….

45049Leave a Comment2026-03-06+14%3A57%3A32Cassandra March 6, 2026 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!So first up, I know that these weekly posts have been very few and far between for the last few months and there's a very good reason for that. I've not been very well and I've needed some time off work while I waited for an operation - nothing too dramatic but enough that it's wiped me out for a little while. I thought it was time to start them … [Read more...]

The Role of Play-Based Learning in an Early Years Nursery….

451991 Comment2026-03-04+22%3A01%3A26Cassandra March 4, 2026 By Cassandra
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Play-based learning has emerged as the cornerstone of quality early childhood education, transforming how children engage with learning in their formative years. In an early years nursery setting, this educational approach recognises that children are naturally curious and learn best through hands-on exploration and discovery. Rather than traditional instruction methods, play-based learning allows young minds to develop essential skills whilst experiencing the joy and wonder of childhood. Understanding Play-Based Learning in Early Years Settings Play-based learning in an early years nursery … [Read more...]

Nine things you can make in the Airfryer that might surprise you….

43574Leave a Comment2026-03-03+10%3A09%3A05Cassandra March 3, 2026 By Cassandra
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I know I'm late to the Airfryer party but since we got our Ninja Pro last month, I've been experimenting with the different things that I can cook in there and today, I thought I'd share some of the things that I've been cooking in there. One of my most popular posts at the moment is 'Nine things that you can make in the slow cooker that might surprise you' so I thought I'd do a similar post about Airfryers because in my limited time of having one, I've realised just how versatile they can be. I have a few accessories that I use with my air fryer - I bought them when I … [Read more...]

This month’s Batch Cooking wins….

45070Leave a CommentThis+month%27s+Batch+Cooking+wins....2026-03-02+20%3A51%3A30Cassandra March 2, 2026 By Cassandra
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This month I feel like I’ve properly found my rhythm in the kitchen with some really intentional cooking. Nothing fancy, nothing Instagram-perfect, just food that actually works for us.I’ve been batch cooking a few simple things, popping them in the freezer, and quietly feeling that little glow of achievement (AKA feeling smug) every time dinner comes together with no stress. It’s made such a difference to how the weeks have felt, so I wanted to share a few of the batch cooking wins that have genuinely made life easier.I thought I'd share a few of my batch cooking wins from this … [Read more...]

The best cashback apps for busy parents….

44239Leave a Comment2026-02-26+17%3A15%3A34Cassandra February 26, 2026 By Cassandra
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I'm a huge advocate of cash back apps - why would you not not want to earn money for doing nothing other than your usual shopping. I've used them for years and admittedly, you won't make a fortune, but you will earn a cheeky bit of easy money! Basically, cashback apps work quietly in the background, giving you money back on purchases you were already going to make which makes them perfect for busy parents who don’t have the time to cut out coupons or hunt for deals every day or people like me who like the reward without the effort. Here are some of the best cashback apps that … [Read more...]