Monthly Archives: July 2012

Get your laundry organised – Part 1

When we recently moved house we found ourselves without a tumble dryer and decided to see if we could live without one.  Previously our tumble dryer would be on most days.  By using one of those nifty devices that allows you … Continue reading

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Meal Planning Monday – 30/07/12

As I work to a strict food budget with 2 young ones to feed and a husband who works an electic mix of shifts, meal planning has become a must to keep the chaos and hunger away. As well as … Continue reading

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Christmas countdown – month 1

Christmas in July?  “Really?” I hear you cry. If you want an organised, stress free and an on budget Christmas then yes, yes, yes!!  The time to start planning for Christmas is now. Spending a little time every month to prepare for the … Continue reading

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What is frugal living?

Are you thinking about giving the frugal life a go, but unsure of what that entails? Are you wondering why people actually choose to spend a life of sacrifice and deprivation all to save a few pennies here and there?  Are you … Continue reading

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