If there’s a birthday, anniversary or celebration coming up and you want to give that special someone a gift that’s not only ideal for them but is also a frugal option, here’s how sending a selection of treats is the ideal solution…
Once you’ve chosen to share your life with your partner, it’s time to consider how you wish to propose. I’m sharing some tips in advance of Valentine’s Day to help you get prepared…
If you’re planning to give your partner a treat this Valentine’s Day, I’ve come up with some thrifty ideas and thoughtful gifts that will make them feel very special. Here are some frugal treats you can enjoy together…
If January has ran away with you and all of a sudden Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, don’t worry – here are some romantic gift ideas and experiences that you can still order today and receive in time for Valentine’s…
While the prospect of getting engaged can set happy butterflies bumbling around your stomach, the feeling often gets tempered by the thought of having to pay for all that this entails. Here’s how to save money on your engagement…
If there’s one way to anyone’s heart, it’s through food. Valentine’s food gifts are guaranteed to get the heart of your Valentine racing – if only because these delicacies are positively mouth-watering! Here are five indulgent foodie gifts I would personally love to receive and I’m sure your partner will, too…
Here’s a simple idea for creating a Valentine’s Day prezzie or a birthday gift for someone special – or even upcycle your old case with a new design. You can add any phrase you like to customise your phonecase or device case – here’s how…
Sure, it’s nice to go out to celebrate Valentine’s Day but sometimes you just want to stay at home. It’s certainly a money-saving option, as you can enjoy lovely food and a cosy ambience at home for a fraction of the price of your big night out. Here’s how to create your dream Valentine’s date from the comfort of your own home…
Whether you want a cute way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply want to capture some memories with your significant other, a couple’s photoshoot is a fun activity to plan, and you can DIY it – here’s how…
Whether you’re celebrating together or apart, Valentine’s Day will certainly be different this year. Here are some ideas for long-distance dates and romantic at-home activities you can enjoy ‘virtually’ during lockdown in February 2021…
If you’re happily coupled up and are starting to look at engagement rings, this is the blog post for you! The trouble with engagement and wedding rings is that the price tag is often way beyond our reach. I mean, would you rather spend money on the ring, or the wedding itself, or your future together? There are many types of rings out there, all priced differently, so which is the right one for you – and for your budget too?
FANTASTIC NEWS! I’ve just found out that My Thrifty Life is one of the Top 30 DIY blogs in the UK and I really can’t
Valentine’s day isn’t just about new couples or married folk; if you’ve got family and friends you want to celebrate with, go ahead and give
This year, I’m planning to treat my family and friends to some meaningful gifts. Sure, I could head out onto the high street and get
Some people are just naturally good with gift buying, whereas others are just not that gifted (excuse the pun!) It’s always a tricky time when
When you’ve been living with a guy for a while it’s easy to get used to the fact that you’re both around each other all
Hello guys! So you’re thinking about proposing to your significant other, are you?? When you are about to ask the love of your life to carry out the biggest act of commitment, you want everything to be perfect, so there are few aspects of the proposal to take into account before you get down on one knee….
With Valentine’s Day coming up next week on the 14th February, I thought I would share some ideas with you for an inexpensive night in with
I’ve made my first ever neon sign. It’s going to take pride of place in my office in a few months time but I couldn’t
Today’s recipe is a great one for adding a little bit of excitement to your party. If you’re planning a wedding, hen party, birthday or
It’s all about love this Valentine’s weekend and I wanted to do something special for my husband. We’re being especially frugal this year (saving for
No, it’s not too late to show someone you care about them this Valentine’s Day. You’ve still got time to post a card to that
When you’ve not got much time and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, the quickest and easiest option is to shop for gifts online. But that
If you want to show someone special that you care about them this Valentine’s Day but know that you won’t be able to make it
Whether you’re loved up or single, why don’t you treat yourself to a lovely lie-in this Valentine’s Day? Seeing as V-day falls on a Sunday
What better time to celebrate your best friends than on Galentine’s Day? Yes, that’s right, I said GALentine’s Day. If you’ve not heard of it
Yesterday I read a newly launched article (and challenge!) about getting and staying close to the one you love; 27 Expert tips to be closer
What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty
If you don’t already know it, skating rocks! I’m sure that many of you have been roller skating as a teen, shuffled around an ice
Over the past week I’ve been sharing photos of the fabulous places that we visited during our ‘West to East’ tour of the north. After
Hi everyone, I’m back from the most amazing holiday and can’t wait to tell you all about it. After 14 years together my husband and
Earlier this week I wrote about my plans for Valentine’s Day and shared an idea for a thrifty DIY date night at the movies – if
Just in case you didn’t know and have stayed away from the high street shops for as long as I have, it’s Valentine’s Day this
Okay, I’m not talking actually about the book but I am putting together a blog post full of inspiration for your home decorating. With the
Okay, so even though this is a cheeky Valentine’s Day post, I want to start out by saying that relationships can be serious at times.
This week I’ve started planning a special Valentine’s trip away with my husband and we are getting more and more excited about it each time
Today’s recipe is a double-whammy celebration treat for Valentine’s Day OR Burns Night. Yes, I’ve been baking shortbread and I can’t believe how easy it
This is a thrice-yearly problem for me. I have a husband who doesn’t want anything. For birthdays he insists he’d rather no-one celebrated it, at
Today my best friend is getting married. I am bursting with excitement to see her in her dress (a closely guarded secret!) and watch her
What did you get up to for Valentine’s Day yesterday? Are you celebrating today instead? I know a lot of my pals are making it
With Valentine’s day fast approaching I’ve come up with a simply DIY gift that you can easily make for your loved ones with time to
Okay, okay I know it’s not Christmas (although looking at the OTT shop displays at this time of year you’d be forgiven for believing otherwise)
A couple of weeks ago I started planning my birthday party. I usually completely overlook my birthday because I get too excited about Christmas. But
I’m planning a red and pink theme for my birthday celebration and have shared my ideas on the blog via this moodboard. One of the
Earlier in the week I shared my ideas for a birthday party via this moodboard, and as you can see I’m planning a red and
Valentine’s Day always creeps up on me, and I never get a chance to get my husband a card in advance, so I can often
I took a bit of time over the weekend to try out an idea for getting pretty heart-shapes onto my nails ready for Valentine’s Day.
I have a feeling that jam tart is cockney-rhyming-slang for heart – or did I just make that up? Anyway, I’ve baked a batch of classic
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