The sun is shining and once again it is Friday.  Today I am busy preparing for a weekend away to Center Parcs.  We cannot wait to get there and as soon as the school bell rings we will be on our way! This week I have been frugal in a number of ways -this will give me more spends for the weekend hurray! Planned ahead for Center Parcs, we have meal prepped and planned. We have a meal ready for tonight which just needs reheating once we … [Read more...]

As Friday rolls around again it gives me time to reflect on my spending this past week.  I seem to have given the kids lots of money this week, mostly for bus fares and things.  My eldest usually drives the middle one to school but she is now on a more reduced timetable as exams about to start.  It means that the change keeps disappearing from my purse! I also had to top up their school dinner money accounts!  This week I have written … [Read more...]

This week I have turned my thoughts to going away in the summer. It has been a busy year with Chloe doing her A Levels and all the University application and open days.  We all need a break after school finishes. Chloe is also going on her first girls holiday. Nine girls and Malia - I dread to think!! This year I think the rest of us will be enjoying a staycation and weekend festivals.  If you are looking to do a festival on a budget checkout … [Read more...]

Welcome back to another bumper edition of five fabulously frugal things I've done. Last weekend I was on a blogging retreat and got to spend time with Becky and Cass who co-hosts the linky. We had a great weekend and have big plans for how we can grow the linky.  We would love to open up the post and hear how our readers also save money on a weekly basis. Bloggers can link up but we would love readers to share in the comments how they have saved … [Read more...]

Welcome back to Five Fabulously Frugal Things I've Done Linky. We hope you have had a great week where you have been able to make some smart money choices.  This week I have managed to bag a few freebies, including a box of chocolates from So Post. FIVE FABULOUSLY FRUGAL THINGS I’VE DONE There was a free Costa Coffee available on the Wantu App this week which was a lovely treat.  Wantu is a free app for those registered on the … [Read more...]

Friday has caught me unawares this week. I genuinely didn't know it was Friday until I saw a friend say on Instagram that it was! How do the school holidays manage to confuse my body clock so much? Are you enjoying the children at home or have you had enough now? School holidays always cost so much more don't they, we popped to Costa yesterday and that was £20 spent, luckily the kids had some voucher cards so they bought their own drinks! I do … [Read more...]

Welcome back and a long weekend is finally on us. My three have been looking forward to school finishing and certainly need a break. We are starting the break with a trip to Birmingham to see Disney on Ice which Erin is very excited about. FIVE FABULOUSLY FRUGAL THINGS I’VE DONE THIS WEEK: I have managed to get a number of reduced yellow sticker foods this week, including hot cross buns.  No Good Friday is complete without hot cross … [Read more...]

It has not exactly been a frugal week for me! This week is Cheltenham Races Week and I go each and every year to the meet. I have a blow out day too! It started with breakfast and prosecco at The Ivy Cheltenham with my friend. We backed a couple that placed so didn't lose all our money - that said it is not a cheap day out! FIVE FABULOUSLY FRUGAL THINGS I’VE DONE THIS WEEK: Listed a whole heap of things on Ebay including Chloe's old … [Read more...]

Welcome back, you frugal hunters! How has your week been?  I've had quite a good week on the money saving front and not spent too much either.  That was well needed as I have had a very expensive time recently. When you are self-employed it is all about cash flow and currently, I am owed a lot of money but it is not yet in my bank! Five Fabulously Frugal things I’ve Done this Week  This week I recieved a couple of samples in the post. I … [Read more...]