We’ve all been there at some point – on a very tight budget. Perhaps you are trying to pay off debt. Perhaps you or your spouse are unemployed. Perhaps you are simply not earning enough to cover expenses. Perhaps you are looking after a younger sibling or an extended family member. Life can […]
If you’ve read my post Frugal Shopping: Coupons, Specials & Rewards, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of store rewards, vouchers and coupons. Yes, every bit of savings on our groceries counts! One of the rewards programmes I use is the Woolworths WRewards. I use my card whenever I shop at one […]
Shortly after Frugal in SA was mentioned in the Sunday Times, I was contacted by a journalist for an interview via email for an article on Stockpiling. Was I excited again? Absolutely! The article was first published in the DRUM magazine (12th October) and it is now published in YOU and Huisgenoot as […]
It’s very frustrating when that last bit of shampoo, conditioner, face wash or hand lotion is stuck at the bottom of the bottle, and tipping the bottle upside down no longer yields any results! I really don’t like wasting anything, if I can help it, and especially because I know that even after the […]
Ever since our last road trip to Botswana in May last year, I’ve been wishing for us to take another trip exploring this part of the world. We love to travel on a budget whenever we can, and there are so many places on this beautiful African continent that we have yet to experience! […]
The month of September signals the start of the Braai season in our household. While we have our favourite salads and side dishes to compliment the Braai meat, I’m always game for easy and inexpensive Braai salads to try. When it’s Braai day for us, I don’t really like to spend a whole […]
With drought and waters restrictions in place in many parts of South Africa, water is becoming a precious resource. Experts predict that the Western Cape drought in particular, will continue to have a big impact on residents for years to come. Many of us are now coming up with creative ways of conserving […]
Frugal in SA is in October’s (2017) ‘green’ issue of Living Space Magazine! The article Penny Wise by Ciska Thurman on page 44-45 talks about living sustainably without breaking the bank. I was super excited when I was contacted by Ciska for comments for the Penny Wise article a while back. Striving to […]
I’m sure we’ve all seen these grocery items at Checkers: reduced-to-clear. I first came across these items probably about a year and a half ago and it certainly seems like they are becoming more and more popular. I see them more often on the shelves, I see more of a variety of reduced to […]
If you’ve picked up a copy of the Sunday Times on 24 September (2017), you’ve probably come across the article “Supersavers fill up their own ‘special’ spazas” on page 7. To my absolute delight, Frugal in SA was quoted in the article. This was the first time Frugal in SA has been mentioned […]
Having a professional manicure can be very pricey these days. You would probably pay anything from R150.00 upwards for a manicure, and at least R300.00 and more for a set of Gel or Acrylic nails. While I enjoy having my nails done, it’s definitely not something I do that often at all. It is […]
Thank you to Vanessa from Olivia’s New Life for nominating Frugal in SA for the Blogger Recognition Award! I am absolutely thrilled! The Blogger Recognition Award is an award given to bloggers by fellow bloggers. It’s an excellent way of showcasing the blogs we follow and enjoy reading, and acknowledging the hard work […]
After the Pantry and Freezer Challenge last year, one of my goals was to be a bit more efficient when it comes to stocking up on foods in my pantry, as well as the freezer. A year later, I reflect on how successful my resolution has been for me. When I started the […]
August this year was definitely an ‘easy’ month for us in that I didn’t have to do a whole lot of grocery shopping! I am glad that I’m under the budget for the month and we should be more than alright for the month ahead as far as groceries are concerned. One of […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re most probably always on the lookout for healthy and inexpensive snacks to pack in your lunchbox for work. No one really wants to nibble on the same foods day in, day out so I’m always exploring new options. I’m sure you are as well! While I like […]
I only occasionally shop at Westpack Lifestyle though I know most of us, who are fans, could probably spend a good couple of hours looking around! This month I needed to stock up on some of the items that I regularly buy, and use, so I thought I would share my top 3 household […]
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