• Reducing household spending.

    Published On: May 10, 2026Categories: Saving Money

    Everything is going up, except our incomes. Most people are having to tighten their belts. I find that reducing household spending works best when you target the few categories that usually consume most of a [...]

  • Entertaining yourself for free.

    Published On: April 22, 2026Categories: Finding Happiness, Saving Money

    Frugal fun isn’t about deprivation, or as boring as some people imagine. It is about shifting where the enjoyment comes from. When you stop relying on spending, your creativity emerges, and you also  notice how [...]

  • Use it up day.

    Published On: July 8, 2025Categories: saving waste

    During the 2nd World war there was a slogan in the UK to help people to save resources. "Use it up, wear it out, or do without," posters were prominent. I still live by this [...]