Every week (ish) I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) Our tree is up.I've read that it takes around 20 years for a fake Christmas tree to become more sustainable than buying a real one each year and although this one isn't 20 years old, it's about half way there and I love it so much that I can't imagine it not lasting another 10.We did consider a real tree this year but … [Read more...]
Gearing Up for the UK’s Housing Season as Prices Tipped to Rise Again….
Traditionally, the coldest months of the year are the worst for the UK housing market. December and January are particularly poor for people looking to sell. So, referring to the knowledge we have readily available online, many won’t list until the warmer seasons come around.The best time to sell, it’s said, is in March. Late February, April, May, and June are also down as good times to sell. Whether you’re looking to upgrade or downsize, given the direction of the UK housing market, early 2025 looks to be a prime window to get involved. Promising Figures for UK Housing There has … [Read more...]
What Kind of Perfume Is an Eau de Parfum?
When it comes to choosing a fragrance, understanding the different types of perfumes and their compositions can make a world of difference in selecting the right scent for you. Among the most popular categories of perfume is Eau de Parfum, often abbreviated as EDP. But what exactly is an Eau de Parfum, and how does it differ from other fragrances like Eau de Toilette (EDT) or Eau de Cologne (EDC)? In this article, we’ll explore what Eau de Parfum is, its characteristics, and why it may be the perfect option for your fragrance wardrobe.Understanding the Basics: What Is Eau de Parfum? Eau … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {22 November 2024}….
Every week (ish) I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) I sold one of my favourite handbags.I bought it during lockdown as a treat using some of the overtime pay I got from work. It wasn't an easy time for lots of reasons aside from the obvious so I bought this as a real treat for myself and have loved it since.But I've come to realise that it's not practical and I've barely used it … [Read more...]
Five Frugal Things we did this week {15th November 2024}….
Every week (ish) I share five frugal things that I've done during the previous week just to show you that the small things you do all add up to a great frugal lifestyle where you can learn to live a fabulously frugal life. Hey! 👐1) OK, so this isn't the nicest photo but what you can see here is a too good to go veggie carvery trimmings box from Too Good to Go.It cost £3,39 and you'd have seen much better what was in the box if I'd been a bit cleverer and would have scraped off the big splodge of stuffing that was dolloped on the top and squished massively … [Read more...]
How to clean your washing machine….
Today I'm going to tell you how to clean your washing machine because if yours is anything like mine then it could probably do with some love! Have you ever noticed how dirty your washing machine can get inside? They clean so much dirt and grime off our clothes so it's only natural that they do get a bit grubby inside but it's really important to keep on top of cleaning it because that'll not only help it to clean your clothes better, it will also help the machine itself last longer. I'm much better at cleaning mine now than I used to be and last weekend was washing machine cleaning … [Read more...]
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