This week has been much calmer thankfully and the children have all been back at school after Dylan's hospital visit last week.  It has been quite an expensive month because I have had to buy summer clothes for the children ready for our holiday to Crete later in the summer. However I have attempted some frugal things! Firstly we have been automatically switched to a cheaper energy supplier thanks to Flipper who we have been using for the … [Read more...]

I sit typing this from a hospital ward where I have spent the last 24 hours with Dylan.  Some will know that he is afflicated with some rather nasty conditions including the herpes simplex virus which he gets around his eyes.  It is the same as cold sores except his often get infected as the skin around the eyes is so fragile. He is currently on a drip and this is likely where we will be most of the weekend. It makes being frugal rather … [Read more...]

This week has been a good week for spotting freebies and bargains. Here I am sharing my wins of the week! My Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done I am off to Ascot next week and the rules are dress up.  I have a dress but yesterday when I was in a local charity shop and I spotted a stunning fascinator.  It was only £8.99 and from Jacque Verts - the original price would have been £70+ I just now need to find bag and shoes to go with … [Read more...]

Well that week whizzed by!  This weekend we have lots going on and cannot wait to attend the Summertime Capital Ball with our friends at Vodafone.  Last year it was one of our blogging highlights and we can't wait to go again! Fingers crossed the weather changes and we don't get too wet! My Five Fabulously Frugal Things I’ve Done As you will know we like popping into Marks and Spencer on a Sunday afternoon at about 3.30 to see if there … [Read more...]

Hello again everyone, back with this weeks small savings I have I made.  We shall gloss over the 17 year old who got her first parking ticket this week!  Chloe passed her test only a month ago.  What annoyed me though was she was given the ticket two mins after leaving her car in the wrong place.  I imagine she was watched by the attendant and just wish they had used the opportunity to educate her rather than whack a ticket on.  It was a mistake … [Read more...]

The weather has been glorious this past week and I am optimistic that it will stay like it for half term.  This weekend is usually a hot one and I know this because  I got married 15 years ago this weekend! It is also my husband's birthday which is usually hot too! But back to being frugal! My five fabulously frugal things has been quite easy this week! On a blogging level I am often asked how to get started. Therefore I have … [Read more...]

This week was supposed to be a little calmer, a little less hectic and a chance to catch up.  Yet that is not exactly what has happened.  Chloe's little car broke down on Monday morning which has meant that I have been doing the school run again.  I have also had yet another trip to A&E as Dyl took a fall and unfortunately the tarmac won.  Another week of fun in my life! However turning my attention to being frugal I have managed a few … [Read more...]

Well what a week I have had.  Money saving has been a low priority this week.  Erin has been poorly and we ended up in hospital earlier in the week.  She is ok now but it has been a tough week.  This has meant that I have had little sleep, lots of stress and minimal time to look after myself and my finances! I have really  had to think about how I have been frugal this week in preparation for our 5 Fabulously Frugal Things I've Done Linky. 5 … [Read more...]

It was back to school for us this week and back to routine after the school holidays. This gave me some time to do some sorting out and reselling. Here are my five fabulously frugal things I've done this week: Reselling.  I had a major wardrobe sort out with Erin and found lots of clothes that no longer fit or are at their best.  I always sort into two piles, one for charity and one for reselling.  I have listed a few items on eBay … [Read more...]