When I did a Google search for how to dry rose petals, I got all sorts of complicated instructions that felt like a bit too much faff for what I wanted. I tried a couple of methods with no success as you'll see below but in the end I mastered it - by using the microwave of all things! ;-)Anyone who regularly reads my weekly five frugal things posts will know that I love a good bunch of reduced flowers from the supermarket to brighten up my kitchen snd regularly manage to find some bargains at the end of the day in our local supermarkets. All flowers are lovely but I must … [Read more...]
How to make towels fluffy again….
Even the nicest of towels can eventually end up feeling rough and a bit uncomfortable to use. There's a way to fix it though so read on if you want to know how to make towels fluffy again! First up, let me tell you the reason your towels are no longer as absorbent as they used to be and why they feel more like cardboard than the fluffy towels you want to be wrapping yourself in when you step out of the bath or shower - it's more than likely because you use the recommended amount of washing detergent when you wash them! That's right, the washing detergent you … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {11th June 2021}….
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. Hey! 👐1) My car insurance was due this week and my renewal quote was £433 for the basic policy which was much more than it was last year for no reason that I can tell. I did a bit of a price comparison and found a much better price with another company so I ended up paying £227. Add to that the fact that I used TopCashback so will get £40 cashback at … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {4th June2021}….
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. Hey! 👐1) It's been way too long since I started a post with some bargain flowers...These beauties were reduced from £4 to £1.78 and Carnations usually last quite well so, with any luck, they'll still be brightening up the corner of my kitchen this time next week. 🤞2) Last weekend was absolutely glorious weather so I took the opportunity … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {28th May 2021}….
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. Hey! 👐1) How on earth is it the last weekend in May already?I know it's way too early to properly discuss that day that happens in December but I did order a present today that I'll be putting away ready for the big day as I saw something on sale that I know will make a fab little present. I've also double-checked and I have around £40 in Boots … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {21st May 2021}….
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. Hey! 👐1) I had some bananas to use up so instead of using my usual go-to banana recipes, I thought I'd attempt a flapjack instead. I'll be honest though, it wasn't the biggest success ever as the silicone baking tray that I used was too big so by the time I'd spread the flapjack mixture out, it was practically paper-thin.In case you're … [Read more...]
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