Making bath bombs at home is simple enough, but there are still few things that can surprise you when you make the first batch. I've made quite a few different variations of bath bombs over the years and they made great gifts and were fab to use too. I don't quite know when bath bombs become so popular, but the idea of taking a time out of our busy life and slowing down enough to enjoy a leisurely bath is an idea I can always get behind! Bath bombs are also a great activity to make with ... Read More about How to make bath bombs – Your ultimate guide
9 best foraging books to get you started with wild food (2021 review)
My first memories of foraging were walking behind my great grandmother in a forest as we quietly walked to, where she knew would be the best mushrooms. She would wake up us very early in the morning and as the morning mist was lingering on the fields, we would walk from her farm house to the forest. We carried a little basket each, hoping that when we come back from our morning walk we'd have enough mushrooms to make breakfast omelettes. My grandmother would show us all the edible ... Read More about 9 best foraging books to get you started with wild food (2021 review)
Best bath bomb moulds (2021 review – UK suppliers)
I've always enjoyed making my own homemade soaps and bath bombs and recently you (my lovely readers) have been asking me what sort of moulds are best to use for bath bomb making. So here is my list of my favourite moulds, that I've tried and tested for you, so that you can start making your own bath bombs at home too. Metal Bath Bombs Moulds Most traditional bath bombs moulds are made from food grade aluminium alloy metal. These moulds are very durable, sturdy, they don't oxidize or ... Read More about Best bath bomb moulds (2021 review – UK suppliers)
Living on a Fixed Income: Frugality Can Make it Easier
What does living on a fixed income mean? By living on a fixed income, people usually refer to people who are retired or perhaps on benefits with very limited opportunities in increasing their income. For example, your pension is set when you retire and apart from the inflation, there is not much chance of that income to increase. Fixed income also could mean that you are unable to increase that income. For example this could be because you have health issues or you are looking after ... Read More about Living on a Fixed Income: Frugality Can Make it Easier
DIY Homemade Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey Soap (Melt & Pour Recipe)
The winter is often harsh on my skin, so I'm always looking for a cosmetics that could help me to calm and nourish my hands. I recently went to a local craft fair and purchased some handmade soaps from one of the sellers, and we spent some time talking about my skin type and that's best for my skin. After trying some of her soaps (they were fabulous!), I did see improvement. The only problem was that she only creates her soaps in the summer, and then sells them in the fall and winter, so ... Read More about DIY Homemade Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey Soap (Melt & Pour Recipe)
How to Be Frugal – Your Start Guide
First of all, let’s start with the definition of frugal living. I know that this will mean different things to different people, but I think that being frugal means living well within your means. It’s a lifestyle more than just saving money for the sake of it. For me, it’s about saving money on things that are not that important to me, so that I can sensibly spend it on things that will enrich my life and add value to my life. For me, living frugally also means that I work only when I ... Read More about How to Be Frugal – Your Start Guide
Foraging Guide – Getting started with foraging in the UK
First of all, and in case you are wondering, what is foraging? Foraging is essentially harvesting edible plants and food from the countryside. It’s also a great way to supplement your meals with ‘free food’, but more importantly, it’s a way to re-connect with the countryside and learn more about plants, mushrooms and herbs. Whilst there are many plants that are edible, there are a lot of them that also have healing properties. It’s a great way to swap commercially produced herbal remedies ... Read More about Foraging Guide – Getting started with foraging in the UK
52 Week Savings Challenge Alternative
I am sure many of you have seen the 52 Week Savings Challenge floating around social media. It's a great way to get motivated and start saving from just £1 or $1 a week. And saving anything is better than saving nothing, isn't it? However, often as the amount increases, people feel that this type of saving is not very practical and possibly difficult to carry on with. I think that saving even a small amount every week is important, but the goal has to be achievable and it also needs to ... Read More about 52 Week Savings Challenge Alternative
Energy Saving Ideas for Your Home
