09 Dec

This week’s Friday Find combines two unexpected things for a fun holiday treat: Christmas pudding and bin bags. Even your rubbish deserves a touch of festive cheer!

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08 Dec

Christmas Hampers are the ultimate festive luxury, a yummy treasure chest of gluttonous indulgence. Trouble is, however beautiful those shop bought ones are, they tend to surpass our Christmas gift budget. So it’s time to get creative! Why not make your own? Don’t scrimp on the luxury but choose exactly what goes in and how much it costs you. This is what we’re putting in ours.

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06 Dec

Christmas is coming and along with copious amounts of drink and over indulging on leftover turkey, insurance claims for the home increase. Here’s a few handy tips to help you avoid any accidents over the festive period.

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09 Nov

Baffled by baking? No worries! In this post we’ve rounded up the best of the baking books to help everyone from beginners to experts get their bake on. From the simple recipes to absolute masterpieces, we’ve pick books which have something for everyone!

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04 Nov

This week’s find is for the cooks out there! If you’re tired of looking for a pot mitt or oven gloves, we’ve got the solution.

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04 Nov

So your kitchen needs a bit of a make-over? We all know that can be difficult if you don’t own your own property or are short on money or time. Here are some tiny treats to spruce up your kitchen little by little. These quirky items are sure to put a smile on your face!

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22 Aug

Saving money on groceries doesn’t mean you have to spend hours clipping coupons. Check out our easy tips to cut back on your next food bill.

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07 Jul

With approximately 1.5m houses sold every year in the UK we wanted to put together a list of facts and tips that everyone should now to make one of the most stressful days in your adult life run as smoothly and cost effective as possible! What makes us qualified? We are going through this process now and following some…

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02 May

So how can you eat your meat and afford it too? Choosing cheaper cuts of meat is a smart way to go.

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21 Feb

There is a lot of talk and stories from way back when, of the struggle of the single mother battling adversity to give their child a better life, but such accolades are few and far between for single fathers. It’s articles like these which need to push the point on single dads and lend some support. Genius BBC dramas such…

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02 Feb

After going along to an environmental march a couple of years ago I decided to become a little more eco conscious. Don’t get me wrong as I haven’t turned into Captain Planet and there is still a long way to go to try and make sense of the state of our environment. However we all can take a few steps…

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30 Nov

Going vegetarian can save you a lot of money on your grocery shopping if you choose in-season local vegetables. However, there are a lot of people who don’t want to eat vegetarian food all of the time. And there are people who have favorite dishes that include meat as a main ingredient. So how do you keep your meal costs…

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28 Nov

It is easy to spend a lot of money on kitchen gadgets. However, there is absolutely no need to waste money in the kitchen. Here are five tips to follow if you want to have a great functional kitchen that doesn’t cost a lot of money.
1. Buy multi-purpose items. It is very tempting to buy lots of little gadgets that…

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27 Nov

Decorating for Christmas is a really fun part of the holiday season. Bringing out those old decorations from years past stirs up the nostalgia that makes Christmas such a special occasion. Gathering together with others to decorate kicks off the seasonal joy of spending time with friends and family. Turning your home into a lit-up, sparkly jewellery box with a…

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18 Nov

MyDesert.com recently had a great article showcasing five different gadgets that are designed to help frugal people save money. These are all inexpensive gadgets that might make good stocking stuffers this year for a frugal home. However, there are both pros and cons to spending the little bit of money on each of these gadgets. Take a look:
1. Squeeze It….

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About the authors

Kathryn

We are Kathryn and Captain Frugal two money saving fanatics. Kathryn is a freelance writer living in San Francisco which means that she's had to work hard to maintain a frugal budget. Captain Frugal learned from a young age that a penny saved is a penny earned, he's made it his life's mission to beat "the system" a few cents at a time. "Living the high life is easy!" say's captian frugal, "all you need is a little creativity, to improve your lifestyle and still save money!

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