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 nine and Master Frugal will have been six at that point. I shared all my top tips […] The post How I plan our Summer Holidays (2024 version)…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

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 so often that lots of you really missed the updates around what we […] The post Proud Mum Moment…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

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 than I’ve been in a long time. It wasn’t easy though so I thought I’d share […] The post 7 Steps to a more confident you… appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

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 it comes to deciding on the best spot to pitch your tent! We […] The post Top Tips on finding the best spot to pitch your tent… appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

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 using it so today, I thought I’d tell you all you need to know about the scheme.  I […] The post How does the ‘Bike to Work’ scheme work? appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

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. Whether you’re jetting off to a bustling city or planning to witness amazing Mediterranean sunsets when cruising, the right accessories can […] The post Chic and Practical: Fashionable Travel Accessories Every Woman Needs…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

Purchasing your first home is a significant milestone, often marked by excitement and anticipation – I can remember just how excited I was when I was buying my first home but I also remember all too well just how much stress I felt during the whole process.  Since my first house purchase, I’ve watched a […] The post 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in the UK…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

This year has been a hard year. I started to feel ill between Christmas and New Year and by New Years Eve, I was on the phone to the Doctors because I was so poorly with a chest infection. They gave me some tablets and I started to feel a little better by the middle […] The post Why sleep is so important to me right now (and how I make sure I get it)…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

In today’s dynamic car market, car financing has become more versatile than ever. There are so many options available so if you’re anything like me, finding the right plan tailored to your needs can be daunting. Navigating through the maze of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP), and Leasing requires a keen understanding of […] The post PCP, HP, or Leasing? Finding the Best Car Finance Option for You…. appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more

A County Court Judgment (CCJ) can feel daunting but understanding them is crucial in managing your financial health. A CCJ is a court order that can be registered against you if you fail to repay money you owe. Once registered, it stays on your credit file for six years, affecting your ability to obtain credit, […] The post CCJ’s and How to Deal With Them: Expert Guidance appeared first on The Diary of a Frugal Family ..read more