President Obama And MD Strikes Again

Hello readers blooming MD is playing me up again hence no post last night and a very short one tonight. I have a really fuzzy head at the moment as well as not being able to walk in a straight line. I can feel an attack is brewing and I'm not sure if it's the change in weather that has brought it on or if I am coming down with a cold (a cold always sets my MD off).

We had a bit of excitement here yesterday president Obama whizzed through my little country town on his way to Stonehenge :)

Anyway off to snuggle and watch Dr who with the munchkins.

Much Love
Claire xx xx xx

And So It Begins

Hello readers not much happening here at Tilly Towers today just a bit of housework and helping the boys with their homework. We have slipped back into our school routine like a comfy pair of old slippers and it's so nice to have a bit of structure back in the house. Everyone seems that little bit calmer and the boys are not squabbling quite as much which is always nice lol. I love doing things with the boys and getting out and about but I really love being at home with them playing board games and watching films. Not only is it cheaper to stay at home you also get to snuggle up in bed and eat homemade goodies whilst spending time with your babies. One of my favourite activities is snuggling up with a big bowl of homemade popcorn and a good film whether it be with the Mr or the munchkins. I recently read over at frugal queens blog about no spend/ spend less September. The basic idea is to have as many no spend days as possible and on the days you really do have to part with some cash keep it to a minimum. I think I'm going to join in with this one and have a no spend/ spend less September myself. Although it all depends on just how much the boys schools want out of me this month. I kid you not readers within 2 days of being back at school brad has brought a note home asking for £4 towards the cost of hot drinks and biscuits for the term and Ben has brought home a sponsor form asking for money. I thought I may have got a few weeks off of the constant letters home asking for money what with it being a new school year but no it has already started.

Today has been a spend day as I had to buy six pints of milk but I am aiming for a no spend day tomorrow.

Why not join in with no spend/ spend less September ? I would love to hear how you all get on.

Much Love
Claire xx xx xx

Twitter And Facebook

Hello readers Frugal Living can now be found on both Twitter and Facebook why not pop on over and say hello xxx

 

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Claire xx xx xx

 

How To Save On A Haircut

Hello readers I was treated today by the Mr to a frugal haircut. Usually in the salons where I live you can expect to pay anywhere upwards of £40 for a complete restyle which is why I only get my hair cut once every 18 months lol. I have been thinking about getting it cut again for a few weeks now and today the Mr offered to take me into town and treat me. It cost £16 for a complete restyle so a saving of at least £24. Here's some tips on how to save money on your next salon visit.

1 = Go to a barber's instead of a hairdressers. They are all trained hairdressers after all its just they have chosen to specialise in men's hairdressing. Barber shops are also a lot cheaper than the hairdressers.

2 = Wash your hair before you go. You can save a few pounds here by having a spray cut instead.

3 = Dont have your hair styled after the cut. Have it rough dried instead and style it yourself once you get home. This is where you will save the most money.

Before

After

How do you save on haircuts in your house ?

Much Love

Claire xx xx xx

Back To School

     Hello readers try to imagine if you will an overweight woman with 2 hearing aids and a walking stick doing this lol. That was me this morning once the last of the 3 boys had got off to school. If any of my neighbours saw me through the front room window I can only apologise for my actions lol, although if anything you probably had a bloody good laugh at me lol. I love spending time with my boys and I find the 2 week end of term holidays to be just the right amount of time with them but in my opinion 6 weeks is way to long. With 2 of the boys being autistic after a while they get bored without their regular routine (autistic kids thrive on routine) and this is when they start to wind each other up and squabble amongst themselves which drives me nuts lol. I have to say they have been pretty good this summer holidays but that is more down to the fact that I had lots of activities and trips planned in advance for them to keep them busy and focused. So yes I am not ashamed to say that after the last munchkin left for school I did my little happy dance around the front room lol. Well they say Karma comes back and bites you on the bum and it did to me this morning. Five minutes after he left for school Brandon was back on the doorstep with my friend K looking very solemn. "Its not today we go back mum its tomorrow" "I didn't get to give my new teacher his apple". That's what happens when naughty mummy's get over excited about a day of peace and quiet after 6 weeks of bedlam lol.

 

Brandon ready for his first day back at school just before coming right back home again lol

 

 

 

Ben who's school was actually open today lol

 

 

 

Brad ready for his first day as a post 16 student (no more school uniform yay)

 

 

 

 

Did anyone else's munchkins go back today ? Did you secretly do a happy dance too ? Go on you can tell me I wont tell anyone else lol.

 

 

Much Love

Claire xx xx xx

 

 

 

 

Frugal Living Can Now Be Found On Facebook

Hello readers well we bit the bullet and have landed on Facebook just twitter to conquer next lol. Come on over and join us it would be lovely to see and connect with my lovely readers from around the world. You can find us at https://www.facebook.com/claire.till.773

Much Love
Claire xx xx xx

Back To Normality

 



 

 

 

 

Hello readers look who I happened to find at Westbury train station today :)

 



They had a fab time at their Nanny in Wales and were spoilt rotten by the large amount of family they have there. It was so good to have them home though as I have missed them heaps. There was lots of cuddles and kisses and tales of what they have been up to this week. Time to get back into a normal routine now though boys. They have all had tea and showers, their new school and p.e bags are ready for the morning, and they will shortly be in bed no more late nights sorry boys lol.



 

Look who completed the summer reading challenge with the library. Well done Brandon :) He had to read six books of his choice and do a vocal book report on each book to the librarian over the summer holidays. We had great fun snuggling up and reading together and he chose some wonderful books to read. He is very proud of his medal and wants to take it into school tomorrow to show his new teacher.

 

I thought I would leave you with some affirmations I have on my living room walls tonight. Always good to have a little positivity around you and at £2.99 a canvas they don't break the bank.

 

This one is my favourite

 

 

 

Are you all ready for back to school tomorrow ? Are you looking forward to getting back into a routine again ?

 

 

Much Love

Claire xx xx xx