Special occasions with a thrifty twist

Thrifty venue decor & wedding planning hacks

Easy DIY party decor projects

Party ideas & yummy cakes

Theme ideas & DIY decoration projects

Fun day trips on a budget

Fun with your friends – decor, drinks & games

Romantic date night ideas & homemade gifts

Money-saving tips for stay-at-home parties

Low-cost present ideas handmade with love

Spring projects & Easter bakes

Festive fun for Xmas + New Years

Spooky decorations & ghostly gatherings

Need inspiration for a fun yet thrifty party? Want to add a crafty DIY touch to your special event? Are you planning your wedding day but don’t want to blow the budget? Have a look though these categories above or blog posts below to find frugal inspiration for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen nights, parties, festive celebrations and all kinds of special occasions!

PARTIES, DIYs, WEDDINGS & MORE…

Gift ideas to build memories (and how to do it on a budget!)

Some people are just naturally good with gift buying, whereas others are just not that gifted (excuse the pun!) It’s always a tricky time when a loved one’s birthday is coming up – you’ve bought them everything you can think ...
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How to refashion & re-wear your bridesmaid dress

Were you a bridesmaid over the summer? Do you have a gorgeous freshly-laundered bridesmaid dress hanging in your wardrobe? Think you'll probably never get a chance to wear it again? Think again! If you've recently been a bridesmaid at your ...
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4 Ways to get the word out about your party

When you're planning a party, spreading the word without spending a fortune on pricey invitations is important. Whether it’s a birthday party for a child or a party for the grownups, you need to let friends, family and your acquaintances ...
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Six in the city: 6 cocktails every girl should know

Ask yourself the all-important question… what’s my favourite cocktail? Frivolous it may seem, but given that first impressions count and ‘what are you drinking?’ is often the first question a client/date/friend will judge you on - you'll want to know your ...
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How to plan a wedding reception to remember

Your wedding should be a day that you remember, but don’t devote all your time and attention to the ceremony itself. Sure, that’s one of the most important part of the day - well, you wouldn't be actually married without ...
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Thrifty wedding ideas for the boho bride

Whatever the season your wedding falls into you can become a dreamy boho bride that oozes laidback charm and vintage vibes on your special day. Many feel that they have to spend a fortune on their wedding and, while you’ll ...
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How to help your fella create the dream proposal (& choose the perfect ring!)

Watching your man get down on one knee and pop the question is an exciting prospect. So how can you make sure that the jewellery in that box is the ring of your dreams? It's going to be on your ...
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It’s all about him: Pamper your groom before the big day

It takes two to tango and, even though popular media certainly seems to think that only the bride is getting married, it’s important to make your man feel special before the big day. In fact, pampering the groom is so ...
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Organising an outdoor summer party on a budget

Outdoor summer parties are often easier to host than indoor parties, and the casual atmosphere of entertaining al fresco means you can get away with being a lot less fancy than you might strive for with an indoor dinner party ...
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How to choose his ‘n’ hers wedding rings

Well I think I can safely say that wedding season is well and truly upon us. As soon as July kicks off, so do the celebrations of love and it's a time of year I look forward to. Ceremonies like ...
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Guest post – How to drop engagement hints

When you’ve been living with a guy for a while it's easy to get used to the fact that you’re both around each other all the time. You can both become stuck in your ways and even though you might ...
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Ideas for DIYing the perfect personalised wedding gift

Giving someone a personalised wedding gift is a great way to show family, friends and loved ones how much they mean to you. Many people are turning away from traditional engagements and weddings, and asking for gifts from a wedding ...
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DIY new baby bundle gift basket

If you want to treat a new mum (and give some gorgeous gifts to the little one too) why not create a DIY baby bundle gift basket? This make-it-yourself gift shows your friend just much they mean to you, and ...
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Saying “I don’t” to engagement traditions

