The discount supermarkets are here to stay, but which is best? Here is my take on the Aldi vs Lidl debate. When I first started shopping in Aldi and Lidl, back in 2008, some of my friends were … [Read more...]
Ten unusual uses for common household items to save you money
Something happened recently that made me think about unusual uses for common household items. Regular readers will know that I love my cats. Lately, however, they have been driving me crazy by … [Read more...]
No Spend January: the cure for a Christmas hangover
For the past few years I have greeted the New Year with a no spend January. It is the perfect antidote to the excesses of the festive season and always on my list of resolutions. Indeed, it is often … [Read more...]
How to stop wasting money: Frugal Fran vs. Spendthrift Sue – which are you?
Which money personality are you most like - Frugal Fran or Spendthrift Sue? I am going to guess that, as you are reading my blog, you are all Frugal Frans! But maybe you are you spending too much? If … [Read more...]
The joys of a well stocked larder
I first published this post a couple of years ago and it proved really popular. The message is the same today. Keeping a well-stocked larder is a good idea at the best of times. However, in the UK, … [Read more...]
How to do Christmas when you are skint
Christmas shouldn't come as a surprise. It comes around the same time each year. But it can be an expensive business. So what can you do about Christmas when you are skint? According to the … [Read more...]
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