This week we have had birthdays, meals out and my dads birthday is next week, this all challenges my frugal living! That said I have had some great money-saving opportunities this week that have helped my finances! Firstly I have written about money saving travel hacks in a post this week if you are looking at booking your holiday or have Easter travel plans do make sure that you read it. Secondly over at Emma and 3 I have been writing … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things Linky
Can you even be frugal during a half term week? This has been my reality this week and the answer yes because being frugal, or not wasting money is all about getting a good deal. For me, it is not about going without, far from it. It is making good choices and spending wisely. This week Erin asked if we can go out for afternoon tea and my first thought was to turn to Groupon, who did have some good deals, but I couldn't get to the one I … [Read more...]
Boots 70% Off Sale 2020
The Boots 70% off sale is one of the highlights of the year for me! That might sound silly but I genuinely get excited to stock up on beauty bargains for the year ahead. The Boots 70% off sale usually takes place on the last Friday in January. Previously it was a week earlier but the past two years it has now been the last Friday in January. I have been going to this sale for about 8 years, I remember doing it when Erin was in spica which … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things Linky
What a busy week it has been for me! I have had my inlaws here for a few days, Chloe has gone back to University and then yesterday I attended the Tourism Forum in Cheltenham. It was a really interesting day and reinvigorated my passions for writing about local attractions - and promoting the beautiful Cotswold area in which I live. I am still in a great money-saving mood and have been really good with spending. I think it is much easier … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things Linky
One week back at school and it all feels like 2020 here now. Who is doing Dry January? It is a great way of saving money this month and will help you stay focused on your goals and resolutions too. I seem to have fallen into doing it without planning too. I am now wondering whether I will do the full month! This week I have noticed that I am sleeping better and I feel more awake so am taking it day by day! We have also had Dylan's year 11 … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done This Week Linky
Happy New Year, I hope that you are entering into a happy, healthy and good financial year. Many of us revisit their finances and spending in January and I am no different. I currently have some pretty regular spending that is adding up to small a fortune! My son is needing some weekly tutoring ahead of his GCSE's and my ten year old is having 11+ plus tutoring weekly. On top of this, I support Chloe who is at University and requires an allowance … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done Linky
Once more Friday has come hurtling towards us which means that I take time to reflect on the ways I have saved and made money this week. I have had a low spend week this week as I am trying really hard to save for our trip to Florida for next year. As always my philosophy is not about going without just trying to spend and save more mindfully. The first big saving has been documented in the national press this week. I have been featured in … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done Linky
It's been a while since my linky posts were regular but the summer broke me! Having Chloe home from University threw my routine right out of the window. But I am back with my money-saving examples as I think it is important to show that I do what I preach! This week I have saved so money in a number of ways. Firstly I spent Monday learning how to match bet with an expert. A full tutorial is coming soon that shows exactly what it is all … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Five Fabulously Frugal Things Linky
We have rolled around to Friday again and this gives me the opportunity to share my latest money saving bargains and wins. My money saving deals are varied this week and just demonstrate that there are so many ways that you can save the pennies! Remember every penny adds up too, so those small savings really matter! Firstly I have been shopping the sales. I had spotted a few tops that are now reduced by 70%, therefore, I popped them into … [Read more...]
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