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...]
Which subscriptions can you cancel to save a fortune?
We all love a little convenience, and subscription services make life feel easier — from Netflix binges to Spotify playlists, to beauty boxes arriving on the doorstep. But with the cost of living rising, those “just a few pounds a month” payments can quietly drain your budget.We all know it’s easy to sign up for subscriptions, but harder to notice how much they add up to each month - especially when they're not necessarily in the same place with some being paid from your bank account, some are done through your phone and some might even be through sites like Paypal. By taking some time to … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {4th October 2025}….
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're going on holiday to Iceland tomorrow and I'm super excited but it does mean that this week has been chaotic to say the least. We've had so much to get sorted before we go that we're both a bit wiped out and genuinely in need of a week's sleep, never mind a holiday where we know we'll be on the go a lot of the time. But we've definitely managed to … [Read more...]
10 Family Days Out for Under £10 This Autumn….
Autumn is such a lovely season for family adventures. Crisp leaves, cosy jumpers, and plenty of free or low-cost things to do — perfect if you’re watching the pennies. Here's a few ideas of things we've done over the years to have fun in the Autumn. Most of them are free but even the ones that do cost, won't set you back more than £10 for the day if you're organised. 1. Leaf Collecting & Nature Walk 🍁 Head to a local park or woodland and challenge the kids to collect the biggest, brightest, or crunchiest leaves. Bring them home for crafts like leaf rubbings or an … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {27th September 2025}….
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 forgot to share this last week so I'm going to pretend it was this week... 😁It was Miss Frugal's Birthday last week and even though she's older now, I still like to make a bit of a fuss. (who can believe that she's actually 23!!!) I bought some cupcakes in place of a full cake as I saw some amazing ones at the Farmers … [Read more...]
