The Diary of a Frugal Family https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk Living a Fabulously Frugal Family Life Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:28:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 54642740 Welcome to the Bird Cafe…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:13:36 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45292 We don’t have much of a back garden in our new house but what we do have is a lovely front garden that runs the length of the house and ever since we first viewed the house, I’ve had so many plans for it! Unfortunately, life had other plans for me for the first month […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/welcome-to-the-bird-cafe/feed/ 0 45292 Decluttering my wardrobe {Two week Vinted update}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:30:10 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45126 Did you see my post a couple of weeks ago about my wardrobe sort out and mass bulk Vinted listing session?  A couple of weeks ago, I finally cleared out my wardrobe and drawers ahead of our house move, mainly because I couldn’t see the point in packing and moving clothes I already don’t wear, […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-vinted-update/feed/ 0 45126 Five Frugal Things we did when we moved house…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:17 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45188 We bought a project house.  It’s live-able but it definitely needs work and we have so many plans to turn it into our home. We plan to do most of the work ourselves gradually so we know we can stick to a tight budget – and it needs to be a tight budget based on […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-frugal-things-we-did-when-we-moved-house/feed/ 0 45188 How I saved money (and the planet) this week with Too Good to Go…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:48 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44618 If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Too Good To Go – the clever little app that lets you rescue perfectly good food from going in the bin, all while saving a few pounds at the same time. It’s basically a win-win for your wallet and the planet. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-saved-money-and-the-planet-this-week-with-too-good-to-go/feed/ 1 44618 I bought a breadmaker {Pre-loved}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:49:37 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45021 When I was off work, I spent so much time at home that I got bored enough to rediscover how much I enjoyed making bread. I’m diabetic so I don’t eat too much myself but I love making food that my family enjoy and even more than that, I enjoyed the process of making bread. […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-breadmaker-pre-loved/feed/ 2 45021 Three ways I’m putting money aside for ‘fun’ stuff this year! https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45116 At the start of this year, I had big plans to share my money goals early on. I wanted to be organised, intentional, and very much on it from January. But real life had other ideas. I haven’t been very well, and a lot of my energy has gone into just getting through the days […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/three-ways-im-putting-money-aside-for-fun-stuff-this-year/feed/ 1 45116 This month’s pre-loved bargains {March 2026}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-march-26/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-march-26/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:37:03 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45068 Welcome to my monthly pre-loved bargain post – one of my favourite things to write because it gives me an excuse to share the second-hand treasures I’ve brought home lately.  I’ll not go into things too much but I’ve been poorly for a while now and because of that, I’ve spent a lot of time […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-pre-loved-bargains-march-26/feed/ 0 45068 How Planners Help Students Learn Organisational Skills…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-planners-help-students-learn-organisational-skills/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-planners-help-students-learn-organisational-skills/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:24:57 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45229   College and university life brings exciting opportunities, but it also introduces new responsibilities. Students must balance lectures, assignments, exams, social activities, and sometimes part-time jobs. Without strong organisational skills, it can quickly become overwhelming. One of the simplest yet most effective tools students can use to stay organized is a planner. Whether it’s a […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-planners-help-students-learn-organisational-skills/feed/ 0 45229 The Ultimate Guide to Student Budgeting…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-student-budgeting/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-student-budgeting/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:58:45 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45226   Managing money during college can feel overwhelming at first. Tuition, textbooks, rent, food, and social activities all compete for limited funds. Without a clear plan, it’s easy to overspend and end up stressed about finances. Learning how to budget effectively, however, is one of the most valuable life skills you can develop during your […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-student-budgeting/feed/ 0 45226 Back to Basics – How to cook once and eat twice…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/back-to-basics-how-to-cook-once-and-eat-twice-2/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/back-to-basics-how-to-cook-once-and-eat-twice-2/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:37:21 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44798 If you’re short on time or trying to stretch your food budget a little further, learning how to cook once and eat twice (or more) can be a total game changer and you know what? It’s ridiculously easy to do.  Meal planning, more specifically batch cooking is all about making the most of your time […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/back-to-basics-how-to-cook-once-and-eat-twice-2/feed/ 1 44798 We bought a house…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/we-bought-a-house/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/we-bought-a-house/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:53:07 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45193 I am so excited to finally be able to say WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! I’ve mentioned it very vaguely on here a few times in the last six months but never really gone into too much detail as we started this whole stressful house moving process last July and until the day we moved, I […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/we-bought-a-house/feed/ 1 45193 Decluttering my wardrobe before we move house…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-before-we-move-house/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-before-we-move-house/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:36:55 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45120 Moving house has a funny way of forcing decisions you’ve been quietly avoiding. I’ve been struggling to close the doors on my wardrobe for a good six months now and if I open a drawer then I always know it’s going to be a battle to close it again but I’ve been ignoring it because […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/decluttering-my-wardrobe-before-we-move-house/feed/ 0 45120 10 Camping Must-Haves that you might forget…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-camping-must-haves-that-you-might-forget/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-camping-must-haves-that-you-might-forget/#respond Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:54:32 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=41821 Camping is one of the best budget-friendly family adventures – fresh air, open space, and no screens in sight. But no matter how carefully you pack, there are always a few essential camping items that are easy to overlook. Trust me, I know from experience that forgetting any of the essentials can turn a relaxing […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/10-camping-must-haves-that-you-might-forget/feed/ 0 41821 How we holidayed in the South of France for £235 per person…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-we-holidayed-in-the-south-of-france-for-235-per-person/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:23:32 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44571 At 23 and 20, I find it difficult to know what to buy the kids for Christmas. They have lives (and homes) of their own and as they both earn their own money, if they want something, they generally buy it straight away or save for it out of their wages which makes them hard […]

