Halloween with kids can be the best time of the year!There are plenty of options to make it a successful celebration. - fancy dess costume contests, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, or spooky story times are all great options for Halloween fun! October is a special season, and Halloween is definitely my favourite celebration. So if you're looking for great party ideas for your next Halloween bash then this is definitely the right post for you! We have 12 spooky tips to help you plan the best Halloween experience ever! After all, Halloween should be fun for both kids and … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {1st November 2024}….
Every week (ish) I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) Last Sunday, we had a date day (or most of the day as my partner was on nights) and over breakfast we sat and talked about what we were going to do. Choices were (a) Farmers Market and a wander around a nearby town, (b) IKEA as I want some black frames for our holiday photos, (c) Car Boot sale or (d) watching the Stock Car Racing at … [Read more...]
How I plan what we do when we’re on holiday….
If you know me, then you’ll know that I love to travel.I studied Lesiure and Tourism at college and thought I’d found my dream job when I managed to get a job in a local travel agency when I left there but as much as I loved the job, the pay wasn’t great and when I bought my first house, I needed to change my career path in pursuit of a better paying job. I managed to get a good job and have worked my way up and now I’m in a very lucky position that I can afford to travel a little bit - albeit on a budget.The excitement of booking a holiday never gets old and for me, the … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {25th October 2024}….
Every week (ish) I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) Is there a better way to start these weekly posts than with some reduced bargain flowers?This photo doesn't do these little beauties justice but they are the most beautiful, giant roses. I stripped about 10 ugly petals from the whole bunch once I took them out of the paper and they just look amazing sat on my dining room … [Read more...]
How to make the perfect brownies….
Who doesn't love a brownie?I am on reduced sugar at the moment so when I am going to treat myself with a little but of yummy-ness - a little bit of a brownie is my go-to sugar rush! I thought I'd share the best brownie recipe I could find here and I guarantee that just a small amount of one of these little beauties will fulfill your cravings. With easy and simple ingredients, you will have the best treat in your hands in no time at all.(you can see from all the different pictures how often I've made brownies over the years - it's also a good indication of how my camera skills … [Read more...]
Top 5 travel hacks to save yourself some money….
Travelling can be an exciting adventure, even more so if you know a few ways to save a bit of cash. The costs can quickly add up otherwise, making it a challenge to stick to a carefully planned budget. With rising prices for flights, accommodation, and activities to keep you busy when you get there, finding ways to save money while still enjoying your trip is more important than ever.In this article, we’ll explore five practical travel hacks that can help you stretch your budget further without compromising on the experience. The tips below are designed to help you make the … [Read more...]
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