Practical Frugality – Lifestyle blog about living frugally with money saving tips, recipes and crafts.

Your practical guide to frugal living

A blog about how to live a practically frugal life and enjoy every single day. Being frugal has always been very much part of me and what started as a perhaps a necessity is now a way of life.

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Learn about how to grown your own vegetables, forage for wild food and cook delicious recipes

I hope in some small way I’ll inspire you to join me on this journey.

FORAGING

DIY soapwort shampoo & soap recipe (Tried & Tested)
Elderflower Milk Pudding Recipe (Blancmange without gelatin)
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Elderflower Cordial – Easy recipe without citric acid

Frugal Living

Practical way to live frugally with saving tips, diy projects and home made recipes.

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DIY & SOAPS

Almond & Oatmeal Soap – Easy Melt & Pour Recipe
Homemade body butter with cocoa butter (easy recipe)
DIY soapwort shampoo & soap recipe (Tried & Tested)
How to make homemade soap bars for beginners (melt & pour soap base method)

RECIPES

Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil Recipe (Tried & Tested)
Homemade Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Traditional Plum Jam Recipe (with step by step instructions)
Apple & Cinnamon Porridge Recipe