The Diary of a Frugal Family https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk Living a Fabulously Frugal Family Life Mon, 04 May 2026 10:25:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 54642740 What’s growing in my garden {May 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/whats-growing-in-my-garden-may-2026/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/whats-growing-in-my-garden-may-2026/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 11:14:55 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45471 One of the things I love most about our new house is the garden, which already feels like it has the potential to become such a lovely space for us. It’s probably my favourite part of the house, if I’m honest, and ever since we moved in I’ve been itching to get out there properly. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/whats-growing-in-my-garden-may-2026/feed/ 0 45471 Things I Forgot To Do When I Moved House (So You Don’t Have To)…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/things-i-forgot-to-do-when-i-moved-house-so-you-dont-have-to/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/things-i-forgot-to-do-when-i-moved-house-so-you-dont-have-to/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 09:35:46 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45419 I like to think I’m quite an organised person. 😁 I make lists, I plan ahead and I’m generally on top of most things… I own a filofax so that makes me organised by default, right? Moving house humbled me though and showed me that I am not the organised person because I managed to […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/things-i-forgot-to-do-when-i-moved-house-so-you-dont-have-to/feed/ 0 45419 Why is giving things away on Facebook Marketplace so stressful? https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/why-is-giving-things-away-on-facebook-marketplace-so-stressful/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/why-is-giving-things-away-on-facebook-marketplace-so-stressful/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 11:39:29 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45460 I don’t know what it is about giving things away on Facebook Messenger but in my experience, it leads to some very random messages landing in my inbox.  Recently, we’ve been having a proper clear out at our new house and we’ve been listing a mix of things that were left here by the previous […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/why-is-giving-things-away-on-facebook-marketplace-so-stressful/feed/ 0 45460 The Best Potato Salad Recipe in the World (not even exaggerating)…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-best-potato-salad-recipe-in-the-world-not-even-exaggerating/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-best-potato-salad-recipe-in-the-world-not-even-exaggerating/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 10:45:09 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=34560 I’m not even exaggerating when I tell you that my potato salad recipe is the Best potato salad recipe in the World!   It’s actually the only thing I make that has people asking me for the recipe afterwards… which feels like a proper badge of honour if you ask me. 😂 I first made it […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-best-potato-salad-recipe-in-the-world-not-even-exaggerating/feed/ 1 34560 What International eSIMs Offer Travellers Planning Trips Abroad…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-international-esims-offer-travellers-planning-trips-abroad/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-international-esims-offer-travellers-planning-trips-abroad/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 08:04:54 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45507 One of the things I always think about before we go away now is how we’re going to stay connected once we land. It used to be something we just sorted when we got there, whether that meant paying whatever roaming charges came up or wandering around an airport trying to find somewhere to buy […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-international-esims-offer-travellers-planning-trips-abroad/feed/ 0 45507 Amazing DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/diy-orange-peel-kitchen-spray/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/diy-orange-peel-kitchen-spray/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:15 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=29700 This DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray smells amazing and more importantly, does a great job cleaning your kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Over the last couple of years, I’ve really started to enjoy making and experimenting with homemade cleaning products and one that I’ve made over and over is my DIY orange peel kitchen spray. I […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/diy-orange-peel-kitchen-spray/feed/ 2 29700 Cruising with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cruising-with-kids-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cruising-with-kids-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:32 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45414 Taking the family on a cruise is one of those holidays that genuinely works for everyone. The adults get to relax, the kids stay entertained, and nobody has to compromise too much. That said, with so many options out there, knowing where to start can feel a bit daunting. Here’s what’s worth thinking about before […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cruising-with-kids-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/feed/ 0 45414 What to do when your flight is cancelled (and how to get your money back)…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-to-do-when-your-flight-is-cancelled-and-how-to-get-your-money-back/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-to-do-when-your-flight-is-cancelled-and-how-to-get-your-money-back/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:27 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45411 There’s a very specific kind of stress that comes with travel going wrong. You’ve packed, you’ve planned, you’ve probably spent weeks looking forward to it… and then suddenly you’re stood in an airport staring at a departures board that just says cancelled. I’ve definitely noticed over the past year how often flights seem to get cancelled […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/what-to-do-when-your-flight-is-cancelled-and-how-to-get-your-money-back/feed/ 0 45411 {Iceland Diaries} A cheaper alternative to the Blue Lagoon… https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/iceland-diaries-a-cheaper-alternative-to-the-blue-lagoon/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:15 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44379 People often ask me how we can afford to travel as we do and I always say that it’s because we shop around for great deals and when we go, we have a strict budget to stick to which means being super clever with what we do when we’re on holiday and how we do […]

