The Joyful Frugalista, Author at The Joyful Frugalista

$5 Friday: homemade ricotta

Running low on cheese? No problems with this super easy and frugal recipe for ricotta cheese that can be made with powdered milk

Are you experiencing spring clean fever? This recipe for a miracle disinfectant surface spray is super cheap and super effective.

What do you do with bananas that are turning black and funky? Throw them in the freezer and then make this copycat UP&GO smoothie.

Got eggs, butter, milk and flour? If so, make this Taiwanese jiggly cake during lockdown. It’s guaranteed to make you smile:)

Reading is one of the most frugal hobbies you can have, and in this blog post I outline ways that you can read cheaply or even for free.

So, you’ve set your goal of becoming financially independence. Can you save money and still have fun while doing so?

Start your day off the right way with a Find Your Bling morning ritual designed to manifest abundance in your life.

There are a lot of issues to consider when deciding whether to join, keep or give up your private health insurance plan.

Trying out a new dinner solution called EveryPlate and enjoying the easy peasey experience – as are my kids.

How important is it to crunch the numbers? Did you know that by running the maths and seeking a better deal you could save thousands?