**I shared this post in 2021 but our council tax bill came today for the next twelve months and it reminded me that it might be a good idea to share it again**Unless you opt to pay your council tax over twelve months rather than the usual ten, February and March are the months of the year when you don't have to pay. That means there's no council tax to pay this month or next month for many of us. What are you planning to use your 'free' council tax money for?I love the months where we don't pay council tax because the amount we pay seems ridiculously high - we … [Read more...]
Amazing DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray….
This DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray smells amazing and more importantly, does a great job cleaning your kitchen and bathroom surfaces.Over the last couple of years, I've really started to enjoy making and experimenting with homemade cleaning products and one that I've made over and over is my DIY orange peel kitchen spray. I just love the citrus smell - so much so that I sometimes even add a cheeky few drops of sweet orange essential oil to add even more orange scent. 
This spray is fab for all your kitchen and your bathroom cleaning but I tend to use mine more in the … [Read more...]
Getting the Whole Family Involved in Keeping the House Tidy: Our Top Tips….
A clean and organised home makes daily life smoother, but keeping it that way shouldn’t fall on one person. Encouraging the whole family to take part not only lightens the load but also teaches responsibility and teamwork. Small, consistent efforts from everyone can make a noticeable difference in maintaining a tidy space.Each household is different, so finding an approach that works for your family is key. With the right strategies, cleaning can become part of the routine without feeling like a chore. Keep reading, as the following tips will help you involve every family member in keeping … [Read more...]
#OldSchool Meal Planning Monday {24th February 2025}….
Ready for a blast from the past?I've decided that, as part of my frugal reset, that I'm going to share my weekly meal plan on here for a couple of weeks - maybe longer depending on how much I enjoy writing these posts and if I feel like I need the accountability that I get from sharing something with you all. I've been meal planning again for a couple of weeks now and I'm starting to get everyone on board which is making it easier to stick to. It helps that I try and include meals that I know everyone enjoys and I focus on that more than choosing cheaper meals if that makes … [Read more...]
How just 15 minutes on a Sunday can make the rest of your week so much easier {Free Printable Weekly Planner}….
I genuinely believe that just a few minutes of focus on a Sunday can set you up for the week ahead and today, I'm going to tell you how.(I published this post originally about five years ago but over the last couple of months, I've noticed lots of people heading over from somewhere and having a read of this post so I thought I'd just update it to include a couple of the free planner printables that I've shared since this post was originally published)I'm not a naturally organised person so I genuinely need as much help as I can get in that department.Over the last few months, … [Read more...]
Why I needed a frugal reset….
I wanted to share a little bit today about why I’ve had to give myself a bit of a shake recently and really reflect on my ‘frugal’ lifestyle. A bit of background first… I have a full time job which is reasonably well paid, the only debt that I have is my mortgage and I like to think I’m pretty savvy so have always had good deals on most of our monthly bills (energy, broadband, insurance etc).So in theory, I can afford to not be frugal. And over the last twelve months or so, I feel like I’ve gradually become less frugal which I didn’t really notice until … [Read more...]
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