The Diary of a Frugal Family https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk Living a Fabulously Frugal Family Life Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:14:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 54642740 Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe {UK}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-pumpkin-pie-recipe-uk/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-pumpkin-pie-recipe-uk/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:16:12 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=38495 Have you ever wondered what pumpkin pie actually tastes like? I always used to see it in American films and on TV, especially around Thanksgiving, and wondered whether it was really as nice as everyone made it look. I mean, pumpkin in a sweet pie sounds a bit odd when you think about it, doesn’t […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-pumpkin-pie-recipe-uk/feed/ 1 38495 Five little things that have saved us money this week {6th November 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-6-november-26/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-6-november-26/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:03:28 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46699 Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-6-november-26/feed/ 0 46699 Cosy Nights In: Low-Cost Date Night Ideas When It’s Cold Outside…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cosy-nights-in-low-cost-date-night-ideas-when-its-cold-outside/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cosy-nights-in-low-cost-date-night-ideas-when-its-cold-outside/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:46:29 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44259 Life can be hectic, and finding quality time together isn’t always easy. That’s why planning a simple date night at home can make such a difference. With a little creativity, you can enjoy something fun and memorable without spending much at all – and it’s a great alternative to another night of TV. 😁 And […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/cosy-nights-in-low-cost-date-night-ideas-when-its-cold-outside/feed/ 0 44259 My Pre-Loved Wardrobe Rules…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/my-pre-loved-wardrobe-rules/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/my-pre-loved-wardrobe-rules/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:17:46 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46907 Since we moved house earlier this year, I’ve found myself with more wardrobe space than I’ve ever had before and considering how much I love a good pre-loved bargain, that’s not necessarily a good thing! 😂 Our bedroom has a huge wall-to-wall built-in wardrobe with drawers and shelves above and, considering we live in an […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/my-pre-loved-wardrobe-rules/feed/ 1 46907 A Little Bit of November Self-Care…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/a-little-bit-of-november-self-care/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/a-little-bit-of-november-self-care/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:31:09 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46582 I quite like November. I know it’s dark by what feels like the middle of the afternoon and the weather is usually a bit rubbish but I’m OK with that. I’m more than happy at home when it’s cold and dark outside, especially when I’ve got nowhere I need to be. I’ve been thinking about […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/a-little-bit-of-november-self-care/feed/ 0 46582 Our Ensuite Makeover That Didn’t Quite Go to Plan… https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-ensuite-makeover-on-a-budget/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-ensuite-makeover-on-a-budget/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:42:26 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46386 When we moved into this house, our ensuite bathroom was pretty low down on the list of things we wanted to change. It was tiny, had no window and had clearly been carved out of what must once have been a massive bedroom, but it did the job and, to be fair, nobody really saw […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/our-ensuite-makeover-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 46386 No Trick or Treating sign {Free Printable for Halloween}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/no-trick-treating-sign-free-printable/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/no-trick-treating-sign-free-printable/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:13:47 +0000 http://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=22540 It’s that time of year when I share my No Trick or Treating sign… 🎃   There’s a couple of extra versions this year too because last year, a couple of you asked for one that said that all the treats were gone.  Also, you’ll notice that the wording is out of date in the post, […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/no-trick-treating-sign-free-printable/feed/ 38 22540 Five little things that have saved us money this week {30th October 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-30-october-26/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-30-october-26/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:18:45 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46648 Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-30-october-26/feed/ 0 46648 Easy Halloween Baking with Kids – Five Fun Ideas to Try…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-halloween-baking-with-kids-five-fun-ideas-to-try/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-halloween-baking-with-kids-five-fun-ideas-to-try/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:49 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46853 When the kids were younger, October half term always used to include at least one baking day.  Sometimes it was just a case of making some cakes and decorating them with whatever Halloween-themed treats we could get our hands on, but other times we went a step further and made something a bit more technical. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/easy-halloween-baking-with-kids-five-fun-ideas-to-try/feed/ 0 46853 Are you missing out on free money…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/are-you-missing-out-on-free-money/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/are-you-missing-out-on-free-money/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:37 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46928 I’ve been thinking about all the little ways that we earn money without really doing anything and it all started with our weekly food shop at Asda yesterday. We did our usual shop, bought everything we needed for the week and came away with £4 in Asda Rewards and another £2.95 in cashback through Sprive. