This post contains affiliate links, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. I like to buy my friends and family presents that I think they will find really useful and that will last. Gone are the days when I was happy to buy lots of cheap, throwaway items. Now, with a view to sustainability and frugality, I am thinking why not also purchase Christmas gifts that save money for the recipient? Here are some of my ideas for great … [Read More...]
Frugal Food
A more plant based meal plan
This post contains affiliate links, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Another week of meal planning to keep our food budget on track. I mentioned in yesterday's review of November … [Read More...]
Why I plan the week’s meals plus what we are eating this week
This post contains affiliate links, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Why do I plan the week's meals? Well..... I just popped into Sainsbury's for a couple of bits and was walking … [Read More...]
Money Saving
Monthly Money Wins: a frugal life, November 2019
This post contains affiliate or referral links, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. The view from my window is somewhat dark and damp today. Pretty typical weather as we head into … [Read More...]
Some thrifty things for a winter week
Welcome to this week's frugal round up, where I tell you some of the money saving and thrifty things we have been up to. I enjoy saving money on the little things because it means we have some to spare for other important and fun stuff. A trip to … [Read More...]
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Christmas gifts that save money
This post contains affiliate links, clearly marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. I like to buy my friends and family presents that I think they … [Read More...]
How to survive a Slimming World Christmas
Unless you are a saint with more will power than the average person, a Slimming World Christmas can be a huge challenge. You have been sticking to your food optimising plan, going to meetings and … [Read More...]
Another week of frugal healthy food #mealplanning
This post contains affiliate links, marked with *. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Last week, I said we were going to eat more plant based meals. Having … [Read More...]
Watch the pennies #fivefrugalthings
The old adage is right in my view - watch the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves. Some people scoff at the idea that taking practical measures to save small amounts of money each day … [Read More...]
Monthly goals for December 2019
Holidays are coming, holidays are coming.... It's December already and the month (and 2019 generally) has whizzed by in the blink of an eye. It's time for me to set my monthly goals for December. I … [Read More...]