In the past I have always found our grocery bill went up when I was aiming to lose weight. If you follow some of the plans in the numerous dieting books in circulation you end up eating all kinds of fancy, faddy and often expensive foods. This is what I like about Slimming World. It is easy to do it without spending a fortune as you just eat ordinary food available from any supermarket. It is also very easy to exchange high calorie or high fat foods for healthier alternatives, so here are a few … [Read More...]
Frugal Food
Cheap and easy vegetable curry
This vegetable curry involves little more than chopping up some vegetables! My sort of cooking when I am feeling tired but in need of something healthy and delicious. I actually kept the carnivores happy by cooking up some frozen chicken … [Read More...]
Eight of the best frugal food blogs to help you save money
I love food and experimenting with recipes and, just because I am on a budget, I don’t want to eat badly. Glossy cookbooks and food programmes are all very well, but sometimes require fancy ingredients that are expensive. This is why when I want … [Read More...]
Money Saving
Frugal in France #fivefrugalthings
We have had a fabulous week in France. We stayed at a friend’s apartment near Perpignan. It would be super easy to eat out every night on holiday. I know many do. Not us though! We are on a budget and have been very frugal in France! Frugal in … [Read More...]
Why I started my Shoestring Cottage blog: ten years on
Nowadays, it seems loads of people write a blog. I don't blame them! For me, it is a great hobby and starting my Shoestring Cottage blog has had so many benefits. A decade after I began, here are my reflections. How my Shoestring Cottage blog came … [Read More...]
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Slimming World swaps that won’t bust the budget
In the past I have always found our grocery bill went up when I was aiming to lose weight. If you follow some of the plans in the numerous dieting books in circulation you end up eating all kinds of … [Read More...]
Frugal Fitness: why you don’t have to spend a fortune to get fit
Today I have a guest post from Petra at Be Healthy Now, where she writes about all aspects of health and fitness and has lots of ideas for natural, healthy living. Here she explains about frugal … [Read More...]
Slimming World on a budget
After last week's fabulous holiday in France, I need to get back to my Slimming World regime. However, post holiday means we also have to watch the pennies. So this week's meal plan is Slimming World … [Read More...]
Frugal in France #fivefrugalthings
We have had a fabulous week in France. We stayed at a friend’s apartment near Perpignan. It would be super easy to eat out every night on holiday. I know many do. Not us though! We are on a budget … [Read More...]
Earn Extra Income: How to Make Money as a Mystery Shopper
Welcome to the next post in my side hustle series, looking at tried and tested methods to earn extra income. There are so many ways to make extra cash when you need to. This week Fiona from Miss Penny … [Read More...]