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

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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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