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Do you really need another pair of shoes? What’s wrong with the appliance you already have at home? These may seem like logical questions to ask yourself before purchasing an item, but impulse buying isn’t about logic. Impulse can be costly. Here are my 5 tips and tricks on…
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17 Uses for Fresh Mint
As I have mentioned before on this blog, I have many mint plants in my garden, and I harvest them all throughout the summer. I have done a post similar to this one last year, but I have many new ideas to add this year to help you make the most of any leftover mintContinue reading “17 Uses for Fresh Mint”
DIY Valentines Chocolates
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These chocolates are not only good for Valentine’s day, but they also work well as birthday and Christmas gifts too. They are simple to make and decorate, and cost me just £2.60 to make 15. That works out at 3 gifts. *prices correct on Tesco.com at the time of…
Learning Through Play Ideas
Homeschooling is hard whether you have a child who is happy to do their lessons or not. Sometimes, being at home and having all the distractions of toys, games consoles etc can really hinder the learning experience. Can I just say that whether your child is managing to do all of the work set orContinue reading “Learning Through Play Ideas”
Elf on the Shelf Mischief
Do you have naughty elves visiting you this year? We do, and I wanted to show you some of their antics in a fun, Christmassy post. My children love waking up to elf mischief each morning. I wonder what tomorrow will bring? __________________________ Content belongs to Sensibly Frugal Living Pinterest Instagram Facebook
Affordable Christmas Series: Christmas Dinner for (Approx) 5 for Under £17!
I know that many people go all out on a Christmas dinner. We enjoy all the trimmings and things we wouldn’t usually buy for an ordinary roast, but I have been asked by some people if I could do a inexpensive Christmas dinner post that includes all the trimmings. Note: I did a post inContinue reading “Affordable Christmas Series: Christmas Dinner for (Approx) 5 for Under £17!”
3 Spooky and Fun Halloween Ideas
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Making a special Halloween for your kids doesn’t mean spending a fortune. You can create some fun spookiness with these 3 D.I.Y ideas. Creepy Crawly Handwash This really is a simple spooky idea to give your kids a little fright. Who knows, it may encourage better hand-washing too. All…
3 Halloween Costumes on a Shoe String
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Halloween costumes need not cost an arm and a leg. If you begrudge paying store prices and want to have a go at some DIY projects, then this is the blog post for you. Photo by Александар Цветановић on Pexels.com Cat Ears Turn a regular headband into cat ears…
The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail: Our Contribution
Have you heard about the Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail? In the UK, Covid 19 has put a stop to trick or treating due to the risk of spreading infection. So, the Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail is the answer. A Facebook group was set up by ARTventurers.com to get everyone involved in this trail. After this,Continue reading “The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail: Our Contribution”
Memory Tin/ Time Capsule
I saw a fantastic post on Facebook (unsure of the creator). The post very rightly stated that our children are currently living through history, so why not create a time capsule with newspaper cuttings/ online article print outs and diary inserts etc about what it is like living in lockdown during the Coronavirus, so theyContinue reading “Memory Tin/ Time Capsule”
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