I think I am going to join the gig economy! As I have chosen to take voluntary redundancy in May, I have been considering my options. My ideal would be to be entirely self employed and work from home. However, this may take a while to establish, so I have been searching for as many ideas for part time and self employed opportunities as I can. It seems there are lots of options if you want to quit the 9 to 5! Even if you just want part time work, some of these ideas might be suitable for … [Read More...]
Frugal Food
This week’s easy meal plan
Simply souperAs the weather remains rather windy and cold, I am still in soup making mode. It is so nice with some cheese on toast or crusty bread for lunches. In the past few weeks I have made pea soup and celery soup. As there is a pack of … [Read More...]
Six reasons everyone on a budget should learn to cook
My daughter, who is at university and on an extremely tight budget, is a very good cook. She also has a good understanding of nutrition. I am happy to take credit for this, as I always encouraged her and her sisters to cook and bake from an early … [Read More...]
Money Saving
Why you should buy second hand
I love being a second hand Rose! Now that I know what you can find second hand if you look carefully, I am reluctant to buy much that is new. From furniture, to clothing, household goods and tools, you can buy pretty much anything second … [Read More...]
This week’s frugal wins #Fivefrugalthings
It has been a momentous week. I have taken voluntary redundancy from May! Now to decide what to do next. We will keep the belts very tight until I work out an alternative source of money to live on. It's exciting though. I am so ready for a change. … [Read More...]
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Want to quit the 9 to 5? Eight flexible job ideas to live the dream
I think I am going to join the gig economy! As I have chosen to take voluntary redundancy in May, I have been considering my options. My ideal would be to be entirely self employed and work from home. … [Read More...]
Tuna plait: cheap and easy dinner
This tuna plait is another recipe of my mum's I have stolen, as mentioned in last week's meal plan. She can't remember where it came from so I can't credit it. It must be an old one as most of the … [Read More...]
This week’s easy meal plan
Simply souperAs the weather remains rather windy and cold, I am still in soup making mode. It is so nice with some cheese on toast or crusty bread for lunches. In the past few weeks I have made … [Read More...]
5 quotes to create calm
I had a mega stressful day yesterday, for reasons I can't really go into on the blog. I thought that, rather than doing five frugal things this week, I would calm my restless brain with five … [Read More...]
Six reasons everyone on a budget should learn to cook
My daughter, who is at university and on an extremely tight budget, is a very good cook. She also has a good understanding of nutrition. I am happy to take credit for this, as I always encouraged her … [Read More...]