It's so nice to have some spare time at home. Anyone who works full time and runs a home will know how hard it can be to keep on top of things after a busy day at work. As I am back in the office … [Read more...]
Using it up! Clearing out the larder
Do you like to have a regular clear out of the larder? Using it up is the aim, not throwing anything away. Today my no spend January begins in earnest. As well as buying nothing except necessities … [Read more...]
Reflections on our year at Shoestring Cottage
We had a year of family celebrations in 2016, which probably explains why my birthday fund didn't stretch to the end of the year! I had one daughter's 18th and another's 21st, my parents' diamond … [Read more...]
No spend January
So, my no spend January is approaching. I am avoiding the sales as there is so much I want to buy that I can't afford. In an ideal world there would be enough left in the pot to take advantage of some … [Read more...]
Spending less and saving more in 2017
We have had a lovely day and dinner at my sister's and we are now home and chilling. It's nice to have a bit of quiet time to relax. I have been having a think about the upcoming lean January I need … [Read more...]
Increasing my waistline and a lack of time management
Sorry I have been so quiet of late. I have been using all my spare time to prepare for a job interview. Between that, work and Christmas prep there's been very little time for much else. The interview … [Read more...]
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