Well, January wasn't a low-spend month for us. I often go for a no-spend start to the New Year, but I knew there were too many purchases we needed to make for it to be feasible. So, instead, I have been aiming for a frugal February! The plan has been to spend as little as possible on groceries and to buy no inessential items. However, it won't be a no-spend month as we are decorating the lounge and must buy paint. We are also using Justin's Christmas present from me and heading into London … [Read More...]
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Credit-crunch dinners that still taste great
We are all looking to save money on our groceries at the moment. The cost-of-living crisis only ever seems to deepen, leaving hard-pressed families struggling to pay their bills. I have some credit-crunch dinners that I go back to time and again … [Read More...]
Eating gluten free on a budget
I have long extolled the advantages to your budget of meal planning. It saves a lot of money and time, and helps prevent food waste. Having recently given up gluten for health reasons, I have found it doubly important to plan all of my meals to help … [Read More...]
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Five thrifty things for Autumn
Autumn is well and truly upon us, and I love it! Such a beautiful season, with all the reds, golds and coppers of the trees and misty, silvery mornings. It feels like an opportunity to cosy up and embrace the change of seasons. So, what better time … [Read More...]
Quick! Get my book for just 99p or $1.99!
A while ago, I published my first book, largely based on this blog, Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma (full information can be found in this post). The good news is that for the next week, you can purchase my book in Kindle format at … [Read More...]
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Frugal February: a low spend month
Well, January wasn't a low-spend month for us. I often go for a no-spend start to the New Year, but I knew there were too many purchases we needed to make for it to be feasible. So, instead, I have … [Read More...]
24 Frugal Things for 2024
This post contains affiliate links marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, this site will earn a small commission. If you have decided to rein in your spending and save money … [Read More...]
Join me for Vlogmas 2023!
What on earth is Vlogmas, you may ask? Each year, you will find many YouTubers heralding the coming of Christmas with a kind of video advent calendar, vlogging every day of December in the lead-up to … [Read More...]
Five thrifty things for Autumn
Autumn is well and truly upon us, and I love it! Such a beautiful season, with all the reds, golds and coppers of the trees and misty, silvery mornings. It feels like an opportunity to cosy up and … [Read More...]
Do the best you can with what you’ve got: Frugal DIY
I find myself saying this often when it comes to updating the house on a budget: do the best you can with what you've got. So, we are using what we have, upcycling, adding a coat of paint here and … [Read More...]