I heard on the news today that the cost of living in the uk has risen by 2.3% in the past year. Food itself has gone up by 1%. This is ok if your salary keeps up with it, but I have had a paltry 1% … [Read more...]
A gem on our doorstep
I often think that people love to spend a fortune jetting all over the world yet don't take the time to explore what there is on their doorstep. We often get out and about in the local area and I … [Read more...]
What are your best money saving ideas?
I belong to a few Facebook groups whose focus is frugality and the question that comes up time and again when people join is 'How can I save money? Where do I start?' It seems many people are still … [Read more...]
Lentil vegetable stew: A Simple Supper
Lentil vegetable stew I have been visiting my mum in hospital after work and my daughters have been great at organising dinner. Last night darling daughter no 2 made a really tasty lentil vegetable … [Read more...]
Grow your own
Grow your own to save money Finally, spring has sprung! This afternoon we got out into the garden to get some jobs done. Mr S dug up and moved the compost heap as it had been invaded by bindweed so … [Read more...]
Lidl or Aldi? Which is best?
I have been using Lidl for my weekly grocery shop recently, mainly because they built a brand new store five minutes from Shoestring Cottage with plenty of parking. However, I have been shopping in … [Read more...]
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