Do you or your children want the ripped jeans look, but you don’t want to pay out? This post will guide you through 5 easy steps to get that ripped knee look. When I was a teen, my dad wouldn’t buy me a trendy pair of ripped jeans from the high street shops because heContinue reading “How to Add Knee Rips to Jeans”
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Frugal Flan for Any Occasion
I am all for a no bake treat that can work as a dessert for the family or a gift to take to a party or gathering. My tried and tested flan is so simple, and it is frugal because you can get approximately 8 slices out of one (depending how greedy you are). IngredientsContinue reading “Frugal Flan for Any Occasion”
Fruit Cocktail Jellies on a Budget
My children love the little pots of jelly that have fruit cocktail pieces in them, but I begrudge paying 50p+ for one small pot when I can make many more of them at home for £1.55. *I will include prices from Tesco.com in this post. These prices are accurate at the time of posting. WhatContinue reading “Fruit Cocktail Jellies on a Budget”
Back to School on a Budget
Back to school buying can be damaging to the bank account. School uniforms (UK) can be incredibly costly, and that’s not to mention the extras such as lunchboxes, sports bags, pencil cases etc. I have a few tips to keep costs down, and at the end of this post you can find affiliate links toContinue reading “Back to School on a Budget”
Leftovers for the Lunchbox
*Disclaimer: I am a member of the Amazon Associates program. This post contains affiliate links to products. At no extra cost to you, I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. If your child takes lunches to school, they may get bored of the same sandwich and fruit combo day in dayContinue reading “Leftovers for the Lunchbox”
Frozen Yoghurt Drops
Healthy snack ideas are a must for children, especially during the school holidays. Healthy and cheap snack ideas are even better. I have a snack idea that is not only cheap, but simple to make… frozen yoghurt drops. You could even get the children involved in the process. Ingredients Natural Yoghurt Fruit pieces of yourContinue reading “Frozen Yoghurt Drops”
3 Ingredient Summer Foot Scrub
Walking barefoot, wearing sandals, and many days at the beach leave my feet needing a summer pick me up. This simple, 3 Ingredient foot scrub is frugal foot care at its best… a coffee foot scrub! All you need to make this footscrub is: A small container 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp ground coffee 2Continue reading “3 Ingredient Summer Foot Scrub”
Second- Hand Gifts? They’ll Never Know
*Disclaimer: I am a member of the Amazon Associates program. This post contains affiliate links to products. At no extra cost to you, I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Are you worried that your second hand gift looks exactly that… second hand? There’s nothing wrong with gifting second hand items,Continue reading “Second- Hand Gifts? They’ll Never Know”
The Benefits of Meal Prepping
So, I have explained the benefits of meal planning in a previous post, but have you ever thought about meal prepping? Meal prepping is exactly how it sounds. You prepare dishes and snacks ahead of schedule to store in your fridge or freezer. Let me explain the benefits of meal prepping… Benefits of Meal preppingContinue reading “The Benefits of Meal Prepping”
Benefits of Meal Planning
If you are looking to save money on your groceries, save time wondering what you are going to cook each night, and cut the stress out of producing hearty meals for the family, then meal planning is the way to go. Why is Meal Planning so Important? Less waste. If you plan what you areContinue reading “Benefits of Meal Planning”
Sensibly Frugal Living 