Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done

I am back with my five fabulously frugal things I’ve done this week. I am sure I am not alone with thinking about how much the summer holidays are costing us. The wet weather doesn’t help as we cannot just spend hours in the park with a punnet of strawberrries. Instead, we are needing to spend money on indoor activities that keep the teens and tween entertained.

Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done

Firstly I spent ages researching for a new small tent for Erin and I who are heading off to a festival next weekend. I didn’t what to spend much and opted for one with good reviews North Gear Camping Mars Waterproof 4 Man Dome Tent it will hopefully keep was warm and dry over the weekend! Not bad for under £60!

Next Erin was bored and asked to go bowling, it is about £8 per person but a quick look online and I found a £5 deal that included a game of bowling and dinner! Win win so the girls headed off for a couple of hours down at the bowling lane.

I have previously taken part in paid research groups and generally find them quite interesting (that’ll be the sociologist in me) and this week another local blogger spotter that a focus group was taking place in Gloucester and I signed up Dylan and his friend. They took part in a discussion of an hour and a half and were both given a £20 voucher for their time. It is always good to look out for these types of opportunities.

Fourthly I have been cooking from scratch because it is so much cheaper, especially when you use yellow sticker items. For lots of recipe inspiration do check out Reduced Grub.

Lastly I have saved money this week by getting the school uniform in the TU sale at Sainsburys. This week there is 25% off all clothing.

Finally I have been making the most of Chloe’s staff discount and dare I say it, even getting a few bits for Christmas put away. I do find the sales are a good time for basics that I like to put in stockings, so underwear, stationery and so on.

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