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]]> 44571 How to make a DIY tyre planter…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-to-make-a-diy-tyre-planter/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:46:44 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=43559 I feel like this is absolutely the wrong time of year to be posting this!  I started writing it way back when my tomato plants hadn’t even started flowering and definitely before I was aware that my strawberry plants were going to give me a grand total of three strawberries before deciding they were done […]

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]]> 43559 Pressing Pause: How I find Calm Everyday…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/pressing-pause-how-i-find-calm-everyday/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:52:38 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=44612   The past few months been a bit tough here, and a couple of things that have happened have really made me stop and think about how I’ve been living and what needs to change going forward.  I’ve been forced to stop, slow down and reflect on what I have and what I could have […]

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]]> 44612 I bought a Crimpit {Pre-loved}…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/i-bought-a-crimpit-pre-loved/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:26:53 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45105 A few years ago, I bought a CRIMPiT and completely fell in love with it. I loved it so much that I actually dedicated a whole blog post to the wonders of this little kitchen gadget (which you can still read if you fancy it). But for the quick version: a CRIMPiT is a simple […]

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]]> 45105 The Role of Play-Based Learning in an Early Years Nursery…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-role-of-play-based-learning-in-an-early-years-nursery/ https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-role-of-play-based-learning-in-an-early-years-nursery/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:01:26 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45199 Play-based learning has emerged as the cornerstone of quality early childhood education, transforming how children engage with learning in their formative years. In an early years nursery setting, this educational approach recognises that children are naturally curious and learn best through hands-on exploration and discovery. Rather than traditional instruction methods, play-based learning allows young minds […]

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]]> https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/the-role-of-play-based-learning-in-an-early-years-nursery/feed/ 1 45199 Nine things you can make in the Airfryer that might surprise you…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/nine-things-you-can-make-in-the-airfryer-that-might-surprise-you/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:09:05 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=43574 I know I’m late to the Airfryer party but since we got our Ninja Pro last month, I’ve been experimenting with the different things that I can cook in there and today, I thought I’d share some of the things that I’ve been cooking in there.    One of my most popular posts at the […]

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]]> 43574 This month’s Batch Cooking wins…. https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/this-months-batch-cooking-wins/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:51:30 +0000 https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/?p=45070 This month I feel like I’ve properly found my rhythm in the kitchen with some really intentional cooking. Nothing fancy, nothing Instagram-perfect, just food that actually works for us. I’ve been batch cooking a few simple things, popping them in the freezer, and quietly feeling that little glow of achievement (AKA feeling smug) every time […]

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