Tuesday 5th July 2020 Dear Frugal Mums, This picture is really important… it marks the start of our home education journey! My husband and I had been talking about the children leaving school for a long time before the pandemic started. We want to step away from routine. And, most importantly, we want to travel. …
Social Distancing: Week 16 Dear Frugal Mums, I’ve been selling lots of bits and bobs this week – the train set, the kids old Leapfrog tablets, old bikes etc. It’s amazing how quickly it all adds up, and how helpful an extra fiver here and there can be. I did quite a lot of clearing …
Like a lot of people, we love travelling abroad. There are so many places we are yet to visit and, now the kids are getting older, it’s something we want to prioritise. With holiday season beginning, and Europe on our doorstep, I’ve been investigating which mode of transport is the most cost and time effective. …
Social distancing means that we have to be a bit more creative when leaving the house. But, with so much time spent indoors, it’s really important that we do get outside when we can. Here are a few places to visit, and things to do, to get some much needed fresh air and exercise without …
Social Distancing: Week 15 Dear Frugal Mums, It’s been a week of gardening, bike rides, baking and LOTS of beach fun – unsurprising given how hot it’s been! It was baking at the start of the week, so Finn and Lola certainly made the most of it. They cooled off in the sea everyday, and …
Thursday 25th June 2020 Dear Frugal Mums, I feel a bit silly writing this, because I’m a grown-up and a parent – and we’re supposed to be fearless superheroes, right? My son snapped his glasses and we had to visit the optician to get the replacement pair. So yesterday, him and I headed into town …
Staying in is the new going out! 😉 So why not make BBQ season (or your staycation at home) a little more fun, with these super simple, summer cocktails… Blue Lagoon Mix of ice cubes/ crushed ice 25ml blue curaçao 50ml vodka 150ml lemonade Lemon garnish Fill a tall glass with ice, then add the …
It’s so important to make small changes and do our bit to help the environment – we only get one world! And, over time, these simple swaps can save us money; so it really is a win, win! Here are 10 ways you can be more eco-friendly at home, and save some cash too… 1. Invest …
Here are 20 easy ways to reduce your monthly spending. Remember, saving just £20 a week will give you an extra thousand pounds to play with every year. The small things might seem insignificant, but they add up! A few simple cutbacks and checks could save you a lot of money in the long run. …
Social Distancing: Week 14 Dear Frugal Mums, We’ve had a week of beach fun and bike rides with school work muddled in between – it’s been busy but good fun! We call these our ‘school trips’ of course. 😉 We had a great weekend too. On Saturday we had a picnic at our local country …
