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

Five Frugal Things we did when we moved house….

45188Leave a Comment2026-04-17+08%3A25%3A17Cassandra April 17, 2026 By Cassandra
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We bought a project house. It's live-able but it definitely needs work and we have so many plans to turn it into our home. We plan to do most of the work ourselves gradually so we know we can stick to a tight budget - and it needs to be a tight budget based on the amount of work that we need to do and the plans we have. 😁So, life's going to be very busy for the foreseeable. It's actually been a month since we moved in but I've not been well so haven't really updated you since then which means now that I've had my operation and am starting to feel better, I … [Read more...]

How travel esim technology helps families save money abroad…

452641 Comment2026-04-14+16%3A24%3A05Cassandra April 14, 2026 By Cassandra
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Travelling overseas with the family is one of those things you look forward to for ages… and then suddenly you’re there, spending money at a slightly alarming rate 😂 Flights, accommodation, days out—it all adds up. But one of the sneakiest costs? Staying connected. Because let’s be honest, when you’re away you rely on your phone for everything. Maps, restaurants, booking taxis, checking opening times… and if you’ve got kids with you, you can pretty much guarantee someone will want WiFi within five minutes. That’s where things can start to get expensive.Why internet costs can … [Read more...]

How I saved money (and the planet) this week with Too Good to Go….

446181 Comment2026-04-13+09%3A17%3A48Cassandra April 13, 2026 By Cassandra
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If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Too Good To Go – the clever little app that lets you rescue perfectly good food from going in the bin, all while saving a few pounds at the same time. It’s basically a win-win for your wallet and the planet.For anyone who hasn’t come across it before, here’s how it works.. Local cafés, restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets list any unsold food on the app at the end of each day and you can browse the app to see what’s nearby. You pick what you want, pay through the app (usually just a few pounds), and then pop along at the … [Read more...]

How to Create a Dream Outdoor Play Area on Any Budget….

45246Leave a Comment2026-04-08+14%3A07%3A10Cassandra April 8, 2026 By Cassandra
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Getting kids outside is a fantastic way to burn off endless energy.Fresh air and a dedicated space for fun can transform a standard garden into an everyday adventure zone for childrens outdoor play equipment. Having a safe place to run, jump, and imagine is brilliant for child development and gives parents a chance to catch their breath.Building that perfect setup might sound like an expensive or space-consuming project. However, putting together a fantastic play area does not require acres of land or a lottery win. A little bit of planning goes a very long way, whether you are … [Read more...]

I bought a breadmaker {Pre-loved}….

450212 Comments2026-04-05+16%3A49%3A37Cassandra April 5, 2026 By Cassandra
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When I was off work, I spent so much time at home that I got bored enough to rediscover how much I enjoyed making bread. I'm diabetic so I don't eat too much myself but I love making food that my family enjoy and even more than that, I enjoyed the process of making bread. The precise measuring focused my brain when it needed something to focus on, the kneading of the bread gave me a calmness that I find hard to explain and the process of proving the dough gives me almost as much satisfaction as the smells the bread makes in the oven and the feeling of accomplishment when the timer dings and … [Read more...]

Three ways I’m putting money aside for ‘fun’ stuff this year!

451161 Comment2026-04-01+17%3A36%3A20Cassandra April 1, 2026 By Cassandra
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At the start of this year, I had big plans to share my money goals early on. I wanted to be organised, intentional, and very much on it from January. But real life had other ideas. I haven’t been very well, and a lot of my energy has gone into just getting through the days rather than writing about plans and intentions. So this post didn’t happen when I thought it would. What has been happening, though, is the quiet work in the background. Even when I haven’t been sharing much, I’ve still been focusing on our finances in small, manageable ways. Nothing dramatic or world changing and that's … [Read more...]