If you're looking for a Frugal Family Autumn Activity which is perfect for social distancing then this is the post for you as I have 30 ideas right here!Autumn has always been one of my favourite times of the year - these days it's more because I love the fact that I can snuggle in warm comfy jumpers, drink hot chocolate with marshmallows in and burn as many candles as I want to without someone telling me it's a waste of a good candle because it's sunny outside (yes, my 17-year-old judges my life choices constantly). 😂When the kids were a bit younger though, it was because I … [Read more...]

Sick of hearing the kids say 'I'm bored'? Had enough of them playing on electronics all day?  Going loopy at the thought of having to entertain them for another day?Well, this post could be just what you need!I've written about bored jars a few times over the years since I started blogging and last week, I realised that I had one that was appropriate for pretty much any child from a tot to a teenager.   It's because I've relied on them so much as my children were growing up because I can't stand hearing the words "I'm bored" but equally, as much as I've always … [Read more...]

This month's 'Blast from the Past' post is one that I was reminded of this week when I had to threaten Master Frugal with confiscating his Xbox controller if he didn't get his room tidied. I remembered the electronics 'prison' that we made and used for a good few Summers and I thought with the long Summer holidays ahead of us that it was a good time to share again!My children are pretty well behaved most of the time and I rarely have cause to tell them off for anything more serious than a bit of attitude or tidying up after themselves.I know I'm lucky in that respect but … [Read more...]