When it comes to saving money on groceries, it is not just about how you shop. You have to be a conscious cook and meal planner too. By this, I mean that making ingredients stretch and having a no waste approach to your meal plan is just as important. I have 5 tried and testedContinue reading “Making Ingredients Stretch”
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Alternative Uses for Old Towels
Before you throw out or recycle your towels, ask yourself if you are getting the most use out of them. Can they be used in another way to benefit your home and pocket? Here is a list of 10 alternative uses for old towels: Cut up into rags and cleaning cloths. They are brilliant forContinue reading “Alternative Uses for Old Towels”
3 Achievable Saving Challenges
Saving money can be hard going if you live pay check to pay check. The idea of putting a large, lump sum of money away may be unrealistic for your lifestyle, so I wanted to share some realistic and achievable savings challenges that you could use throughout 2020. Spare Change Jar The spare change jarContinue reading “3 Achievable Saving Challenges”
How to Winterise Your Summer Wardrobe
Autumn and winter are fast approaching, and for many that means updating the wardrobe. This can be costly, especially if your weight has changed since the previous winter or your winter clothes look a little worse for wear. I have some tips on how to modify your summer wardrobe into a winter one to saveContinue reading “How to Winterise Your Summer Wardrobe”
D.I.Y Dryer Sheets
I begrudge paying out for dryer sheets, so I haven’t used them until recently. I was given some for free and loved the way my clothes smelt after they had been tumble dried, but again, I didn’t want to spend out on more when they ran out. I decided to make my own reusable dryerContinue reading “D.I.Y Dryer Sheets”
Simple Bath Salt Tutorial
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that my eight year old and I made my husband some simple bath salts for father’s day. He enjoys a bath with his lotions and potions, and this was a nifty, awesome gift idea. I had a couple people ask me how we made them, andContinue reading “Simple Bath Salt Tutorial”
Don’t Leave Christmas Too Late
Has anyone else had the sudden realisation that we’re already halfway to Christmas? My husband pointed this out to me, and my reply, ‘good job I start early, then.’ Yes, I pretty much start preparing for Christmas in January, and I’m here to tell you why you should too. Reasons to Start Christmas Prep Early:Continue reading “Don’t Leave Christmas Too Late”
5 Free Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s day is drawing near, and for some it can be a pretty pricey time. Dads, in laws, step-dads… you see what I mean? However, when it comes to gifts, it’s the thought that counts, and that means you can do something special for your father that won’t cost you a penny. I.O.U Voucher DoesContinue reading “5 Free Father’s Day Gift Ideas”
5 Must Know Kitchen Hacks
Over the years, I have been told or discovered a number of must know hacks for the household. Today, I am focussing on 5 must know hacks for the kitchen. *affiliate links used in this post. Fruit Net Scrubbers Does your fruit come in those little plastic net bags? Oranges and lemons, in particular, sometimesContinue reading “5 Must Know Kitchen Hacks”
Sensibly Frugal Living 