Category Archives: Being Frugal
Budget Busting Meals – Roasted Vegetable Ciabatta
Here’s today’s budget busting lunch: Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F Take one seeded ciabatta (£1 for a pack of 4 in Tesco) Mix a little olive oil with 1 clove of crushed garlic. Cut the ciabatta in half … Continue reading
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Big Budget Challenge – Weeks V & VI
I’m now into my sixth week of the Big Budget Challenge, hosted by the lovely Laura @ KeepingHealthyGettingStylish. I’m still really enjoying this challenge, largely due to the fact that I’m finding ways to make lots of savings without feeling that I’m depriving the family or … Continue reading
Filed under Being Frugal, Breakfast & Elevenses, Dinners, Growing Fruit & Veggies
WIAW – Guess what I ate!
Hello everybody! Hope you’re having a great Wednesday! Lil’ L was jumping up and down with excitement this morning when he realised that it was Wednesday. Apparently, it’s the best school day ever! It begins with a computer session in the … Continue reading
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Big Budget Challenge – Weeks III & IV
As it was the half term school holidays last week, which began with a mini break to Sherwood Forest followed by Lil’ L’s 8th birthday, I didn’t get round to posting an update for Laura’s Big Budget Challenge. Many apologies Laura! To make up for this, I’ll give a rundown … Continue reading
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The Big Budget Challenge – Week II
I’m now in my second week of ‘The Big Budget Challenge’ hosted by the lovely Laura @ Keeping Healthy Getting Stylish. I did okay in Week I, but Week 2 has been even better Here’s a run down of my top ’money … Continue reading
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