2nd Aug 2023
Clever food swaps that will save you money We have all done some form of baking in our lives. Whether it’s fairy buns for school bake sales when we were kids, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate chip cookies (because really, you can’t beat them), or lovingly baking a loaf of bread, we’ve all done it (and most likely,…
11th Jul 2023
Make your kitchen energy crisis proof. All we read and hear about in the news at the moment is how to spend less money, how to deal with rising bills, and how to try to cut those bills. It can be very depressing and daunting but this guide will help you to save money on…
17th Jun 2023
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ? There’s something wonderful about the taste of food cooked outside on an open fire of some sort. Summer is a great time for a good BBQ wherever you are, and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg of lamb to have a great party with good…
14th Jun 2023
Isn’t it hard to think of ideas for Father’s Day? Father’s Day is fast approaching – 18th of June (which is this Sunday, fyi). If it totally slipped your mind, you’re unsure what to get your Dad, or simply haven’t got a huge budget, don’t worry. We have some fab gift ideas at a variety…
6th Jun 2023
The best plants to forage – and how to use them Most people are rightly cautious about foraging for food. It’s not without its risks: lots of plants – including many popular garden or house plants – are toxic to humans and pets. But with food inflation at 19.1 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),…
2nd Jun 2023
Get free food from restaurants using free apps, find free food in the hedgerows and on the beach and get into freeganism to pick up free food all over the place.
1st Jun 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. If you are feeling the…
2nd May 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. As a notorious snacker, I…
27th Apr 2023
Top Coronation deals and offers There’s a buzz in the air. Two bank holidays in a row is a treat, but history being made is even more thrilling. On Saturday 6th May, HRH King Charles III will officially be given his regal powers. You may be taking to the streets to celebrate, seeing family…
23rd Mar 2023
This is a press release from Suits Me® Suits Me® have all your shopping needs covered! Shop in-store or online with your Suits Me® card at our cashback reward retailers and earn money while you spend. Customers can also enjoy exclusive monthly Account Holder Discounts with some of the UK’s biggest retailers. Suits Me®, the…
23rd Mar 2023
Half of food thrown away still edible, experts say New research has revealed families spend a fifth of their weekly food shop on snacks. This is around £1,225 per year. This is despite almost half admitting to having the means to make snacks at home in the fridge already. This leads to food waste,…
6th Mar 2023
It’s Food Waste Action Week! Last year we launched a campaign with our founder and personal finance expert Jasmine Birtles to legalise Freeganism in the UK. You can sign our petition and help fight food waste here. But it will take more than legalising Freeganism to stop food waste and help feed our nation. That’s…
