The Diary of a Frugal Family

 If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen me asking for some advice on what to do with the bookshelf that I have at the end of my upstairs hallway.  Basically, this little bookcase was a gift from Mr Frugal who saw it advertised as being sold by someone local after they'd upcycled it using my favourite Orla Kiely wallpaper.  I love it and it fits perfectly at the end of my upstairs landing so makes the most of some unused space.I feel like it's ready for a bit of a makeover though and I'm tempted to have a go at painting over the green but leaving … [Read more...]

Today's post is a round-up of some of the most fun (and unusual) Halloween crafts that I've seen on my travels around the internet over the last week or so...Now that my children are 17 and 14, they're way too cool to do crafting with me and even though we've never been particularly crafty, it does make me sad at this time of year.Halloween and Christmas were the main times of the year when we actually did dust off our craft box and make a bit of an effort and this year, I've decided that just because they're apparently too old to craft with me, doesn't mean I won't be doing any … [Read more...]

Today's post is all about how to freezer prep your favourite slow cooker and instant pot meals!If you ask me, freezer prepping meals is one of the best ways that you can save time and money when it comes to meal planning and feeding your family.  It's just so easy to be able to reach into the freezer and grab a bag out that just needs to be added to your slow cooker or Instant Pot - perfect after a long day when you really can't be bothered. Benefits of freezer prepping Freezer prepping your slow cooker and instant pot meals can be a great way to save time. When life gets busy it … [Read more...]