As someone who firmly believes in making do and mending, I have a little confession. I don't own a sewing machine! I am old enough to have learnt basic sewing at school and have in the past made … [Read more...]
Are you trying to achieve Financial Independence?
A lovely, kind reader has sent me some scanned copies of some actual issues of the The Tightwad Gazette. I am really excited to read them - thanks so much, Gill! In one of them there is an absolutely … [Read more...]
Frugal beauty products that last and last…
Last April I blogged about buying a solid deodorant bar from Lush. Ten months on, it is still going strong! I have occasionally used a roll on deodorant on hot, sticky days but other than that I have … [Read more...]
Making do
Saving money isn't about being mean. However, it is about doing all you can to avoid unnecessary purchases. Sometimes that does mean making do and making the best of what you have. We are so spoilt … [Read more...]
Shopping for a hobby?
I had to pop to town to pick up my new glasses yesterday. It was really busy. Lots of people apparently shopping for a hobby, it seemed. I do not shop for fun. I used to! I remember I would tell … [Read more...]
Cutting my own hair
I am getting so into this no spending lark I couldn't quite face booking myself in for a £30 cut and blow dry. I haven't even been that happy with my last couple of haircuts. But my locks were looking … [Read more...]
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