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Frugal Living this week May 25

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I am trying hard to think if I have managed to make any frugal living deals this week and I must be honest, it’s hard. I know I always have at the back of my mind, that I must stay within my budget, and not make any foolish money decisions.

 

May I just point out that I don’t think that frugal living means that you starve yourself or that you don’t buy anything others would consider to be nice. So now that I’ve set the record straight, I’d love to share some of the things I did this week that has some element of frugal living involved.

Makeup

Can I share a secret? We are not really makeup fans. Yes, you read that right! We pride ourselves on being naturally beautiful. LOL. Anyway, this week we had a photoshoot and filming session booked. When we arrived at the location (a large shopping mall), we noticed several makeup stands and thought right away that we could get a free makeover from the MAC counter (I once bought a MAC face powder in New York and they matched my skin and showed me what was the right shade for me) to hide our oily skin.

Well, the MAC counter representative told us that we would have to book an appointment in order to get it done. Not wanting to put off any longer, we declined and went over to the Lancome counter. We told the attendant that we wished to have a natural look makeover, just to hide any blemishes and oily skin.

This week we had one where we couldn't quite put our fingers on the exact frugal living things we've done. A little bit more thought though, and we are happy we engaged in frugal living this week. From facials to cakes, it all can be done. The Before…

This week we had one where we couldn't quite put our fingers on the exact frugal living things we've done. A little bit more thought though, and we are happy we engaged in frugal living this week. From facials to cakes, it all can be done.

And the after…

We felt really good, as, not only did she match the products to our skin tone, but she also was patient with us in explaining each step and the use of each product. Although she did have to rush a bit (doing both of our faces in the time it should take to do one), we were pleased with the end result.

I would suggest this if you have a special day coming up, and have the time to stop at one of these stations as the service is free and you get good service from the attendant who is hoping you will buy the products they’re selling.

Meeting new friends

On the set of the filming, we met quite a few people who asked us about our blog and what we blog about. There were some big wigs there too and when we spoke about frugal living, we were surprised by the number of people who said that, despite their salaries, they enjoyed shopping in charity/thrift shops especially for clothes.

One even told us that since she found out where some celebrities donate their used clothes to, she has frequented those charity shops, bought clothes, and then resell them on eBay as the sizes are usually too tiny for the average woman! There’s a top tip for you!

 

Charity cakes

This week, a dear friend asked me to make some cupcakes for a charity sale they were having. I love supporting charities as I always believe in being a good neighbour. Afterall, we never know when we will need to be helped by a charity.

I was able to use the Cake Angels icing I got as part of my goody bag at the recent Blogon conference. The quality was quite rich and the chocolate and lemon flavours were amazing.

This week we had one where we couldn't quite put our fingers on the exact frugal living things we've done. A little bit more thought though, and we are happy we engaged in frugal living this week. From facials to cakes, it all can be done.

Here’s another top tip for you: when you are finished decorating a cake and you have bits of fondant icing left after decorating a cake, cut out and shape little letters and flowers that you can use later on other cakes. As long as you leave them to dry, they can be stored in an airtight container and can last for quite long. That way, I always have letters to spell out HAPPY BIRTHDAY when I need it for a cake.

Sharing a taxi

We also shared a taxi with a lady this week. Although we hadn’t met before, we introduced ourselves and found out that we were heading in the same direction. We ended up paying £4 each, rather than £12 each.

A positive was that we also got to learn about each other, our families, and our values. We learnt about someone else’s culture and religion and it was, indeed a wonderful occasion that we don’t always get to experience.

And a thought for the little ones

I’ve been reading up a lot lately about children and savings. I’ve also been thinking a lot lately about pensions and how we will cope financially in later life. The fact is, the earlier you start to prepare, the better.

I was quite impressed this week with this lady who says she has started her kids’ pension funds by putting away £50 each month per child. There’s something about setting your child up for a sound financial future. I will continue to share this thought and hope you will too.

 

Sometimes you can’t put your finger on the frugal things you’ve done. It really doesn’t matter that you can’t specify what individual things you’ve done. Living a frugal lifestyle and earning the benefits is what is important. The savings you make now will ensure that you can have enough for a wedding, the deposit on a house, a family vacation, or any major spending of your choice.

Do let us know how you got on this week, on your journey of living a frugal lifestyle. You are welcome to join our Facebook group Penny Pinchers’ Paradise where you can share and learn from others about frugal lifestyle tips, tricks, and wins.

 

We are linking up with Cass, Emma and Becky in this week’s ‘Five Frugal things I’ve done this week’ linky. Do check out their awesome ideas too!

 

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Comments

  1. Teo Nikolova says

    May 29, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Love your post 🙂

    Reply
  2. Phoebe says

    May 29, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    Going to the mall for a makeover is smart. I am glad that she chose the right colors for you. I once did that but unfortunately the lady from MAC chose a very dark foundation for me. Inside the yellow light, i look good but outside with the natural light, it was horrible.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 29, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      I think this happened to me once in NY too. Wonder how to get around that? We will have to ask this in the group.

      Reply
  3. Katelyn campos says

    May 29, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    The eBay tip is amazing!!! I’ve been wondering if I should ever even buy online, but now that I know this it seems a little safer. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 29, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      Glad the post was useful to you. So, happy EBay selling. Do let us know how you get on.

      Reply
  4. Mera says

    May 29, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing that very useful

    Reply
  5. Jhay says

    May 29, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    Everyone should be frugal. Life is so hard these days. Thanks for reminding us.

    Reply
  6. Jackie says

    May 30, 2018 at 1:13 am

    Sounds like a great week! I love your tip about the leftover fondant/icing! So clever!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks you. You do find ways around things, don’t you?

      Reply
  7. Ayana Aden says

    May 30, 2018 at 1:25 am

    Love this! I need to be a lot more frugal with my money.. I be spending too much on clothes!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      Well, you know what areas you need to do better on, so you just need to put something into place. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  8. Mag says

    May 30, 2018 at 1:33 am

    Very useful tips! I have a blog post about apps that help save money. I’m always trying to stay in budget or save extra too!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Great! Then you know why these posts are so useful to people.

      Reply
  9. kelly collins says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:04 am

    nice post…your giving friends the perfect look

    Reply
  10. Mane says

    May 30, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I love your idea I admire you for being practical. Yes we need to save for the future and live within your means. Nice blog!

    Reply
  11. Crisly says

    May 30, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Most people tend to forget to look beyond what their eyes can see. A lot of people I know I call (one-day millionaire) as they work so hard before their salary and spend so hard after they received it and forget to save for the future.

    Reply
  12. Jack says

    May 30, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    True, it is hard to keep away from spending too much money. Especially, when going with friends and I hope you will manage to do it.

    Reply
  13. Geneva says

    May 31, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    I must do better at spending money wisely. Thanks for sharing your tips.

    Reply
  14. Alynda Long says

    May 31, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Great tips! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  15. Blair Villanueva says

    June 4, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Frugal is also my kind of lifestyle, but I don’t think I would share makeup with my sister (or even my Mom).
    Maybe I will buy something that is multi purpose.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      June 6, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Oh ok. Each to his own. Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply
  16. DD's blog says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Like the idea of going to the mall for a makeover. Thumbs up for post! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      June 6, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      Great idea, isn’t it? And the attendants are so eager to please. I guess this is because they want to impress you to buy their products.

      Reply
  17. sarbjit singh says

    June 6, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Very useful tips !!!. It is not so easy in today’s era where expenses take on you in every way or other !!
    will try to incorporate !!!

    Reply

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