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

Plantain Herb – Foraging Guide & How to use this plant
Rosehip Chutney – Easy Homemade Recipe
Foraging and the Law in the UK: The Ultimate Guide (2026)
Foraging for Douglas Fir Needles: A Complete Guide + Tea Recipe

Frugal Living

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

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My Favourite 13 Thrifty Living Blogs in the UK (2025)
How to Be Frugal in 2025 – Your Start Guide
No spend January – practical tips on how not to spend money for a month

DIY & SOAPS

Coconut & Lime Soap Recipe
Homemade Lavender Mini Bath Bombs Recipe
Easy DIY Gryffindor Bath Bombs Tutorial
The Ultimate Easy DIY Glitter Bath Bomb Recipe for Beginners

RECIPES

How to make roasted dandelion root coffee – A caffeine – free natural recipe
Oreo truffles without cream cheese
Easy Plum & Ginger Jam Recipe (no pectin)
Elderflower Milk Pudding Recipe (Blancmange without gelatin)