When purchasing a new car, there is a lot of excitement around what the car has to offer and there is an eagerness to get on the road and drive. But, there is an important factor that needs to be...
Home gardening is not only a rewarding hobby but also a fantastic way to reduce your grocery bills and ensure you have access to fresh, homegrown produce. For families looking to get started on a...
Picture this. You’re having a nice day, minding your own business, when the phone rings. Your child is calling you, and you answer immediately. Only when you answer, there is no usual greeting....
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/a-real-life-horror-scenario-you-dont-want-to-experience/
Whether you’re a student or not, travelling can be a great experience and an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. But it can also get pretty expensive, what about the ti...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-to-save-on-tickets-and-accommodation-7-travel-hacks-for-students/
You know that saying ‘There’s an app for everything’? Well there’s numerous apps out there that can save you some money or help you make some extra pennies. I thought I’d share just a f...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/five-moneysaving-apps-that-you-need-on-your-phone/
Vinted is pretty much my favourite app and I use it whenever I need something new in my wardrobe or when I want to make space for the something new in my wardrobe. I also use it for a few other t...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/four-ways-to-use-vinted-that-you-might-not-have-thought-of/
Train travel is a fantastic way to explore new places with your family. It’s often more comfortable than flying and can offer stunning views of the countryside. But let’s face it; train ticke...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/7-tips-for-scoring-cheap-train-tickets-on-your-next-family-trip/
College means freedom, diversity, and, sadly, a tight budget. Becoming good with money would enhance your experience, reduce the stress of not having enough funds, and even allow you to enj...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/top-10-money-saving-strategies-for-college-students/
University can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life, but it can also be terrifying. You’re taken out of your comfort zone and moved to foreign surroundings, with academic dema...
It’s important to compare offers while looking for a personal loan in order to get the best possible bargain. But how can you be sure you’re making the right decision when there are so many t...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-to-compare-personal-loan-offers-effectively/
Have you considered staying in a youth hostel with kids? Me neither but we did last week and it was a great experience! For the last few years we’ve been camping in the Lake District And we’v...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/staying-in-a-youth-hostel-with-kids/
Contact lenses are very important for people who love the convenience and all-around vision improvement they provide. That’s why, according to the British Contact Lens Association, there are ab...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/a-smart-guide-to-saving-money-on-contact-lenses/
University is the first step in your adult life. All of a sudden, you are in charge of your destiny. It comes with great responsibility – the chief one being money handling. Building a good ...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/5-essential-budgeting-tips-for-first-year-university-students/
Making a family cookbook is a labour of love that brings the family together, strengthens bonds, and celebrates your shared culinary heritage. This project offers a unique opportunity to document...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-to-make-a-family-cookbook-from-recipes-to-printing/
It feels funny to be right in this post right now but I’m planning Summer Holiday fun again! I wrote a post back in 2011 about how I planned our summer holidays – Miss Frugal will have been n...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-i-plan-our-summer-holidays-2024-version/
I know I don’t post as often as I used to post on here but there was a time when I posted pretty much every day. I shared so much about my family life and I know from what I stopped blogging ...
I feel like I’ve changed a lot over the last couple of years – I got confident enough to leave my marriage and to allow myself to take a chance again in a new relationship and I am happier th...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/7-steps-to-a-more-confident-you/
I feel like I’m a bit of a camping expert now, I have been camping for the last two summers after all so I thought I’d share a bit of my camping wisdom today and tell you all my top tips when...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/top-tips-on-finding-the-best-spot-to-pitch-your-tent/
More and more employers these days are offering their employees the chance to join the ‘Bike to Work’ scheme – mine included. I’m a huge fan of the scheme and have a bike that I paid for ...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/how-does-the-bike-to-work-scheme-work/
Traveling is an adventure, but it can also be a challenge to stay stylish while on the go. The key to mastering travel fashion lies in selecting accessories that are both chic and practical. Whet...
https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/chic-and-practical-fashionable-travel-accessories-every-woman-needs/