Quick Tip #12

Remember to keep a note of friends that have allotments, fruit trees or chickens and cheekily enquire if they have any spares now and then 😉 Apple Pie for pudding x   

Thursday Thought 38

Everything is more exciting when it’s made into a funny shape- I even got away with emergency ‘pizza’ made from a slice of bread because I cut them into Halloween spiders 🕷  Phew!    

Quick Tip #10

Green Monster SnackGreat fun idea for semi healthy snacks, and all things we had at home (cups left over from parties are hoarded here) – quite seasonal too if you do the Halloween thing…

Thursday Thought 29

Some things are just better value than others, it’s a bit of trial and error sometimes to find out what they are… We love these colour-in table cloths from Phoenix Trading. They entertain the kids while waiting for food and keep the adults quiet too! This one has lasted our whole holiday and sparked lots of good conversation as well, … Read More

Quick Tip #6

Before ordering from Approved Foods, clear out your cupboards (and maybe the shed too!?!)

Thursday Thought 23

The school holidays are upon us, and we now have four kids eating us out of house and home… quick fixes are lots of home baking (double whammy of cheap AND entertainment) and Approved Foods, who sell off near to and out of date foods. We have just ordered enough food for snacks etc to last the whole of the … Read More

Quick Tip #3

Halve your meal! If you usually make enough for two adults then split it into four instead. Put two in the freezer for another time, and fill the rest of you plate with salad or veggies. The benefits of this are not just financial – but great for your health too. Buy whichever veg are on sale to broaden your … Read More

Thursday Thought 11

Hello again, must be that time of the week… It’s Allergy Awareness Week so I found this website that might be useful Food Allergies on a Budget, it’s in the US – so all in dollars but still some useful hints and tips for those that are trying to manage their allergies on a budget. We are dairy free at Frugal HQ and … Read More

Thursday Thought 4

Being frugal can still be fun! Here’s our leftovers and fridge raided dinner…  

Thursday Thought

It’s not really been a day for philosophy… it’s been more action and reaction. But in the 3 minutes I have while I re-heat dinner, I may just get a thought in before it’s too late! I’ve discovered that planned busyness is the friend of frugal living, and today is the perfect example…Had we not planned a busy morning of cleaning, sorting, gifting … Read More