The Diary of a Frugal Family

Picture this. You’re having a nice day, minding your own business, when the phone rings. Your child is calling you, and you answer immediately. Only when you answer, there is no usual greeting. You hear your kid crying, terrified, saying that they’ve been kidnapped. Your heart drops and you start to panic. Then, a stranger’s voice asks you to send ransom money if you ever want to see your kid again. No, unfortunately, this isn’t a nightmare anymore. It’s a very real scenario that can happen to any parent in the US with the rise of AI-powered deepfakes. That’s how hackers can convince you … [Read more...]

 Whether you’re a student or not, travelling can be a great experience and an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. But it can also get pretty expensive, what about the tickets and accommodation? If you know a few hacks, you can save money and travel to new places without breaking your budget. Learn about seven travel hacks under two student categories – journey and stay.1. Book Flights Early (But Not Too Early) One thing is for sure regarding finding cheap flights – timing is critical. Many students think that the earlier you book, the lower the cost of … [Read more...]

You know that saying 'There's an app for everything'? Well there's numerous apps out there that can save you some money or help you make some extra pennies. I thought I'd share just a few of my favourites with you today - these five apps are the ones on my phone that I've used in the last week... Too Good To Go I'm a huge fan of Too Good To Go! It's really gaining in popularity with businesses and customers so I'm hoping you're already on board with it but just in case, it's a free app that allows you to buy unsold food from local shops, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in your local area … [Read more...]

Vinted is pretty much my favourite app and I use it whenever I need something new in my wardrobe or when I want to make space for the something new in my wardrobe. I also use it for a few other things that might surprise you....1) I use the Vinted app whenever I see something that I think is a real bargain in a charity shop or at a car boot sale. It's a super quick way to check up on values of brand and specific items so I can see if it's worth buying to resell myself on Vinted. A couple of weeks ago, I found a red Valentino purse in a charity shop for £3 which I thought was worth … [Read more...]