It's been unsettled few months and I don't know anyone who's not worried about money or how things will pan out over the next few months. We have been bombarded with practical tips on how to save on heating in the coming weeks and months, how to cook low budget meals and make them stretch … Continue reading 4 Mindful Ways to Work with Your (financial) Worries.
Until recently in preparation for New Year I used to set goals and resolutions - a lot of them as well. Some were more specific and some less so, but it was always the excitement of a clean slate, new beginning, forgetting about the year I was leaving behind that spurred all those resolutions. However, … Continue reading PLANNING FOR 2021 – THINGS I DO TO GET READY FOR NEW YEAR
There is no better way to get into the festive spirit than decorate your tree, dress your house in loads of twinkle lights and bake gingerbread cookies. I used to use a different gingerbread recipe each year (thanks Google!) with mixed results, until I found this simple recipe on one of the BBC websites. This … Continue reading BEST GINGERBREAD COOKIES {RECIPE}
The mornings are dark and gloomy. When I finish my day job (in my home office currently), it’s pitch black and the other day I finally gave in and switched the heating on. Hot drinks are on rotation and comforting & hearty dishes made way into our meal plans. Autumn or even winter is well … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
Imagine you sit with a glass of mulled wine snuggled under a blanket, watching one of the Christmas movie classics. It’s perfect. But what does it take to get to that relaxing stage? There is a lot of planning, shopping, cooking and generally running around...about four weeks of it. Every year, you think you can … Continue reading HOW TO PLAN (ALMOST) STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY (+FREE GIFT PRINTABLES)
this year, I haven't made any food or fitness related New Year’s resolutions as I knew deep down that I wouldn't keep them for long. I didn’t want to start another diet. My aim was to change my eating habits and with a bit of luck, make sure that as a family we all eat a little bit better. Those are simple steps to a healthier lifestyle that help me every day.
Whilst finishing off the mince pies and chocolates, I am also making plans for 2018 and de-cluttering the house. Room by room. I don't think I will reach a minimalist space with two boys for quite a while yet but I can at least try The amount of "stuff" we seem to accumulate amazes me … Continue reading THINGS I GOT RID OF BEFORE 2018
frugallybalanced.wordpress.com 