- Need inspiration for a fun yet thrifty party?
- Want to add a crafty DIY touch to your seasonal celebrations?
- Are you planning your wedding but don’t want to blow the budget?
- Looking for lovely yet low-cost gift inspiration?
Have a look through these categories and my latest blog posts below to find frugal inspiration and money-saving tips for fabulous weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen nights, parties, festive celebrations and all kinds of special occasions!
LATEST POSTS: SEASONAL SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Here you’ll find plenty of celebration ideas and gift inspiration for special events, season by season. Whether you want to make Mother’s Day extra special, need some low-cost recipes for Easter, or could do with some tips for cutting the cost of Christmas, you’ll find my latest money-saving posts for all kinds of special occasions right here…
- Final semester students – how to prepare for completing your course
- Ideas for celebrating with him on National Boyfriend Day (3rd October)
- Seasonal flower trends – how to get a good price on your blooms throughout the year
- Unique gifts from Etsy (that I’ve actually bought for friends and family myself!)
- 3 Unique Father’s Day gift ideas that aren’t socks!
- 3 Essential elements for outdoor entertaining this spring
- 6 Affordable & handmade gifts for friends and loved ones
- Father’s Day gift ideas and activities that Dad’ll actually enjoy
- Customised clothing and DIY handmade tote bag for Mother’s Day
- Small independent makers you should shop with for Mother’s Day
- DIY project: How to upcycle a writing desk into a classy cocktail cabinet
- Party hosting tips for an early autumn get-together
- How to plan a summer garden party for the Platinum Jubilee weekend
- My top 4 non-physical & consumable gifts for Mother’s Day
- How to shop small this Mother’s Day with independent makers and creatives
- How to plan a DIY couple’s photoshoot for Valentine’s Day
- How to DIY your own custom sequin party hats + PDF template
- How to save time, money (and stress!) by creating your own at-home spa
- Easy ways to put money aside for Christmas (and you won’t even notice you’re saving)
- Funny & clever clutter-free gifts for Father’s Day
- Sustainable Easter gifts for kids (that’ll keep them entertained during the school holidays)
- Low-cost & homemade Mother’s Day gifts you can post to your mum this year
- Shop independent for Mothers Day: My experience of buying handmade gifts from Etsy makers
- Virtual distanced dates, at-home activities & romantic gift ideas for Valentine’s Day 2021
- How to repurpose sweet tubs to store fairy lights & Christmas decorations
- EPIC list of all the Christmas episodes of your favourite TV shows (+ where to watch them!)
- Cosy Christmas decor inspiration from Beyond The Barn’s newly renovated home
- How to DIY a freestanding Snowman target game from pallet wood
- DIY Christmas project – How to upcycle old toys into decorations
- 5 Ways to dress up the base of a potted Christmas tree to bring it indoors
- Ho-ho-hope these ideas will help you cut the cost of Christmas for a frugal festive season
- Festive family traditions – New pyjamas on Christmas eve
- 3 Ways to prepare for Christmas by making space in November
- 8 Handmade autumn and Halloween creations from independent makers
- 6 Thrifty party planning ideas for your at-home baby shower
- 99 Sleeps – How to make extra cash to save for Christmas 2020
- The future of hen parties: How to plan a socially distanced + virtual hen do
- Father’s Day treats you can organise without having to leave your home
- Five alternative Easter gift ideas when you can’t visit family
- Mother’s Day gift inspiration from Etsy’s local makers & artists
- How to create hotel-room chic for Mother’s Day + DIY breakfast-in-bed tray
- 10 Inspirational money-saving wedding blogs for brides on a budget
- How to turn an old fair isle jumper into a cosy cushion
- Decorating inspiration – Most fabulously festive period property ever!
- DIY low-cost festive table decorations for Christmas or New Year
- Why vintage record players are essential home décor at Christmas
- 3 Space-saving Christmas trees you can DIY from upcycled materials
- How to create a warm and cosy feeling in your bathroom for winter
- Why a DIY or vintage advent calendar is the best way to count down to Christmas…
- 5 Places to shop for sustainable, secondhand & unique Christmas gifts
- Upcycling a writing bureau into a cocktail cabinet for festive parties
- How to DIY a festive centrepiece with mini wreathes & LED candles
- Christmas gift guide for kids & teens + how to help a charity gift appeal
- 3 Ways to DIY a Scandinavian style star wreath for Christmas
- 11 Low-cost (+ cheeky!) games to get your hen party started
- How to personalise your wedding day (for sci-fi, music, TV and vintage fans)
- 3 Scandi-style Christmas decor projects to DIY with second-hand finds
- 3 Money-saving decor DIYs you can do RIGHT NOW to prepare for your 2020 wedding
- 100 days to Christmas! How to prepare for the festive season (+ stay stress-free)
- How to be the ultimate Maid of Honour at your best friend’s wedding
- How to cut photography costs & still get great images of your big day
- 15 Reasons why you should hire a beach hut for the day this summer
- How to host a creative & fun Bob Ross painting party on a budget
- Cool and quirky Father’s Day gifts for all budgets and tastes
- Thrifty gift guide for teens – treats they’ll love (that aren’t smartphones)
- 4 Grown up things to do with your teens during the Easter holidays
- 7 Affordable gift ideas for your favourite fella on Father’s Day
- Last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts you can make yourself
- 8 Handmade and personalised Mother’s Day gifts from Etsy makers
- Meaningful gifts that mum will enjoy way beyond Mother’s Day…
- Show mum some love this Mother’s Day while sticking to your March budget
- How to stick to a budget when planning children’s birthday parties
- 6 Simple yet effective ways to save big on the cost of your wedding
- 3 Essential things to consider when planning a vintage-themed wedding
- Welcoming in the New Year – I’ve got a good feeling about 2019!
- How to style a retro cocktail cabinet for your New Year’s Eve party
- How to decorate your home for Christmas like Buddy the Elf
- Snowy white Christmas bedroom decor + my DIY neon snowflake light
- How to DIY a space-saving Christmas tree with copper pipe & pallet wood
- Unique Christmas card ideas to help you spread festive joy this December
- How to spot genuine vintage baubles – my festive article in Reclaim magazine
- How to light up your home for Christmas (without going OTT festive)
- Eco-friendly Christmas gift guide – Sustainable presents for all
- How to plan an epic “office Christmas party” when you’re self-employed
- Video tutorial: How to DIY a reusable Christmas tree advent calendar
- Why you should get involved in a Christmas gift appeal this year…
- The most festive day out ever – My Thursford Christmas Spectacular review
- How to cut the cost of a Christmas stocking in half
- How to make the ultimate vegetarian mezze platter with 3 chickpea recipes
- The frugal mum’s guide to party planning – for Halloween & beyond!
- 3 Things you really shouldn’t scrimp on for your thrifty Autumn wedding
- Classy Halloween home decor that you can use all year round
- 7 Indulgent recipes you’ll want to bake during National Chocolate Week
- How to bake the ultimate chocolate celebration cake
- How to save money on your engagement ring
- Making your money go further this Christmas
- Expert tips: How to save money on your hen weekend
- DIY Paper decorations for a tropical themed party
- Traditional housewarming gifts to buy or make
- How to keep your pets safe & healthy during BBQ season
