Every week for about the last six weeks, I've read Polly's lovely 52 weeks of gratitude post and every week I've commented to say how lovely her post was and how important it was to be grateful for the small things in life. I've probably even said a few times that I would be joining in and writing my own but I've never got around to actually doing it until today.This is my favourite time of year and I love that the nights are drawing in - we had a gorgeous walk on the beach in the dark one night last week and we loved it. It turns out paddling in the sea is even more fun in the dark … [Read more...]
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Greed….
During this Summer's World Cup tournament, Master Frugal decided that he did like football after all.He's always enjoyed playing it but the World Cup seemed to really hold his interest and not only did he start to enjoy watching matches, he started to learn the players and appreciate the amazing skills some of the players have as well as developing a dislike of the divers and the biters that made the headlines during the tournament.When the World Cup ended, he had a few new heroes to look up to and a new found enjoyment of all things football.He even asked for a football kit … [Read more...]
The Thrifty Families Carnival….
First of all, I'm sorry for the delay in publishing the carnival this month - we've had a bit of a busy back to school week and I'm still playing catch up from our holidays last week.I have some fantastic posts for you today - you're practically guaranteed to learn something new ;-)First up we have the lovely Becky with a brilliant Vlog about teaching her children gratitude and an equally fantastic podcast about rainy days and poverty.Next up is a post from the preloved blog called Suzy's second hand safari. I'd love to do something like this but I don't think I could stick to it … [Read more...]
I know it’s only October, but….
There's only 78 Sleeps to go which is just 3 pay days. I now it's only October but I'm going to start my 'How to have a Frugal Christmas' series now because if I wouldn't be a good Frugal blogger if I didn't tell you that you should have started shopping (or at least planning) by now. Christmas happens at the same time every year so there's no excuse - it's not like we don't know it's coming or anything. The first of my 'How to have a Frugal Christmas' is all about presents - don't panic though I'm not about to send you all out shopping or anything but I hope that I can help you plan what … [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...]
Birthday Party Traumas
I have just got back from taking little Miss Frugal to a birthday party, it was in a church hall and had an all singing, all dancing, bubble blowing, light flashing disco there. The kids loved it!When they played 'Is this the way to Amarillo' all 25 kids stopped running about like mad freaks, got into a line and started doing exactly the same dance. Very weird, like a scene out a body snatcher movie!!! Turns out that this is their new song for wake and shake on a morning at school! That's a relief.The party was fantastic though, it was fancy dress and the parents had hired a church hall and a … [Read more...]
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