I am not sure about everyone else but this week seems to have flown by. It was a very busy weekend with the MAD Blog Awards – I didn’t win my category of thrifty but had a wonderful night nonetheless especially as one of the fab co hosts of the linky was by my side. Becky did win Outstanding Contribution which was just wonderful and it was an absolute joy to see her take center stage.
So my frugal things this week:
- First up has to be my upcycling coffee table project which I finally finished with some help from dad. It just shows what can be made with some left over wooden flooring.
- I found a brand new tangle teezer at the charity shop. I had been considering getting one for a while for Erin’s unruly hair and I am glad I did as she isn’t complaining half as much when I brush her hair now.
- I have walked more this week which is important. I am trying really hard to get my 10K steps everyday and as such I have driven less and walked more. Good for me and good for the environment.
- I have a been having a good clean at home but using alternative products that are cheap rather than the branded products I usually turn to. I found an oven cleaning set in poundland which worked really well and I gave the washing machine a clean by running a cycle through with white vinegar. This give the machine a great clean, mine is definitely starting to fail now and is not as effective as it once was but I will keep going until it totally dies on me!
- Lastly a really cheeky one – I love fresh flowers and usually buy a bunch a week. However Becky won a stunning bouquet from Moonpig but couldn’t get them home and so I wasn’t shy about offering to home them for her! Thanks Becky – your a gem!
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Am loving the table…I do not have the imagination or patience to do things like that!! With you on the flowers. I still have 2 bouquets from illness. Am keeping them going as long as possible!!
Amazing job on the coffee table. I am so unhandy it’s not true.
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Well done on the walking! I’m doing 15k steps a day and it’s hard work. Keeps you fit & healthy though, so it’s worth it. #5frugalthings
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Nice post Emma. I always find it interesting to read about how real people manage their finances and try to live frugally. Frugal living is obviously great for saving money. You get to minimize your expenses and maximize your savings, which is good for your financial health. But to be honest, these are not the only reasons I like to live frugally. Truth be told, even if I was making a million every year and had no worries about my finances, I still wouldn’t spend that much more than I do now – certainly not in comparison to what I’d be making.
Best of luck to you and your readers.
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