The Diary of a Frugal Family | Living a Fabulously Frugal Family Life

The Best Easy Lemon Shortbread Recipe….

46079Leave a Comment2026-08-17+11%3A55%3A57Cassandra August 17, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

If you love classic homemade shortbread but fancy giving it a fresh, citrusy twist, this easy lemon shortbread recipe is the perfect place to start. It has the same buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture as traditional shortbread, with the addition of fresh lemon zest and juice to give it a light, refreshing flavour. I originally shared my simple shortbread recipe as part of my Start Here series because it's one of those classic bakes that everyone should have in their recipe collection. This lemon version is just as easy to make and is perfect for spring afternoons, homemade gifts or simply … [Read more...]

Setting Up at a Car Boot Sale – Before the Gates Open….

46071Leave a Comment2026-08-16+09%3A50%3A15Cassandra August 16, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

Last week I shared how we'd been getting ready for our latest car boot sale, from ruthlessly de-cluttering the house to deciding what to sell elsewhere and spending far too much time sorting costume jewellery into little display trays. This week, I'm sharing what happens once you actually arrive. I'm stopping this post before the gates open because that's where the real selling begins, and I think that deserves a post of its own. Instead, this is all about getting yourself set up with as little stress as possible. We realised one car just wasn't going to cut it With four paste … [Read more...]

Five little things that have saved us money in Ibiza this week {14th August 2026}….

46125Leave a Comment2026-08-14+08%3A59%3A01Cassandra August 14, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that really matter — whether that’s days out, holidays, home projects, treats we’ll actually enjoy or just a bit more breathing space in the budget. This week is a special edition as we've had a few days away after our trip to Butlins last week - we booked a very last minute trip to Ibiza for a few nights and we've had … [Read more...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Lace Front Wigs: A Smart Choice for a Style Refresh Without the Commitment…

46147Leave a Comment2026-08-14+08%3A29%3A17Cassandra August 14, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

Changing your hair can be expensive, especially if you're thinking about a completely different colour or a dramatic new cut. There's also that horrible moment when you leave the hairdresser wondering whether you've made a huge mistake and knowing there's not much you can do about it until it grows out again. 😁 That's one of the reasons wigs have become such a popular way to experiment with a different look without actually doing anything permanent to your own hair. A lace front wig can give you a completely different style, colour or length whenever you fancy a change, and you … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for a Car Boot Sale (Without the Last-Minute Stress)….

46068Leave a Comment2026-08-09+10%3A38%3A19Cassandra August 9, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

We're hoping to do another car boot sale next weekend and, for once, I feel like we're actually organised. The last time we did one, we'd packed the car, set everything up and were ready for a good morning's selling when the heavens suddenly opened. Within what felt like minutes, everyone was scrambling to cover their tables and pack everything away before it got soaked. We ended up throwing everything back into bags, shoving them in the loft when we got home and promising ourselves we'd do another one "soon". That was... quite a while ago. 😂 Since then we've moved house, … [Read more...]

Five little things that have saved us money this week {7th August 2026}….

46021Leave a Comment2026-08-07+10%3A12%3A41Cassandra August 7, 2026 By Cassandra
This post may contain affiliate links.

Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that really matter — whether that’s days out, holidays, home projects, treats we’ll actually enjoy or just a bit more breathing space in the budget. 1) I bought a little wicker basket from one of the charity shops in our village a while ago and I've been using it in our utility room to store my many microfibre cloths. … [Read more...]