I have no idea why I've never tried making apple and banana cake before!I have them both in my fruit basket on a daily basis but I've never thought of putting them together until today. I can tell you one thing though - now I have tried an apple and banana cake, we'll definitely be having it more often because it's delicious. Banana and Apple Cake Squares 225g softened butter 1 egg 3 mashed bananas (mine were on the small side so I needed 3 but I'd say 2 would be OK ususally) 1 apple grated (I dabbed mine with some kitchen roll so it wasn't too wet) 1 capful of Vanilla essence 125g … [Read more...]
How much appliances really cost when you leave them on standby….
It's estimated that the average family could save at least £80 a year by turning off appliances instead of leaving them on standby when they're not in use.Clearly this is nothing new as most of us are fully aware that we should be turning things off (although whether we actually do or not is another matter) but I found it quite interesting to read a list of how much each appliance actually costs to run on standby.You can see the full list here but the ones that stood out for me are these:Wireless Router - £21.92Printer (Laser) - £18.26Set-top box (Sky) - £18.26Hi-Fi - … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Me….
Dear Me, Happy Birthday! Love Me x xDear Miss Frugal, It's great that you swept the kitchen floor for me to save me doing it on my Birthday. Next time if you could just finish the job by using the dustpan and brush rather than leaving the pile of mess in the middle of the kitchen floor for me to stand in and trail around the kitchen that would be awesome. Love from your frustrated at having to do it again Mother x xDear Master Frugal, I love that you bought me a present using your own pocketmoney but just a hint for next time - get me something I'll like and not something you want … [Read more...]
12 things you said you would never say but I bet you have since becoming a parent….
I remember being a little baffled (love that word) by some of the things my Mum would say to me when I was a child.The younger version of me used to wonder what jumping off cliffs had to do with going with my friends to the shop when I was supposed to be playing in the street and what was this benefit that I would feel when I went back outside? And as for our house not being a hotel, well I knew that already because if it was then I wouldn't have had to make my own bed every morning would I?So the younger version of me promised herself that she would never use these silly phrases when … [Read more...]
What won’t you give up to become debt free?
Lots of us have debt of some kind – be it a credit card, store card, a loan of some sort or even just a mortgage.Most of us will be able to manage the debt we have and can make the monthly payments each month with no real concerns but should we be satisfied by that? Shouldn't the real goal always be to become completely debt free?But at what cost, what would you give up in to become debt free?The reason I’m asking is because I saw someone online the other day asking for advice as she was beginning to struggle a bit making her credit card repayments and the first thing that everyone … [Read more...]
Dear Mum…..
Last week I shared with you the reasons I didn't really like Mothers Day and told you all that I wanted this year to be different. What I didn't say is that just before writing that post, I had written a letter to my Mum and although I'm still debating whether it's the right thing to do, I'm going to share my letter with you too.Not for attention or sympathy but because I have regrets, just small ones but it's not a nice feeling and I want you to know how I feel in the hope that you can put right anything you need to while you still can.Hi Mum,I can't believe that 10 years … [Read more...]
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