🤔 How It Works
New here? Here's everything you need to know about using FrugalLiving.co.uk.
What Is FrugalLiving.co.uk?
FrugalLiving.co.uk is a community-driven website where people from across the UK share their best money-saving tips. Whether it's how to cut your energy bills, stretch your grocery budget, or find free days out — if it saves money, you'll find it here.
Unlike generic advice sites, our tips come from real people sharing what actually works for them. The community votes on every tip, so the best advice rises to the top.
Three Ways to Use the Site
Browse Tips
Explore money-saving tips on the homepage or filter by category — groceries, energy, transport, and more. Click any tip to read the full details.
Vote on Tips
Found a tip helpful? Give it a 👍 thumbs up. Not so useful? Give it a 👎 thumbs down. Your votes help the best tips rise to the Top Tips page.
Share Your Tips
Got a money-saving trick that works for you? Submit it and help others save too. Once approved, your tip will appear on the site.
📝 How to Submit a Tip
- Click the "Share a Tip" button in the menu
- Give your tip a clear title (e.g., "How I cut my food shop by £30 a week")
- Choose the most relevant category
- Write out your tip in detail — the more specific, the better!
- Add your name (or a nickname) and optionally your location
- Hit Submit — your tip goes to our moderation queue
- Once approved, it appears on the site for everyone to see and vote on
💡 Tip: The best submissions include specific details — amounts saved, where to find deals, or step-by-step instructions. Vague tips like "shop around" are less likely to be approved.
👍 How Voting Works
Thumbs Up
Click if a tip is helpful, practical, or worked for you
Thumbs Down
Click if a tip isn't useful, is outdated, or doesn't work
- You can vote once per tip
- Click the same button again to remove your vote
- You can change your vote at any time
- Tips with the most helpful votes appear on the Top Tips page
📂 Categories Explained
Tips are organised into categories to help you find what you're looking for:
Food shopping, meal planning, supermarket deals
Gas, electricity, heating, insulation tips
Fuel, public transport, cycling, car costs
Cleaning, repairs, utilities, home costs
Free days out, cheap hobbies, streaming
Deals, discounts, cashback, vouchers
Kids, babies, school costs, family days out
Repairs, upcycling, making things yourself
NHS, prescriptions, fitness, wellbeing
Everything else that saves you money
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to create an account?
No! You can browse, vote, and submit tips without registering. We keep things simple.
How long before my tip appears?
All tips are reviewed before going live. This usually takes 24–48 hours, but can vary depending on volume.
Why was my tip not approved?
We don't publish tips that are too vague, promotional, potentially harmful, or duplicates of existing tips. Try resubmitting with more detail!
Can I edit my tip after submitting?
Not directly, but you can contact us if you need to update or remove a tip you've submitted.
Is this site free to use?
Yes, completely free. We're supported by occasional advertising and affiliate links, but the tips and community features cost nothing to use.
Ready to Get Started?
Browse tips from the community or share your own money-saving wisdom.