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) What better way to start a post than to share some bargain flowers that I got this week...I love having fresh flowers in the house and a bargain bunch is so much prettier than a full price bunch if you ask me. 😁These beauties were reduced from £6 to £1.66 and they're just the thing to cheer up my post-holiday blues this … [Read more...]
Five Ways to stay organised as a family….
Between work, school runs, activities, and the never-ending household to-do list, family life can often feel a little chaotic. The good news is that a few simple habits can make a big difference. Staying organised not only helps things run smoothly but also frees up time (and headspace!) for the fun stuff.Here are five of my tried-and-tested ways to keep your family life organised...1. Use a Family Calendar Whether it’s a wall planner in the kitchen or a shared digital calendar, having everything in one place is a lifesaver. We actually have our shared calendar on our phone as the … [Read more...]
The first things I did when our house sold…
You know what I hate most about selling a house? Having people look around your home with such a critical eye! It's obviously the right thing to do as a house purchase is the biggest purchase that most people make in their lifetime so they want to be sure it's right for them and as a buyer, I'm absolutely the same. As a seller though, the feeling that people are judging your home and picking out faults is something I hate. 😁I'm not a 'home like a showhome' kind of person but I do like a tidy house and during the month between the for sale sign going up and … [Read more...]
Cheap draught-proofing hacks for cosy nights in….
There’s nothing better than a cosy autumn night at home – fluffy socks on, a warm drink in hand, and maybe a film on the TV. But nothing ruins the mood quicker than a chilly draught sneaking in under the doors or rattling through the windows and our new house has plenty of 'problem' areas so I've been doing a bit of research around the things we can do to specifically fix any draughts. We know that the house has lots of things that we need to do to get it to where we want it to be but we have been honest with ourselves and acknowledged that we won't get all jobs done straight away. … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week to save money in Iceland….
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've just got back from a week in Iceland so I thought I'd make today's post all about the things we did in Iceland to save money - which was very necessary as Iceland is genuinely the most expensive country I have ever visited. Honestly, some of the costs here would make your eyes water! We had a set budget for our week away and with … [Read more...]
Autumn Packed Lunch Ideas: Warming, Nutritious & Budget-Friendly….
Is it just me or are packed lunches harder to plan in the Autumn? In the Summer, it's so easy to pull together a quick salad, a nice sandwich or some sort of cold pasta or rice dish. But in the cooler months, I want something to warm me up at lunch time - comfort food is much needed half way through my work day but I want it to be reasonably healthy, easy to make and not cost the earth.Autumn is the perfect time to switch things up with hearty, seasonal ingredients that keep everyone fuelled through busy school days and work hours. Here's some autumn-packed lunch ideas to brighten … [Read more...]
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