I used to think being frugal was a bit like a game of high-stakes Tetris. If I could just fit the right coupons into the right shops and buy the absolute cheapest…
Spring always seems to bring the urge to sort things out. Maybe it’s the lighter mornings, or the fact that the house suddenly feels a bit stuffy after a long winter, but…
Cooking at home is one of the easiest ways to save money. But when life gets busy, it’s easy to fall back on takeaways or convenience food. One thing that helps is…
It’s easier than ever to spend money. With online shopping, contactless payments and one-click checkouts, buying something can take just a few seconds. Sometimes it’s almost too easy. Something catches your eye…
Frugal living often gets a bad reputation. People imagine it means constantly saying no, cutting out everything fun, or living on the absolute bare minimum. In other words, being cheap. But most…
When you’re trying to spend less on groceries, having a few reliable staples in your kitchen can make a big difference. If you already have simple ingredients on hand, it’s much easier…
Our great grandparents had some serious money saving skills. They learned how to live frugal because they had to and there’s a lot we could learn from them about super frugal ways…
When we hear the word “thrifty,” most people think it pertains to something negative. They believe it is superficial and unnecessary. The truth is, the perception of frugal or thrifty living is…
It’s often unfortunately the case, that as your family grows, your income does the opposite, being affected by things such as maternity pay reductions in salary, moving to live off one income…
Grocery bills are inescapable. You gotta eat right? And while there are plenty of ways to cut down your grocery spend, it can still prove tricky to get the most value and…