2016-06-10 12:52
The large household appliances we all have to shell out on from time to time, those "big ticket items" as they are often called, need to last us as long as possible. They have a habit… Read More
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Happy Frugal Year isn't about being mean, miserly or unhappy - it's about saving money where you can, in order to be able to afford to splurge where you want to!
2016-02-11 13:58
You may have seen Ilona (AKA the Mean Queen) a frugal blogger, lately being hailed as the world's most frugal woman and in the last few weeks she's certainly had a lot of media coverage!She'… Read More
2016-02-11 13:36
RANDOM MONEYSAVING TIP NUMBER 53Dry cleaning is really expensive and more and more clothes and home textiles seem to require it if you believe the label info. However, if you use your c… Read More
2016-01-25 16:30
Do you keep a store cupboard of useful ingredients? I don't know how many people do these days- is it seen as an old-fashioned idea? Well I certainly keep a frugal well-stocked cupboar… Read More
2015-11-16 17:52
RANDOM MONEYSAVING TIP NUMBER 55Wholegrain rice is better for us, but always takes longer to cook. if you can plan ahead, soak it in cold water overnight and you can shorten your cooki… Read More
2015-11-16 17:47
RANDOM MONEYSAVING TIP NUMBER 54You can keep celery for around a month if you wrap it in foil in the fridge. But if it's already gone a bit limp, stand the whole thing in a large jar of cold… Read More
2015-11-16 17:41
RANDOM MONEYSAVING TIP NUMBER 53If your runny honey has gone solid and white in the jar - don't waste it. Remove the metal lid and heat the glass jar in the microwave in 10 second burs… Read More
2015-11-16 17:31
RANDOM MONEYSAVING TIP NUMBER 52Just because your eggs have a date on them doesn't mean you have to throw them out when that date is reached. We all know that there's too much food wasted on… Read More
2015-07-28 12:16
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 51Yes, you really can make money from other people's supermarket till receipts and it's easy - although the opportunity to do it may not always be that often.H… Read More
2015-07-28 11:51
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 50Fill any spaces in your freezer with empty used ice-cream, margarine or other plastic food containers filled with water. Fit lids on tightly and just remove… Read More
2015-07-03 15:22
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 49 Put your candles in the deep freeze for a few hours before using them and they will burn for longer Read More
2015-07-03 15:22
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 48 Save the water from steamed or boiled vegetables and use it to water your potted plants. Strain your veg through a colander to a jug or bowl and not do… Read More
2015-07-03 15:21
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 47 It might seem odd, but adding a second (or even third) driver to your car insurance could actually bring down your premium by a hefty chunk. Adding som… Read More
2015-07-03 15:21
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 46If you can't afford to pay your insurance premium in one lump, pay for it using a 0% credit card - spreading the cost monthly with your provider can cost up… Read More
2015-07-03 15:20
RANDOM MONEY-SAVING TIP NUMBER 45It's a fact that one in three British people actually throw away their loose change - unbelievable! Save your small change in a large jam jar and you'… Read More
2015-07-03 15:05
ebay!Need some fresh ideas for what to sell on ebay? Read on! Ebay is ever popular with those of us who need to make a little cash. Once you get the hang of it it's fairly trouble free (exce… Read More
2015-02-14 18:44
If you use doggy bags for your pooch's poo, then don't buy the expensive ones from pet stores. Supermarket nappy bags work out much cheaper at around 12p per 100 - and smell nice too! Read More
2015-02-14 18:44
According to the media, every third Monday in January is "Blue" Monday. This means that it could be the time you are facing the realities of Christmas debt, you've given up on all your… Read More
2014-10-29 16:05
Yes, it's half-term and Halloween again and you probably need a few things to occupy the kids especially if it's raining hard - like it is outside my window right now!There are free pr… Read More
2014-09-03 15:40
Explore heritage properties - some of which are not normally open to the public, for free! From Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th September, you can visit hundreds of venues for free.Check ou… Read More
2014-08-25 15:14
Comparisons on your weekly shop only look at how much you could save over the whole of your shop - but this is not necessarily the cheapest way to buy your shop. If you have the time, (and n… Read More
2014-08-25 14:47
If you need a new washing machine, I'm sure you already shop around, do your research, buy through a cashback website with a cashback or a reward credit card - but something that has b… Read More
2014-08-07 12:58
When you make a cake (or bring a bought cake home) slice it up into sensible portions and store in an airtight cake box. This makes sure that you control the portion sizes and not (a greedy)… Read More
2014-07-12 17:57
Thinking about logs for the woodburning stove in the middle of July may seem weird, but as we all know, frugality needs forward planning!I've been saving all the cardboard tubes from my kitc… Read More
2014-05-02 14:06
£1!Keep an eye on your local pound shop for brand name cosmetics and toiletries. Alongside the "no-name" stuff there's often a few really good quality brands! Rimmel, Revlon and… Read More
2014-04-24 16:21
Watch TV programmes for free with your Tesco Clubcard. Clubcard TV is a free online service offering films, box sets, drama, cartoons, animation and more.You will need to watch through a sma… Read More
2014-04-24 16:09
If, like me, you have weeds already coming up everywhere in your garden- paving slabs, walls, shingle driveways and paths - then you need this safe weedkiller. Just 3 cheap ingredients and a… Read More
2014-04-16 17:04
Want things to do for free in the Easter holidays? Take a look at these websites to get some great ideas.Do Free StuffThis site is not all that easy to navigate, but if you click on your cou… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Another charity shop bargain! For just £1.99 I've bought a very long, very silky soft, very warm scarf in gorgeous green, beige and white (although when I bought it I thought it was cr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Save your cardboard toilet roll holders and plastic meat trays (the latter well washed of course!) to sow your seeds. No need to transplant later- just put the whole tube in the ground and i… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
How often do you check your grocery shopping receipt - and would you know what price was actually on the supermarket shelf anyway? I wouldn't! But isn't it all done by the supermarket c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Don't pay on credit for insurance!Don't pay for insurance premiums monthly on credit if you can possibly avoid it. Paying monthly can add up to 20%. Try to save up monthly for these yearly e… Read More
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