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Are you embarrassed to be frugal?

For years I was a closet money saver. I was a bit embarrassed to be frugal, I can see with hindsight. The issue is that our society tends to look up to wealthy people. They are perceived as more … [Read more...]

Keep a spending diary to transform your finances

Do you ever feel that you just don’t know where all your money goes? It comes in, we (hopefully) pay off the essential bills, but after that it can often seem that there is just more month than … [Read more...]

Springtime gives frugal energy vibes!

I always say that I enjoy autumn and the transition to the shorter days and colder temperatures of winter. Usually I am ready for cosying up under throws, staying home more and eating lots of soups … [Read more...]

Let’s get back to the garden

We had a year away from growing food in 2024. There was so much going on clearing my Mum’s house and helping her move, as well as DIY we wanted to get on with, it seemed best not to give ourselves any … [Read more...]

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My top eight sustainable products

Don't get me wrong, I know we cannot buy our way out of a climate crisis, but we can choose to buy less and make our purchases more mindful and considered. With that in mind, I thought I would share … [Read more...]

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Beauty Products Frugal Women Don’t Need

There are so many pointless items for sale in the shops and online. Particularly many of the beauty products aimed at us females. If you believe the hype you cannot survive without a multitude of … [Read more...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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