by Anne Murphy | Apr 25, 2021 | Beauty, DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Mother's Day, Parenting, Tips/Hints
Day spa at home? Wouldn’t that be nice? It’s easier than you think using your basic pantry and fridge staples. There are many reasons why we can’t get to the day spa as much as we would like but you don’t have to make it hard for yourself. You...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 17, 2021 | Beauty, DIY, Frugal Living, Making-Do
DIY make up. Have you ever tried it? I’ve been using a few DIY products for a while now but wanted to share with you 14+ DIY Make Up and Beauty Treatments you can make at home. They’ll save you a ton of money. DIY Make Up I’ve never really been one...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 12, 2021 | Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Meat prices and how to save money on meat? I don’t need to remind you just how expensive meat is at the moment. I swear, I grew up with Mum and Dad buying a whole side of lamb which would last for ages. Now it’s like you need to sell an arm or a leg to buy...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 21, 2021 | Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Recipes bases. Should you buy them? What you should use instead. I guess I’m lucky, in a sense, that my mother and grandmothers were very much cook from scratch home cooks which is a tradition I followed into adulthood. I can remember in my early teens (around...
by Anne Murphy | Jan 3, 2021 | Christmas, Food, Frugal Living, Lunch/Snacks, Making-Do, Shopping
Grazing boards are all the rage at the moment. These types of ‘platters’ were around since Adam was a boy but all it takes is something to go ‘viral’ these days on social media and every wants to get in on it. (Not that there’s anything...
by Anne Murphy | Nov 5, 2020 | DIY, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, House, Housework, Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Supermarket air fresheners and candles can be cheaper than the handmade, boutique style you can buy but are they safe for your home and your family? Here are some ideas for air fresheners that are safe for your home. Air Fresheners & Candles How much do you spend...