Sugar really is a drug, so going sugar free is a challenge! It being Shrove Tuesday, we had our pancakes with lashings of lemon, sugar and Nutella last night. But today is the day - I'm going sugar … [Read more...]
More DIY hair cutting
My daughter watched my recent efforts at DIY hair cutting with horror. She was sure it would all go horribly wrong! When it didn't she agreed to let me cut hers. She has the most beautiful hair in … [Read more...]
Frugal beauty products that last and last…
Last April I blogged about buying a solid deodorant bar from Lush. Ten months on, it is still going strong! I have occasionally used a roll on deodorant on hot, sticky days but other than that I have … [Read more...]
Cutting my own hair
I am getting so into this no spending lark I couldn't quite face booking myself in for a £30 cut and blow dry. I haven't even been that happy with my last couple of haircuts. But my locks were looking … [Read more...]
Reducing plastic waste and saving money on toiletries
A while ago I blogged about trying to reduce plastic waste.. I knew that this could save me money too, and it has! I focused on my toiletries and stopped buying handwash and shower gel, instead … [Read more...]
Come on ladies, don’t be fooled by that pseudo science!
The skincare and cosmetics business is a racket! Wild claims of eternal youth using pseudo science to back them up means companies can charge a lot for a pot of cream. On the very rare occasions that … [Read more...]