Practical Frugality

My Favourite 13 Thrifty Living Blogs in the UK (2026)

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:27:31 +0000

My favourite list of 13 best thrifty living blogs in the UK and Great Britain for 2026 with money saving advice, thrifty living, frugal way of life and budget friendly recipes. Whilst I love writing my blog posts for Practical Frugality I also love reading other blogs for inspiration and to see other people’s perspectives...

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Strawberry Lip Scrub – Easy Homemade Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:02:06 +0000

Lip sugar scrubs are great to revive tired skin on your lips. This strawberry lip scrub is easy to make at home and it smells lovely too! You can, of course, buy lip scrubs in the beauty shops, but they are so easy to make at home, that anyone can make them. You’ll also save...

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Handmade Sugar Peach Scrub Recipe (using fresh peach)

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:59:17 +0000

Today, I wanted to share with you my handmade sugar peach scrub recipe using real peaches. I’ve seen recipes with peach flavours or essences or peach tea and whilst I’m sure they are amazing too, I think using the fresh fruit makes a big difference. Making my own sugar scrubs has recently become my favourite...

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Oatmeal & Brown Sugar Scrub – DIY Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:39:16 +0000

A simple, but effective recipe for homemade oatmeal and brown sugar scrub, using just three ingredients – brown sugar, oatmeal and olive oil. Sugar scrubs are really lovely for your skin, but they can be rather pricey in the shop. But did you know that you can make your own sugar scrubs for a small...

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Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:47:31 +0000

Sugar scrubs are super simple to make at home and they make wonderful gifts when you present them in mason jars with a pretty ribbon and a handwritten gift tag. This Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub looks beautiful thanks to its vibrant blue colour. The blueberry colour is complimented with a few drops of lemon essential...

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DIY Essential Oils Exfoliating Sea Salt Foot Scrub Lotion

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:18:13 +0000

Easy to make foot scrub with sea salt and essential oils, suitable for all skin types and perfect for a home spa day! As I get older, I’ve found that my feet really benefit more and more from using an exfoliating foot scrub on them. Many of my friends enjoy getting pedicures, but some people...

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Homemade Lemon Bath Scrub Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:49:33 +0000

Easy to make bath scrub recipe with light lemon essence. Suitable for any type of skin and great for relaxing in a bath. I have several adult friends who adore the Minions as much or more than their children! So, for any of you out there who love the Minions and enjoy a nice, warm,...

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DIY Cranberry Sugar Scrub

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:12:11 +0000

This week I decided to use fresh cranberries to make a DIY Cranberry Sugar Scrub, because I’ve seen really lovely looking one in the shop, but I wanted to make it myself. I travel a lot between London and Prague and we can have long, harsh winters that are rough on the skin. Some of my family members have...

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Cherry & Almond Sugar Scrub Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:59:47 +0000

Delicately fragranced homemade sugar scrub with cherry & almonds essence and nourishing jojoba oil. Easy to make and great to use for any type of skin. I’ve already shared a few of my favourite homemade sugar peach scrub, homemade elderberry bath bomb, and homemade soap almond recipe with you, and today I’m sharing my recipe...

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Coconut & Lime Soap Recipe

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:40:05 +0000

Simple and easy to make Coconut Lime Soap Recipe. Just melt the soap base, add fresh lime and coconut, pour and let set in a soap mould for few hours. My Coconut & Lime Soap is super easy to make and the soap is great for normal to dry skin. The combination of coconut and...

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Cleavers (Goosegrass): Foraging Guide & How to use this plant

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:28:56 +0000

Have you ever been out for a walk and found a sticky plant clinging to your clothes or your dog’s fur? If so, you’ve probably met cleavers, also known as goosegrass. This amazing plant might seem like just another weed, but it has some pretty cool secrets waiting to be discovered. Goosegrass might be a...

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Plantain Herb – Foraging Guide & How to use this plant

Magdalena Marsden — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:19:02 +0000

The ultimate guide to foraging for plantain herb. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use plantain herb for natural remedies and nutritious meals. Plantain herb is often overlooked as a mere weed, but it’s a real powerhouse of medicinal properties and nutritional benefits. I’ve been foraging for plantain herb as long as I can remember,...

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