We have another holiday coming up soon and I am looking forward to it. Having these experiences and time away together is really important to us. Sure, holidays are an expense but they are a worthwhile one. We can afford them by living frugally to save up. If you are budgeting for a holiday, or anything else for that matter, you might appreciate these summer money saving ideas. Ten money saving ideas for the summer 1# Stop using your tumble dryer When the weather is fine during the … [Read More...]
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Slimming World flexitarian: this week’s meal plan
Slimming World flexitarian? 'What's that?', I hear you ask. I recently mentioned that I had started eating meat again, after being more or less vegetarian for the past couple of years. Doing Slimming World made me realise that, because I have IBS … [Read More...]
Quick, cheap and easy Slimming World choices
I have been super busy over the last couple of weeks, but feel like I have have got a lot done. With all this running around, I haven't felt like doing lots of fussy cooking and have been focusing on cheap and easy Slimming World choices that are … [Read More...]
Money Saving
Shoestring Cottage update: Reasons to be cheerful
Every now and again I like to do a positive review of the story of Shoestring Cottage in recent months. It's always good to look at what has gone well and appreciate the small things that keep life chugging along nicely. Here are some things to be … [Read More...]
Making the most of the garden #fivefrugalthings
This week the weather has been warm and sunny here in Essex, despite the forecast being for heavy rain. Actually, I hope we get some soon as the garden needs it. We have been making the most of the garden this week, with some home produce and a … [Read More...]
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Ten summer money saving ideas
We have another holiday coming up soon and I am looking forward to it. Having these experiences and time away together is really important to us. Sure, holidays are an expense but they are a … [Read More...]
Meal planning to cut your grocery budget
I think meal planning is massively important to help cut your grocery budget. It helps you to manage your money and prevents food waste. For me, it also means we eat more healthily. As I am in the … [Read More...]
Frugal fails and a few wins too #fivefrugalthings
It's been another of those weeks where I have spent a bit too much money. However, amongst the frugal fails there were a few successes. Here is this week's five frugal things round up. Life's a … [Read More...]
Shoestring Cottage update: Reasons to be cheerful
Every now and again I like to do a positive review of the story of Shoestring Cottage in recent months. It's always good to look at what has gone well and appreciate the small things that keep life … [Read More...]
Slimming World flexitarian: this week’s meal plan
Slimming World flexitarian? 'What's that?', I hear you ask. I recently mentioned that I had started eating meat again, after being more or less vegetarian for the past couple of years. Doing … [Read More...]