MSN Money frugal life blogger and green voice, Piper Terrett
Piper joined MSN in September 2007. She writes the Frugal Life blog, an account of her adventures as she tries to cut her spending and live more simply while working from home. Before joining MSN, Piper was deputy news editor of the Investors Chronicle and prior to that, a reporter for Shares Magazine, but she has also worked as a TV researcher and as an assistant to Germaine Greer.
The Frugal LifeFollow Piper Terrett's adventures as she tries to spend less and live more - offering top tips for keeping to a budget and living life for less.
- Entertain the kids for less this summer
The six weeks’ school summer holiday is all set to start. How will you be keeping the kids amused without breaking the bank this year?
- Save on School Uniforms
Looking for ways to save money on new school uniforms for the autumn term? Uniforms don’t come cheap but luckily there are still some ways to bag a bargain.
- Summer Money Makeover
Think your finances could do with an overhaul? Then why not put them through my summer money makeover?
- Affordable things to do in July
Looking for low cost ways to entertain yourself and the kids during the summer? These are just some of the many free or affordable events happening around the UK this month.
- Summer vegetable glut recipes
Growing your own vegetables this year? Experiencing a bit of a glut? Don’t worry – I’ve got some great easy recipes to help use them up.
- Enjoy sports for less
Are you a sporty type? Looking for ways to save money on your favourite activities? I’ve got some ideas which might help you enjoy your sport on a budget.
- Make it or buy it: Final thoughts
Is it really cheaper to make things yourself instead of buying them from the shops? As my ‘make it or buy it’ challenge draws to a close, I’ve been drawing some conclusions.
- Make it or buy it: Greeting cards
Fed up with spending a fortune on birthday cards each year? Could you make them for less money than you can buy them in the shops? This week I’ve been finding out.
- Make it or buy it: Hair care
Would you make your own shampoo and conditioner to save money? This week I've been trying out some homemade hair care recipes to see how the cost and quality compares to products from the shops.
