When we hear ‘5 a day’, we obviously think of our fruit and vegetable intake. After a little research, I was surprised at what other foods count toward our 5 a day. Please note that just because they count toward your 5 a day, they should be eaten in a balanced diet, and be awareContinue reading “Foods That Count Towards Your 5 A Day- With Some Surprises”
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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”
Why I Switched to Bar Soap…
Bar soaps for showering and hand washing and shampoo soaps are far from a new thing, but you would be surprised how many questions I get asked when I say I’ve made the switch away from liquid shower gels and shampoos etc. One of the most common ones… ‘does it clean you properly?’ Yes, itContinue reading “Why I Switched to Bar Soap…”
30 Super Scrimp Meal Ideas
*This is a re-post of a post from last year. I am getting many requests on social media for super scrimp meal ideas, so what better time to re-post this blog post for new and old followers. There are some weeks where we need to cut back more than others. If you are meal planningContinue reading “30 Super Scrimp Meal Ideas”
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”
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”
Date Night for just £5
I’m not just making a guesstimate when I say £5. My husband and I tried and tested this ourselves, and we had a lovely night in with a meal, drink, and movie for only £5. Meal Takeaways are mine and my husband’s go to foodie treat. We’d usually have bought a Chinese takeaway for nearlyContinue reading “Date Night for just £5”
Hot Chocolate Spoons
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my posts about using up leftover Christmas chocolates. This also applies to the mountains of Easter chocolate that our children inevitably receive. One way to use up leftover chocolate before it expires is by making hot chocolate spoons. You can keep them for yourself orContinue reading “Hot Chocolate Spoons”
Sensibly Frugal Living 