I compiled a list of a few energy saving ideas that several of us agreed we need to be more watchful of, and hopefully, our energy bills will go down and our bank balance will go up. I have found in recent discussions with friends, that many of us are forgetting the "common sense" things in life when it comes to saving money and energy. Take a 5 minute Shower Yes, sometimes we need to relax in a long, hot shower after a stressful day, but not all the time. Many times we can be in and ... Read More about Energy Saving Ideas for Your Home
13 Practical Ways to Save Electricity at Home
These days saving electricity is not just about saving money, but it's also about being more responsible for the future of our planet. By using only what you really need, you can save a substantial amount of money. Even the smallest of actions will add up over the year and make a significant - positive impact on your purse! Here is how to improve electricity savings and be more energy-efficient: 1. Switch off anything that doesn't need to be on It might not seem like a lot of saving to ... Read More about 13 Practical Ways to Save Electricity at Home
10 simple ways to start saving money today
There are lot of ways to start saving money, but in this blog post I wanted to focus on small actionable steps that you can take to start saving money today. 1. reduce your house energy bills Keep your heater or airconditioning unit tuned and cleaned and change your filters regularly and invest in thermal curtains to help cut costs. I have a plenty of ideas on how to save electricity at home in on my Practical Frugality Blog. 2. cut your own hair or go less often If you are brave ... Read More about 10 simple ways to start saving money today
workers comp claim process
What is the Worker's Comp Claim Process? Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it’s important that you know about the worker’s comp claim process. This multi-step process begins when an employee suffers a work-related injury or illness. Following these injuries, employers have a limited amount of time to report them to create a claim. When a claim is not filed within the specified amount of time, it can lead to the worker’s compensation insurance being denied. This can leave both ... Read More about workers comp claim process
3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Go for a Hair Transplant
Getting a hair transplant is a very important decision and a potentially costly one. Before you decide to go through with the procedure, you need to first see if it's the best option for you. You also need to have realistic expectations about the results and know if you're a suitable candidate for the procedure in the first place. You should learn a bit about different treatments and what will be expected of you during, before, and after a transplant as well. Let's take a look at what you'll ... Read More about 3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Go for a Hair Transplant
How to Keep Your Garage More Secure
Thefts from garages are on the rise. While we often put a lot of effort into protecting our homes, we often forget about garage security. Many people fail to realise the value of the tools, bicycles and other items that they store in their garages. The good news is that homes are much more secure these days compared to in the past. With 85% of homes now having double-glazed windows, strong locks, multi-lock points on their front and back doors and security systems in place such as alarms, it’s ... Read More about How to Keep Your Garage More Secure
Considering A Career Change To Real Estate? 5 Things To Consider Before Becoming A Landlord
Becoming a property owner can be challenging. If you have looked into changing your career, you should undergo thorough research first. Take the time to think about what will be asked of you in this new role. Consider all of the new responsibilities you will possess. Despite it being a difficult job at times, it can be an incredible experience. Being a property owner is a great investment for the future, amongst other benefits it can provide. If you have ever considered making this ... Read More about Considering A Career Change To Real Estate? 5 Things To Consider Before Becoming A Landlord
Senior Health: Common Issues Caused by Aging
Growing older might feel a little scary. After all, you might worry about greying hair or wrinkles altering your appearance. The aging process can also cause various health issues that can affect your quality of life. While it is impossible to stop aging, there are many solutions to problems associated with growing older, which will allow you to enjoy your golden years. Protect your senior health by learning about some of the common issues caused by aging. A Chronic Health ... Read More about Senior Health: Common Issues Caused by Aging
Neck pain: a frightening new trend in this digital era
There really is no doubting the advantages that digitalization has offered for people in the twenty-first century. Unfortunately, however, all that much of a nice thing can be harmful. A large percentage of us interact solely through one device, the smartphone. A mobile phone can serve as a journal, a media center, and our primary point of contact for family members and friends. As a result, a smartphone may receive a variety of alerts on any given day. Nevertheless, many people have no ... Read More about Neck pain: a frightening new trend in this digital era
