I don’t know what it is about giving things away on Facebook Messenger but in my experience, it leads to some very random messages landing in my inbox. Recently, we’ve been having a proper clear out at our new house and we've been listing a mix of things that were left here by the previous family and things that we absolutely should never have brought with us when we moved. You know those things that somehow make it into the moving van rather than the pile that's heading to the charity shop because you’re too tired to make sensible decisions by that point and future you is left … [Read more...]
The Best Potato Salad Recipe in the World (not even exaggerating)….
I'm not even exaggerating when I tell you that my potato salad recipe is the Best potato salad recipe in the World! It’s actually the only thing I make that has people asking me for the recipe afterwards… which feels like a proper badge of honour if you ask me. 😂 I first made it about five years ago when I was trying to recreate a potato salad I’d eaten at a barbecue the week before. You know how that goes — you have something amazing somewhere else and then spend ages trying to work out what made it so good. Well… in trying to recreate it, I somehow ended up making … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {1st May 2026}….
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) I'm officially back at work now after my operation and I'm so excited to have that routine back in my life as I genuinely do enjoy my job and I whilst I love the odd week off work for annual leave where the inevitable lack of routine is welcome, an extended period with no routine or focus is not good for me so this last couple of weeks especially, … [Read more...]
Amazing DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray….
This DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray smells amazing and more importantly, does a great job cleaning your kitchen and bathroom surfaces.Over the last couple of years, I've really started to enjoy making and experimenting with homemade cleaning products and one that I've made over and over is my DIY orange peel kitchen spray. I just love the citrus smell - so much so that I sometimes even add a cheeky few drops of sweet orange essential oil to add even more orange scent. 😁This spray is fab for all your kitchen and your bathroom cleaning but I tend to use mine more in the … [Read more...]
Cruising with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go….
Taking the family on a cruise is one of those holidays that genuinely works for everyone. The adults get to relax, the kids stay entertained, and nobody has to compromise too much. That said, with so many options out there, knowing where to start can feel a bit daunting.Here's what's worth thinking about before you book.Choosing the Right Cruise Line Not all cruise lines are created equal when it comes to families, and this is probably the single most important decision you'll make. Some ships feel like they were designed with kids in mind from the ground up, proper clubs, youth … [Read more...]
What to do when your flight is cancelled (and how to get your money back)….
There’s a very specific kind of stress that comes with travel going wrong.You’ve packed, you’ve planned, you’ve probably spent weeks looking forward to it… and then suddenly you’re stood in an airport staring at a departures board that just says cancelled.I’ve definitely noticed over the past year how often flights seem to get cancelled or disrupted. Every time it happens, social media fills up with photos of packed airport floors, people queueing for hours, and families trying to rebook on the spot. It always makes me think how stressful that would be if it happened to us … [Read more...]
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