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]]> 44379 How we’re overpaying our mortgage EVERY month without paying anything…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-were-overpaying-our-mortgage-every-month-without-paying-anything/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-were-overpaying-our-mortgage-every-month-without-paying-anything/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45314 Did I mention that we moved house? 😁😁😁 And as much as we were excited to move, it’s never fun to think about taking on the commitment of a whole new mortgage.  We want to pay our mortgage off as soon as we can so we’re doing a few things to make sure that there […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-were-overpaying-our-mortgage-every-month-without-paying-anything/feed/ 0 45314 Our Victorian Fireplace Makeover…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-victorian-fireplace-makeover/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-victorian-fireplace-makeover/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:31:10 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45280 Today, you’re going to see my favourite makeover so far in our new house – our original Victorian Fireplace. When we moved house at the end of February, I was off work unwell and awaiting an operation so despite having the biggest plans for our new house, I could only manage the smaller jobs which […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-victorian-fireplace-makeover/feed/ 0 45280 This month’s pre-loved bargains {April 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-april-26/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-april-26/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:57:36 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45362 Welcome to my monthly pre-loved bargain post – one of my favourite things to write because it gives me an excuse to share the second-hand treasures I’ve brought home lately. 😀 I said at the start of the year that I really want to take my love of pre-loved shopping to the next level. I […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-april-26/feed/ 0 45362 Fixing a leaking shower for under £20…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/fixing-a-leaking-shower-for-under-20/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/fixing-a-leaking-shower-for-under-20/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:23:29 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45348 **I used to panic when something went wrong in the house as my first thought was ‘how much is this going to cost?’ but I’m learning that there are so many jobs that you can do yourself at a fraction of the cost and I want to start sharing a few of those with you!** […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/fixing-a-leaking-shower-for-under-20/feed/ 0 45348 Welcome to the Bird Cafe…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:13:36 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45292 We don’t have much of a back garden in our new house but what we do have is a lovely front garden that runs the length of the house and ever since we first viewed the house, I’ve had so many plans for it! Unfortunately, life had other plans for me for the first month […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/feed/ 0 45292 Decluttering my wardrobe {Two week Vinted update}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:30:10 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45126 Did you see my post a couple of weeks ago about my wardrobe sort out and mass bulk Vinted listing session?  A couple of weeks ago, I finally cleared out my wardrobe and drawers ahead of our house move, mainly because I couldn’t see the point in packing and moving clothes I already don’t wear, […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/feed/ 1 45126 Five Frugal Things we did when we moved house…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:17 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45188 We bought a project house.  It’s live-able but it definitely needs work and we have so many plans to turn it into our home. We plan to do most of the work ourselves gradually so we know we can stick to a tight budget – and it needs to be a tight budget based on […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/feed/ 0 45188 How I saved money (and the planet) this week with Too Good to Go…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:48 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44618 If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Too Good To Go – the clever little app that lets you rescue perfectly good food from going in the bin, all while saving a few pounds at the same time. It’s basically a win-win for your wallet and the planet. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/feed/ 1 44618 I bought a breadmaker {Pre-loved}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:49:37 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45021 When I was off work, I spent so much time at home that I got bored enough to rediscover how much I enjoyed making bread. I’m diabetic so I don’t eat too much myself but I love making food that my family enjoy and even more than that, I enjoyed the process of making bread. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/feed/ 2 45021 Three ways I’m putting money aside for ‘fun’ stuff this year! https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45116 At the start of this year, I had big plans to share my money goals early on. I wanted to be organised, intentional, and very much on it from January. But real life had other ideas. I haven’t been very well, and a lot of my energy has gone into just getting through the days […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/feed/ 1 45116 This month’s pre-loved bargains {March 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-march-26/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:37:03 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45068 Welcome to my monthly pre-loved bargain post – one of my favourite things to write because it gives me an excuse to share the second-hand treasures I’ve brought home lately.  I’ll not go into things too much but I’ve been poorly for a while now and because of that, I’ve spent a lot of time […]

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