We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Best Of

Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge

Prudent

1 February at 8:14AM

@Gem-gem thank you for the hot chocolate tip. I love a hot chocolate on cold evenings, but the ingredients can be awful. @RavenRover well done on that huge Olio saving. £700 for repair work that migh…

11
Re: Steadily climbing the mountain, enjoying the view along the way

KajiKita

1 February at 8:29AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81864184#Comment_81864184 Good thought but he left at 6am this morning to go to a militaria show …! 😂😂 I’m enjoying the peace and quiet … 😉 …

5
Re: An in-between phase

Slowdown

31 January at 11:39PM

I also think drinks companies have missed a trick. Brewing an ale actually called “Sofa Beer” would sell very well I believe.

2
Re: An in-between phase

Slowdown

31 January at 11:37PM

Thanks for pointing out the Gruum. I chose the skin moisturiser. I’m really looking forward to having “calm, dewy, comfortable” skin. The boisterous, arid, lumpy skin I’m currently sporting will be d…

1
Re: An in-between phase

PennysIntoPounds

31 January at 8:43PM

Ah glad you nabbed one before they run out @BeachSiren let us know what you think!

2
Re: An in-between phase

BeachSiren

31 January at 8:31PM

@PennysIntoPounds Ooh, just bagged myself a £1 lip conditioner, they’re still available…..thanks PIP

1
Re: The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

Cherryfudge

31 January at 11:09PM

I think you deserve a home-based day after all that. B sounds like a straightforward pleasant companion to walk with, but being in so much pain must be very wearing. What are you reading at the momen…

1
Re: The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

Onebrokelady

31 January at 9:31PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81862757#Comment_81862757 Thanks 😀 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81862966#Comment_81862966 Thanks 😀

1
Re: The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

Onebrokelady

31 January at 9:30PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81862641#Comment_81862641 Thanks 😀 my mum has mentioned it a few times now but she knows my house wouldn’t be practical, hopefully my sister w…

1
Re: The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

Onebrokelady

31 January at 9:27PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81862411#Comment_81862411 It’s very frustrating and quite cheeky really to talk about it without consulting me in the first place. Relatives ju…

1