I love a good Secret Santa with my friends at work but we generally opt for a lower budget because, let's face it, Christmas is expensive enough as it is.We've had a year where we set the budget at £1 per person with the idea being that you had to get the most creative gift that you could for that amount. We got all sorts of gifts from candles to cactus plants dressed up as Santa and it was much more fun than opening the inevitable chocolates, biscuits and alcohol that we would have no doubt seen if we'd had a higher budget.This year, we're going for a slightly higher budget of £5.00 … [Read more...]
The budget version of Elf on a Shelf….
I know it's a bit early for Elf on a Shelf but lots of people have started following my Elf on a Shelf Pinterest board over the last week so I figured people might be starting to plan their elf activities a little earlier this year!I love the idea of Elf on a Shelf at Christmas (although last year a few people did get a bit too elf obsessed ;-)) but I absolutely don't love the idea of paying £25+ for a doll that looks more than a little scary and would more than likely give me nightmares and a book that explains what Elf on a Shelf is all about.This is what the original Elf on a Shelf … [Read more...]
How to get the best deals on Amazon….
I do a lot of my Christmas shopping online because (a) it's much more enjoyable to shop from your settee than to brave the cold and the masses of stressed out shoppers and (b) it's so much easier to find bargains online than it is in the shops.I love Amazon for shopping online but the one thing that annoys me about Amazon is how much the prices fluctuate from day to day and even from hour to hour. As annoying as this can be though, it does mean that you can get some great deals if you are on the ball.This year, I've discovered a site called CamelCamelCamel which has helped me find … [Read more...]
Let the Christmas Preparations begin – #53 Sleeps….
Halloween is over and even though the warmer than usual weather is doing it's best to convince us otherwise, it's now November which can mean only one thing....I've been busy getting ready for a while now and I've got lots of Christmas money saving to share with you in the run up to Christmas year. There'll be everything from homemade presents and decorations to bargain buys and gift lists and from favourite family traditions to things for you to make and do as a family.If you're reading this with a smug smile because you're almost done with your Christmas preparations then well … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gifts – A Cook’s Hamper….
Last year Mr Frugal who is notoriously not great at buying presents surprised me with a really thoughtful gift. It didn't cost much but the fact that it was clear that he'd thought about it so well made it one of my favourite presents, despite it probably being the cheapest.He bought me lots of cupcake making and decorating things - everything from a beautiful kitchen time to some lovely cake cases and sparkly sprinkles. There was even a cupcake recipe book to go with it!How nice is that? You could easily make similar themed versions - a pizza lovers set including a pizza cutter … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gifts – Homemade Sweetie Hamper….
If you're struggling for an idea for a present for the chocolate lover in your life you could always try making them your own homemade sweet hamper. We make one every year for Mr Frugal and it's not only excellent value if you compare ours to the ones you can buy in the shops, it also means that you can pick and choose the chocolates and sweets that you put in it.We've been stashing the chocolate away for the last month or so whenever we've seen a bargain - I think the above little lot cost less than £6.00 and we have extra left from some of the multipacks to eat as a reward for making … [Read more...]
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