Frugal Living Blog

Words of Comfort. Coping in tough times

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:29:28 GMT

Coping during tough times can be hard...here are some words of comfort and advice to help you cope ...

Christmas Food

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:00:21 GMT

No expensive Christmas food this year, instead of cooking a whole turkey or chicken, serve these delicious but affordable dishes....

Frugal Gift Ideas

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:36:11 GMT

Need some frugal gift ideas? Give gifts that say "I thought of you when I made this" and make your gift giving unique and above all... frugal!

Christmas Cake

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:19:50 GMT

Make your very own Christmas Cake.

Your electricity bill

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:34:14 GMT

Reduce your electricity bill and cut costs even further.

Cheap Recipes

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:43:35 GMT

Eating frugally doesn't mean bland and uninteresting! No way! Here are some of my family favourite cheap recipes.

Christmas

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:12:16 GMT

Have a frugal Christmas this year and enjoy the festivities without breaking your bank balance.

Baby on Budget

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:11:05 GMT

A baby can potentially cost a lot of money but through careful budgeting and planning, the new addition to your family doesn't have to cost you a fortune...

Take Back Control

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:31:38 GMT

Take back control of your finances, time and attitude....here's how.

Frugal Fun

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:04:44 GMT

A bit of fun doesn't have to cost much. Let me show you how you can have some frugal fun....

Frugal Discoveries

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:01:39 GMT

A treasure of frugal discoveries to help ease your frugal journey.

The Frugal Diet

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:58:57 GMT

Diets are expensive! But there is a cheaper way....

Work from Home

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:16:22 GMT

There are so many work from home opportunities out there but which one is right for you?

Medicinal Herbs

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:08:29 GMT

Using medicinal herbs before you run to conventional medicine is not only possible but also the more frugal option, here's how...

Make your own cleaning products

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:30:51 GMT

Make your own cleaning products and learn how to remove stains, cheaply and effectively.

Frugal Kids Party

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:29:30 GMT

A kids Pirate party on a small budget.

Growing vegetables

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:25:21 GMT

When growing vegetables you don't need to be a seasoned gardener. Growing your own vegetables is not only cost effective but also very rewarding.

Freezer Friendly Recipe Ideas

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:09:51 GMT

Cook now and freeze for later. Freezer meals can save you time and money.

Frugal Beauty

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:07:29 GMT

You don't have to spend a lot of money on beauty products and potions in order to look good. Just invest a bit of time in yourself...

Freezing Food

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:06:01 GMT

Buy in bulk and freeze what you can. So what food can be frozen....?

Entertain your Toddler

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:50:48 GMT

Babies and toddlers do not need expensive toys, make your own. Entertain them at home...here are some homemade toddler entertainment ideas..

Entertain your Baby

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:49:37 GMT

Babies and toddlers do not need expensive toys, make your own. Entertain them at home...here are some homemade toddler entertainment ideas..

Control your Time

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:45:24 GMT

Take back control of your time. How do we lose time and how can we learn to use it wisely...

Control your Finances

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:44:35 GMT

Take back control of your finances. Here's how....

Control your Attitude

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:43:37 GMT

Attitude is everything. You can't always control your circumstances or your situation but you can control your attitude.

Christmas tree ornaments

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:32:27 GMT

Make your own Christmas tree ornaments. You and your children will enjoy making these easy Christmas crafts....

Baby and Toddler Recipes

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:19:31 GMT

You will save a lot of money if you choose to make your baby or toddler's food, instead of buying bottled food.

Live 4 Today

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:34:18 GMT

We all need a bit of encouragement. Live 4 Today is a FREE e-zine that provides you with frugal tips, recipes, reminders and encouragement...much needed in today's fast paced, instant cash society.

Unnecessary baby items

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:36:21 GMT

There are so many baby items to choose from. Do you need it all and what can you do without....

Baby Checklist

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:24:26 GMT

This frugal baby checklist will help you find all those essential baby items....

Father's day

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:53:53 GMT

Father's day is around the corner....and you want to spoil your dad but money's too tight to mention. Spoil your dad with one of these Frugal Gifts... Happy Father's day to you!!

Lifespan of frozen food

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:32:08 GMT

What is the lifespan of the food in your freezer?.....find out here.

Take Out at Home

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:37:01 GMT

Instead of having take out - fake it a little, make it at home and save yourself a lot of money.

Your Ideas

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:19:18 GMT

Do you have a frugal idea you would like to share with others, then you have come to the right place....

not-frugal

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:23:31 GMT

Frugal living entails cutting costs and living within your means but can you overdo it....?

Home school Struggle

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:16:33 GMT

My home school struggle

Mother's Day

Wed, 04 May 2011 06:11:00 GMT

Mother's day is around the corner....and you want to spoil your mom but money's too tight to mention. Spoil your mom with one of these Frugal Gifts... Happy Mother's day to you!!

Pirate flag Craft

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:33:51 GMT

Make this easy Pirate flag craft.

Periscope

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:20:16 GMT

Easy periscope craft

Advent Calendar

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:16:54 GMT

Make this easy Advent Calendar...

Stained Glass Bottles

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:40:52 GMT

Decorate your old jam jars or wine bottles with stained glass paint and fill them with delicious goodies for a unique frugal gift...

Hot chocolate

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:09:33 GMT

Learn to make real hot chocolate. Your friends will love this very unique gift.

Clay Handprints

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:55:07 GMT

Frame your child's clay handprints, a perfect gift for Granny and Grampa.

The Thrifty Kitchen

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:53:27 GMT

Easy frugal lifestyle solutions, ideas and thoughts for the kitchen

Pancakes

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:33:55 GMT

You don't have to be an experienced cook in order to make delicious pancakes, just follow this easy recipe....

Thrifty Bathroom Tips

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:46:47 GMT

Here are a few frugal tips for the bathroom

Cheese and Chocolate Fondue

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:39:35 GMT

Instead of eating out, stay in and invite your friends over for a cheese or chocolate fondue.

Homemade Pizza

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:09:52 GMT

Do you love Pizza but can not afford take away pizza....then try this easy Pizza recipe.

Do it yourself Pedicure

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:52:02 GMT

Have you always wished you could do your own pedicure? It's easier than you think, let me show you how.....

Fabulous Manicure at Home

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:23:56 GMT

Have you always wished you could do your own French manicure and pedicure? It's easier than you think, let me show you how.....