Christmas party season is on its way, and with it comes the usual panic of “I’ve got nothing to wear!” But before you rush to buy something new, it’s worth checking out the second-hand options. From sparkly sequins to classic velvet, there are so many beautiful pre-loved party dresses waiting to be rediscovered – and often at a fraction of the price.Buying second-hand isn’t just about saving money (though that’s a huge bonus). It’s also about finding unique pieces, avoiding fast fashion, and doing something kinder for the planet. And as if all that wasn't enough, you’re far less … [Read more...]
Super smooth lips – the frugal way….
Today is all about how this amazing homemade lip scrub can give you super smooth lips without the usual price tag!We’ve all heard about the benefits of exfoliating our body and face, haven’t we? But our lips are one of those areas we tend to forget about completely. A gentle lip scrub can make such a difference though. It removes the dead, dry skin sitting on the surface and leaves your lips feeling soft and smooth again. And as if that wasn’t enough, smooth lips make your lipsticks, liners and glosses last so much longer because they adhere to a soft surface rather than catching on dry … [Read more...]
Super Cute Unicorn Bath Salts DIY….
If you’re a unicorn fan then you’re going to love this cute little unicorn-coloured bath salts DIY. And even if unicorns aren’t your thing, stick around because you can use absolutely any colours you like to make these. 😊I didn’t wake up planning to make unicorn bath salts at all. I was actually meant to be tidying out my baking cupboard when I found the gel food colourings I used for my no-bake unicorn fudge a while ago. And because I’ll do anything to avoid tidying a cupboard, I decided to see what else I could make with them.Bath salts were pretty much the only … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Sandal Ready Feet….
It's not long before the sun starts to shine on us a little more and we start unpacking the shorts and sandals that haven't seen the light of day since last Summer and I don't know about you, but my feet definitely aren't sandal ready just yet so I'm starting my 'get sandal ready routine' right now! 😂Before we start, I promise there aren't going to be any horrible pictures of feet in this post! I'm going to tell you the four steps I follow to make sure I have sandal ready feet in time for Summer but without sharing any awful foot photos because let's face it, no one needs … [Read more...]
Homemade Cuticle Oil…
Do your nails a favour with this homemade cuticle oil!I know I've said this before but everyone has their own reasons for being frugal and one of my biggies is that I want to save money wherever I can so I can afford treats and nice things in life without having to worry about paying for them. So, I spend money on regular nail appointments which I know will have lots of you rolling your eyes because it no doubt feels like a bit of an indulgent thing. I know this because I used to feel exactly the same way and would look at people who had perfectly manicured nails and … [Read more...]
Facebook made me buy it – Il Makiage foundation….
It's been a good while since I've written a 'Facebook made me buy it' post but I bought something a little while ago after repeatedly seeing it in my Facebook feed so I thought I'd bring these posts back and share what I thought of my purchase.Before I start, I just want to be clear that I bought this with my own pennies and I'm sharing this as a good deed to you in case it's showing in your social media feeds as often as it was showing in mine. This is the post that kept popping up, alongside a video that showed how amazing Il Makiage foundation was (allegedly … [Read more...]
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