Living the good life on a budget.
I remember having my eyes tested when I was 16 and being told I would need glasses to read the board at school. I’ll admit, part of me was a tiny bit gutted. I didn’t want to wear glasses! But, once I had them, I could see that they were actually a big help when…
As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I’m now 30 weeks pregnant! As the time is flying by, it means we need to get ready for our second child’s arrival. It might seem like ages away, but in reality it isn’t. Factoring in the holidays as well means that we need to get organised! …
In the UK there are various savings accounts, and one of these is the Indivudal Savings Account, or ISA as they’re more commonly known. ISAs are tax free savings accounts offered by most banks and building societies. You have a certain amount allowance each tax year that you can save into an ISA. There…
As the nights get darker earlier, it makes me feel like hibernating. Drawing the curtains, blanket on the sofa and staying in. Especially as the time towards the holidays gets busier and busier, it can sometimes be difficult to step back and rewind. And, the typical things you might think of as relaxing aren’t…
I’m so excited! I have been wanting to publish an online course for a long time, but to be quite honest, have been bit hesitant about the whole process. I wanted to make sure it was on a subject I could write about well, one that I use in our everyday life and one…
I know it’s only October but it’s time to start thinking about Christmas, if you haven’t already. Christmas is such a big holiday now. All of the shops have got their Christmas stock up and for sale, and lots of new things are being advertised. So, now is a good a time as ever…
I have made no secret about my love for the colder months. But, my ultimate favourite thing about it is the fact I get to eat crumble! I think if I knew when my last meal on Earth was, I’d have crumble for pudding. I love it, especially with a lot of custard on the…
When you watch any cookery show, the chef involved seems to have a million and one different gadgets. All of these expensive things sat in their pristine kitchen. And yes, if you have lots of money to spare, there are very expensive things you can buy to use to cook with. But, you don’t…
Most of the posts here at The Frugal Cottage are about money saving and budgeting. However, cash back sites are so easy to use that everyone should be using them. More and more people are spending money online. Purchasing big ticket items through various websites. Getting better deals online because they’re doing their own research….
When I first started The Frugal Cottage, I chose the word “Frugal” on purpose. I wanted something that emphasised a mindset. Something that immediately gave some information about the site away. I like the word “Frugal”. I think it shows determination, grit and resourcefulness. Qualities that are important, especially when thinking about finances. But,…
