Do’s and Don’t’s in Bali: How to Enjoy Your Trip and Avoid Smoking and Drinking Fines

You can educate your kids about money with these great and free online money games.   We all  know that kids learn best through play and for many kids play means online gaming these days. Teaching kids about money is an essential part of preparing them for adult life yet sadly is something barely taught at … Read more

I’m still here! I took an unplanned (and therefore unannounced) break from writing the blog, which was intended to be for a week, but expanded to a month and then two months… WHOOPS. I confess I needed some time off from ye olde Frugalwoods after consistently posting for 9.5 years. That’s the longest I’ve ever … Read more

7 Mothers Day Gifts That Don’t Cost A Cent Mother’s Day comes just once a year, so why not do all you can to make sure it’s a special day? If you are worried about your budget being too tight to celebrate sufficiently, don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to enjoy a nice Mother’s … Read more

Saving Money Image source: Freepik For decades, paper coupons have been a lifeline for budget-conscious shoppers. From grocery stores to household products, clipping coupons has been a simple, effective way to stretch every dollar. But that era is rapidly ending. In recent years, many major brands have begun phasing out paper coupons altogether. What’s more … Read more

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Summer is here, and while the sunshine feels great, your electric bill and comfort level might be telling a different story! If you’re … Read more

Clip the 20% off coupon and check out via Subscribe & Save to get the PBfit Cocoa Peanut Butter Powder for only $3.88. SAME GREAT TASTE: PBfit Cocoa Peanut Butter Powder uses premium cocoa to give you the chocolate flavor you crave and the protein you need. It beats hazelnut and chocolate nut spreads with … Read more

Michele Lucato 29th Jul 2025 We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend in-store or online at footwear retailer Deichmann. the prize Get back to school ready with a £50 voucher to spend on footwear at Deichmann. Take the stress out of Back to School shopping with Europe’s largest footwear retailer. … Read more

What caught my eye this week. Data from MoneySuperMarket on household disposable income was presented by This Is Money this week as a regional ranking of which city’s citizens have the most spending power: Disposable income is defined here as what you have left to spend after paying some 31 kinds of outgoings – from rent … Read more

Despite the long-standing anticipation of Bitcoin reaching 100K which the Holdrs and Bulls were patiently waiting for and finally occurred this week, there is now the hereafter. My regular readers know that I personally do not have positions in any of the cryptocurrencies or ETFs that I comment on technically in my Weekly Studies and … Read more