So, you’re getting pretty serious in a relationship. Perhaps you’ve been with one another for quite some time now. You’re a serious couple; you know his family, he knows yours. It’s time to think about taking the next step. A ...
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Truly personal gift ideas for Father’s Day

It can be hard to find a unique gift for "the man who has everything" but don't fret - I have the solution. Personalised gifts. I don't just mean something with your dad's name on it, I mean choosing all the ...
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Make your wedding totally unique – here are some fun ideas to personalise your big day

Every relationship is unique, so shouldn’t every wedding be the same? Lately there is a trend amongst couples to have themed weddings that truly reflect their personalities or shared interests, such as Harry Potter or Star Wars themed weddings. These ...
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One for the fellas: How to plan the perfect proposal

Hello guys! So you're thinking about proposing to your significant other, are you?? When you are about to ask the love of your life to carry out the biggest act of commitment, you want everything to be perfect, so there ...
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Unexpected wedding costs you might not have considered…

It’s no secret that weddings are expensive and, despite the determination to stick to a predetermined budget, it's easy to overspend on your big day. Even with all the budget-busting tips in the world at your disposal, there are unexpected ...
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Thrifty fashion – Re-wear your wedding clothes

When you plan your wedding outfit, it's with the knowledge that it's only for a day. For this reason, some brides choose to hire their dress, and many grooms hire their outfit too. But it's much more common for a ...
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Thrifty tips for getting hitched

It'll probably come as no surprise to you when I say that weddings are expensive. If you are planning to get legally married in the UK in a church for example, you can’t do it for less £456 (and that’s ...
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Tips for men’s wedding attire (on a budget!)

Weddings are just fantastic occasions, aren't they?! Attending someone’s special day is a great opportunity to relax as a family, catch up with friends and enjoy a nice meal. Oh, and to wish the bride and groom every happiness in their ...
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A productive rant about wedding aesthetics

When people think about the aesthetic of their wedding, they tend to get a little more elaborate in their thinking than they need to. They often confuse words like ‘aesthetic’ and ‘style’ with specific themes - and themed weddings are ...
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DIY photobooth props for weddings and parties

This has to be the quickest DIY project I've ever done. I don't even have a step-by-step guide to share with you. But I do have some before and after photos so you can see just how effective this easy project ...
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Amazing decor ideas for your thrifty wedding

Getting married should be the most exciting time of your life, but if you’re living on a fixed income or a strict budget, weddings can be stressful. The pressure of the trimmings of a wedding and the expectation that your ...
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My decoupage Easter egg project was featured in Reloved magazine!

Am I ready for Easter? You bet! I've been DIYing Easter projects for a couple of months now and the great news is that two of my projects have been published in my favourite magazine Reloved.The first project was turning some very old ...
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More than chocolate eggs – Easter gifts ideas

With Easter fast approaching, my thoughts have turned to chocolate eggs and rabbit-shaped iced biscuits. I love making marshmallow 'nests' with my niece and nephew, and an Easter cheesecake is a must in our household. But this year, I thought ...
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Stop complaining! How to avoid guest gripes

Weddings are beautiful, special, romantic and joyous occasions that publicly celebrate a couple’s love. However, while everything is about the two of you, you're also the lead hosts of a lavish event. All your loved ones have been invited and this ...
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Personalise your wedding reception (& cut costs too!)

One of the most important days of your life is your wedding day. It’s just one day of celebration, yet we spend more money on this than many of us earn in a whole year. A few short hours costing ...
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Guest post – Unique ideas for a hen party

Planning the hen night can be a daunting task and even more so nowadays as bridal parties want something different and a night out drinking and wearing L-plates just won’t cut it. If you are looking for something competitive, challenging, ...
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Which wedding traditions can you do without??

Weddings are traditionally quite formal affairs in which strict protocols need to be followed. People wear certain things, it happens in a particular place, and there are traditions that must be upheld. Of course, some of parts of wedding must happen, ...
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