Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during that 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.Before I start though, as always feel that I should say that being frugal to me is about getting the best value for our money - it's not about doing without for us or about not having nice things. We all have different financial situations and we're all frugal for different reasons. ;-)1) Guess what? I've got some super cheap flowers to share with you!I got two … [Read more...]
‘Iconic’ Clock Makeover….
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen me asking for some advice on what to do with the bookshelf that I have at the end of my upstairs hallway. Basically, this little bookcase was a gift from Mr Frugal who saw it advertised as being sold by someone local after they'd upcycled it using my favourite Orla Kiely wallpaper. I love it and it fits perfectly at the end of my upstairs landing so makes the most of some unused space.I feel like it's ready for a bit of a makeover though and I'm tempted to have a go at painting over the green but leaving … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider (Non Alcoholic)….
One of the best things about this time of year is the fact that it's absolutely OK to drink as much spiced apple cider as you want. and my slow cooker spiced apple cider not only tastes amazing but it's also super easy to make.I've been trying to perfect this slow cooker spiced apple cider recipe for a few years now and now I'm convinced that the recipe is as close to perfect as it's ever going to get. It so warming and has the loveliest taste that I really just can't describe - you're just going to have to try and make it yourself.Why not pin my 'slow cooker spiced … [Read more...]
12 Spooky Ghost Crafts to do with or without the kids….
Today's post is a round-up of some of the most fun (and unusual) Halloween crafts that I've seen on my travels around the internet over the last week or so...Now that my children are 17 and 14, they're way too cool to do crafting with me and even though we've never been particularly crafty, it does make me sad at this time of year.Halloween and Christmas were the main times of the year when we actually did dust off our craft box and make a bit of an effort and this year, I've decided that just because they're apparently too old to craft with me, doesn't mean I won't be doing any … [Read more...]
Do It For Yourself: Affordable Decor For Modern Homes….
Decorating your home can be a very exciting process. Not only will you have the chance to explore a field which a lot of people love, but you will also have the opportunity to make your home look exactly how you’ve always dreamed of. It will take some work, but you’ve set aside enough time to be able to handle everything, and aren’t too worried about the effort you will have to put in. Instead, the challenge you face isn’t time, with your budget and the style you choose being far more pressing.To help you out with this, this post will be exploring a range of DIY decor styles which can … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {4 October 2019}….
Every week I share five frugal things that I've done during that 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.Before I start though, as always feel that I should say that being frugal to me is about getting the best value for our money - it's not about doing without for us or about not having nice things. We all have different financial situations and we're all frugal for different reasons. ;-) 1) A cheeky pay increase First up this week, we've had some good news financially - Mr … [Read more...]
