I know a lot of people have gone off eBay a little bit over the last year or so as there aren't as many bargains on there as there used to be. In my experience though, there's still plenty of bargains on there - you just have to try a bit harder to find them.I have a few 'tricks' that I use to find bargains and because I'm lovely (really I am), I thought I'd share them with you....Local eBay bargains You can pick up some great bargains from sellers in your area using a site called Local Bargain Finder which searches for items near to where you live. This not only means you don't … [Read more...]
Seven ways to spend less on fuel….
I drive a 25 mile round trip every day to work which I know isn't much compared to a lot of people's commute but to us, it means that petrol makes up a big part of our monthly budget. But it is possible to change your driving habits a little to make the best use of your fuel so you can get the most out of it.Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure. As well as making your car more fuel efficient, it's also safer for you and your passengers. Don't use your air conditioning unless you have to - just wind a window down. Turn your engine off as soon as you reach your … [Read more...]
Men! (And by men, I mean specifically my man)….
Today I asked Mr Frugal to tidy his computer desk up.A not unreasonable request considering that it seems to have become a bit of a dumping ground for everything from homework to bills and from Moshi Monsters codes to random bits of paper with children's scrawl written all over them but you'd seriously have thought I'd have asked him to take a hammer to it judging by his reaction.I'll give him credit though, after a bit of general life's unfair whinging and some muttering under his breath about how he shouldn't have to do things on Father Day, he did make an effort to tidy it up. And … [Read more...]
I’m sunburnt and I need your help….
We've been watching the weather all week with our fingers crossed for good weather because today was our school's annual family day. It's a great day which starts with the whole school performing a concert outside with a local band, followed by a whole school family picnic and barbecue on the field and after that there's ice creams and rides for the kids (all free) - it's such a lovely thing for the school to do - the kids look forward to it every year and it always surprises me that so many parents make such an effort to be there. It makes me feel all warm and fluffy and proud to be part of … [Read more...]
What’s your ‘can’t live without’ App….
I'm not of those people who is always playing on their phone. Honest ;-)But I did realise today when I went to work without my phone that I do feel a little lost when I don't have my phone with me.Without my phone, I couldn't check how well my things were selling on eBay and I couldn't check and see if a payment I was expecting to my Paypal account had been made. I couldn't check the next train home and I couldn't Youtube a video that I'd been telling my friends about (this one). I couldn't see what everyone was up to on Facebook and I missed a fantastic Instagram photo opportunity … [Read more...]
Can money buy you happiness….
Mr Frugal and I were talking about what we'd do if we won the lottery the other day (as you do) when Miss Frugal piped up with what she'd buy with her winnings.... I'd buy a horse, a mansion, a new bed, some dogs, loads of clothes and make up, all of the ultra rare moshi monsters, a Bugati Veyron (too much Top Gear I think), a pink suitcase, another horse..... I tried to give her a life lesson at this point by explaining that money can't make you happy but I was fighting a losing battle with this one I think. Her answer to me? But Mam, if I had all that stuff I wouldn't have time to be … [Read more...]
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