Ideas for Frugal Living

Frugal living is a very popular topic in the Netmums Coffee House. Tips, tricks and ideas on money saving and living a frugal lifestyle are passed on by our members.

Ideas for Frugal Living

Like our grandmothers before us, who had some amazing cost-cutting tricks up their sleeves, a new generation of industrious mums are finding that the ‘make do and mend’ mentality really makes sense. We highlight some great tips we’ve picked up from other members, as well as some ideas of our own, which can help you embrace the new frugality.

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Cleaning with Soda Crystals

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Soda Crystals are a staple in my cleaning cupboard, they are cheap, effective and better for the planet than many other cleaning products as they are 100% biodegradable. Here are my top thrifty tips for cleaning with soda crystals.

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First Impressions: SENTIDO Lanzarote Aequora Suites with Thomas Cook

“We’re off to Lanzarote next week” I told my friend when she asked my plans for the coming weeks.
“Oh really?” she replies “I suppose it will be warm in November but isn’t it a bit…you know…Lanza-grotty”
“I haven’t been but the photos online look amazing. Have you been then?”
“No, No I haven’t but isn’t that what Monthy Python said?” [Read more…]