Who doesn't love a bit of pampering once in a while? Having an occasional manicure, facial or massage is a huge treat, but these treatments can be expensive. However, there is one way you have almost … [Read more...]
Beauty on a Budget Revisited
In The Art of Being Gorgeous on a Budget I touched on the subject of frugal style and beauty, so I thought I would explore this subject a little more. I know you can spend a fortune on looking good, … [Read more...]
Home spa! Giving myself a treat
I had a late night yesterday as my friends were round for dinner, followed by an early start with my daughters at a boot sale, so I am a bit knackered! I thought I would give myself a cheap treat, so … [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...]
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...]