Living the good life on a budget.
Hello September! I can’t believe we’re already in the ninth month of 2019 already. September should be reasonably quiet for us as it’s just a normal month with the same old routine. Apart from the fact that Alfie starts primary school this week. We tried on his uniform over the weekend, just to ensure that…
Hello August! July seemed like such a strange month in the end, so I’m glad a new one is starting. August is an exciting month for us because Alfie turns 4 during the month! He’s been waiting ages for his birthday as all of his friends at nursery are already 4, so it’s finally his…
Hello July! I am not sad to see the back of June, as it didn’t really go to plan. I am hoping that July goes much better, in every area. It should be a fairly quiet month, apart from paying the final bill from our builders (which is quite a lot) but that should be…
Hello June! I am not at all sad that May is over; I have really struggled for the past month so I’m glad it’s a new one. June should be fairly quiet (I hope) as we don’t have anything on. Just the usual work/home routine. I’m going to take it a day at a time…
Hello May! I’m a bit sad that April is over as it turned out to be a lovely month. However, May should be good too, just in different ways. May is often a quiet month in the Frugal Cottage household, and we have nothing planned in particular. Just the usual routine which isn’t a bad…
Hello April! Finally, a new month. I know you’re not supposed to wish your life away but I’m so glad March is over. It was incredibly stressful for multiple reasons and I’m just glad it’s finished with. April must be better, I am sure of it. For a start, we’re going on holiday for five…
Hello March! February seemed to fly by, but ended up being much more spend-y for our finances, so I’m hoping to pull this back a bit in March. March is generally quiet for us, though it’s our wedding anniversary at the end of the month. But, the big thing happening this month for us…
Hello February! A new month, finally 🙂 February should be another quiet month for The Frugal Cottage household. Although, having said that, hopefully our extension work will start this month, at some point. It is looking like it’ll be near the end of the month, but of course all this is weather permitting! I’m a bit…
Hello December! My favourite month of the year 🙂 it is busy and there is lots on for us, but I love it. I cannot wait to get our decorations up and see the reaction of Frugal Baby plus Frugal Toddler is definitely aware of what Christmas is now and keeps asking to see more…
Hello October! It’s getting to be my favourite time of year. I love the cooler months and the darker evenings. It makes snugging on the sofa all the more tempting. Add in a fleece blanket and a mug of hot chocolate and I’m all sorted! That can often mean  low spends too, which is an…
