If you’re short on time or trying to stretch your food budget a little further, learning how to cook once and eat twice (or more) can be a total game changer and you know what? It's ridiculously easy to do. Meal planning, more specifically batch cooking is all about making the most of your time in the kitchen — cooking a bigger batch of whatever you're cooking or planning clever ways to turn one meal into two meals. Less effort, less washing up and less money!I've shared so many posts over the years about batch cooking with tons of ideas that I think will absolutely help you to save … [Read more...]
How to make your own homemade rag wreath….
I think we've established over the years here that I am NOT a natural crafter, and no matter how much effort I put into something, the finished result very rarely ends up looking like the version I imagined in my head before I started. That's generally why I stay away from crafts that are going to be on display for people to see when they come to my house. And then, a couple of weeks ago, I was out shopping, admiring all the pretty fabrics and imagining the questionable masterpieces I could create with them, when a lovely shop assistant brought out a stack of wire wreath rings… and suddenly … [Read more...]
Amazing 3 ingredient Kit Kat Fudge…
Kit Kat fudge is my new favourite thing!My 5-minute Nutella fudge recipe is one of my most popular posts – especially at this time of year – so I thought I'd experiment with some other variations of homemade fudge. This amazing 3-ingredient Kit Kat fudge is right up there with the Nutella version, so if you're looking for an idea for a homemade gift this year (or even just as a treat for you) then look no further! I’ve been playing around in the kitchen lately, trying to come up with a few fun recipes that feel a bit festive without being complicated or expensive. And honestly, this one … [Read more...]
Christmas in New York – Insta vs Reality….
Christmas in New York had been on my wish list for as long as I can remember. The year before last, I finally went with Miss Frugal and honestly… it was one of the best trips we’ve ever had. But as magical as it sometimes looked in the photos, the reality was definitely a bit different a lot of the time, so I thought I’d share the reality behind some of the pictures I posted at the time. 😊From the moment I booked the trip, everyone I told was instantly jealous and full of “Oh my gosh, New York at Christmas is magical!” And I believed every word. I researched, I planned, I watched … [Read more...]
Super smooth lips – the frugal way….
Today is all about how this amazing homemade lip scrub can give you super smooth lips without the usual price tag!We’ve all heard about the benefits of exfoliating our body and face, haven’t we? But our lips are one of those areas we tend to forget about completely. A gentle lip scrub can make such a difference though. It removes the dead, dry skin sitting on the surface and leaves your lips feeling soft and smooth again. And as if that wasn’t enough, smooth lips make your lipsticks, liners and glosses last so much longer because they adhere to a soft surface rather than catching on dry … [Read more...]
Homemade Gingerbread Wreath….
Gingerbread just is Christmas to me. The smell of it baking takes me straight back to cosy December afternoons with the kids, decorating biscuits at the kitchen table and trying not to eat more icing than we used. There’s just something about gingerbread that feels like the official start of the festive season – warm, spicy, comforting and so ridiculously moreish. 😊Last year, Master Frugal made the most amazing homemade gingerbread wreath at school and honestly, it stopped me in my tracks when he brought it home. It looked gorgeous. When I shared a photo of it on Instagram, my … [Read more...]
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