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/are-you-missing-out-on-free-money/feed/ 1 46928 Budget-friendly comfort food we’re adding to our meal plans this winter…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/budget-friendly-comfort-food-were-adding-to-our-meal-plans-this-winter/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/budget-friendly-comfort-food-were-adding-to-our-meal-plans-this-winter/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:40:33 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46499 As soon as the weather starts getting colder, the way we eat definitely changes. I’m much less interested in salads and lighter meals and much more interested in proper comfort food – the kind of dinners that warm you up, fill everyone up and ideally leave enough leftovers for lunch the next day too. I’ve […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/budget-friendly-comfort-food-were-adding-to-our-meal-plans-this-winter/feed/ 0 46499 Bring on Cosy Season…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/bring-on-cosy-season/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/bring-on-cosy-season/#respond Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:58:30 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46518 The clocks went back this morning and I know I’m probably in the minority here, but I actually quite like the darker nights. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a fan of getting up when it’s still dark outside and I could definitely do without the cold, rainy mornings when I have to leave the […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/bring-on-cosy-season/feed/ 0 46518 10 TV Series I’ve Loved for Cosy Winter Nights…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-tv-series-ive-loved-for-cosy-winter-nights/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-tv-series-ive-loved-for-cosy-winter-nights/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:38:52 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46495 There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to find a good series and properly get stuck into it. Once the nights start getting darker and the curtains are being closed earlier, I’m quite happy knowing that I don’t need to go anywhere for the rest of the night and that I […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-tv-series-ive-loved-for-cosy-winter-nights/feed/ 0 46495 Facebook Made Me Buy It – Purdy & Figg…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/facebook-made-me-buy-it-purdy-figg/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/facebook-made-me-buy-it-purdy-figg/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:16:33 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46817 I’m convinced that I’m actually a marketer’s dream when it comes to social media advertising. I like to think I’m pretty good at spotting when I’m being sold to, but that doesn’t seem to stop me from buying things. You should see my TikTok Shop basket! 😂 I’ve been seeing Purdy & Figg cleaning products […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/facebook-made-me-buy-it-purdy-figg/feed/ 0 46817 This month’s pre-loved finds {October 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-finds-october-2026/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-finds-october-2026/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:23:19 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46547 Welcome to my monthly pre-loved bargain post, which is always one of my favourite posts to write. 😀 There’s something so satisfying about finding something you genuinely need or love second-hand, especially when it costs a fraction of what it would have done new or even what it’s worth now.   I’ve had another good month […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-finds-october-2026/feed/ 0 46547 Free Halloween Printables (and some other Halloween Inspiration)…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/free-halloween-printables-and-some-other-halloween-inspiration/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/free-halloween-printables-and-some-other-halloween-inspiration/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:33 +0000 http://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=22379 Halloween is just around the corner and with half term coming up, I thought it was a good time to reshare these three free Halloween puzzle printables that I made a few years ago. They’re perfect for keeping the kids occupied for a little while, especially on those cold, wet October days when you’re stuck […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/free-halloween-printables-and-some-other-halloween-inspiration/feed/ 6 22379 Five little things that have saved us money this week {16th October 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-16-october-26/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-16-october-26/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:32:57 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46623 Every week I share five small things we’ve done to save a bit of money, make life easier or help us spend more intentionally. None of them are usually huge on their own, but that’s kind of the point. Those small choices add up over time and give us more room for the things that […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-things-ive-done-16-october-26/feed/ 0 46623 10 Little Ways I’m Saving Money This October…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-little-ways-im-saving-money-this-october/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-little-ways-im-saving-money-this-october/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:29 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46484 October is definitely the month where I start to notice our spending changing. The heating is starting to go on more, the lights are on earlier and I’m much more interested in a bowl of homemade soup for lunch than anything remotely resembling a salad. 😂 At the same time, Christmas is getting close enough […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-little-ways-im-saving-money-this-october/feed/ 0 46484 Slow Cooker Autumn Fruit Compote – The Perfect Use-It-Up Recipe…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/slow-cooker-autumn-fruit-compote-the-perfect-use-it-up-recipe/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/slow-cooker-autumn-fruit-compote-the-perfect-use-it-up-recipe/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:20:36 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46490 I made a big batch of fruit compote in the slow cooker recently and it was one of those things that started with me wanting to use up a couple of bits and ended with me rummaging through the kitchen looking for anything else I could chuck in. I had some plums and apples that […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/slow-cooker-autumn-fruit-compote-the-perfect-use-it-up-recipe/feed/ 0 46490 The small things in life don’t feel so small anymore…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-small-things-in-life-dont-feel-so-small-anymore/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-small-things-in-life-dont-feel-so-small-anymore/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:28:59 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=46419 I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought about was where I was exactly a year ago today. So I did what I always do when I’ve got something big going round in my head and started writing it down. I’ve always found that getting whatever is in my brain out of […]

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