According to Miss Frugal, now she's 8 she's practically grown up. This means that she expects to be able to do things that she hasn't been allowed to do before, I'm a bit more easy going than Mr Frugal so we're had a few arguments discussions over what she can and can't do. So, I thought I would ask your opinion on how old you think is old enough........For a mobile phone She's had a mobile for a while now and always carries it round in her little handbag. The phone that she had was the most basic model ever made and was fine for a 7 year old but an 8 year old needs a much better … [Read more...]
The Secret to a Successful Birthday Party….
Well, I don't really have the secret to a successful party but I am feeling pretty pleased with myself after the success of Miss Frugal's 8th Birthday pamper party this afternoon. All seven girls who were invited turned up (I always worry everyone will forget) and we were having that much fun that the two hours flew by. Everyone's just left and I thought I'd have a nice cuppa before I get started with Operation Clean Up ;-) At one point I thought the party was destined to be a disaster, first the hairdressers I booked for the party closed down, then I got an ear infection which meant I've … [Read more...]
Saturday Nights….
I love Saturday nights.... It's my favourite night of the week - laptops, mobiles and computers are banned (although I do keep an eye on Twitter through X Factor as some of the comments are hilarious!) and from about five ish, we settle down for some 'quality family time', which usually involves an XBox 360 Bomberman tournament, a few board games and obviously the obligatory Saturday night X Factor fest.Movie Night with popcorn ;-) After the kids go to bed we usually snuggle up with a takeaway and watch a film. I usually always have a nice bottle of vino chilling in the fridge as I have … [Read more...]
A Birthday Disaster….
I know this is cheating a little bit but.... the theme for this weeks Gallery is 'A Celebration' and this post from last week seemed ideal. The photos aren't great because they were from my pre-budding photography days but they show some of our birthday celebrations from the past few years. ****************************** I thought I was organised for Miss Frugal's 8th birthday next week.... Party venue booked, invites sent out and party dress bought. I've even got the party bags sorted(ish).But today I've found out that it looks as though the place I had booked to hold the party has … [Read more...]
A Sad Story….
This is the story of a mother's broken dreams and disappointments (drama queen - moi?)....Miss Frugal: I have a super special surprise for you mammy because I love you so much.Me: Ooooh, I like surprises (already picturing Mr Frugal buying me the bracelet I've been after and giving it to her to give to me).Miss Frugal: (presents me with the small box she was hiding behind her back)Me: Whatever could be in there? (so convinced it's the bracelet)Miss Frugal: Nothing! The box is your present - I made it for you. Don't you like it? (said with a sad face)Me: Yes … [Read more...]
Bored, Bored, Board…. The Sequel
A little while ago we made our own board game called the Razzle Dazzle game and even if I do say so myself, it was brilliant. I can't for the life of me understand why Mattel or some other game making company aren't banging on out door trying to buy the rights to it (or not lol). We do actually still play it every now and again as Miss Frugal is so proud that she made her very own board game, she even took it to school with her for games day on the last day of school. So when she asked if we could make another one, I could hardly say no, could I?We were a bit limited with … [Read more...]
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