Brick wall? plateau?
Hello Dear Reader,Anything that takes time can and does hit a wall? Building your own home brick by brick will properly get on your nerves. It won't be built by Friday and you'll be at it for years...
View ArticleSweaty Betty!
Hello Dear Reader,Froogs down the park? Anyone else totally brilliant those immediate days after slimming club? I'm drinking enough water to piss my own water feature, romping around the streets like...
View ArticleFeet up for a wee while
Hello Dear Reader,I'll be back soon. No need to worry, just need to take a breather xxxxxBack later,Froogs xxxxx
View ArticleFeeding DB
Hello Dear Reader,I'm feeling better for switching myself off for a couple of days. I took the photo above to show what I ate for lunch today, mine was the plate on...
View ArticleHomemade Guacamole
Hello Dear a Reader,Quick recipe tonight, after a weekend of not eating, the I just wanted something light and fresh. Couldn't eat leftover Sunday lunch as I didn't cook...
View ArticleDo a little dance!
Hello Dear Reader,Just a quick pop in. I lost 7lbs this week. I had to wear clothes at Slimming club so my weight loss there was 6lbs. I've lost 18.5lbs in total...
View ArticleFrugal Laundry?
Hello Dear Reader,I'm writing in the response to the email you sent me about 'laundry and what temperatures to wash things'. Firstly, thanks for taking the time to get in contact and that's a question...
View ArticleSave money at Waitrose
Hello Dear Reader,I've long been signed up to all of the supermarkets. That means I get to hear about the deals and discounts almost daily by email. I have the option of most of the supermarkets...
View ArticleThrifty shopping and cooking
Hello Dear Reader,I get paid this week and that's the time I stock up for the month or even two months. I also like to stock up the freezer with lunches that DB can just take,...
View ArticleThrifty holidays
Hello Dear Reader,I'm not packing Red Cross parcels, this is my packing that I've added to over the weeks for our holiday. We self cater and take everything we need. I take...
View ArticleIt could happen to me at any time
Hello Dear Reader,I am not a fatalist, nor do I think I've been dealt a hand but I do think I make my own future even though it is within parameters. I can not change political whim, I can not directly...
View ArticleToday was summer! All day!
Hello Dear Reader,It was great to press the pause button tonight. The sun was still hot when we got home at five pm and we could lie in the sun until almost seven. I had such a job trying to convince...
View ArticleCan someone send me some energy?
Hello Dear Reader, I'm suffering from, 'it's nearly holiday time and I'm really tired' itis! Last night I took myself to bed early and I'll do the same tonight. I'll...
View ArticleRetro salad
Hello Dear Reader,I grew up when salad was: cucumber, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and salad cream. It might have a slice of ham or grated cheese. Nothing fancy, maybe some boiled...
View ArticleLet the 'eat down' commence
Hello Dear Reader,I have an odd combination of food in my freezer. It's come about by buying the best offers in my butchers. My local butchers is, I am sure, one of the...
View ArticleAnother budget to think about?
Hello Dear Reader,We are about to get probably, but I'll eat my dog's gravy bones if I'm wrong, the most draconian budget in my lifetime when George Osborne steps out of number 11, brandishing his red...
View ArticleYuckey vile yuckey
Hello Dear Reader,You don't want what I've got so stay well away from the screen. I thought it was just a migraine but it's definitely a sickness bug! I'm off back to bed 😖P.s amazing for...
View ArticleI am getting there.........slowly
Hello Dear Reader,Somethings take flippin' ages! Somethings take patience. I'm not the most patient person but I'm certainly determined....
View ArticleHealthy diet busting my budget!
Hello Dear Reader,Thank you for your lovely comments and support yesterday. Eating is currently no where near as thrifty as it used to be. My menu for today...
View ArticleJust a thought?
Hello Dear Reader,Hot, sunny and really summery! Just thought I'd share my morning atire.I hope you all have a great day.Love Froogs xxxx
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